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Mayor’s welcome St. Joseph began as a German settlement in 1854, and officially became a city in 1890. It is comprised of 3.89 square miles nestled west of St. Cloud, north of I-94. As Mayor of St. Joseph, it is with honor and a deep sense of ap- Schultz preciation I serve this city I am so very proud of. On behalf of the citizens of St. Joseph, I would like to extend a warm welcome to visitors and residents to our city. I invite you to spend some time here, shop in our stores, dine in our restaurants and talk to our residents. I am sure you will find the time you have spent in St. Joseph to be a unique experience and leave with many wonderful memories and a desire to come back soon. To our citizens, I want to thank you for entrusting me with leading the City of St. Joseph into the next exciting phase of our history. Harnessing the tremendous strengths, talents, creativity and diversity of our people, I know the City of St. Joseph will realize its full potential as one of the most unique and charming cities of Minnesota. St. Joseph is home to award-winning Kennedy Community School, a 138,000-square-foot, PK-8 school that received Gold LEED certification. Designed to accommodate the needs of 750 students, this building was constructed to operate
using 49 percent less energy than a typical school building of the same size. Kennedy Community School was also named among the first ever U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, schools that demonstrate compelling examples of the ways schools can expand their coursework while also helping children build real-world skill sets, cut school costs and provide healthy learning environments. I welcome students from every part of our state, throughout our country and around the world who have come to St. Joseph to pursue their academic dreams and goals at one of our two exemplary post-secondary institutions – the College of St. Benedict and St. Johns University. We are committed to ensuring St. Joseph remains a safe and vibrant place for you to seek your education and enjoy your experience. Careful planning has allowed the city to maintain a significant amount of open space, park land and recreational areas. In addition to these areas, St. Joseph is the trailhead to the Lake Wobegon Trail, a 62-mile (100 km) trail along a former Burlington Northern Railroad line. This trail runs parallel to I-94, which passes through the cities of Avon, Albany, Freeport, