PRESTON VISITOR’S GUIDE Get Hooked 2019-2020

PRESTON VISITOR’S GUIDE GET HOOKED I 2019-2020

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME

02 Preston’s History & Heritage 03 Introduction to Preston 03 Moving or Expanding 04 Events & Festivals 05 Planning Essentials 05 When to Visit

AREA ATTRACTIONS 06 Amish Tours Chimney Swift Birds Fillmore County Airport Forestville/Mystery Cave

HOTELS & LODGING

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

26 Lodging in Preston & in nearby towns 16 History Center Arts Council 28 Hang Your Hat Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation 31 Quick Facts Economic Development CAMPING Historical Society Lions Club 32 Tent, Trailer & RV Camping in Preston TRAILS & in nearby towns 17 Root River State Bike Trail Harmony-Preston Valley EAT State Bike Trail 34 Dining & Spirits Preston Walking Tour 37 Traveler Tidbit Bike Share Program

18 Bike Trail & River Map 08 Scenic Byway Milwaukee Elevator SHOP The Root River State Veterans Cemetery 20 Pop-Up Markets

FUN

09 Historic Forestville: Life in the late 1800s

WORSHIP

SERVICES

23 Worship in Preston

40 Preston, the Fillmore County Seat

11 Share your Photos

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES 12 National Trout Center 9–Hole Fishing Course Root River Fish & Wildlife Canoe & Kayak

39 Take a Selfie

MAP OF PRESTON 24 See Preston & directions to its neighboring towns

43 Getting Around

BUSINESS DIRECTORY 44 Business Directory & Chamber Members

PRESTON’S HISTORY & HERITAGE

Preston was founded by John Kaercher (pictured) in 1853. The location was desirable, as the Root River afforded opportunities for Kaercher to establish his flour mills along the river. The area offered abundant supplies of timber, water power, stonework and railway service. Preston is named after the town’s first postmaster, Luther Preston, a good friend and employee of Mr. Kaercher.

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Located in the “Driftless Area” of the state, the Preston area was untouched by glaciers and is now a mecca of karst geology, hardwood forests, abundant wildlife, and numerous springs, brooks and streams.

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WELCOME TO PRESTON

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Consider this your personal invitation to visit Preston, Minnesota, located along the Root River in scenic Historic Bluff Country!

Preston, also known as “Minnesota’s Trout Capital,” is a welcoming familyfun destination offering visitors a variety of entertaining, educational, and recreational activities to choose from: • Fish blue ribbon coldwater streams • Bike, hike, or ski two state trails • Visit the National Trout Center • Visit the State Veterans Cemetery • Take a tour of Amish Country • Canoe, kayak, or tube down the Root River • Explore Historic Forestville State Park and tour Mystery Cave • Snowmobile miles of groomed trails • and SO much more!

Preston offers shopping, unique dining, a variety of lodging options and camping destinations. Reach us via the Historic Bluff Country National Scenic Byway or fly into the Fillmore County Airport.

S TA RT PLANNING YO U R V IS IT TO DA Y !

Thank you to Bob Smock for several featured photos in this publication!

MOVING OR EXPANDING TO THE TROUT CAPITAL?

Are you thinking about relocating to Preston? Live and do business in the Trout Capital of Minnesota. Contact the Preston Economic Development Authority for new construction & housing incentives, business incentives, grants, loans, and site selection for small or large businesses. Incubator business space available with lower overhead costs! For details contact Cathy Enerson at 507-765-2153 or cathy.enerson@cedausa.com

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EVENTS&FESTIVALS

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PRESTON EVENTS & FESTIVALS

Look below for tons of fun events for the whole family!

J A NUARY 2019

1 B&B Bowl Hangover Tournament

19 Preston Area Chamber of Commerce Bowls and Brews F E BRUARY 2019

23 B&B Bowl Scotch Doubles Tournament M ARCH 2019

1-3 B&B Bowl Scotch Doubles Tournament

9 B&B Bowl Scotch Doubles Tournament

11 Preston Area Community Foundation Annual Banquet - Fountain A P RIL 2019

5 Preston United Methodist Church Codfish Dinner

13 Fillmore Central ECFE Easter Egg Hunt

13 Trout Fishing Opener Open House – National Trout Center

27 Preston Area Chamber of Commerce Preston Pride Clean-Up Day M AY 2019

Early May Historic Forestville opens for the full season

1 Preston United Methodist Church Women’s Spring Luncheon

11 Pop-up Market - Fillmore Street

17-19 Preston Trout Days

17-18 Preston Citywide Garage Sales

19 Preston Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament

26 Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery Memorial Ceremony J U NE 2019

8 Preston Pop-Up Market – Fillmore Street

13 Rhythm By The River – Trailhead Park

21-22 Root River Trail Towns 60 Mile Garage Sales J U LY 2019

11 Rhythm By The River – Trailhead Park

13 Preston Pop-Up Market – Fillmore Street

15-21 Fillmore County Fair – Preston, MN A U GUST 2019

8 Preston Area Chamber of Commerce Family Movie Night

10 Preston Pop-Up Market – Fillmore Street

15 Rhythm By The River – Trailhead Park

18 Fly-In Drive-In Breakfast at the Fillmore County Airport S E PTEMBER 2019

14 Preston Pop-Up Market – Fillmore Street

13-14 Preston City Wide Garage Sales

14 Southern MN Fall Clean-Up Demo Derby

14 Root River Trail Towns Taste of the Trail (Harmony, Preston, Fountain)

14-15 Preston Historical Society Bluff Country Fall Tractor Ride

14 Preston Firemen’s Dance and Raffle O CTOBER 2019

12 National Trout Center Fall Geology Bus Tour

13 St. Columban’s Farm to Table Pork Dinner

26 Preston Area Chamber of Commerce Fall Expo

and Fillmore Central ECFE Pumpkin Fest

31 Preston Area Chamber of Commerce Business Trick-Or-Treating N O VEMBER 2019

6 Preston United Methodist Church Harvest Supper and Silent Auction

14 Give to the Max Day

16 Preston Servicemen’s Club Turkey Bingo

28 Fillmore County Turkey Day Run (Lanesboro to Preston)

30 Small Business Saturday – Shop Local D E CEMBER 2019

7 Fillmore Central ECFE Breakfast With Santa

8 Christ Lutheran’s Norwegian Buffet and Gift Shop

6th Annual Preston Area Chamber of Commerce Business Holiday

Decorating Contest and Food Drive

Preston Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Tree Dedication Ceremony

14 Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery Wreaths for the Fallen Ceremony For more details on events please visit www.gethookedonpreston.com Events are subject to change!

Trout Fishing Season Information: www.dnr.state.mn.us Mystery Cave Programming: www.dnr.state.mn.us Historic Forestville Programming: www.mnhs.org/forestville

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PRESTON PLANNING ESSENTIALS

Not sure when to visit Preston? Here, we give you a season-by-season breakdown!

The best time of year to visit Preston depends on what you want to do. Each season has something unique to offer. While some see the harsh winter as a snowy paradise and joyfully count each foot of snow, others look forward to summer campfires and long days on the Root River. Locals are lucky to have time to explore the best of each season and probably wouldn’t have it any other way. Ask two people who live here, in Preston, and they will probably disagree on which season is best.

Visitors to Preston aren’t in such a different position, either. If you know what to expect during our different seasons, you can get a jump on your planning and visit during the times you’ll like best...or you can learn a new reason to visit during a season you hadn’t considered before.

WHEN TO VISIT WINTER

SUMMER

November to March

June through August

Snowmobiler or not, our winter is when our valley, covered in snow, lives up to its image. It's the time for cross-country skiing on our many miles of State Bike Trails, snowmobile treks, and sitting beside a quiet fireplace watching the snow settle. You can also fish in town for catch and release trout.

Rivers run full. Bike trails are clear. The town swimming pool is open for a quick plunge to cool down from the hot summer sun. Town festivals are in full swing. The town jumps to life with its unique shops, restaurants and many exciting and fun events. Hiking, biking, camping, fishing, golfing...a list of summer’s pleasures in Preston and the Root River Trail Towns goes on and on.

SPRING April through May Although weather is unpredictable in Minnesota, this is when the trout fishing comes alive and people start gearing up for the warmer days ahead.

FALL

September to early November

For those who might see the options of summer as a bit too much to handle, fall is essentially a quieter version. The fall colors are vibrant and you can travel through the area while stopping at one of our two orchards! What would fall be without an apple treat?

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Preston is known as the “Minnesota’s Trout Capital,” and yes, the fishing is great here! Preston has so much more to offer when you visit! The bike trail is central for biking to Harmony, Lanesboro and beyond, visit Forestville State Park and Mystery Cave, take an Amish tour, check out our historic campus at the Trailhead, take a historic walk through our downtown, bring the family swimming in the warmer months, tube/kayak/canoe down the mighty Root River and MORE! We kick off summer with Trout Days in May and every July is the Fillmore County Fair! Preston is a great place to visit year-round with a variety of activities for EVERYONE!

AMISH COMMUNITIES & GUIDED AMISH TOURS

Step back in time as you learn about the Amish way of life on a guided Amish tour. Experience Amish culture firsthand to see how they live, work, and play. Opportunities available on tours to purchase Amish baked goods and handcrafted items. Tours are fun and educational for all ages. More information about our local Amish Communities available at: www.gethookedonpreston.com.

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LARGEST CHIMNEY SWIFT BIRD POPULATION IN MN

Audubon Minnesota recognized Preston as having the largest and most active Chimney Swift population in the state. Swifts feed exclusively on flying insects, like mosquitoes, which is “good news” for bikers and campers in Preston. Gather nightly from April through August at dusk at the Trailhead parking lot to watch these amazing birds dive by the hundreds into their nighttime roosts.

FILLMORE COUNTY AIRPORT

The Fillmore County Airport includes a 4,000 by 75-foot paved runway. The airport provides a convenient and valuable transportation link for the local communities by allowing businesses and individuals to use general aviation instead of dealing with the airline hub system. The airport has a suitable fuel system that is available for use 24/7 and is installed with a credit card reader. The Fillmore County Airport also has a courtesy car. More information available at www.co.fillmore.mn.us/airport.

FORESTVILLE/MYSTERY CAVE STATE PARK

Take a naturalist led tour of Mystery Cave, the longest cave in Minnesota, featuring stalactites, stalagmites and underground pools. The State Park offers blue ribbon trout fishing streams, camping, horseback riding trails, horse camping facilities, cross-country skiing and snowmobile trails. Discover more about Forestville & Mystery Cave at www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/forestville_mystery_cave.

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Fillmore County History Center Museum & Genealogy Library Open Tuesday thru Saturday HOURS: 9am-4pm year round Closed Major Holidays Don't miss our seasonal events & programs!

202 Cty. Road 8 & Hwy. 52 • Fountain, MN • 507.268.4449 FCHC@frontier.com • www.fillmorecountyhistory.wordpress.com

Tour the Amish at Their Farms Tours Daily April - October, 10am & 1:30pm No Sundays or Religious Holidays.

Reservations at:

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(507) 467-3070

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HISTORIC BLUFF COUNTRY NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY

As you drive into Preston, you will be treated to one of the most beautiful panoramas in all of southeast Minnesota. Preston is one of several scenic river towns along this 88-mile route.

Enjoy quaint country charm and breathtaking scenery as you pass impressive limestone bluffs, acres of hardwood forest, and numerous rivers and streams which delight fishermen, birdwatchers, photographers, and motorcyclists alike.

