Lonsdale Community Guide 2022

As mayor of Lonsdale, I would like to personally welcome you to our wonderful community.

Whether you are a longtime resident, a new resident or a visitor to our city, we are glad you are here! We live in a beautiful, scenic, vibrant community with many wonderful amenities. We have tremendous housing growth, thriving commercial growth and expansion of our businesses.

We have many recreational opportunities with some 10 miles of walking paths meandering throughout the community enabling you to get to our beautiful parks, elementary school, scenic nature areas and even a small, pristine water area.

We have a progressive city council with an excellent city staff that has done much work improving our water and sewer infrastructure, new wells, treatment plants and streets. Our city has evolved into a great small town that is safe, warm and friendly, with a lot of great people who take care of and take pride in our community!

Our city of Lonsdale is a great place to raise a family, develop a business and a wonderful place to be, so enjoy!

History.............................................. 4-5

Important Numbers 7

Utilities & Services .......................... 8-9

Emergency & Medical Services 10 Education .................................... 11-13 City Departments 14-15 Map .............................................. 16-17 Chamber of Commerce Events 18 Calendar of Area Events ............ 19-21 Clubs & Organizations 22-25 Parks & Historic Places ............... 26-28 Churches 29 Directory ...................................... 29-30

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Mayor, City of Lonsdale

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Lonsdale’s humble roots go back to the early 1900s when railway towns sprung up with the expansion of the railroad across the United States. Suddenly, American cities and towns had direct access to food, fuel, building materials and connections to other markets.

The simple presence of railroads could bring a city economic prosperity, leading to the birth of many new towns, including Lonsdale.

In the late 1800s, The Farmington-Mankato Branch of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway was expanding, and existing towns rallied to be in the right-of-way of the new

line. Those towns were expected to pay hefty sums of money for the opportunity of having the rail line run through them. An example of this is when Le Sueur Center (now the city of Le Center) business representatives formed a corporation in 1897 and put up $50,000 to get the railroad through their town.

Veseli businesses weren’t willing to pay and felt they could get a better deal by having the St. Louis Railroad build a spur line from New Prague instead. As a result the railroad right-ofway was moved to the south of Veseli, and the new settlement of Lonsdale soon followed.

On July 16, 1902 a grand opening was held for Lonsdale, Minnesota’s newest railway town. Several theories exist as to how Lonsdale got its name, but it remains a mystery. One theory is that the town was named after the surveyor of the railroad. Another is that it was named for another city of Lonsdale, either in the US or England.

The new town’s site agent was Thomas Wilby, and lots were being sold at auction from $100 to $400 each. To be closer to the railway, some Veseli residents put their houses on skids and moved them to Lonsdale, a growing community. Some residents in the Trondhjem settlement just east of Lonsdale also moved into Lonsdale.

Just before the town’s grand opening,

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businessman Martin Benzick purchased several city lots and then built the first saloon and hotel. He also built a large stable to house horses for the traveling salesmen to use. They rented these when they would come to visit neighboring towns that had no railroad access, such as Wheatland, New Market, Trondhjem and Veseli. The village of Lonsdale became incorporated in July 1903.

Thomas W ilby served as president; Jim McFadden was clerk; and V. Peterka, Jacob Schultz and V. Herda were councilmen.

In 1907 the city water tank was built, and in 1910 a Czech National Cemetery was established. The Catholic church was built soon after the town was founded, followed by the Catholic school in 1912.

The first known settlers to the area were Jacob Schultz and his wife. They had 11 children. Their youngest child, Beatrice, was the first baby born in Lonsdale.

The businesses

Louis Snorek is recorded as being the earliest town tailor; Mrs. Joe Pexa was the milliner; and Ed Barta was the watchmaker. Judge John P. Vikla was the justice of the peace and owned a nursery of fruit trees and flowers as well as a photography shop.

In 1904, the Herda Harness Shop was built on Main Street South, where years of leather service and repairs were provided by father and son. The upstairs of the building housed the medical practice of Dr. Fr. J. Lexa, who made house calls using horse and buggy with destinations halfway to New Prague or Montgomery.

His wife, a registered pharmacist, operated a drug store and prescription service. Other medical professionals who practiced in Lonsdale over the years were Dr. William Finley, Dr. Stanley T. Kucera, Dr. L.J. Kucera, Dr. Louis Kucera, Dr. Kurtin, Dr. Lehrer and Dr. Daly..

Jim and Danny McFadden operated a saloon in town. The saloon closed before prohibition went into effect in the 1920s. The building was then sold to Chris Daleiden in 1918 and became a hardware store. It was later torn down and is now the site of the Main Street and Veterans

Memorial Park.

Chlan’s Meat Market was also built on Main Street South where one would find fresh sawdust on the floor, huge hooks to hang meat quarters, knives and an enormous wood block. Today it is Lonsdale Country Market.

On Main Street North, the Hlavac Drug Store was built by Ben Shimota. In 1939, the drug store added the first ground level approach medical clinic in Rice County. The building was later converted into office space, and is now the location of Five Star Embroidery.

Rezac Furniture was a two story building constructed by Albert Flicek. It included a funeral home, a furniture store and living quarters. The building was destroyed by fire in 1949. At that time it was owned by John Rezac who rebuilt the building that currently stands. It is now the office of the Lonsdale Chamber of Commerce, and businesses including Audre’s Attic Antiques.

