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AT A GLANCE

St. Peter is a community of 11,707 people, located in south central Minnesota in the fast growing Mankato/North Mankato Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is 70 miles southwest of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, and 12 miles north of Mankato along Highway 169.

St. Peter, the Nicollet County seat, is home to the historic Nicollet County courthouse, Gustavus Adolphus College, the state’s Regional Treatment Center, Scholarship America and Minnesota School Boards Association. It is also recognized as a center for the arts as well as for its rich heritage, historic structures, natural resources, educational facilities, industries, unique

character and quality of life.

The city is situated on the eastern edge of Nicollet County, which boasts approximately 245,000 acres of some of the state’s richest farmland. Agriculture remains a key component of the regional economy.

There are five cities in the county: St. Peter, North Mankato, Nicollet, Courtland and Lafayette, as well as 13 townships.

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Located in the beautiful Minnesota River Valley, the community is generally bounded by the

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Minnesota River and is surrounded by scenic bluffs. The areas along the valley are covered by both woodlands and natural prairie, which provide an excellent habitat for a variety of wildlife.

St. Peter’s downtown, with an array of retail shops and historic buildings, is on the National Register of Historic Places. It includes the 1881 brick Romanesque Revival Nicollet County Courthouse with a three-and-a-half story bell tower that dominates the city skyline. The city has in excess of 40 historic sites on the National Register.

Eight miles to the west lies the Swan Lake Wildlife area, one of the finest natural wildlife preserves in the nation. St. Peter is adjacent to Le Sueur County, where several nearby lakes offer fishing, camping, boating and hunting as well as other year-round recreational activities. The Minnesota River Valley also contains abundant deposits of silica and Kasota Stone used in commercial facades nationwide, including at Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins.

The city of St. Peter, founded in 1853 by Captain William D. Dodd and incorporated in 1873, is governed by a mayor and council. Elections are nonpartisan. The city’s day-to-day operations are managed by an appointed administrator who oversees city staff. The city also has an Economic Development Authority, Planning and Zoning Commission, Housing and Redevelopment Authority and a Hospital Commission.

A $34 million expansion was recently completed at River’s Edge Hospital. The organization aims to be a model community hospital for the future.

Find information on St. Peter online at saintpetermn.gov or on Facebook at City of Saint Peter, Minnesota. The city’s Police Department is also on Facebook at Saint Peter Police Department.

Business & Industry

Nicollet County’s unemployment rate (2.3% at the end of 2022) remains among the lowest in the state. The city of St. Peter benefits from a diverse labor pool, led by its two largest employers – the St. Peter Regional Treatment Center and Gustavus Adolphus College. Neither of those employers is required to pay property taxes, due to their status as state and education institutions respectively.

St. Peter’s city staff and its Economic Development Authority works to develop and expand new and existing businesses.

Financial assistance may be provided by the city through tax increment financing and a revolving loan fund, and programs offered by the Small Business Administration. Other public/ private incentives are available for qualified projects

EDUCATION

Gustavus Adolphus College

Gustavus Adolphus College, founded in 1862 and formally located in St. Peter in 1876, plays a key educational and employment role in the St. Peter and Minnesota River Valley region. The college, on the western bluffs of St. Peter, has rebounded and rebuilt in spectacular fashion since the 1998 tornado which hit the St. Peter community.

The four-year liberal arts college, under the leadership of President Rebecca Bergman and the Board of Trustees, has been growing and building. Capital improvements continue to broaden the college’s campus footprint and opportunities.

Gustavus is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and has an enrollment of about 2,200. The college employs over 700 people.

Students can earn bachelors of arts degrees in 72 majors in 24 academic departments and three interdisciplinary programs. The college offers a wide variety of student opportunities to complement its educational offerings. There are more than 110 recognized student groups and organizations, including about a dozen studentrun religious organizations. The college campus boasts over 20 academic and service facilities, as well as more than a dozen residence halls and apartment or townhouse complexes. Up to 90 percent of Gustavus’ students typically reside on campus.

The Gusties are members of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC), affiliated with the NCAA Division III. The college offers 23 varsity athletic programs for its students. Also, some 80 percent of students participate in the 30 intramural athletic offerings and nine club sports.

Gustavus’ athletic facilities host many student and regional events throughout the year. The Lund Center for Physical Education and Health has been named one of the finest small college sports complexes in the U.S. The facility involves nearly 85 percent of the student body with its varsity, intramural and personal fitness programs. The Swanson Tennis Center, a domed indoor tennis facility, offers memberships for juniors, adults and families.

The beautiful 340-acre campus also includes the 135-acre Linnaeus Arboretum.

Students also participate in many fine arts and music programs. The Hillstrom Museum of Art and the Schaefer Fine Arts Center, which includes the Kresge Dace Studio and Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall, are popular among students and the public. And the Bonnier Multifaith Center provides spiritual opportunities for all.

Study abroad opportunities in more than 40 international sites are available for Gustavus students, and 50 percent of students have studied abroad. Students have access to the award winning student dining options from the C. Charles Jackson Campus Center. Also, Gustavus students are active in pursuing internships, with

over 60 percent doing so, most in specialized service learning environments.

A Gustavus landmark, Christ Chapel, plays host to cultural events throughout the year –many of which are open to the public – including the popular Christmas in Christ Chapel, which rings in the holiday season each December.

Among the many annual conferences and seminars hosted by Gustavus is the fall Nobel Conference, which celebrates its 59th anniversary in 2023, having been hosting the event since 1965. The conference typically attracts some 5,000 people each year, including students and educators from high schools and colleges throughout the nation. The college has been hosting the event since 1965.

The topic of the 59th annual conference is Insects: Little Body, Big Impact , held Oct. 3-4, 2023.

Find Gustavus online at www.gustavus.edu.

St. Peter Public Schools

St. Peter Public Schools moved into its new $55 million state-of-the-art high school on the city’s west side in fall 2017. Improvements also

were made throughout the district’s facilities and has helped transform the district’s curriculum and learning opportunities.

The capital improvements and reconfigurations of buildings and curriculum reinforce the district’s “Learning Matters” message. And District 508 encourages its faculty and employees to be lifelong learners.

The district encompasses St. Peter, Kasota and portions of southwestern Le Sueur County, along with sections of eastern Nicollet County. It has several sites: the new St. Peter High School for grades 9-12 at 2121 Broadway Ave.; the St. Peter Middle School for grades 5-8 at 100 Lincoln Dr.; North Elementary School for grades 2-4 at 815 N. Ninth St.; and South Elementary for kindergarten and first grade at 1405 S. Seventh St. Pre-K students attend activities in the Early Childhood Center at 100 Lincoln Dr. at the Middle School building. As part of the Minnesota Valley Education District, services are offered for special needs students and their families.

Part of the district’s expansion plans included establishing a workforce development center at the high school to support and

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Saint Peter School’s Early Childhood

program is focused on all areas of early childhood development from birth to kindergarten entrance with the goal of having every child ready for Kindergarten.

 North & South Elementaries provide a strong emphasis on expanding and accelerating student learning in the core areas as well as providing physical education, art, music and STEM classes This all happens in a caring, safe environment where all students are welcomed.

 Saint Peter Middle School programming is academically focused with additional opportunities for exploring areas of interest Our students participate in a multitude of activities

 Saint Peter High School students have many opportunities to expand their learning through core academics, high rigor courses offering college credits, career and technology programs, and more than 30 different academic, arts & athletic activities from which to choose!

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enhance academy-based learning for students in the areas of agricultural science, manufacturing and engineering.

Another highlight of the new high school project is the collaboration between the city of St. Peter and St. Peter Public Schools on the development of a new school-city park, Community Spirit Park, addressing future recreational and facilities needs for the entire community.

St. Peter Community Education has something for everyone, offering a variety of educational, physical and lifeenrichment programs year-round. Find more at stpetercommunityeducationonline.com or call 507-934-3048.

The district offers Early Childhood Family Education classes for families with preschoolers. Call 507-934-3048 or visit stpeter.registryinsight.com.

John Ireland Catholic School

A fully accredited Catholic school for students in kindergarten through sixth grade, the school admits students of all faiths and is devoted to Gospel values. It is owned and operated by the Church of St. Peter. Also located in the John Ireland building at 1801 W. Broadway Ave. is the independently owned and operated Little Saints Pre-School. Visit churchofstpeter.org/ji for more or call 507-931-2810.

St. Peter Lutheran School

The fully accredited school was established

in 1995 and is for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Religion classes are held every morning. The Little Lambs Preschool was established in 1979.

The school’s goal is to nurture children in their faith and Christian living through the Word of Christ while equipping them for living useful lives in today’s world.