MILWAUKEE ELEVATOR & HISTORIC CAMPUS

The 1902 Milwaukee Elevator (on the National Register of Historic Buildings) is located next to the Trailhead. The campus also includes a restored 1939 Milwaukee Road Boxcar, 1951 Caboose, and a Section Car. Located across the river on the Fillmore County Fairgrounds is the restored one-room O’Hara Schoolhouse. www.prestonmnhistory.com

THE ROOT RIVER

The Root River runs right through Preston and offers many activities in and around the river. Bring or rent a canoe, kayak or tube and float the river to the edge of town at Hwy 52, to The Old Barn Resort and even Lanesboro. Fish, swim and play in the river, or enjoy a walk or bike ride on the Root River Trail that follows the river.

STATE VETERANS CEMETERY

The Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery laid the first area Veterans to rest in November of 2015. Today the cemetery is operated by the State of Minnesota through the Minnesota Dept. of Veterans Affairs, and is a beautiful, monumental, final resting place for many veterans and their eligible family members.

More information and eligibility requirements available at mn.gov/mdva/memorials/stateveteranscemeteries.

Join us for food and music at Trail head Park from 6pm-8pm on three different Thursdays in the summer!

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HISTORIC FORESTVILLE: LIFE IN THE LATE 1800s

Take a guided tour and get the full Historic Forestville experience! Connect with historic figures of the town to explore the choices these individuals faced at the turn of the 20th century and compare their experiences to your own life. The tour begins at the visitor center and travels through the garden, kitchen, Meighen family house and offices, and general store filled with original 19th-century merchandise. www.mnhs.org/forestville Ride Your Tractor or the People Wagon.

PRESTON Historical Society Historic elevator, boxcar, caboose, and school house

7th Annual Tractor Ride September 14 & 15, 2019 (507) 765-2453 Preston Historical Society is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization

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Niagara Cave

& Mini Golf

Nationally recognized as one of the Top Ten Caves in the United States

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Harmony, MN 55939

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Amish Tours of Harmony

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Where the horse & buggy still provide the transportation, the home is lighted by kerosene lamps & water is heated on a woodburning stove.

Enjoy an exciting tour with one of our knowledgeable guides!

Mini Bus Tours | Car Tours | Group Bus Tours thru Fall |the No Sunday Tours | Winter Tours

by Appointment buggy Spring still provide transportation, the home is lighted

lamps & water is heated on Tickets a woodburning stove.

For Advanced & Information

507.886.2303 or 800.752.6474 g tourLocated with one of our knowledgeable guides! in Sugar Plum House on the Village Green in Harmony, MN

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PRESTON MURAL

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We don’t like to brag but our mural at Preston City Hall is pretty amazing! Congratulations Preston Area Arts Council on the completion of this beautiful project! #artmural #murals #communityart #ruralart #gethookedonpreston #onlyinmn Photo by @ecobanglelove

PRESTON SUNSETS

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It’s so good to see this sight again! People are out and about floating down the Root on this beautiful April day! Life is good in Minnesota’s Trout Capital. #prestonmn #gethookedonpreston #exploremn #onlyinmn #onlyinsomn Photo by @brendajean78

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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES NATIONAL TROUT CENTER

The National Trout Center (NTC) provides hands-on activities to engage the public in awareness of the environment and cold-water fishery resources of the driftless region and the arts and crafts related to trout fishing. Students and groups meet at field sites or at the NTC where experienced instructors will lead activities of various durations. The NTC also offers seminars, lectures, and workshops on-site at the NTC or prearranged on location at schools, community centers, or other public meeting sites. www.nationaltroutcenter.org

PRESTON’S 9–HOLE FISHING COURSE

Ready to engage in a new angling experience? Here it is – Preston’s 9–Hole Fishing Course. Each hole along the intown 0.8 mile stretch of the Root River presents anglers with a different angling challenge. The course also gives anglers a crash course in stream ecology and trout habitats. Map at: www.nationaltroutcenter.org

ROOT RIVER FISH & WILDLIFE

The Root River offers exceptional trout fishing. It has been featured on Northland Adventures and ESPN - TV, and was named by Midwest Outdoor Life Magazine as one of the “Top 10 Trout Waters in the Midwest.” Preston was branded in 2011 by state officials as “Minnesota’s Trout Capital.” You will also find a multitude of wildlife along the trail including eagles, reptiles, deer and a variety of birds.

CANOE & KAYAK

Canoe or kayak a beautiful section of the South branch of the Root River. Start in Preston at the west bridge located where County Road 12 (also known as Fillmore Street) crosses the river. Canoe through a beautiful part of Bluff Country.

End your trip at the Old Barn Resort for a 2 1/2 hour trip. (Only access is on the south side of Heron Road off of Hickory Road). You can continue into Lanesboro and end above the dam for a 5-hour trip. A good reference for canoeing the area is a book by David Lind, Canoeing the Driftless.

We are a nonprofit hat works to conserve our natural and cultural heritage of trout and their cold NATIONAL water environments by engaging theTROUT public through education, pCENTER ractice and awarenes .

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NATIONAL TROUT CENTER 120 Saint Anthony Street S. Downtown Preston, MN 55965

CONTACT US & STAY CONNECTED

Open May through September

120 Saint Anthony Street S. Downtown Preston, MN 55965

Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 10:00am – 4:00pm Sunday: Noon - 4:00pm

FREE fishing equipment rentals for Veterans and their families!

FREE Workshops & Educational Programs!

All others rent for $5 per person/2 hours. Spin, fly & kids gear available.