3R Landmark School

The public schoolhouse was built in 1908 and is listed on the National Historic Register because of the care and diligence of The 3R Landmark Corporation. In 1978, the group made up of local residents restored the schoolhouse that was abandoned in 1948. They renovated and maintained the two-story building until recent years when membership grew older and dwindled. It is now under the care of the City of Lonsdale, and in the past five years the exterior and roof have been replaced and painted. The schoolhouse is located at 405 Third Avenue SW in Lonsdale and includes a period classroom.

Baseball

Lonsdale has always been a baseball town, and the first “ballpark” was a pasture west of town owned by Joe Skluzacek. When the sport’s popularity grew, Ben J. Shimota established a park at the site now known as Trenda Memorial Field. It is named for John Trenda, the first local casualty of World War I. A few years after the park was built, Joe Svoboda established the DRS League for those over the age of 17, which is still going strong today.

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After-Hours Non-Emergency Police Dispatch

507-334-4391 Building Inspector 507-364-5345 Chamber of Commerce .......... 507-744-4962 Fire Department 507-744-2021 News-Review

507-333-3134 Police Department 507-744-2300 Post Office 507-744-2825 Public Library ............................ 507-744-3977 Public Works.............................507-744-2397

RICE COUNTY

Government Services Building 320 Third Street NW, Faribault www.co.rice.mn.us 507-332-6000

Assessor’s Office 507-332-6102 Auditor/Treasurer’s Office 507-332-6104 Community Corrections .......... 507-332-6106 Court Administration 507-332-6107

Extension – University of Minnesota.............................. 507-332-6109 Feedlot and Agriculture 507-332-6113 Housing and HRA Board ......... 507-333-3787 Jury Office 507-332-6191 Parks & Facilities ...................... 507-332-6112 ............................................or 507-332-6105

Planning and Zoning 507-332-6113 Public Health ............................ 507-332-6111 Recorder 507-332-6114 Sheriff ........................................ 507-334-4391 Social Services..........................507-332-6115

To Pay Traffic Citation 507-332-6107 Crime Tipline (toll free) ........... 866-968-8477 Veterans Services 507-332-6117

This system enables emergency personnel to provide registered residents with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods.

After registering, time-sensitive messages can be sent to your home, mobile or business phones, email address, text messages and more.

Dial-a-ride bus service is available in Lonsdale. The buses are handicapped accessible. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The cost for a single ride fair within Lonsdale is $1.75 each way. Exact change is required or punch cards and tokens can be purchased at Lonsdale City Hall. Single ride tokens are $1.75 and a 10-Punch Dial-A-Ride Pass is $17.50. Hiawathaland Transit also offers service to and from Northfield and Faribault. Cost service to Northfield is $3.50 each way; to Faribault it’s $5 each way. Reservations should be made 24 hours in advance.

Lonsdale Area Food Shelf

130 Delaware St. SE, Lonsdale LonsdaleFoodShelf.com - 507-744-5399

LonsdaleFoodShelf@gmail.com

Executive Director: Tami Heimer

Hours: 12:30-5 p.m. every Thursday (Walkins Welcome) 12:30 to 6 p.m. the first Thursday of the month, evenings by appointment

Nonprofit that distributes food to Lonsdale area residents in need and provides gifts during holidays. Qualifying families may visit once every four weeks to receive food such as meats, eggs, bread, soups, fresh and canned fruits and vegetables, and boxed meals.

The Food Shelf offers special programs to help offset the costs associated with special occasions such as holidays and birthdays, and Support our Students, which provides school supplies for local school children.

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LONSDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT

115 Alabama St. SW 507-744-2300 (non-emergency)

The Police Department is led by the chief of police and has of five additional fulltime officers, two part-time officers and a secretary/records manager.

Residents receive 24-hour police coverage provided in an impartial, ethical, respectful, quality and professional manner.

The department maintains the trust, confidence and dignity of residents while improving the quality of life and safety of the community.

LONSDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT

The department’s 26 trained firefighters provide service to Lonsdale and portions of the surrounding townships. On average, it responds to 260 calls annually.

Throughout the year, the department hosts fundraisers to supplement its budget. The equipment used by the department includes a rescue squad, tankers, pump trucks, grass rigs, cold-water rescue gear and an aerial ladder truck.

NEW PRAGUEMAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEMS

• Hospital 301 Second St. NE, 952-758-4431 Emergency Department open 24/7

• Urgent Care 301 Second St. NE 952-758-7228

• Clinic 212 County Road 37 952-758-4461

NORTHFIELD

HOSPITAL & CLINICS

2000 North Ave., Northfield Emergency Department open 24/7 507-646-1000 www.northfieldhospital.org

LONSDALE CLINIC 103 15th Ave. SE, Lonsdale 507-744-3245

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TRI-CITY UNITED PUBLIC SCHOOLS

101 Second St. NE, Montgomery 507-364-8100 www.tcu2905.us tpreisler@tcu2905.us Superintendent: Kevin Babcock Mascot: Titans

Community Education — 507-364-8118 www.tcu2905.us/page/4231

Early Childhood Family Education — 507-364-8107 www.tcu2905.us/page/4236

Little Titans preschool — 507-364-8116 www.tcu2905.us/page/4265

The TCU has four school campuses that serve as vibrant positive learning atmospheres for our students. Its vision is to provide a safe, equitable, and respectful learning environment with personally relevant instruction and rigorous academics for all students.