More at saintpeterlutheran.org or call 507-931-1866. The school is located at 427 W. Mulberry St.

Scholarship America

St. Peter is home to Scholarship America, the nation’s largest private education support organization, having distributed over $4 billion to more than 2.4 million students since 1958.

More information is available at scholarshipamerica.org or by calling 507-931-1682. The Scholarship America facility is located at One Scholarship Way in south St. Peter, off West Jefferson Street.

Minnesota School Boards Association

St. Peter is also home to the Minnesota School Boards Association, a leading advocate for public education and training, supporting the work of public school boards throughout the state. The organization represents 332 public school boards in Minnesota.

More information can be found at mnmsba.org or by calling 507-9342450. The MSBA building is located at 1900 W. Jefferson St.

ment) preparation and ELL (English Language Learners) and citizenship preparation.

To attend such classes, individuals must be 16 years or older and not enrolled in any school.

Call 507-934-6210 for more information. The cooperative learning facility is located at 600 S. Fifth St.

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HISTORY

St. Peter’s rich history grew from a settlement originally called Rock Bend in the early 1850s. The community is one of the oldest cities in Minnesota, and it serves as the county seat of Nicollet County.

The Dakota Indians were the first to live in the area, settling along the Minnesota River and utilizing a natural ford, which came to be known as Traverse des Sioux. In 1851, an historic treaty was signed on this site by the Dakota Indians and the United States government, ceding 24 million acres of land to the federal government. The Nicollet County Historical Society offers troves of information on this event.

St. Peter is said to be founded by Captain William D. Dodd in 1853. The current name was provided by members of the St. Peter Co., based in St. Paul. Willis Gorman, the second territorial governor of Minnesota, was a member.

A plan to make St. Peter the state capital in 1857 very nearly succeeded. But state lore claims an original bill to make St. Peter the capitol disappeared until after the legislative session, halting efforts to replace St. Paul.

As the community grew over the years, it absorbed the community of Traverse des Sioux to the north.

When the Civil War began in 1861, St. Peter provided soldiers for many military units. One of the community’s founders, Capt. Asgrim K. Skaro, was killed during the Battle of Nashville in December 1864 while leading his company. Others participated in the Dakota War that began in 1862.

St. Peter provided four other men who served in military units at various times and also served as Minnesota governor. Henry A. Swift was in a local militia and Horace Austin served in a Minnesota unit in the Dakota War. Andrew R. McGill served in the Civil War. John A. Johnson served in the Minnesota

National Guard.

The first state hospital in Minnesota began in St. Peter in 1866, initially using a large building downtown until the first building on the current site was completed. Today, the facility is known as the St. Peter Regional Treatment Center and employs about 1,400 people.

Gustavus Adolphus College came to the community in the 1870s. Its Swedish roots helped it work with the Nobel Foundation to establish an annual Nobel Conference that brings outstanding scientists and thousands of visitors to the campus.

With very few exceptions, St. Peter has been the home of the Nicollet County Fair since the mid-1800s. The site also hosts car shows, dog shows, rodeos and other events.

St. Peter has rebuilt after several disasters. The community experienced a large fire in 1887 that destroyed a considerable portion of its business district. A tornado in 1924 destroyed or damaged several buildings. The Minnesota River has also flooded frequently, with especially severe floods in 1881, 1951 and 1965.

And in 2018, the community observed and celebrated its rebuilding with the 20th anniversary of the 1998 tornado, which tore through the heart of St. Peter, as well as the community of Comfrey and Le Center. One life was lost. Hundreds of structures were affected; many could not be repaired. Thousands of trees were also uprooted and destroyed.

St. Peter has recovered and is in better shape than ever. Today, the community is proud of how it reshaped itself, hitting the reset button in some ways and taking full advantage of the challenge and opportunity that was presented. The city’s rebuild has served as a model for others, and city officials have often been called on to assist with response to other disasters.

AGRICULTURE

St. Peter’s economic roots run deep in diverse ways, but few businesses are as closely tied to its history as the agricultural community. Nicollet County’s rich farmland places itself among Minnesota’s top crop-producing regions.

Nicollet County agricultural land totals some 250,000 acres. While St. Peter and North Mankato, on the county’s east side, dominate population, the central and western regions of Nicollet County -- near and around the communities of Nicollet, Lafayette, Courtland and Norseland -- are rich in farmland.

The most recent statistics show the county ranks in the top quarter statewide in total agricultural production, including the second highest bushel per acre corn production in the state, according to a 2020 USDA report. One of Nicollet County’s top agricultural rankings is actually in the pork industry; Nicollet and several nearby counties frequently rank among the top producers in that industry.

According to the most recent Minnesota

Census of Agriculture in 2017, the total value of products sold in Nicollet County from agricultural operations was $339.31 million, with net income after expenses at $88.61 million. Its rich farmland helped contribute to record crop production throughout Minnesota in 2015. Record statewide corn production topped 1.4 billion bushels, while soybean production also hit record levels at over 364 million bushels.

Three key farm regional and statewide organizations joined together in 2015, each celebrating 100 years in the region — the Nicollet County Farm Bureau, University of Minnesota Extension Service and United Farmers Cooperative (formerly Lafayette Farmers Co-op).

Nicollet County agriculture is part of the state’s significant presence in the United States markets, with over $21 billion total, according to the department. Minnesota is the fourth largest agricultural exporting state in the U.S., topping $7 billion, accounting for one-third of the state’s total export market.

HEALTH CARE

River’s Edge Hospital and Clinic continues in an amazing growth pattern and recently put the finishing touches on a $33.8 million renovation and expansion.

Former CEO George Rohrich called 2017 “maybe the hospital’s best year ever” in recapping the finances. Rohrich retired at the end of 2019.

The newest CEO, Paula Meskan, was promoted from within in early 2021. She began her tenure at the top in March 2021. She worked with her other administrators to push the hospital through the tough years of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the future looking even brighter now on the other side.

The addition and renovation to River’s Edge added eight patient rooms and two operating rooms and moved the entrance from Dodd Road to an eastern facing one on North Sunrise Drive. Officials hope the hospital will be able to accommodate more surgeries, more specialties and have rooms for emergency room admittances and swing beds. The hospital is currently licensed for up to 25 beds.

The hospital had posted a strong cash positive year in 2015 and has ever since. That’s due, in part, to an ongoing partnership with Mankato’s Orthopedic and Fracture Clinic. The hospital is the site for hip, knee and shoulder replacements. Spine surgeries have also started there.

The city-owned facility is a Level IV Trauma Center, providing emergency room physicians, nurses, paramedics and technicians 24 hours a day, and has also expanded its Urgent Care services. River’s Edge Hospital also provides emergency ambulance services to the greater St. Peter area. Funding is provided in part by the River’s Edge Hospital Foundation.

For more information, see riversedgehealth. org.

The River’s Edge campus, on St. Peter’s

northwest side, also includes the Mayo Clinic Health System in St. Peter, which offers services on the west wing of the facility. More at mayoclinichealthsystem.org.

Mankato Clinic’s Daniels Health Center, at 1901 North Old Minnesota Ave., is named in honor of one of St. Peter’s first physicians, Asa Wilder Daniels. More information at mankatoclinic.com.

The River Valley Birth Center of St. Peter, at 526 W. Park Row, opened in May 2014, but began offering midwife services in 2009. More information at rivervalleybirthcenter.com.

All of these health care facilities pushed through the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, still standing and serving into 2022.

Long-term care

St. Peter is also home to several longterm care facilities, ranging from senior living apartments to memory care accommodations. There’s Heritage Meadows Senior Living; the Benedictine Living Community of St. Peter; Ecumen St. Peter’s two sister communities –Prairie Hill and Sand Prairie; Pheasant’s Ridge assisted living and memory care; and Good Samaritan Home Care services.

Among other St. Peter health care facilities is the state operated Regional Treatment Center, established in 1866 and located on over 400 acres of land on the city’s south edge.

Health and Human Services

County-based health care services are provided by Nicollet County Social Services, now located in the new Health and Human Services building. The Health and Human Services team led the local response during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, 2021 and into 2022. For more, visit co.nicollet.mn.us or call 507-934-8559.

COMMUNITY CENTER & LIBRARY

The St. Peter Community Center is a gathering place for all ages, located in the heart of town. The 90,000-square-foot facility at 600 S. Fifth St. is operated by the city of St. Peter.

On the facility’s northwest edge is the St. Peter Public Library. The library has programs year-round for readers of all ages and houses over 18,000 items. The library’s St. Peter Reads program has become a popular community mainstay.

The Community Center’s 12,000-square-foot gymnasium, which can be split into two courts, is used for a variety of sports and events –including open basketball and adult volleyball leagues -- as is the walking track above. Open gym is available from October to April.