Geology of the Driftless Area

Phone: (507)-7Open65-245May2 through September

Intro to Trout Fishing

/ T h e N a t i o n a l T r o u t C e n t e r Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 10:00am – 4:00pm Email: info@nationSunday:altroutceNoonnter.o-r4:00pmg @nationaltroutcenter wwwFREE.nationaltfirosuhitcenngterequi.org pment FREE Workshops & (Thanks to a grant from the Preston Area Community Foundation.)

Streamside Edibles

Fly Tying, art programs and more!

We are a nonprofit that works to conserve our natural and cultural heritage of trout and their cold water environments by engaging the public through education, practice and awareness.

CONTACT US & STAY CONNECTED

Phone: (507)-765-2452

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DOWNTOWN LANESBORO

LITTLE RIVER GENERAL STORE

Bike Retail • Tube, Canoe & Kayak Rental • Repair NEW BIKES AT BEGINNING OF EACH SEASON

CELEBRATING 31 YEARS IN LANESBORO!

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TUBE, RECUMBENT & BICYCLE RENTALS

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BICYCLE REPAIR/RENTAL • BICYCLE SUPPLIES

Bags, Speedometers, Racks, Tubes, Tires, Etc....

• RECUMBENT (SINGLE & DOUBLE) SALES, RENTAL & ACCESSORIES • ELECTRIC-ASSIST BIKES • TERRA TRIKE RECUMBENTS • FAT TIRE BIKES • CHILDRENS TRAIL-A-BIKES / KIDDIE KARTS / BIKES • WATER SHOES, T-SHIRTS, BIKE SHORTS AND ACCESSORIES

TUBE RENTALS

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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Welcome to Minnesota’s Trout Capital on the South Branch of the Root River!

• Guided Trips • Gear and Tackle • Kayak and Canoe Rental and Shuttle Service • Flies for Area Streams • Fly Fishing Lessons • Local Info • Wader Repair • Kayak and Canoe Sales • Fly shop now open!

BOOK YOUR 2019 GUIDED TRIPS Call or Email Mel today 507-765-4915 507-327-4276 or melvin@minnesotaflyfishing.com Information and store hours

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ORGANIZATIONS

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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

FILLMORE COU N TY H ISTORY C EN T ER

The mission of the Fillmore County Historical Society is to collect, preserve, and interpret Fillmore County artifacts, documents, literature, and photographs. Located in Fountain, 5 miles north of Preston on Highway 52. Museum and genealogy library hours at www.fillmorecountyhistory.wordpress.com.

P R E STON AREA A RTS COU N C I L

The Preston Area Arts Council is a small arts group making a difference. They support community programs, school arts and music programs, and scholarships for high school students. More at www.prestonmnchamber.com/live/preston-arts-council.

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P R E STON AREA CH AMBER O F C OM M ER C E

Our mission is to help the local businesses and immediate surrounding environs so that its citizens and business community shall prosper. Discover more about our committment to the area at www.prestonmnchamber.com.

P R E STON AREA COMMU N ITY F OUN D A T I ON

The Preston Area Community Foundation’s mission is to serve the greater Preston area by supporting programs and projects that improve the quality of life and build a stronger community. www.prestonareacommunityfoundation.org

PRESTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

The Preston EDA is committed to the growth and expansion of area businesses, jobs, and the community of Preston.

Contact the EDA office in City Hall at 507-765-2153 for loans/grants, business development, and site selection. www.prestonmn.org

P R E STON H ISTORICAL SOCIET Y

Dedicated to preserving the history of the Preston area.

The Society has refurbished the Milwaukee 1902 Elevator, 1939 Milwaukee Road Boxcar, Section Car, and 1951 Caboose, as well as The O’Hara Schoolhouse. More at www.prestonmnhistory.com.

P R E STON LION S CLUB

A community service organization with a primary focus on the needs of the community but also on a district, multiple district, and international level. We assist/support service needs within our community and throughout the world. More information at www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/preston_mn.

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TRAILS

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R OOT RIV ER STA TE BIKE T R A I L

The Root River Trail system attracts thousands of outdoor enthusiasts each season. Discover the dramatic river-carved limestone bluffs of southeastern Minnesota on this paved, 42 mile trail. Constructed on an abandoned railroad, the trail follows the path of the Root River. Riding the trail you may see people canoeing, kayaking, or tubing on the river. Bike and water craft outfitters are located in nearby Preston at the Driftless Fly Fishing Shop. More information on the trails available at www.rootrivertrail.org.

HARMONY-PRESTON VALLEY STATE BIKE TRAIL

Ride over rolling hills and through scenic valleys on this 18-mile multiple use trail between Preston and Harmony. The trail follows the South Branch of the Root River, passing through a variety of wooded areas and farmland. A 1-mile extension of the trail has been added west of Preston heading towards Forestville State Park. Wildlife is abundant along both trails and sightings of bald eagles, wild turkey, deer, hawks, and turkey vultures are common. The Root River State Trail and the Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail connect near Isinours Forest Junction. During the summer months the trails are used for biking, hiking, and inline skating. The trails are also groomed for cross-country skiing in the winter. Bike trail information available at www.dnr.state. mn.us/biking. Trail maps are on page 18-19.

P R ESTON WALKIN G TOU R

Enjoy a leisurely downtown stroll to view and appreciate Preston’s historical architecture. Walking maps available at the Preston Visitor’s Center or, online at www.gethookedonpreston.com or at other locations throughout the town. It features very enjoyable descriptions of the history of Preston businesses, as well as old pictures of the businesses. It will take you back in time.

P R ESTON BIKE SH A RE PROGR A M

With funding from the Fillmore County State Health Improvement Program, the Root River Trail Towns organization has partnered with several cities to create a Bike Share program. Participating communities include Harmony, Preston, Fountain, Peterson and Rushford. Each community was granted five to seven adult bicycles, helmets, locks and a bicycle rack; however, each community has a slightly different means of lending out the bicycles and helmets. For more information on Preston’s Bike Share Program please go to www.prestonmnchamber.com/play/preston-bike-share.

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Pilot Mound Campsites

Moens Bridge

Whispering Pines

Power Plant Campsites

Watercraft Campsite Carry-In Canoe Access

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LOCAL

Preston offers a variety of shopping choices ranging from grocery to unique repurposed goods, boutiques and everything in between.

PRESTON POP-UP MARKETS Second Saturdays in May-September Visit www.prestonmnchamber.com to find out when the next Preston Pop-Up Market will be. Markets are typically held on OPEN year Fillmore Street around in downtown Preston. Purchase goods from a variety of local artisans, home businesses and farmers. A great way to keep the Shop Local movement going!

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117 FILLMORE ST W II 507.202.6996 WE CARRY UNIQUE ART, SIGNS, AND FURNITURE PIECES. WE ALSO SELL DIXIE BELLE PAINT COMPANY PRODUCTS, RE-DESIGN TRANSFERS AND MOULDS, AND BLUE Q SOCKS AND ACCESSORIES.

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WORSHIP “Worship is the proper response of all moral, sentient beings to God, ascribing all honor and worth to their Creator-God precisely because he is worthy, delightfully so.” — D.A. Carson

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH 509 Kansas St. NW 507-765-2161 Sunday Worship: 9am

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

108 Chatfield Ave. NW 507-765-4960 Sunday Worship: 10:30am & 1pm

PRESTON VISITORS CENTER 507-765-2100 • 888-845-2100 www.gethookedonpreston.com

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

212 St. Anthony St. N 507-765-2503 Sunday Worship: Call for times

ST. COLUMBAN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 408 Preston St. NW 507-765-3886 Sunday Worship: 10am

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Amish Tours of Harmony Bluffscape Amish Tours Chimney Swift Eagle Bluff Fillmore County Airport Fillmore County Fairgrounds Fillmore County History Center 53 Museum & Genealogy Library Historic Forestville Milwaukee Elevator & Historic Campus Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park Niagara Cave & Mini Golf Preston Golf & Country Club Preston Public Library Preston Public Swimming Pool Preston Visitor’s Center Old Barn Resort & Rivers’ Bend Golf Course Scenic Overlook Fillmore Central Elementary School State Veterans Cemetery

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Armor Computers Arndt Chiropractic Bauer Built Tire & Service Center City Hall/Public Utilities Curt’s Sports Shop F&M Community Bank Fillmore County Courthouse Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department Laundromat License Bureau (DMV) McCabe Repairs Olmsted Medical Center POET Preston Eye Clinic Preston Foods Preston Motor Mart Preston Post Office Preston Service Plus Root River Veterinary Center Thedogldy Weber & Judd Pharmacy SAC Towing & Recovery

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Country Trails Inn and Suites 809 Hwy 52 N, Preston • 507-765-2533

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Stay in a cozy cabin, a lodge near the trail, or a Historic B&B. Preston offers a wide range of lodging suitable for every need. Contact the following listings or for more information, contact the Preston Visitors Center directly. No matter where you choose to stay while on vacation in Preston, MN, the rolling hills and flowing rivers watch over you. So, any choice is the right choice.

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TRAILHEAD INN & SUITES

112 Center Street, Preston All New

Honeymoon Suite!

Located directly on the Root River Bike Trail

(507) 765-2460

Complimentary Breakfast • Suites, Doubles & Singles

24 Spacious, Pet-Friendly Rooms

Come and Enjoy The NEW Hot Tub Room!

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WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE TO HANG YOUR HAT? Preston’s lodging choices are as unique and various as the reasons why people visit the Preston area. One of them is sure to meet your accommodation needs. While here enjoy several recreational, cultural, and educational activities. A stay in Preston means you are minutes away from paved bike trails, trout fishing streams, state park activities, Amish tours, cave tours, and much more.

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Celebrating our 34th year!

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Enjoy an Exceptional Victorian Lodging Experience in this Historic 1889 Queen AnneVictorian Masterpiece. The property is one of the oldest & most recognized Bed & Breakfasts in Minnesota, complete with all of its original woodwork and stained glass windows.

A New Concept in lodging being introduced for 2019! To be B&B or not to B. Enjoy an actual bed and breakfast experience or an Airbnb type of experience the choice is yours.

Recognized as: “Top 10 Place To Wake Up In State of Minnesota” “Top 15 B & B in USA with Friendliest Staff” “A Top 10 Great Place to Relax & Recharge” “A Most Romantic B&B” - Fodors

ALL GUEST ROOMS & SUITES INCLUDE:

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PRACTICAL TIPS Here are a few ways to enjoy your visit to Preston, Minnesota.

BE ADVENTUROUS: TACKLE OUR ATTRACTIONS The main attractions in Preston are the historical views and the recreational opportunities both on and off the river. You can bring the whole family, spend a weekend with your significant other or plan a trip with some me-time. There’s something for everyone!

BE PREPARED: HYDRATION + WARMTH + FUEL Any outing needs to always include water, warm layers and food. Bring a small bag and always have it with you.

BE CAREFUL: DON’T BOTHER OR HURT OUR WILDLIFE Please be respectful of our wild animals. We all love seeing them, but drive cautiously or you might have a deer coming through your windshield.

QUICK FACTS: Established: 1856 Population: 1,300

Bike Trail: 60 miles Root River: 80 miles

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There are a variety of dining choices in and around Preston. Whether you want a quick lunch to take on the trail, a juicy burger and fries, pizza, or a delicious steak, we have it all. Go to gethookedonpreston.com for more details.

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SATISFY YOUR CRAVING for something sweet or savory with one of these delights.

APPLES, APPLES, APPLES Apples for everybody. Apples in pies. Apples in doughnuts, rollovers, muffins and bread.