Tri-City United provides students, families and residents all of the benefits of a small school setting with multiple opportunities.

NEW PRAGUE AREA

SCHOOLS 952-758-1700

410 Central Ave. N, New Prague www.npaschools.org tdittber@isd721.org

Mascot: Trojans

Superintendent: Tim Dittberner

Community Education — 952-758-1734 www.npaschools.org/community-education

Early Childhood Family Education — 952-758-1734

www.npaschools.org/community-education/ early-childhood-family-education-ecfe

Preschools — 952-758-1674 www.npaschools.org/community-education/ district-preschools

The five-school district’s mission is to support and engage students in high levels of learning. It carries out its mission by making a commitment to strengthening its culture.

The rules that guide that culture are: Doing What’s Right, Committing to Excellence and Showing People You Care. This is “The New Prague Way.” Living up to The New Prague Way is part of every employee’s job description.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

AUTHORITY LONSDALE BUSINESS PARK

Since its inception in 2001, the EDA has been actively involved in retaining, attracting and working with businesses to expand in Lonsdale.

The EDA offers a revolving loan fund that can be used by businesses to purchase land, buildings, new construction, equipment, inventory and working capital. The EDA also works with businesses on tax abatement and tax increment financing, and facilitates meetings with organizations that can also provide assistance. The EDA conducts business retention and expansion visits with businesses throughout the year to meet with businesses and see how the EDA can assist in making the company even stronger.

In addition, the EDA hosts business forums as a way for the business community to come together, network and

see how collectively, it can make Lonsdale an even better place to do business.

There are several commercial and light industrial lots available in the new business park. Construction of the Lonsdale Business Park was completed in 2014 and is a Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Shovel Ready Certified Site.

It was constructed to meet short construction timelines, increase and diversify the city’s tax base, and provide an opportunity for residents to not only live and work in town. By doing so, it puts the city in control of its destiny.

LONSDALE CITY HALL

415 Central St. W 507-744-2327 www.lonsdale.govoffice.com

City Administrator: Joel Erickson

The business operations of the city are carried out at Lonsdale City Hall, which is the hub of all city services. The departments operating in City Hall include: Administration, Finance, Planning & Zoning, Building Inspections, Economic Development, and Utility Billing. Questions regarding any of these departments can be answered by staff.

LONSDALE LIQUORS

751 Ash St. NE 507-744-2392 www.lonsdale.govoffice.com/ liquorstore

Lonsdale Liquors’ current location opened in 2007, and it has the largest product

selection in the area.

Because it is a municipal liquor store, all proceeds stay in the community by providing funds for infrastructure projects, city equipment, park improvements and contributions to various community events. Throughout the year, the staff hosts several tasting events for the public. The Holiday Tasting is the largest of those.

LONSDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY

1006 NE Birch St. 507-744-3977

www.lonsdale.lib.mn.us

The Lonsdale Library was established in 2010.

Programming allows the users to be entertained, learn and connect with the broader world. The collection and services include adult fiction and non-fiction, books for children and young people,

DVDs including movies and educational programming for young and old, CDs, magazines and newspapers.

W ith a library card, visitors have access to materials from other libraries around the state as well as their digital collections of magazines and e-books that can be viewed on a computer or mobile device. Computer time is available to the public along with the use of free WiFi.

The library offers story time for preschoolers; its staff is eager to help with research questions.

PARKS AND RECREATION

The Parks and Recreation Board has overseen a vast array of improvements to the city’s parks and trails system. The city’s 11 parks provide a variety of recreational opportunities ranging from watching wildlife,

fishing and archery at Rezac Nature Preserve to paying ball “under the lights” at Jaycee Park. Nearly 10 miles of paved trails meander through Lonsdale, connecting neighborhoods, school, businesses and Main Street.

PUBLIC WORKS

Whether it is keeping the grass mowed throughout the city, maintaining the parks, overseeing a street and utility project, or repairing a water main break in -15 degree weather, Public Works’ six full time and seasonal employees can be counted on to get the job done. In addition to maintaining the 25 miles of streets and 11 parks, it is responsible for the water and wastewater treatment plants and systems. The water and sewer treatment plants have been sized to allow for substantial community growth.