The gym also serves as a regular polling place for the city and also hosts several community-wide ceremonies, including veterans programs. The Recreation & Leisure Services department, which has offices in the center, handles requests for gym use and can be reached at 507-934-0667.

The center also currently houses the Senior Center, offices for St. Peter Public Schools Community & Family Education, Good Samaritan Home Care, Minnesota Valley Action Council’s county office, Head Start and two daycare centers, as well as several more public and private rooms.

Public meetings are also held in the Governors’ Room where they can be televised through the local cable access channel. The City Council and other city committees and the St. Peter School Board hold meetings here. The council also holds monthly workshop sessions in the meeting room adjacent to the library.

Adjacent to the center is Gorman Park, home to a community-built TREE-mendous Playground. Find the Community Center online at saintpetermn.gov/community-center.

St. Peter Community & Family Education

Operated by the St. Peter Public School District, the department offers lifelong learning opportunities for all ages. Find more at stpeter. registryinsight.com or by calling 507-934-3048.

Senior Center

Open weekdays, the center hosts events and programs for those 55 and older — everything from monthly dances to exercise classes and organized card games. Nutrition and transportation programs are also among its offerings. More at saintpetermn.gov/seniorcenter or 507-934-7434.

PARKS, TRAILS & OUTDOOR RECREATION

St. Peter has over 20 parks and nature areas that offer a variety of amenities.

The crown jewel of the 11-acre Minnesota Square Park on Highway 169 features an updated pavilion, opened in 2019. At $1.6 million, the multi-purpose facility is larger and higher quality than the previous one. Minnesota Square Park is also the center for the city’s most beloved and biggest annual celebrations -- the Old Fashioned Fourth of July and the popular Rock Bend Folk Festival.

The St. Peter Veterans Memorial was dedicated July 1, 2018 and is located at the northeast corner of Minnesota Square Park.

Newest among St. Peter parks is the joint project adjacent to the new St. Peter High School, Community Spirit Park. The school district and city joined forces to develop the 62-acre park, with 13 multi-purpose fields for soccer and other activities, as well as two baseball fields, two softball fields, and plenty of green space just north of the school building.

There are also plans afoot for a possible sculpture park at Levee Park, at 101 S. Front St., adjacent to the St. Peter Chamber of Commerce building. The redevelopment of the small, 1.3-acre park along the Minnesota River is expected to include a riverwalk and an art garden with statues and sculptures. The Arts

Center of Saint Peter is spearheading the project.

Another new project, started by residents in summer 2019, was to build a new dog park in town. The River Valley Dog Park Association raised over $30,000 in funds, and the city contributed the rest to get phase one done in 2020. The new park is located on land at the intersection of North Swift Street and St. Julien Street.

Nicollet County operates the 628-acre Seven-Mile Creek County Park, just south of the city, off 169. It offers 8 miles of trails, as well as trout stream fishing, playgrounds, two volleyball courts, a ball diamond, picnic shelters, picnic tables, grills, restrooms and a boat landing to the Minnesota River.

For more information on St. Peter’s parks, shelter rental and alcohol permits, visit saintpetermn.gov/parks.

St. Peter area parks include:

• Community Spirit Park – The newest joint city-school park covers 62 acres on the north side of the new St. Peter High School on the city’s west side. It includes a sports field complex under a share use agreement.

• Gault Park -- 20 acres, three soccer fields, a softball field, picnic shelter and tables, playground, restrooms and concession stand.

• Gorman Park – A 4.8-acre neighborhood park with historic theme, large wooden community built play structure, gazebo, picnic tables, grills, softball field and restrooms. It’s just north of the St. Peter Community Center & Library.

• Hallett’s Pond Nature Area -- 19 acres. Though not a city park, the area offers fishing and is located behind Hy-Vee.. Parking is off North Third Street. A fishing pier is being planned, along with an upgraded trail.

• Jefferson Park -- 13 acres, featuring four softball diamonds (two lighted), batting cage,

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concession, drinking fountains, picnic shelter, playground and restrooms.

• Jefferson Park West – 9.3 acres, located west of Jefferson Park, established for a walking or running trail.

• Johnson Park – 0.1 acres, located at 601 West Broadway Avenue, with picnic tables and rest area.

• Levee Park -- 1.3 acres, Tourist Information Center, historic and newly painted camelback bridge across Minnesota River, picnic tables, grills, drinking fountains, horseshoe courts and playground. Home of the Chamber of Commerce and “The Pearly Gates.” A sculpture and art garden plan is expected to begin to take shape in 2019.

• McGill Park and Nature Area -- 9 acres, native woods, playground and walking trails.

• Mill Pond/Riverside Park -- 12 acres, on the bank of the Minnesota River, featuring a popular fishing pond-artesian well, riverside fishing, boat launch, camping, picnic shelter and tables, playground, grills, basketball and volleyball courts, restrooms and showers.

• Prairie Ridge Park – 5 acres, 2023 Essler Drive

• Ramsey Park – 3.1 acres, N. Washington Ave., with softball field, dugouts, drinking fountains.

• Riverside Nature Area -- 215 acres, floodplain forest theme, 15 primitive camp sites, cross country ski trails - 1.2 miles, riverside fishing, canoe launch.

• Riverside Park Extension -- 80 acres, 1.5 miles of trails, river fishing, disc golf course on Hwy 22 in Riverside Park Nature Area.

• St. Peter Dog Park (old one) – Hwy. 99 and Rabbit Road, separate fenced areas are available for large dogs and small dogs to run off leash, benches.

• Stones Park -- 2.3 acres, located along South Washington Avenue, with softball field, playground, walking trails and benches.

• Traverse Des Sioux Park -- 380 acres, 7 miles of snowmobile trails and 5 miles of trail for mountain biking, snowshoeing, running and hiking, canoe launch and river access.

• Veterans Memorial Park – 14 acres, includes the city’s premier baseball field and complex, as well as restrooms, picnic shelter, 2 playgrounds, 4 tennis courts, 2 hockey rinks, 4 half-court basketball courts, a multi-use/soccer area; it includes the city’s outdoor swimming pool on the park’s eastern edge.

• Warren Park – 2.9 acres, 1500 Lloyd Lane, a neighborhood park, with playground equipment and picnic tables.

STAY ACTIVE

St. Peter Community & Family Education, the city’s Recreation & Leisure Services Department, the St. Peter Senior Center, the St. Peter Food Co-op, the Arts Center of Saint Peter, and other local organizations offer a variety of activities for all ages throughout the year.

Offices for Community Education and the city’s Recreation and Leisure Service Department are at the St. Peter Community Center, 600 S. Fifth St. Learn more about recreation at

saintpetermn.gov/recreation or call 507-9340667. For more about Community Ed or classes at the co-op, go to stpeter.registryinsight.com or call 507-934-3048.

The Arts Center of Saint Peter, downtown on Minnesota Avenue, offers arts and craft classes for youth and adults and special events throughout the year. It features a gallery, shop,

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live music, a clay studio and classes. In early 2020, it added upstairs studios for weaving, sewing and more. The Arts Center also regularly sets up shop during St. Peter’s many festivals and community events. Visit www.artscentersp. org.

But boundless activities pepper the community for all ages, with a growing trails and sidewalk system for walkers, expanding parks system for summer recreational activities. The city’s new Community Spirit Park and Gault Park host hundreds of youth soccer games and practices, as do other facilities. Jefferson Park’s softball fields are busy spring through fall. And Veterans Memorial Park hosts baseball games of several age groups, and it’s the site of the St. Peter outdoor swimming pool, plus tennis and pickleball courts, basketball hoops, ice rinks and a soccer area. It’s 14 acres and is a hot spot of activity during the summer. Sidewalk upgrades provide better safety for walkers, visitors and fans to games. The new press box above the first base dugout at Veterans Memorial Park’s baseball field continues the upgrades to that complex.

Get active! Stay active!

Nicollet County 4-H

Nicollet County 4-H, offered through University of Minnesota Extension, is part of the na-

tion’s largest youth development organization. Nicollet County has several clubs that provide training, scholarship opportunities, projects and other activities from agriculture to the arts. Each summer, dozens of area youth showcase projects at the Nicollet County Fair and Minnesota State Fair.

Volunteers help lead after-school programs, community service, civic engagement and camping programs. Learn more at extension. umn.edu/county/Nicollet or 507-934-7828.