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The best way to start your day of adventure is with a hearty breakfast and a shot of caffeine. Indulge your taste buds with some local favorites!

IN HONOR OF THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED.

507-765-2205 Hours: Monday - Friday: 4PM - 1AM Saturday: 3PM - 1AM 217 St. Paul St. SW I Preston, MN

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HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS & WEBSITES City of Preston 507-765-2100 or 507-765-2153 www.prestonmn.org

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VETERAN FRIENDLY

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VETERAN FRIENDLY COMMUNITY

The Veteran Friendly Community campaign began in 2018. Preston has always had a core group of Veterans in the community who have been dedicated community members. If you travel downtown you will see the Preston Servicemen’s Club which is home to the Preston American Legion, VFW, Sons of the American Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary groups. You will also find a vintage Army tank at our Trailhead Park as well as a WWI Memorial at the entrance of the Fillmore County Fairgrounds.

The Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery is located on the outskirts of Preston and the first Veterans were laid to rest on Veterans Day in 2015.

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During flag holidays you will find hundreds of flags on business storefronts and in front of people’s homes to show our American Pride. The National Trout Center located downtown offers free fishing rentals to any Veteran and their family. In 2019, the Preston Area Chamber of Commerce will also be launching a Veteran and Military Discount program. Lastly, it is projected that in the late Fall of 2019 city officials along with the State of Minnesota will break ground on the land that will house the first Southeast Minnesota State Veterans Home.

For more information on the Veteran Friendly Community and the future Veterans Home please visit www.prestonmnchamber.com/live/veteranfriendly-community/

BE PREPARED FOR THE ADVENTURE Always pack these essentials: water, food, extra clothes, first aid, and a phone.

• Be sure to check the weather forecast and conditions before you go.

• Tell someone where you’re going and when you’ll be back.

• Be sure you have the right route.

• Always be willing to adjust your plan.

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Two state bike trails run through the heart of Preston, offering 60 miles of paved trails for your enjoyment!

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TOP 4 SPOTS TO TAKE A SELFIE IN PRESTON

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The Preston Parade Trout typically rests along Hwy. 52 throughout the warmer months. Several people stop by to snag a selfie with “The Trout” each year! Because lets be honest, how often do you see a catch that big?

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THE HISTORIC CAMPUS You don’t have to be a history buff to admit that our historical campus at the Trailhead is pretty colorful. Take a selfie with the caboose or the elevator and you’ll have a unique historic photo that makes it look like you’re back in the 1800s, riding the rails!

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The Preston Area Arts Council and community members spent several hours creating the beautiful mural that now rests above the Preston City Hall entrance. The colors are amazing. You won’t find a mural like it! The best part, it stands for everything PRESTON!

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Located just off of the bike trail near the Preston Trailhead is the famous Army tank. You don’t get an opportunity to take a selfie with an Army tank very often. But in Veteran Friendly Preston, it’s a must-see!

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SERVICES IN PRESTON

Preston, the Fillmore County Seat, is a vibrant community in the heart of Bluff Country in Southeastern Minnesota.

Many visit Preston to view the beautiful Root River Valley and access over 60 miles of paved bike trails in and around the community. After visiting, many find it hard to not want to move to this beautiful community.

While catering to the tourist, Preston also maintains its traditional role as an agricultural and industrial center.

The community is home to several businesses that serve our community and visitors.

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UNLEADED 88

REDUCING HARMFUL EMISSIONS

SAFE. CLEAN. HOMEGROWN. Unleaded 88 is not only safe for your vehicle* but helps replace toxic, cancer-causing additives that would be found in non-ethanol blended gasoline. Look for it at a pump near you, and be proud to support a homegrown American biofuel. If your local station doesn’t provide Unleaded 88, request it!

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GETTING AROUND

Where exactly is Preston and the surrounding towns? Hop in the car or on your bike. Go exploring - these trail towns are just a short trip from Preston.

DRIVING DISTANCES FROM PRESTON Fountain fountainmn.org Harmony exploreharmony.com

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Whalan rootrivertrail.org

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Peterson petersonmn.org

22.5 miles

Rushford 26.8 miles rushfordpetersonvalley.com Houston 37.6 miles houstonmnchamber.com

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There are 30 separate coldwater streams within a 20-mile radius of Preston! Tube, kayak or canoe down the Root River for a fun ride along the beautiful Bluff Country.

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133 St. Paul St. SW 507-322-3460 activeptandsports.com Algae Biomass Organization 125 St. Paul St. SW 507-765-2134

vAl Larson & Sons 308 St. Anthony St. S 507-765-2405

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Jeffrey A. Ellingson Agency, Inc. 201 Fillmore St. W 507-765-2372 agent.amfam.com/jeffrey-ellingson Armor Computers 920-644-3499 armor-computers.com Arndt Chiropractic 124 Main St. SW 507-765-2225

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401 Kansas St. NW 507-765-2522 bandbbowlandrestaurant.com

vBauer Built Tire & Service Center 1400 Energy Dr. N 507-765-7250 bauerbuilt.com

vBesse Mini Storage & Auto Detailing 750 Hwy. 52 E 507-765-2471

vBill's Gun Shop 19708 Kava Rd. 507-765-2762

vBisek Enterprises 232 Main St SW 507-765-4521

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Blossom Hill Orchard & Farm 645 Hwy. 52 E 507-765-4486

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vThe Club - Bar & Veterans Organization 217 St. Paul St. SE 507-765-2205 Find them on Facebook!

25741 166th St. 507-765-4944 blueridgetruckparts.com

Counters, Floors & More 129 St. Paul St. SW 507-272-3624

Bluff Country Manufacturing 760 Bluff Country Court N 507-765-2231

Corson Law Office 117 St. Paul St. SW 507-765-2121

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Cottage House Inn 209 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro 507-467-2577

1100 Circle Heights Dr. NW 507-765-3388 brandingironmn.com

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Preston, 507-765-3823 Camp Creek Farm 21587 Hwy. 52 507-722-0048

vCasey's General Store 875 Hwy. 52 N 507-765-4563 caseys.com CenturyLink 888-723-8010 Cheryl's Fabric Garden 108 Coffee St. E, Lanesboro 507-467-4466

vChrist Lutheran Church 507 Kansas St. NW 507-765-2161 christlutheranpreston.org

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Kris Olson 4662 Maine Ave SE Ste 312 Rochester 507-288-6469 Country Trails Inn & Suites 809 Hwy. 52 N 507-765-2533 County Fair Campground 413 Fillmore St. E 507-765-2370 Croell, Inc. 720 Hwy 52 E 507-765-2110 Curt's Sport Shop 636 Fillmore St. E 507-884-5625

vDistinctive Communications, Inc. 321 Parkside Dr. SE

vCity of Preston-City Hall 507-765-4480 210 Fillmore St. W 507-765-2153 prestonmn.org

Doherty Mini- Storage 990 Golfview Dr NW 507-765-2281 Driftless Fly Fishing Company 208 St. Paul St. SW 507-765-4915

vEagle Cliff Campground 35455 Hwy. 16, Lanesboro 507-467-2598 eagle-cliff.com

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vF&M Community Bank, N.A. Fillmore County SWCD 100 St. Anthony St. N 507-765-3823 fmcommunity.com

vF&M Insurance Services 100 St. Anthony St. N 507-765-3387 fmcommunity.com Family Dollar 710 Hwy. 52 N 507-481-2002 Family Hair Center 129 Fillmore St. W 507-765-4591 Fastenal Industrial Supply 403 Farmers St. NW 507-765-5456

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702 Chatfield St NW 507-765-3809 www.fillmorecentral.k12.mn.us Fillmore County Ag Society (Fillmore County Fair) fillmorecountyfair.com Fillmore County Airport 24073 224th St. 507-765-4566 Fillmore County Courthouse 101 Fillmore St. N 507-765-3566

vFillmore County DAC 108 Park Lane SE 507-765-3378 fillmorecountydac.com

vFillmore County History Center

900 Washington St. NW 507-765-3878 First Baptist Church 108 Chatfield Ave. NW 507-765-4960

vFit Express

133 St. Paul St. SW 507-765-5351 fitexpressllc.com

vForemost Farms USA

220 St. Paul St. SW 507-765-3831 foremostfarms.com

vGehling Implement & Auction Co. 27741 State Hwy 16 507-765-2131 gehlingauction.com Good Samaritan Society Homecare 200 St. Paul St. SW 507-765-2700

vGregory David's Financial Services 201 Fillmore St. W 507-765-4795

Fillmore County Sheriff's Department 901 Houston St. NW 507-765-3874

vJuliaClaire Boutique 152 Main St SE 507-765-2399 Find them on Facebook!

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21142 Hwy. 52 507-765-9805 kellyprintingandsigns.com

vKFIL Radio

300 St. Paul St. SW 507-765-3856 kfilradio.com Kinneberg Lawn Service Preston, 507-421-0245

Haakenson Electric Preston, 507-251-5535

Lisa's Klip and Kurl 206 St. Paul St. SW 507-765-5430

vHarmony Telephone Company

vLuhmann Law Office, LLC

35 1st Ave. NE, Harmony 507-886-2525 harmonytel.com

Hidden Valley Campground 29596 Ideal Drive 507-378-5413

202 County Rd. 8, Fountain 507-268-4449 vHindt-Hudek Funeral Home fillmorecountyhistory.wordpress.com 157 Fillmore St W 507-765-3813 vFillmore County Journal hindtfuneralhomes.com 136 St. Anthony St. S Historic Forestville 507-765-2151 21899 Co Rd 118 fillmorecountyjournal.com 507-765-2785 Fillmore County Office Building vHoffmann Stables Equine 902 Houston St. NW 507-765-2175 Reproduction Center Fillmore County Resource Recovery Center 727 Hwy. 52 E 507-765-4704

John Nelson Coldwell Banker Burnet 21257 US 52 507-216-1140

& Tack Shop

23283 US 52 507-765-2250 hoffmannstables.com Hormel Stockyards 708 Hwy 52 E 507-765-3861

vJailHouse Historic Inn 109 Houston St. NW 507-765-2181 jailhouseinn.com

209 St. Paul St. SW 507-765-3862 luhmannlaw.com

Main Street Laundromat 213 Main St. SE 507-272-3624

vMain Street Properties/ J&L Apartments 113 St. Paul St. NW, Preston

vMajor & Company Accounting and Tax 141 Fillmore St W 507-765-4444 majortax.com

vMaple Leaf Services 100 Main St. SE 507-765-2107 mapleleafservices.org

vMaple Springs Campground

21606 County 118 507-352-2056 maplespringscampground.com Matt Gehling Realty and Auction Co. 27741 State Hwy 16 507-765-3889