LONSDALE

Parish Family Bingo

January Legion Auxiliary Sweetheart Breakfast February

Lions Spring Pancake & Egg Breakfast Passion Sunday

Lonsdale Ambassador Candidacy Program registration begins in March/April

Arbor Day April

Trondhjem Camp-A-Rama Fundraiser April

Lonsdale Ambassador Easter Egg Hunt Saturday before Easter Food For Kidz early May

City-Wide Garage Sales early May

Waste Management Spring Cleanup mid-May

Lonsdale Fire Steak Dinner Fundraiser third Saturday in May

Lonsdale Street Fair/ Business Expo May

Lions Sandbox Fill May

Public Library Summer Reading Program June through July

Triumphant Life Church Freedom Celebration Service Sunday before Independence Day Night to Unite early August

Lonsdale Ambassador Coronation first Saturday in August Immaculate Conception Church Bazaar first Sunday in August

Lonsdale Community Days second weekend in August Lonsdale Crawl, Walk, Run 5K

October

Legislative Candidate Forum October Rice County Electronics Recycling October

Lions Fall Pancake & Egg Breakfast last Sunday in October

Trondhjem Lutheran Church Thanksgiving dinner Thanksgiving Day Craft Extravaganza at TCU Lonsdale Elementary School third Saturday in November

Lonsdale First! Loyalty Program Nov. 1-Dec. 31 Firehouse Breakfast with Santa first Sunday in December

VESELI

Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday before Easter Fourth of July Celebration July 4

Veseli Ho-Down late August

Holiday Party December

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Traders Market

Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends

Easter Egg Hunt April

Citywide Garage Sales mid-May

St. Nicholas Catholic Church Chicken Cookout Father’s Day Fire Rescue Days end of June

Halloween Party late October

MONTGOMERY

Miss Czech Slovak Minnesota Pageant April

Pioneer Power Show and Swap Meet April

Kolacky Days Pageant and Festival late July

Holy Redeemer Parish Festival late September

Montgomery Torchlight Parade & Fireworks one week after Thanksgiving Breakfast with Santa December

NEW PRAGUE

Half marathon & 5K early May

Independence Day fireworks around July 4

Czech Out New Prague early August

St. Wenceslaus Parish Festival second weekend in August

Dozinky Days third weekend in September Parade of Lights first Friday in December

NORTHFIELD

Home and Garden Show April Girls Nite Out May

Swap Meet/Flea Market

Rice County Steam & Gas Engine Show Grounds Memorial Day weekend Minnesota Military Days

Rice County Steam & Gas Engine Show Grounds mid-June

Taste of Northfield mid-June Crazy Daze end of July

AREA COUNTY FAIRS

Rice County Fair

Faribault

Third week in July

Le Sueur County Fair

Le Center

Third Week in August

Scott County Fair Jordan

Last Week in July

Steele County Fair

Owatonna

Second Full Week in August

Dakota County Fair Farmington Second Week in August

WHEATLAND WHEATIES 4-H CLUB

Contact: JoAnn Erickson - 952-200-1922

WEBSTER WILLING WORKERS 4-H CLUB

Contact: Leon Meger 952-200-1928

Kids complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and citizenship, in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles.

COMMON GROUND GARDEN CLUB

Contact: Lucy Kuchinka - 507-649-1079

Established in 2001, the club meets monthly throughout the year. In the summer months they visit gardens, and in the winter they work on garden projects. Meetings are held at 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month.

CZECH HERITAGE CLUB

Contact: Vi Chromy - 952-758-7505

A social club with the purpose of preserving the Czech culture. They hold regular meetings and events in the area which include Czech films, a talk on researching genealogy and community picnics. New members are welcome.

DAUGHTERS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR

1861-1865

BARBARA BURII TENT #24

Contact: Sherry Harbal 507-676-0046

Members are daughters, granddaughters and great granddaughters of honorably discharged soldiers and sailors who served in the Union Army, Navy, or Marine Corps and Revenue Cutter Service during the rebellion of 1861-65, and those who died or were killed while serving in the armed services of the Union between April 12, 1861 and April 9, 1865.

Members have the opportunity to preserve their Civil War heritage for posterity while honoring and revering their Civil War ancestry, and promoting patriotism.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

Contact: Marguerite Moran – 507-744-3977

A group of volunteers who share a commitment for a strong library system. The Friends assist with events and lead fundraising efforts to enhance library programming.

GOLDEN AGERS

Contact: Don Rezac – 507-744-2408

Social club for senior citizens. Meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at the Lonsdale Crusader Civic Center, 116 Alabama St. SE.

At 12:30 p.m. the group plays cards and bingo, which is then followed by a meal from an area business.

LONSDALE AMBASSADORS, INC.

Contact: Karmin Stanley, President612-750-1032 lonsdaleambassadors@hotmail.com lonsdaleambassadors.com

Gives youth an opportunity to make an impact on their community and their future. The Ambassadors represent Lonsdale at various community events, fundraisers and more, gaining leadership skills and volunteer experience while forming friendships and creating lasting memories!

The coronation is held the first Saturday in August, leading off the annual Lonsdale Community Days festival the following weekend. The program is open to boys and girls entering first and second grade (Little Ambassadors), fifth and sixth grade (Junior Ambassadors) and young women going into their junior or senior year in high school (Miss Ambassadors).

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LONSDALE AREA LIONS CLUB

Contact: Al Sevcik - 507-744-5132

The Lonsdale Lions Club is a service club organization helping to make the community a better place to live. The club hosts two pancake breakfast fundraisers each year and operates the concession stand at Jaycee Park.

Over the years they have donated to local Easter Egg Hunts, provided scholarships, contributed to the Veterans Memorial project, gave dictionaries to third graders, organized the Lonsdale Kids Pedal Tractor Pull, and filled family sandboxes, to name a few.

The club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at the Lonsdale American Legion Club. New members welcome.