Youth recreation/athletics

The St. Peter area has several independent organizations that allow youth to develop character, and physical and team-building skills. Find more at saintpetermn.gov/recreation or at:

• Big Partner/Little Partner: gustavus.edu

• Boy Scouts: remaes@twinvalleybsa.org

• Bulldog Youth Hockey: bulldoghockey.org

• Creative Play Place: creativeplayplace.wordpress.com

• Girl Scouts: girlscoutsrv.org

• Girls Fastpitch Association: stpeterfastpitch.com

• St. Peter Basketball Association: saintpeteryouthbasketball.org

• St. Peter Soccer Association: saintpetersoccer.cornerkicksystems.com

• St. Peter Tennis Association: hcarlson2@gac.edu

• St. Peter Volleyball Association: Saint Peter Volleyball Association on Facebook

• St. Peter Wrestling Association: Saint Peter Youth Wrestling on Facebook

• St. Peter Youth Baseball Association: saintpetermn.gov/recreation

Is tennis your racquet?

Covering 44,000 square feet, the Swanson Tennis Center bubble on the campus of Gustavus Adolphus College offers natural light and a 65 foot air-supported fabric ceiling. The six courts are surfaced in two-color green with DecoTurf II, the same surface used at the U.S. Open.

Individuals or groups may purchase court time for the same time and day each week for a session (six to 10 weeks) or an entire year. Call 507-933-6185 or visit gustavus.edu/athletics/facilities/STC.

Shoreland Country Club

On the shores of Lake Emily, Shoreland Country Club’s 18-hole golf course offers a challenging round for experienced golfers and novices alike. Shoreland has a practice facility, a pro shop and a clubhouse with a new restaurant in 2020 -- Lakeside at Shoreland -- offering both casual and fine dining options. The course and restaurant are open to the public year-round, though hours vary by season. An outdoor pool is available in season for members. Visit shorelandcc.com or call 507-931-4400 Ext 1 for more information.

For seniors

The St. Peter Senior Center, located at the Community Center on Fifth Street, offers a wealth of activities for older adults in the area, including a monthly dance, exercise classes and Medicare/insurance counseling. Learn more at saintpetermn.gov/senior-center or call

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

St. Peter has a rich history as an arts and heritage town, proud of its backstory and culture. And it’s growing in regional recognition and activities.

At its hub is Minnesota Square Park, which hosts some of the most popular music and arts venues in southern Minnesota, including the Ambassadors Blues Fest in June, the OldFashioned Fourth of July celebration and Rock Bend Music Festival in September. At the center of Minnesota Square Park is an aesthetically pleasing and usable pavilion, newly opened in 2019.

Up the hill in St. Peter is Gustavus Adolphus College’s Hillstrom Museum of Art and its Theater & Dance and Music departments, which offer a wealth of events and performances by students and guest artists that are open to the public. In 2020, a brand new black box theater opened on campus, creating an alternative option to the standard theater space. Find a calendar of events or purchase tickets online at gustavus.edu/finearts.

Another new addition to the community arts and performance spaces is the 750-seat auditorium in the new St. Peter High School. The SPHS theater department opened the venue with the rousing, sell-out performances of the musical “Footloose” in November 2017 and also hosted the 20th anniversary observance of the 1998 St. Peter tornado. It continues to be a popular destination for theater and music, both from high school and outside performers.

The arts flourish throughout the St. Peter school district and private schools in St. Peter with choir, band

and drama performances throughout the year.

Every year, St. Peter celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a whole lot of green in a community parade, plus some fun events around town. Oktoberfest is another annual event in St. Peter that is held in the downtown each year, celebrating all things German, especially beer.

Another popular option in the St. Peter community has been the emergence of 2nd Story Comedy Club, which has moved its venue to the American Legion Club at 229 W. Nassau St.

The St. Peter Choral Society is entering its 40th year. There are no auditions or membership fees to join. For more information, see the website at saintpeterchoralsociety.org.

Like to dance? St. Peter Just for Kix offers classes for students from preschool through high school. Call 507-276-8989.

There’s also a long list of events — from films to music — at Nicollet County Historical Society’s Treaty Site History Center. Find the schedule at nchsmn.org/events.

New venues throughout the community include The Capitol Room at 419 S. Minnesota Avenue. The renovated former armory building

dates back to 1913 and is growing in popularity, with use for weddings and special events.

And we can’t fail to mention the long history of the Govenaires Drum and Bugle Corps. The Govenaires is a highly competitive performing arts organization which calls St. Peter home and has entertained crowds across the country since 1927.

Arts Center of Saint Peter

The Arts Center of Saint Peter, which offers performances, exhibits and classes, continues to shine within the community. The center’s staff and volunteers are frequent participants at the many St. Peter festivals and community events. Its Souper Bowl fundraiser in late winter is growing in popularity, with some 400 handcrafted pottery bowls available for purchase.

Throughout the year, the center spearheads fun community-wide events, such as the popular Jesus Christ Superstar revival and singalong. Tell Me A Story is an ongoing storytelling and musical program that gives residents a chance to open up and get to know others in an intimate environment.

Founded in 1979, the center was established to share and cultivate the fine arts through year-round exhibitions, performances, education and outreach.

The center features two galleries with new exhibitions approximately every month, spotlighting regional artists, writers and musicians, to solo and group shows by artists of national renown. The lower gallery also serves as an intimate performance venue with seating for up to 100.

A new upstairs space has opened up fiber arts opportunities at the nonprofit, including weaving, knitting and crotcheting.

Classes have been offered through partnerships with St. Peter Community & Family Education, and also individually by Arts Center staff, taught by area artists committed to helping students and adults experience and enjoy the creative process. Classes, including those at its heralded Clay Center, range from introductory sessions for children, teens and adults to drawing, printmaking and weaving.

The Arts Center has also teamed up with the Minnesota Regional Treatment Center and Department of Human Services to host performances and shows by patients at the St. Peter facility. Another new development spearheaded by Arts Center staff and the city of St. Peter’s Parks Department is plans to develop an arts garden and sculpture park at Levee Park, highlighting the works of and inspired by

former St. Peter resident Paul Granlund. Visit the center at artscentersp.org or call 507-931-3630.

Hillstrom Museum of Art

Located in the lower level of the college’s C. Charles Jackson Campus Center, the museum is named for 1938 Gustavus graduate, the Rev. Richard L. Hillstrom, who donated many of the works in its collection.

The museum is free and open daily to the public while classes are in session. Visit gustavus.edu/finearts/hillstrom or call 507-933-7200.

TREATY SITE HISTORY CENTER

More than 10,000 annually visit the Treaty Site History Center, located on Highway 169 on St. Peter’s northern edge. It features three exhibit rooms, displaying Nicollet County’s rich and intriguing history.

Exhibits also interpret the 1851 Treaty of Traverse des Sioux between the Dakota people and white settlers. The museum shop features a variety of memorabilia, including local and related history books for adults and children.

Extensive archives provide information about the historical heritage of the area. The archives contain manuscripts, family histories, photographs, church and cemetery records,

obituaries and microfilmed newspapers from Nicollet County. Maps and several publications are available to researchers and genealogists.

Admission is free for Nicollet County Historical Society and Minnesota Historical Society members. Call 507-923-2160 or visit nchsmn.org.

Historic Cox House

The historic 1871 E. St. Julien Cox House, at 500 N. Washington Ave., is an excellent example of Gothic Italianate architecture. The fully restored home is decorated with late

Historic Borneman House

125 N. Minnesota Ave.

Carnegie Library

(now Fréy Salon & Spa)

429 South Minnesota Ave.

Donahower House (now Bed & Breakfast)

720 S. Minnesota Ave.

Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion

118 N. Minnesota Ave.

First National Bank

(Godfather’s Pizza)

225 S. Minnesota Ave.

Henry Swift House

820 S. Minnesota Ave.

John A. Johnson House

418 N. Third St.

Konsbruck Hotel

412 S. Third St.

Miller Meat Market

(St. Peter Herald)

311 S. Minnesota Ave.

Nicollet County Government Center

501 S. Minnesota Ave.

Nicollet County Bank

(Erbert & Gerbert’s)

224 S. Minnesota Ave.

Nicollet Hotel

120 S. Minnesota Ave.

Montgomery House

408 S. Washington Ave.

Old Main

Gustavus Adolphus College

800 W. College Ave.

Schumacher House

202 N. Third St.

Union Presbyterian Church

311 W. Locust St.

St. Peter Historic Commercial District

Downtown St. Peter

St. Peter Regional Treatment Center Museum

Freeman Drive

Victorian-era furnishings.

The home of St. Peter’s first mayor and later state senator, it was the center of social activity for the prospering riverside town. Today, the home provides a colorful backdrop to

programs, social events, weddings, perennial plant sales, garden parties and scheduled large group tours. For more information, call 507-934-2160 or visit nchsmn.org.