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vMcCabe Repairs

vPark Lane Estates

vMediacom

Preston Emergency Services 210 Fillmore St. W 507-765-2153 (Day) Emergency 911

855-224-2253 mediacomcable.com

Pine Tree Apple Orchard 1201 St Paul St NW 507-765-2408

Mensink Landscaping 301 North St. SW 507-765-2580

Pioneer Abstract & Title 128 Main St. SW 507-765-2148

Preston Fire Department 210 Fillmore St. W 507-765-2153 (Day) Emergency 911

Minnesota Energy Resources 800-889-9508 844-889-3400

vPOET Biorefining

23012 Ivy Road 507-765-2404

111 Park Lane SE 507-765-9986,

701 N Industrial Dr. 507-765-4548 poet.com/preston

Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery 715 Hwy. 52 507-765-7320

vPreston Area Arts Council

Preston, 507-765-3659 www.prestonmnchamber. com/live/preston-arts-council/

vMonster Bash

vPreston Area Community Foundation

150 1st St NW, Harmony fchsmonsterbash.com

PO Box 467 507-765-3823 prestonareacommunity foundation.org

vMorem Electric

715 Main Ave. N, Harmony 507-886-4541

vPreston Floral + Gift

235 St. Paul St. SW 507-765-2214 Find them on Facebook!

vPreston Foods

105 Fillmore St. W 507-765-2465 myprestonfoods.com

vPreston Golf Course 27486 State Hwy. 16 507-765-4485 prestongolfcourse.com

vPreston Historical Society PO Box 138 507-273-1481 prestonhistoricalsociety.com

Mystery Cave/Forestville State Park 21071 County Rd 118 507-352-5111

vPreston Lions Club

vNAPA/Root River Hardware

vPreston Liquor Store

Preston, 507-272-4865 www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/ preston_mn/ 811 Hwy. 52 N 507-765-2565 Find them on Facebook!

613 Spring Ave. NW 507-765-2101 Find them on Facebook!

vNational Trout Center 120 St. Anthony St. S 507-765-2452 nationaltroutcenter.org

vPreston Visitor’s Center

vNews Leader

124 Main St. SW 507-765-2752 hometown-pages.com

vNiagara Cave

vPreston Dairy & Farm Supply

Preston Public Library 101 St. Paul St. NW 507-765-4511

210 Fillmore St. W 507-765-2153 prestonmn.org

24461 Heron Rd. 507-467-2512 barnresort.com

vOlmsted Medical Center

Preston Equipment Co. 21144 Hwy. 52 507-765-3803

vPreston Eye Clinic

vPamela Ristau, CPA 209 St. Anthony St. S 507-765-2180

Preston Post Office 212 Pleasant St. NE 507-765-3334

vPreston Economic Development Authority

vOld Barn Resort & Rivers Bend Golf Course

405 Kansas St. NW 507-765-5324 olmmed.org

813 Hwy. 52 N 507-765-2100 gethookedonpreston.com

27743 State Hwy 16 507-765-4959

29842 County 30, Harmony 507-886-6606 niagaracave.com

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Preston Police Department 210 Fillmore St. W 507-765-2153 (Day) Emergency (911)

108 St. Anthony St. S 507-765-3839 visionsource-prestoneye.com

Preston Public Pool 200 Park St SE 507-765-5408

vPreston Public Utilities 210 Fillmore St. W 507-765-2491 prestonmn.org

vPreston Service Plus

608 Houston St. NW 507-765-3846 Find them on Facebook!

Preston Area Chamber of Commerce Members

To join the Chamber email contact@prestonmnchamber.com

TOLL FREE 888-845-2100 vPreston United Methodist Church

212 St. Anthony St. N 507-765-2503 Find them on Facebook!

vReicks Auto License Bureau (DMV)

201 Fillmore St. W 507-765-2281 licensebureauofpreston.com Reimann Crop Insurance 201 Fillmore St. W 507-765-4750

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

vS&S Sanitation

Preston, 507-765-2247 SAC Towing & Recovery 27678 230th St. 507-765-4934

vSt Columban's Catholic Church

408 Preston St. NW 507-765-3886 holyfamilyfillmoreco.org Sally's Hair to Dye For 100 Main St. SW 507-765-4773

vSandy's Hair Affair 201 Fillmore St. W 507-765-2253

vScheevel and Sons, Inc. 17057 Kind Rd. 507-765-4756

Schroeder Drywall Preston, 507-765-3648

vRE/MAX – Roxanne Johnson

25 Center St. W, Harmony 507-886-4221 semnrealestate.com Ristau Farm Service 740 Bluff Country Ct. 507-765-3873 Ristau Haulers 309 St. Paul St. W 507-251-5033

vRoot River Appliances & Floor Coverings 212 St. Paul St. SW 507-765-4780 Find them on Facebook!

vRoot River Hardwoods 1300 Energy Dr. N 507-765-2284 rootriverhardwoods.com

vRoot River Veterinary Center 212 St. Anthony St. S 507-765-2117 rootrivervetcenter.com

vRustad Office Building 201 Fillmore St. W 507-765-2281

vS&A Petroleum/ Preston BP Motor Mart 209 Kansas St. NW 507-765-3330 sapetroleum.net

vSemcac/Preston Food Shelf 515 Washington St. NW 507-765-2761 semcac.org

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vTerri's Tender Lovin' Stitches 129 St. Paul St. SW 507-765-3766 Find them on Facebook!

Thedogldy 104 Main St. SW 507-358-8844

vThrifty Threads

108 Park Lane SE 507-765-4707 fillmorecountydac.com TNT Lawn Service 129 St. Paul St. SW 507-429-6755 Traditions of Preston 515 Washington St. NW 507-765-3837 Trailhead Inn & Suites 112 Center St. NE 507-765-2460

vUrban Artifacts

117 Fillmore St. W 507-202-6996 urbanartifactspreston.com Valleyview Campground 23750 US-52 507-272-3471

Serenity Hills 21630 Hwy. 52 507-251-1760

Wayne Frank Electric Preston 507-765-2138

vSouthern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency Rochester 507-285-0478 smmpa.com

vStone Mill Hotel & Suites 100 E Beacon St, Lanesboro 507-467-8663 stonemillsuites.com

Weber & Judd Pharmacy 136 Main St. SW 507-765-2156 Workforce Development Inc. 100 Main St. SE #2 507-765-2476

vSweet Stop & Sandwich Shoppe

110 St. Anthony St. S 507-765-9956 thesweetstop.net

Terri Klaehn CPA, LLC 125 St. Paul St. SW 507-765-3696

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