LONSDALE AMERICAN LEGION POST #586 507-744-2387 alpost586.webs.com

An organization for all veterans serving the community, state, and nation. Legion meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Lonsdale American Legion, 115 Second Avenue NW. All veterans are welcome to join.

Special nights at the Legion include Bar Bingo every Saturday. The grill is open to all from 5-8 p.m. Friday and Saturdays. The Legion Hall is available for rent.

LONSDALE AMERICAN LEGION POST #586 AUXILIARY 507-649-0304

The Auxiliary is made up of the wives, mothers, daughters, and sisters of veterans, and supports the American Legion and honors the sacrifice of those who serve.

It meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month, September through June at the Lonsdale American Legion, 115 Second Ave. NW.

LONSDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Contact: Executive Director, Shanna Gutzke-Kupp - 507-744-4962 info@lonsdalechamber.com www.lonsdalechamber.com

The mission of the Lonsdale Chamber of Commerce is to bring value to area businesses by facilitating opportunities for growth through education, networking and community involvement.

The Chamber is a voluntary membership organization of of businesses, organizations, and individuals wanting to help build and promote the Lonsdale area.

The Chamber was established in 2004 after being known as the Lonsdale Area Commercial Club since 1989, and today has more than 80 business and individual members.

LONSDALE COMMUNITY DAY COMMITTEE

Contact: Shanna Gutzke-Kupp - 507-744-4962 info@lonsdalechamber.com www.lonsdale communitydays.com

The committee meets throughout the year to plan and coordinate the city’s annual festival held in August. Anyone interested in volunteering is welcome to attend and contribute.

LONSDALE GIRL SCOUT TROOP 25432

Contact: Kelly Vikla - 507-744-2031

Empowers girls and promotes compassion, courage, confidence, character, leadership, entrepreneurship, and active citizenship through activities involving camping, community service, learning first aid, and earning badges by acquiring practical skills.

Achievements are recognized with various special awards, including the Girl Scout Gold, Silver and Bronze awards. New members always welcome.

LONSDALE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Contact: Josh Rickert - 952-200-1799 lonsdale.kofc@gmail.com

The world’s largest Catholic fraternal service organization. The fraternal benefit society is dedicated to providing charitable services, promoting Catholic education and Catholic public policy positions, and actively defending Catholicism in various nations.

LONSDALE SCOUTS

Scouting divisions are Cub Scouting for boys and girls ages 7 to 11 years, Boy Scouting for boys ages 11 to 18, and Venturing for young men and women ages 14-21.

Cub Scouts learn new things, discover and master new skills, gain self-confidence, and develop strong friendships. Cultivating a love and appreciation of the outdoors and outdoor activities are key elements.

Primary activities include games, camping, woodcrafts, first aid, aquatics, hiking and sports.

LONSDALE SKYWARN

Contact: Mike Walters - 612-240-9982

When severe storms are possible, volunteers help spot and keep track of potential thunderstorms and tornadoes. Reports are sent to the National Weather Service so that it has ground truth information to warn the public.

Spotting provides ground information and localized conditions that the NWS might not otherwise be aware of. They typically report events, such as structures hit by lightning, rotating wall clouds, funnel clouds — or conditions that exceed specific thresholds, such as extremely strong winds, significant hail, or very heavy rainfall. New members are welcome.

LONSDALE SNOWIZARDS

Contact: Rick Motz LonsdaleSnoWizards@hotmail.com

This snowmobiling club participates in a variety of activities and is focused on community involvement. It’s involved in a long list of activities, including organizing snowmobile safety training, certification classes and road tests, as well as the set-up, grooming, and break down of the trail system each year. It also hosts riding events, and organizes fundraisers for scholarships and grooming equipment.

LONSDALE

YOUTH BALL

Contact: Mike Jirik 507-744-3511 info@LonsdaleAthletics.com lonsdaleathletics.com

SCOUTING BSA TROOP

327 & VENTURE CREW 327

Contact: Scott Pelava - 612-282-5954 spelava.rhd.nsbsa@gmail.com

Scouting BSA’s goal is to train youth in responsible citizenship, character development, and self-reliance through participation in a wide range of outdoor activities, educational programs, and, at older age levels, career-oriented programs in partnership with community organizations.

CUB SCOUT PACK 327

Contact: Steve Hilligoss, Cubmaster 952-818-6949 stevehilligoss78@gmail.com Lonsdalecubscouts@gmail.com

This volunteer organization arranges the Lonsdale Little League teams and coaches for both summer baseball and softball. Boys and girls ages 4 through sixth grade are eligible to play on one of the several age-level teams. Registration is held in March.

MOMS CLUB

Contact: Melanie Schmidt – 651-675-8130 momsclublonsdalearea @hotmail.com

For stay-at-home moms who need to get out every once in a while. The MOMS Club of the Lonsdale Area organizes weekly playgroups, monthly mom’s night out, and mom’s night in with the kids.

PHEASANTS FOREVER

Rice County – 507-403-9846 ricecounty.pheasantsforever.org

LeSueur County – 612-232-9676 minn.fowler@gmail.com

A nonprofit grass roots conservation group with the goal of improving pheasant habitat and promoting youth activities. The organization is dedicated to the conservation of pheasants and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public awareness, education, and land management policies and programs.