OLD-FASHIONED 4TH OF JULY

St. Peter’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebrated its 50th year in 2021 (it took a year off in 2020 because of the pandemic). Fourth of July takes place on a Tuesday in 2023, so it’ll be a perfect opportunity to get in a long weekend.

Residents roll out the red, white and blue carpet during the Old Fashioned event, held annually at Minnesota Square Park following the grand parade. The event typically brings in over 10,000 revelers to the community.

The festivities, sponsored by the St. Peter Area Chamber of Commerce, begin with the 10 a.m. parade that starts at Washington and Broadway avenues before winding its south to Elm Street and Minnesota Square Park.

Thousands, young and old, dressed in their patriotic finest, welcome the parade — complete with area marching bands, local organizations and the Shriners and their mini cars — one of the largest in the state.

But that’s not nearly all. An afternoon picnic in the city’s beloved park includes food vendors, a hot dog eating contest, a beer tent, kids activities, music, classic cars and fun for the whole family. There’s even a Freedom

Fun Run, which features a 5K and 8K race with chip timing. For the youngsters, there’s a 1-Mile Kids Run and a Toddler Trot.

But what would the Fourth of July be without a grand finale? When the sun goes down, the sky above the Nicollet County Fairgrounds lights up with fireworks, a fitting end to a perfect day.

Get involved

For more information, to volunteer or enter the parade, contact the St. Peter Area Chamber of Commerce at 507-934-3400 or visit stpeterchamber.com.

NICOLLET COUNTY FAIR

The tradition of the county fair is alive and well in Nicollet County, creating memories here since 1872.

The fair takes place in August at the Nicollet County Fairgrounds at West Union Street in St. Peter.

The traditionally popular demolition derby, tractor pull and talent shows are expected to return in 2023, as will plenty of other fun activities.

Of course, there will be plenty of animals, carnival rides, exhibits and that irresistible fair food. Admission is free, though there is a small fee to park on the fairgrounds

While the March 1998 tornado that ripped through St. Peter devastated the fairgrounds, today’s fairgoers will notice the restored barns and other buildings ready to welcome visitors.

Senior citizens are special guests of the fair on Friday, when two outstanding Nicollet

County seniors are recognized annually at a special program. Children’s Day at the fair is Saturday, with special entertainment and reduced price tickets for carnival rides.

Sunday, the fair’s final day, is set aside to recognize Nicollet County’s century and sesquicentennial farms, those that have remained in one family for 100 or 150 years, respectively.

The fair features 4-H exhibits and demonstrations, live music, an amateur talent show, and livestock and animal judging.

Midway amusements run each afternoon and late into the evening, providing thrills for those who love to ride. Bingo is a regular fair feature, as are an assortment of food stands and the Jaycees Beer Garden. Be sure to stop in and experience the fun.

Learn more at nicolletcountyfair.com or Nicollet County Fair on Facebook.

WORSHIP

St. Peter

Calvary Baptist Church

516 W. Jefferson St. 507-931-4567

saintpetercalvarybaptist church.org

Christ Chapel

Gustavus Adolphus College 507-933-8000

Church of the Holy Communion 118 N. Minnesota Ave. 507-934-2542 holycommunionstpeter.org

Church of Saint Peter (Catholic) 1801 Broadway Ave. 507-931-1628

churchofstpeter.org/chsp

First Lutheran Church 1114 W. Traverse Road 507-934-3060 flcstp.org

Good Samaritan (United Methodist) PO Box 495

(Meets in First Lutheran Church Youth Room at 1114 Traverse Road) 507-341-1760

Jesus Assembly of God

722 Sunrise Dr. 507-934-1468

Living Truth Fellowship 1400 N. Washington Ave. 507-931-4325

Norseland Lutheran Church 37777 State Hwy 22 507-246-5312

River of Life Lutheran Church

830 Sunrise Dr. 507-519-1204

riveroflifelutheran.com

Scandian Grove

Lutheran Church

42869 County Rd. 52 507-246-5195 scandiangrovelutheran church.org

St. Peter Islamic Center

DaruSalaama

622 Sunrise Dr., Suite 300, St. Peter 507-340-6300

St. Peter Lutheran Church

427 W. Mulberry St. 507-931-1866

saintpeterlutheran.org

Sunrise Church

722 Sunrise Dr. 507-934-1468 sunrisechurchmn.com

Trinity Lutheran Church

511 S. Fifth St. 507-934-4786 trinitystpeter.org

Union Presbyterian Church

730 S. 3rd St. 507-934-4602

spupc.org/wordpress1

Cleveland

Church of the Nativity

200 W. Main St. 507-933-0358

maryschurches.com

Church of Christ

900 Hwy. 99

507-931-5924 or 507-931-4044

clevelandchurch.net

Marysburg Catholic Church

27528 Patrick St., Eagle Lake 507-243-3166

maryschurches.com

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

305 Sixth St. 507-931-1564

oursaviorsclevelandmn.com

Kasota

First Presbyterian Church

141 S. Rice St. 507-931-2100

Nicollet

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) 604 Main St. 507-232-3938

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Editor’s Note: All events are subject to change.

Ambassadors Blues Fest

JUNE

They say no form of music communicates more genuine emotion than the blues. Ambassadors’ Blues Fest, organized by the St. Peter Ambassadors, brings the blues to Minnesota Square Park. The free event includes several bands in the park and others in local clubs. Find more at stpeterambassadors.com.

Minnesota Original Music Fest

JULY

All Minnesota music and artists, and it’s all in St. Peter. Workshops, classes and jam sessions are held all around for a week, leading into the weekend, where musicians from across the state converge on Minnesota Square Park for an awesome weekend of music. See more at mnomf.org.

Night to United & Summer Celebration

AUGUST

The community comes together for this Summer Celebration and annual Night to Unite with the city’s emergency services and law enforcement. The evening includes food, games and information about local agencies and crime prevention, in collaboration with the St. Peter Recreation Department’s End of Summer Celebration. Check out the St. Peter Summer Celebration and Night to Unite Facebook page for information on this year’s events.

Drum Corps Expo/ Govenaires events

AUGUST

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traditional concert at St. Peter’s Old-Fashioned Fourth of July celebration and the usual slate of regional parades and competitions. Learn more at govenaires.org or Govenaires Drum and Bugle Corps on Facebook.

Rock Bend Folk Festival SEPTEMBER

It’s been called a two-day celebration of southern Minnesota’s arts and artists — that’s how Rock Bend Folk Festival is best described. But the popularity of the festival now brings in acts from throughout the United States. It’s billed as “What a music festival is supposed to be.” Nearly two dozen acts, performing bluegrass, folk and jazz can be heard throughout the annual festival that showcases the talents of area artists and musicians in St. Peter’s Minnesota Square Park. Highlighting the event, now in its 28th year, is a Saturday evening concert.

It’s featured a fresh backdrop in recent years with the new Minnesota Square Park pavilion and the construction of a new, multipurpose facility. A main stage is where the long list of musicians perform. A second stage features stories, more songs, demonstrations and other family-centered programs. The event is free, largely funded through grants, donations and free will offerings from an appreciative fan base and big crowds. It attracts thousands of visitors to the park for music, arts, and plenty of food and drink. Dozens of arts and craft exhibitors and a variety of food vendors are expected each

year. Come one or both days. Bring the kids and the folks. Toss down a blanket or pull up a lawn chair, and prepare to be entertained. Find more at rockbend.org or at Rock Bend Folk Festival. You can also contact the St. Peter Tourism and Visitors Bureau at 800-473-3404.

Oktoberfest

SEPTEMBER

Who doesn’t love a polka and a chance to celebrate the old country? Pull on your dirndl, or lederhosen, and head on down to the fest grounds in downtown St. Peter. The St. Peter Ambassadors host this uniquely German celebration with music, food and a parade. More at stpeterchamber.com.

Girls Night Out

OCTOBER

It’s fast becoming one of the more popular downtown retail experiences of the year, with hundreds of pink-clad shoppers and visitors to St. Peter’s historic downtown district, with several dozen businesses participating every year throughout the city. Check out the Chamber of Commerce website for updated information, stpeterchamber.com.

Halloween Fun Run & Walk

OCTOBER

Billed as southern Minnesota’s largest and fastest parade of costumes, the event encourages participants 3 to 103 to dress in costume while sprinting through the city’s street. The run, which is chip timed, is

hosted by the city’s Chamber of Commerce and offers prizes for the best costumes. For updated information, check out the chamber’s website at stpeterchamber.com.

Saint Peter Art Stroll

NOVEMBER

Art, art, art, everywhere. The art stroll features local artists set up at locations all across St. Peter, displaying their work and sometimes even giving demonstrations. From painting to pottery and everything in between. See more at art-stroll. org.