TCU YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

Contact: Nicole Burns - www.tcuhockey.com

Open to boys and girls ages 4 and older from Lonsdale and Montgomery. All skill levels are welcome, from those who’ve never been on skates to advanced skaters. For first-year players, the association offers a discounted fee. Equipment is provided with a refundable deposit.

TCU YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION

Contact: Erin Barry - tcusoccer2905@gmail.com tricityunitedsoccer.org

For soccer players from the Lonsdale, Montgomery and Le Center between 4-14. The association is looking to add 16U and 18U teams in the future. Signups are held in January and teams begin gathering in late March or early April.

Practices and games begin in late April and run through the end of June. The younger teams, ages 4-8, play each other in their respective towns. The 10U and older players have a traveling

schedule. Teams also play in tournaments throughout the season.

VESELI AREA LIONS CLUB

Contact: Jennifer Malecha JenMalecha@MCHSI.com www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/veselimn

Provides voluntary services throughout Veseli and surrounding areas. Members plan and host several community and charity-based events and activities throughout the year that support the Lions International motto “We Serve!”

Activities include the Annual ZJ’s 5K Fun/Run Walk, fall breakfast, holiday parties with Santa and the Easter Bunny, the Pitch, Hit & Run local and sectional competitions, Annual Beer Bash, Fourth of July Celebration, National Night Out, Bar Bingo and Meat raffles held at Brewster’s Bar & Grill.

Meets at 5 p.m. the second Sunday of each month. Couples are encouraged to join.

VESELI YOUTH BASEBALL

Contact: Tim Picka - tcpicka@lonstel.com

Summer baseball teams for boys and girls ages 4 to 17.

LIONS PARK

200 Central Street West Area: 0.16 acres

Amenities:

• Park shelter

• Picnic tables and park benches

• Christmas tree

JAYCEE PARK

600 Arizona St NW

Area: 6.5 acres

Amenities:

• Play equipment

• Picnic tables and park benches

• Park shelters

• Ball fields

• Basketball court

• Ice/hockey rink and warming house

• Concession stand and restrooms

• Off-street parking lot

MAIN STREET PLAZA/ VETERANS MEMORIAL

North Main Street Area: 0.22 acres

Amenities:

• 5-prong central granite monument and bronze eagle

• Over 200 military service pavers

• Fallen soldier monument

• Plaza benches and tables

• Stone pub tables

• Sand box

• Little free library

• Plaza fountain

MARLENE PARK

900 Colorado Street NW Area: 0.43 acres

Amenities:

• Open green space

REZAC NATURE PRESERVE

SE corner of Lonsdale Area: 42.4 acres

Amenities:

• Archery range

• Fishing pier and boardwalk trail

• Paved trails and parking lot

• 9-acre open water pond

COMPOST SITE 1977 Pondview Dr. SE

Items ACCEPTED include: branches/brush, yard waste such as grass clippings, leaves and compostable garden vegetation.

Items NOT accepted: plastic products such as bags, edging, dirt, rock, concrete, etc.

SINGING HILLS PARK

405 Singing Hills Drive SE Area: 1.4 acres

Amenities:

• Play equipment

• Picnic tables and benches

• Sandbox

• Ball field backstop and infield

STICHA PARK

515 Industrial Drive SE Area: 14.67 acres

Amenities:

• Ball field

• Sand volleyball courts

• Soccer fields

• Off-street parking

• Play equipment

• Park shelter

• Paved trail

TRCKA PARK

1001 Main St. S Area: 10.8 acres

Amenities:

• Tree nursery

• Tree-lined trail

• Planned soccer fields, outdoor skating rink, warming house/picnic shelter, storage garage, rest rooms

TRENDA MEMORIAL PARK (DRS PARK)

250 Main Street N Area: 10 acres

Amenities:

• Soccer fields

• Play equipment

• Baseball fields

• Tennis/basketball court

• Picnic tables and park benches

• Off-street parking lot

• Concession stand and restrooms

MEMORIAL

Ball field

Paved and grass trails

3-R LANDMARK

Open green space

First floor - museum (open at various times of the year for community events)

Second floor – historic schoolroom

TRONDHJEM

Historic church and cemetery

Museum

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Parish Office: 202 Alabama St. SE Church: 116 Alabama St. SE 507-744-2829 icparish@lonstel.com www.churchoftheimmaculate conception.net Pastor: Fr. Nick VanDenBroeke

The presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist is the center of our community. Faith is alive here as we encounter Jesus in the Mass, draw closer to him through prayer and experience God’s grace through the sacraments.

The Church of the Immaculate Conception was founded in 1903 and is part of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.

Our tri-parish Catholic Education Center, located in Webster, is home to Holy Cross Catholic School and our Religious Education Program.

MOST HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH

4939 Washington St. North, Veseli 507-744-2823 mhtveseli@gmail.com www.mhtveseli.com

Pastor: Fr. John Lapensky

The parish was founded by Czechoslovakia farmers who settled east of New Prague. Most Holy Trinity Church in Veseli was officially organized on March 1, 1874 by 20 families. Forty acres of land was donated, and the first

church was completed in 1878. The current church was built at a cost of $30,000. The cornerstone was laid on June 4, 1905.

ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

4376 41st St., Webster 952-658-2844 elleon713@gmail.com www.stjwebster.com

Pastor: Rev. Donavon L. Riley

SOLOR LUTHERAN CHURCH

4300 Dent Ave, Webster 952-652-2241

Find Solor Lutheran Church on Facebook

TRIUMPHANT LIFE CHURCH

221 Second Ave. NW 507-744-4867

Triumphantlifechurchag@gmail. com

www.triumphantlifechurchmn.com

Sr. Pastor: Ben Fenderson Associate/Children’s Pastor: Andrew Mixer

Triumphant Life Church, part of the Assemblies of God, is a Pentecostal denomination of Christianity where we have a heart to serve God and our community. Our church spans generations, and helps people be encouraged, equipped and engaged for what God has called us to do.

Come find a seat in our open feel sanctuary and join us in our contemporary worship service. Hopefully you encounter God in this place, and he meets you

wherever you are in your life. There is a kids’ church area for children in kindergarten to sixth grade, as well as a staffed nursery for children from birth to 4.

Worship services are at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Parking is available at the neighboring Lonsdale American Legion.

TRONDHJEM LUTHERAN CHURCH

7525 Garfield Ave. • 507-744-2310 tronluthoffice@gmail.com www.trondhjemlutheran.org Pastor: Sue Leibnitz

Loving God, Creating Community: This is the vision Trondhjem Lutheran Church seeks to live up to. We deeply value the relationships we build with each other and warmly welcome all for worship or any of our activities. We are family friendly and strive to include children and youth in all we do. Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings form the core of our faith life together with other regular ministries and periodic events as well. Our ministries include worship, Sunday Funday, sharing meals together, an active women’s group, partnerships with local outreach organizations, various Bible studies, speakers and more!

The summer worship schedule, from Memorial Day through Labor Day, is 9 a.m. Sundays. After Labor Day, worship services are at 8:15 and 10 a.m.

We look forward to your presence with us and trust that at Trondhjem you will experience God’s love for you here.

Jeff Belzer’s

1185 280th St. W

New Prague. MN 56071 952-758-2700

Lonsdale Auto Works 616 Industrial Dr. SE Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-3304

Farm Bureau Financial Services

1220 7th St. NW Faribault MN 55021 1-507-331-2345

First Financial Security, Inc. 6325 Kent Ave. New Prague, MN 56071 507-649-1352

First National Bank 10 W Minnesota St. LeCenter MN 56057 507-357-2273

First National Bank 701 Ash St. NE Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-4400

Frandsen Bank & Trust 116 Central St. W Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-2361

COMPUTERS & TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Bevcomm 126 Main St. S Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-2311

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & CONTRACTORS

Badger Excavating 8375 70th St. W Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-5565

The Construction Coordinators, LLC 514 Bluff Heights Dr SE Lonsdale MN 55046 612-756-3025

Generation Home & Building Center 601 Central St. E Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-3120

J & L Concrete 116 5th Ave. NW Lonsdale MN 55046 952-758-7902

Joe Kodada Construction, Inc 225 5th Ave. NW Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-2041

LA Kodada and Sons, Inc. 113 Florida St. SE Lonsdale MN 55046 952-412-85163

Lonsdale Hardware & Rental 101 N Main St. Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-2373

Millersberg Construction 32971 Northfield Blvd. Northfield, MN 55047 507-301-3626

Mindak Commercial Construction 130 Delaware St. SE Lonsdale MN 55046 701-741-6601

Rud Construction, Inc. 4280 Bagley Avenue Webster MN 55088 952-461-2270

DENTAL/ORTHODONTICS

Lonsdale Family Dental Clinic 414 Railway St. NW Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-2359

EDUCATION

Holy Cross Catholic School 6100 37th St. W Webster MN 55088 952-652-6100

New Prague Area Schools ISD 721 410 Central Ave. N New Prague MN 56071 952-758-1700

Tri-City United Schools 101 2nd St. NE, Suite 3 Montgomery MN 56069 507-364-8100

FARM & PET SUPPLY

Lonsdale Feed Mill 209 Ash St. NW Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-2367

FLOORING

Bisek Interiors/Bisek Steam & Clean 320 1st St. S Montgomery MN 56069 507-364-7944

FOOD & SPIRITS

Aces Nutriciton 114 Main St. N Lonsdale, MN 55046 507-744-4000

Brewster’s Bar & Grill 9856 50th St. W Veseli MN 55046 507-744-2370

Lonsdale American Legion Post 586 115 2nd Ave. NW Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-2387

Lonsdale Liquor 751 Ash St. NE Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-2392

Mackenthun’s Fine Foods 750 Ash St. NE Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-3400

New Frontier Farms, LLC 12132 Shieldsville Blvd. Shieldsville, MN 55046 952-297-4929

Pizzeria 201 201 1st St. S Montgomery MN 56069 507-364-5000

Subway of Lonsdale 747 Ash Street NE Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-2345

Smoke 115 Railway St. SW Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-4318

Something Tasty 107 Main St. S Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-4525

Whistle Stop Tavern & Grill 110 Railway St. NW Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-5528

FUNERAL SERVICES

White Funeral Home 201 5th St. Lonsdale MN 55046 612-226-7241

GARDEN CENTERS

Hillside Gift & Garden Center 10480 W 80th St. Lonsdale MN 55046 507-271-8347

GOVERNMENT

City of Lonsdale 415 Central St. W Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-2327

HEALTH SERVICES

Mayo Clinic Health System New Prague 301 2nd St. NE New Prague MN 56071 952-257-8123

Northfield Hospital & Clinics 103 15th Ave. SE Northfield MN 55057 507-646-1034

INSURANCE

American Family Insurance 130 Main St. N Lonsdale MN 55046 952-758-5460

And 1301 1st St. NE New Prague MN 56071 952-758-5460

First Financial Security, Inc. 6325 Kent Ave. New Prague MN 56071 507-649-1353

Insurance Brokers of MN 223 1st St. E, Suite 100 Jordan MN 55352 952-492-2300

Prior Lake State Agency –Thea Kelly 979 Alabama St. NW Lonsdale MN 55046 612-232-3422

LEGAL SERVICES

Wornson, Goggins, Neisen, Morris & Brever, PC 119 East Main St. Prior Lake MN 55372 952-758-4161

MARKETING

InspireMN Marketing, LLC 1500 Jackson St. NE Minneapolis, MN 651-334-7428

MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION

Minnesota Millwork & Fixtures 823 Industrial Park Dr. SE Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-2318

Telamco, Inc. 636 Industrial Dr. SE Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-5504

MEAT PROCESSING & RETAIL

Krenik’s Meat Processing, Inc. 10780 130th St. W Montgomery MN 56069 507-364-5154

Lonsdale Country Market 123 S Main St. Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-2365

PHYSICAL FITNESS Center Stage Dance 300 1st Street N Montgomery MN 56069 507-364-8961

To The Pointe! Dance Academy 120 Main St. S Lonsdale MN 55046 952-758-5552

ORGANIZATIONS

Knight of Columbus #16225 202 Alabama St. SE, Lonsdale, MN 55046 612-363-5600

Lonsdale American Legion Post 586 115 2nd Avenue NW Lonsdale, MN 55046 507-744-2387

Veseli Area Lions Club PO Box 166 Veseli, MN 55046 612-368-8936

PLUMBING & HEATING

Little Chicago Electric 3045 70th St W Northfield MN 55057 612-490-3425

SJS Mechanical 20169 320th St. New Prague MN 56071 952-758-2986

Smisek’s Plumbing & Heating 202 S Main St. Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-2393

PUBLIC UTILITIES

CenterPoint Energy 2400 N Riverfront Dr. Mankato MN 56001 507-387-1948

Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric 2411 W Bridge St. Owatonna MN 55060 507-456-4038

West Central Sanitation 4089 Abbott Dr. Willmar MN 56201 800-246-7630

REAL ESTATE

East Delware Estates 502 Delaware St. SW, Lonsdale MN 55046 612-756-0139

RE/MAX Advantage Plus 8778 60th St. W Lonsdale MN 55046 612-369-5969

The Sullivan Group Edina Realty 138 W Main St. New Prague MN 56071 612-221-8376

Weichert Realtors - Heartland 102 Fifth Ave NW Lonsdale MN 55046 507-210-9639

Wood Circle Townhomes Association 532 Wood Circle Jordan MN 55352 952-492-2195

RECREATION/VOLUNTEER

Czech Heritage Club PO Box 163 New Prague MN 56071 952-758-7505

Lonsdale Ambassadors, Inc. 12875 140th Street West Montgomery, MN 56069 612-750-1032

The Lonsdale Crawl 314 Second St. NW, Lonsdale MN 55046 612-328-3508

Lonsdale SnoWizards PO Box 107 Lonsdale MN 55046 507-339-4645

Lonsdale Chamber of Commerce 102 N Main Street Suite 2 PO BOX 37 Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-4962

Montgomery Chamber of Commerce 206 First St North, PO Box 193 507-364-5933

New Prague Chamber of Commerce 101 E Main St. New Prague MN 56071 952-758-4360

SALON Salon 146 146 N Main St. Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-2336

SERVICES

Rich’s Window Cleaning 617 14th St NE Owatonna MN 55060 507-213-6501

SEPTIC, WELL SERVICE Town & Country Sanitary Sewer Service 2730 40th St. W Webster MN 55088 952-652-2923

SENIOR LIVING

Benedictine Living Community 2030 North Ave. Northfield MN 55057 507-512-5720

SHOPPING & RETAIL

Audre’s Attic Antiques 102 Main St. N Lonsdale MN 55046 612-790-9355

Casey’s General Store #2398 215 E Central Ave. Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-5566

New Prague Floral & Such 112 Main St. W, New Prague MN 56071 952-758-4656

Something For All 135 Main St. S Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-4922

Tim’s Small Engine 115 5th Ave. NW Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-2738

SIGNS

Copy Right Printing & Studios 3177 Dodd Road Eagan MN 55121 612-501-0034

10K Signs & Designs 338 4th Ave. NE Lonsdale MN 55046 952-994-3405

STORAGE

Lonsdale Mini-Storage 621 Industrial Dr. SE Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-4947

WELCOME SERVICE

Welcome Home! Welcome Service 1201 Park Court SE New Prague MN 56071 952-758-2253

VETERINARY The Pet Stop Veterinary Clinic 117 Delaware St. SE Lonsdale MN 55046 507-744-3333