November Nostalgia

NOVEMBER

On the first Saturday, the St. Peter Area Chamber of Commerce kicks off the holiday season. The event features horse and trolley in the downtown, and businesses offer specials downtown. A great way to end the fall and begin winter.

Holiday season in St. Peter

DECEMBER

Is there anything better than a day filled with holiday fun? St. Peter area residents don’t have to choose, as there’s the annual Girl Scouts Santa Shop, Little Saints Breakfast with Santa and the Great Candy Cane Hunt. The hunt features thousands of the striped candies, while the shop allows little ones to select gifts for family members for a donation to the St. Peter Area Food Shelf.

Winterfest

JANUARY/FEBRUARY

Winterfest is a time to shake off the cold and celebrate the season! Events are as eclectic as the groups that sponsor them, from the search for a hidden medallion to the sale of one-of-a-kind pottery filled with homemade soup to the Nicollet County Sheriff’s Office’s Polar Plunge, where dozens of costumed teams hop in the frigid Hallet’s Pond to benefit Special Olympics. Learn more at stpeterchamber.com/winterfest.

St. Paddy’s Day Parade MARCH

The homage to the emerald isle begins with a crowning of the St. Patrick’s Day queen. The fun continues with a parade, sponsored by the St. Peter Ambassadors, starting on Third and Broadway and heading to Mulberry Street. Local pubs and eateries offer food and drink specials afterward. More at stpeterambassadors.com.

Women Celebrating Women MARCH

Since 2005, the annual event, which includes a dinner and entertainment, recognizes the contributions of notable area women who have achieved distinction in their field of interest or profession, and have proven to be a leader and an inspiration to other women. Visit wcwsaintpeter.blogspot.com for more information.

Serving the St. Peter Area for Over 20 Years

• Servicing all major brands of tires

• Complete Alignment Service

• Brakes

• All types of Under Car Repair

CLEVELAND & KASOTA

Cleveland Cherry Creek Days

JUNE

Named after the creek that runs through town, the annual celebration takes place mid-June and includes a grand parade, open houses at the Fire Department and Historical Society, a street dance, softball games, water fights, a cherry pie eating contest and fireworks. For more information, visit Cherry Creek Days on Facebook.

Classic Car & Motorcycle Roll-ins

5 p.m. roll-ins held every other Friday from May through September.

evening. Visit the Kasota Fire Department on Facebook.

Kasota Prairie Scientific & Natural Area

Situated on a rock terrace 70 feet above the Minnesota River Valley, is the 42-acre scientific natural area. Prairie, wet meadow, oak woodland, and lowland hardwood plant communities thrive in the thin soils. About 2 miles south of Kasota on 367th Avenue. Visit dnr.state.mn.us

Kasota Prairie

Ninety acres of native prairie and another 30 acres of restored prairie. The area has been preserved as a public scientific, educational and recreational resource. Also includes 120 acres of woods, marsh, grassland and a large beaver pond between the bluffs and Minnesota River. Maintained parking area and trails approximately 1 mile south of Kasota on Township Road 140. Visit skp.org.

Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery

The popular vineyard and winery has been voted Minnesota’s finest, and now sports a new gathering hall and upgraded grounds and outdoor option. The winery offers wine tastings and events throughout the year, many with live entertainment. Tasting room features wood-fired pizzas and antipasto. Visit chankaskawines.com.

Kasota

Firemen’s Dane SEPTEMBER

Annual event celebrates the Kasota Fire Department’s anniversary. Music, food and refreshments are available through the

Drive a Tank

Located at 550 W. Cherry St. in Kasota, it’s the only place in the world where in one place to drive a tank and shoot a fully automatic historic machine gun not owned by a government entity. Visit driveatank.com, its Facebook page or call 507-931-7385.

ST. PETER DIRECTORY

CITY/COMMUNITY SERVICES

St. Peter City Hall

227 S. Front St., St. Peter 507-934-0663 saintpetermn.gov

Nicollet County Government Center

501 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-6800 co.nicollet.mn.us

Nicollet County Health & Human Services

622 S. Front St., St.Peter 507-934-8559

Nicollet County Sheriff’s Office 501 W Myrtle St., St. Peter 507-931-7870

Nicollet County Veterans Services

622 S. Front St., Saint Peter 507-934-7871

American Legion Post 37

229 W. Nassau St., St. Peter 507-934-6435 • post37.com

Nicollet County Historical Society/Treaty Site History Center

1851 N. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-2160 • nchsmn.org

St. Peter Area Food Shelf

203B S. Third St., St. Peter 507-934-9641

St. Peter Chamber of Commerce

101 S. Front St., St. Peter 507-934-3400 stpeterchamber.com

St. Peter Community Center

600 S. Fifth St., St. Peter 507-934-0067

St. Peter Herald

311 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-4520

St. Peter Fire Station 227 W. Mulberry St., St. Peter 507-934-1120

St. Peter Funeral HomeKlein Chapel 906 N. Washington Ave., St. Peter 507-931-2750 saintpeterfuneralhome.com

St. Peter Library 601 S. Washington Ave., St. Peter 507-934-7420

St. Peter Police Department 207 S. Front St., St. Peter 507-931-1550

St. Peter Post Office 300 S. Third St., St. Peter 507-931-1950

AUTOMOTIVE

Autotronics 111 Jefferson Ave., St. Peter 507-931-9290

autotronicsofstpeter.com

Carquest 151 St. Julien St. 507-931-1580

carquest.com/stores/mn/ saint-peter/

Lager’s of St. Peter 910 Old Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-4070

lagerschryslerdodgejeep.com

Mike’s Countryside Body Shop 312 Sait Julian St., St. Peter 507-931-2730

NAPA Auto Parts 311 S. Front St., St. Peter 507-931-1086

O’Reilly Auto Parts 801 N. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-550-1467

Shorty’s Tire One 114 Pine St., St. Peter 507-931-8080 shortystireone.com

Skrove Automotive 171 St. Julien St., St. Peter 507-934-0055

skroveautomotive.com

Von Essen Towing & Service 227 N. Front St., St. Peter 507-931-3410

vonessentowingandrepair.com

DINING

3rd Street Tavern 408 S. Third St., St. Peter 507-934-3314

3rdstreettavern.com

Arby’s 1221 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-2422

Blaschko’s Embassy Bar & Grill

325 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-3903

Blue Moon Bar & Grill

300 S. Webster St., Kasota 507-519-1166

Caribou Coffee

612 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-5541

Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery

1179 E. Pearl St., Kasota 597-931-0089 chankaskawines.com

China Town

302 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-5566

chinatownsaintpeter.com

Dairy Queen

850 N. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-4580

Diamond Dust Bakery

320 Sunrise Dr., St. Peter 507-995-2546

diamonddustbakery.com

Domino’s Pizza

103 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-9112

Dunkin’ Donuts

1123 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter

El Agave

814 N. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-2362 elagaverestaurantemexicano. com

Erbert & Gerbert’s 224 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-2020

Family Fresh Market & Deli 612 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-5541 familyfreshmarket.com/ content/st-peter

Flame Bar

225 W. Nassau St., St. Peter 507-931-9277

Jake’s Pizza

119 W. Broadway St., St. Peter 507-934-4944

jakesstadiumpizza.com/saintpeter

Jocko’s Bar & Grill 325 Broadway St., Cleveland 507-931-6637 • jockosgrill.com

Kokomo’s Bar & Char Grill 114 10th St., Cleveland 507-931-6410

La Mexicana Market 215 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-7935

Lakeside at Shoreland 43779 Golf Course Rd., St. Peter 507-933-4400

McDonald’s 120 W. Julien St., St. Peter 507-931-3011

Neisen’s Riverside Sports Bar 34166 MN-99, St Peter 507-931-7966

Nicollet Café 402 S. Third St., St. Peter 507-934-0056

Papa Murphy’s Pizza

1226 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-5555

Patrick’s on Third 125 S. Third St., St. Peter 507-931-9051 patrickson3rdstpeter.com

Red Men Club 412 S. Third St., St. Peter 507-934-9966

River Rock Coffee 301 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-1540

rrcoffee.com

St. Peter Food Co-Op & Deli 228 W. Mulberry St., St. Peter 507-934-4880

stpeterfood.coop

Subway 1306 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-1000

Taco John’s 103 N. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-6201

The Lucky Lure 410 Broadway St., Cleveland 507-519-1575

Westwood Marina 1400 Lake Washington Access Rd., Kasota 507-243-9998

www.westwoodmarina.com/

HEALTH/WELLNESS/ CHILDCARE

Anytime Fitness 100 Dodd Rd., St. Peter 507-934-4604

Benedictine Living Community (Assisted Living)

1907 Klein St., St. Peter 507-934-2203

blcstpeter.com

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Creative Play Place

600 S. Fifth St., St. Peter 507-519-6002

saintpetermn.gov/480/CreativePlay-Place

Cornerstone Wellness Center

220 Broadway Ave., St. Peter 507-934-4850 cornerstonewellnessminnesota. com

Counseling Services of Southern MN

1306 Marshal St., St. Peter 507-931-8040 counseling-services.org

Ecumen Prairie Hill (Assisted Living)

1305 Marshall St., St. Peter 507-934-2200 ecumenprairiehill.org

Ecumen Sand Prairie (Assisted Living)

700 Knight St., St. Peter 507-931-4375 ecumensandprairie.org

Foot & Ankle Clinic of St. Peter

316 S. Third St., St. Peter 507-934-3102 footandankle-stpeter.com

Go! Therapy

830 Sunrise Dr., St. Peter 507-934-3573 gotherapymn.com

Good Samaritan Home Care

600 S. 5th St., Suite 211 866-931-0949

Hey Diddle Diddle Daycare 830 Sunrise Dr., St. Peter 507-720-5315

Hulsebus Chiropractic

206 W. Walnut St., St. Peter 507-934-2400 hulsebuschiro.com

Kids’ Corner Child Care 600 S. Fifth St., St. Peter 507-934-1002

Kind Veterinary Clinic

109 W. Grace St., St. Peter 507-931-4700 kindvetclinic.com

Little Lambs Preschool

427 W. Mulberry St., St. Peter 507-931-1866

Little Saints Preschool

1801 W. Broadway St., St. Peter 507-931-2810 Ext. 140

Live Well Fitness

1900 N. Sunrise Dr., St. Peter 507-934-8476

Mankato Clinic @ Daniel’s Health Center

1901 N. Old Minnesota Ave., St. Peter • 507-931-2110 mankatoclinic.com

Mary Snyder, D.D.S. 202 Walnut St., St. Peter 507-934-2231

Mayo Clinic Health System

1900 N. Sunrise Dr., St. Peter 507-931-2110

Pheasants Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care

1807 Sunrise Dr., St. Peter 507-931-0966 pheasantsridge.com

The Pulse Fitness Studio

101 W. Broadway St., St. Peter 507-934-8476 thepulsefitness.com

Rising Sun Chiropractic, PLC 1520 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-3333 risingsunchiro.com

Riverside Dental Care 217 W. Nassau St., St. Peter 507-931-5646 riversidedentalcarestpeter.com

River’s Edge Hospital & Clinic 1900 N. Sunrise Dr., St. Peter 507-931-2200 riversedgehealth.org

River Valley Birth Center 526 W. Park Row St., St. Peter 507-934-1565

rivervalleybirthcenter.com

St. Peter Community Free Clinic 201 South Third Street stpeterfreeclinic.org

St. Peter Eyecare Center 320 Sunrise Dr., St. Peter 507-931-6436 stpetereyecare.com

St. Peter Regional Treatment Center

100 Freeman Dr., St. Peter 507-985-2000

Sam & Abe’s Child Care 622 Sunrise Dr., St. Peter 507-345-1451 samandabeschildcare.com

Sioux Trails Mental Health 1301 Marshall St., St. Peter 507-934-2652 siouxtrails.org

Southern Minnesota Orthodontists

121 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-9143 smnortho.com

St. Peter Community Child Care Center

600 S. Fifth St., St. Peter 507-934-3606 sp3c.org

St. Peter Family Dental Center

402 Sunrise Dr., St. Peter 507-931-1230 stpeterfamilydentalcenter.com

St. Peter Regional Treatment Center

100 Freeman Dr., St. Peter 507-985-2000

St. Peter Yoga Studio

112 Grace St., St. Peter 507-420-6102 stpeteryoga.com

Swine Vet Center

1608 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-3970 swinevetcenter.com

Valley View Dental, Inc. 1302 Marshall St., St. Peter 507-934-3332 jennymillerdds.com

HOUSING/ LODGING/REAL ESTATE

AmericInn Motel & Suites

700 N. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-6554

Arrow Ace Apartments

301 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-381-1052

Atwood Realty/Century 21 101 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-388-9375/507-934-2909

Benedictine Court (Senior Housing)

1906 N. Sunrise Dr., St. Peter 507-934-8817

blcstpeter.com

Best Western Plus 1351 Old Minnesota Ave. 800-780-7234

Central Square Apartments

301 S. Washington St., St. Peter 507-327-3030

Ell-Mar Apartments

1451 N. Washington St., St. Peter 507-327-3030

Fairview Apartments

706 Ronell St., St. Peter 507-934-2214

Heritage Meadows Senior Apartments

1302 W. Traverse Rd., St. Peter 507-931-8545

Konsbruck Hotel 408 S. Third St., St. Peter 507-831-1089

konsbruckhotel.com

Lloyd Management 135 West Lind St., Mankato 507-625-5573

lloydmanagementinc.com

Maplewood Apartments 1320 N. Fifth St., St. Peter 507-934-4745

Nicollet House

201-215 Park Row, St. Peter 507-381-1052

Nicollet Meadows Town Homes 1302-1342 W. Menk Dr., St. Peter 507-720-8626

Park Row Crossing 621 W. Park Row, St. Peter 507-327-3030

Pell Insurance & Real Estate 221 W. Nassau St., St. Peter 507-931-1703

pell-realestate.com

Pheasants Ridge

(Assisted Living)

1807 Sunrise Dr., St. Peter 507-931-0966

pheasantsridge.com

ReaLife Cooperative of St. Peter 500 W. Jackson St., St. Peter 507-934-2902

Re/Max Dynamic Agents 424 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-5313

Park Row Crossing 621 W. Park Row, St. Peter 507-327-3030

Pell Insurance & Real Estate 221 W. Nassau St., St. Peter 507-931-1703

pell-realestate.com

Pheasants Ridge

(Assisted Living)

1807 Sunrise Dr., St. Peter 507-931-0966

pheasantsridge.com

ReaLife Cooperative of St. Peter 500 W. Jackson St., St. Peter 507-934-2902

Re/Max Dynamic Agents 424 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-5313

Rök Lofts Downtown St. Peter 507-625-4715

The Bungalows 1573 Aspen Dr., St. Peter 507-779-8242

True Real Estate

403 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-720-8744

Union Street Place

221 W. Union St., St. Peter 507-931-3100

Viking Jr. Motel

216 W. Martin St., St. Peter 507-931-3081 vikingjrmotel.com

MANUFACTURING

Alumacraft Boat Co.

315 W. St. Julien St., St. Peter 507-931-1050

Creation Technologies

2004 N. Sunrise Dr., St. Peter 507-934-1406

Hendrickson Organ Co 1403 N 5th St, St Peter, MN 56082 507-931-4271

Jarraff Industries

1730 Gault St., St. Peter 507-934-8688

Rolco Inc.

336 E Industrial St, Kasota 507-931-4525

Vet Rx

2008 Sunrise Dr., St. Peter 507-931-8707

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Amber Server Realty

108 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 612-655-1569

Anthony & Anthony (attorneys) 400 S. Front St., St. Peter 507-934-5711

Altelier Sewing Studio

204 S Minnesota Ave, St Peter 507-351-4460

Atwood Property Management

101 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-388-9375

Bollum, Wussow & Associates (financial)

422 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-5510

Brandt Law Office

219 W. Nassau St., St. Peter 507-931-6940

Bright Pixel Design

802 Lower Johnson Circle, St. Peter • 507-720-1398

CCF Bank

1123 S. Minnesota Ave. 507-931-6100

Comfort Systems, Inc.

309 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-4750

Community Insurance

102 S. Third St., St. Peter 507-934-2823

Computer Plus Solutions

209 W Nassau St., St. Peter 507-931-5776 stpetercomputers.com

David Detlefsen Agency 105 S. Third St., St. Peter 507-931-7348

Edward Jones 308 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-9110

Edward Jones 1042 Old Minnesota Ave., #100, St. Peter • 507-931-7348

First National Bank 226 Nassau St., St. Peter 507-931-4000

GP Engineering St. Peter • 507-246-6778

Harmon Agency 320 S. Third St., St. Peter 507-931-6111

Hesse Insurance Agency 209 W. Mulberry St., Suite 100 St. Peter • 507-934-4922

Hometown Bank 326 Broadway St, Cleveland 507-934-3174

Hometown Bank 102 S. Third St., St. Peter 507-934-2823

Innovative Basement Authority 760 East Pearl St., Kasota 320-591-3111

It’s About Time 305 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-3535

Johnson & Hoeh Ltd.

223 W. Nassau St., St. Peter 507-934-2670

Lakeland Industrial Chemicals 220 S Mill St, Kasota 507-931-9780

MacKenzie Agency 116 S. Third St., St. Peter 507-931-4482

Marie Dranttel, CPA

117 S. Third St., St. Peter 507-934-2670

Newton Properties of St. Peter 1407 Rockbend Parkway, St. Peter • 507-934-2107

Nielsen Blacktopping

305 E. Industrial Rd., Kasota 507-931-6115

Pioneer Bank

220 S. Third St., St. Peter 507-931-3310

Quality Products

336 E Industrial St, Kasota 507-386-6499

Rehnelt Excavating, LLC

305 W Quarry Spring, Kasota 507-931-6699

Ryan Electric

120 Nassau St., St. Peter 507-931-2720

Ryan Plumbing & Heating 120 Nassau St., St. Peter 507-931-2720

SouthPoint Financial Credit Union

105 S. Third St., Suite 100, St. Peter 877-794-6712

St. Peter Insulated Glass

1700 N. Gault St. 507-934-7777

St. Peter Well Drilling & Repair 45823 MN-22, Kasota 507-931-1340

Renhelt Excavating, LLC

305 W Quarry Spring, Kasota

Thrivent Financial

300 and 326 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter • 507-934-5303

U Direct Transportation 48465 Thunderbird Hill, Kasota 507-388-7559

Volk Building, Inc.

38186 Fort Rd., St. Peter 507-934-4389

Walteich Corportation (Trucking)

353 E Industrial St., Kasota 507-931-2000

West & Mager Insurance 424 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-6050

Zender Insurance Agency 319 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-2890

RETAIL/GROCERY

2 Green Owls 303 Broadway Street, Cleveland facebook.com/2greenowls

Arrow Ace Hardware 201 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-3830

Berger Interiors

1701 Old Minnesota, St. Peter 507-519-1153

bergerinteriors.com

BP convenience store 800 Hwy. 99, Cleveland 507-934-1003

Chic & the Dirty Bird 202 S Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-519-0446

Church of St. Peter Thrift Shop 401 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-9150

Cleveland Municipal Liquor Store 322 Broadway St., Cleveland 507-931-3885

Contents 304 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-8616

contentshome.com

Cooks & Company 316 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-1172

cooksandcompany.com

Dollar General 1109 Old Minnesota Ave., St. Peter • 507-9313-2015

Don’s Appliance & TV 969 Old Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-3832

donsapplianceandtv.com

Ed Allen Designs 1716 N. Third St., St. Peter 612-850-4873

Family Dollar 220 Grace St., St. Peter 507-931-5834

Family Fresh Market 612 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-5541

Freedom Valu Center 624 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-6841

freedomvalu.com/

Generations Boutique 326 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-7407

generationsboutiquemn.com

Healing Harvest 1123 S. Minnesota Ave. healingharvesthomestead.com

Her Happy Place 323 Front St., St. Peter 507-229-1475

Hy-Vee 1002 Old Minnesota Ave. St. Peter • 507-995-0260

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Inspire Bridal Boutique

204 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-514-2224

inspirebridalboutique.com

Julee’s Jewelry

120 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-3344 • juleesjewelry.com

Knit & Sew World

119 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-3741

knitsewworld.com

Kwik Trip

1305 S. Minnesota Ave St. Peter • 507-934-3030

Kwik Trip

1815 Old Minnesota Ave. St. Peter • 507-550-7048

Lindsay Prunty (Marketing) St. Peter • 507-519-0165

Mattress Today

217 Park Row • 507-508-5668

MGM Liquor Warehouse 100 N. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-8964 mgmwineandspirits.com

Muskhaven

209 W. Nassau St., St. Peter 507-393-2492 • muskhaven.com

Nutter Clothing Co.

320 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-4340

Olita Gifts & Goods

400 S 3rd St., St. Peter olitagiftsandgoods.com

Poshinate Kiddos

305 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-271-4562 • poshinate.com

Rick’s Consignment & Antiques

125 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-382-5070

Riverside Thrift Shop of Saint Peter 323 S. Front St., St Peter 507-317-7864

Smokers Choice

1226 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-4807

St. Peter Food Co-Op & Deli 228 W. Mulberry St., St. Peter 507-934-4880 stpeterfood.coop

St. Peter Lumber & Do-It-Best Rental

200 S. Front St., St. Peter 507-931-3200 stpeterlumber.com

St. Peter Woolen Mill

101 W. Broadway Ave., St. Peter 507-934-3734

Speedway 122 St. Julien St., St. Peter 507-931-6841

Swedish Kontur Imports, Inc. 310 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-1198 swedishkontur.com

The Cheese & Pie Mongers 317 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-9066 cheeseandpie.com/index.html

The Market Wine & Spirits 612 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-5541

The People’s Store 305 S. Minnesota Ave.

SPECIALTY

SERVICES

Arts Center of Saint Peter 315 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-3630 • artscentersp.org

Culligan St. Peter 203 S Front St, St Peter, MN 56082 507-931-2393

culliganwaterminnesota.com

eholz graphix

1807 W. Welco Dr., St. Peter 507-934-2632

Fantastic Sams Hair Salon 1226 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-4496

Farmers Elevator Co. of Traverse 37491 County Road 15, St. Peter 507-931-2112

Fréy Salon & Spa 429 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-7399

Kwik-N-Klean 602 First Street, Cleveland 507-381-9982 • kwik-n-klean.com

Mary Fisher’s Hair Thairhappy 201 W. Park Row, Suite A, St. Peter 507-931-0818

Mediacom

1601 Old Minnesota, St. Peter 866-609-6180

Minnesota River Valley Transit

227 S. Front St., St. Peter Office: 5-7-934-0668

Reservations & Dial-A-Ride: 888-880-4696

Nate’s Barbershop 222 ½ S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-1904

natesbarbershop.net

Nelson Imports

34452 446th St., St. Peter 507-931-0078

Nelson Printing Co. 838 N. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-1207

nelsonprintingco.com

Nutter Clothing Co (Dry Cleaning)

320 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-4340

Partners for Affordable Housing

221 Union St., St. Peter 507-931-3100

Reflections Salon

208 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-934-2821

reflectionssalon-beautysalon. business.site

Säga Beauty Collective 410 S. Minnesota Ave. Sagabeautycollective.com

Scholarship America

One Scholarship Way, St. Peter 507-931-1682

Sew Boutique

1108 S. Fourth St., St. Peter 507-934-7397

sewboutique.biz/index.html

Sign Department 1478 Hwy. 99, Cleveland 507-317-7902

Simply Green Lawn Service St. Peter • 507-317-4733

Spring Touch Lawn & Pest Control

430 Ritt St., St. Peter 507-388-9100

St. Peter Cab Company 507-479-0253

St. Peter Laundry Co.

209 W. Mulberry St., St. Peter 507-933-0770

saintpeterlaundry.com

Saints Bus Service P.O. Box 476, St. Peter 507-934-4690

Save Your Achy Bones Cleaning Service 651-955-5869

saveyourachybonescleaning. com

Shady Ridge Cabinetry 101 W. Pine St., St. Peter 507-327-3494

Smolder 122 W. Nassau St., St. Peter 507-381-1330

Stained Glass Studio

215 N. Minnesota, St. Peter 507-931-3818 stainedglassstudiostpeter.com

Stones Throw Gallery 420 N. Minnesota, St. Peter 507-934-5655

stonesthrowgallery.org

Sweet Alice Floral & Art 214 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-508-1095

Sweete Shoppe Express Mobile ice cream truck 507-420-1876

The Capitol Room (Wedding & Event Center) 419 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-380-0220 capitolroom.com

The River Nutrition 622 Sunrise Drive 612-816-9960

The Smallest Cog 115 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-0815

Traverse Des Sioux Garden Center 1702 N. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-6683 tdsgardencenter.com

Verizon Select Communications 1226 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter 507-931-7378

Wilson Brothers Lawn Care & Snow Removal PO Box 233, Kasota 507-469-8406

UTILITIES

Centerpoint Energy 2400 N. Riverfront Dr., Mankato 507-387-1111

Hansen Sanitation (Dumpster Rental) 326 E. Pearl St., Kasota 507-625-8891 hansensanitation.com

LJP Enterprises (Refuse and Recycling) 2160 Ringhofer Dr., Mankato 507-625-1968

Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency 500 First Ave. SW, Rochester 507-990-5846

St. Peter Public Utilities 227 S. Front St., St. Peter 507-934-0664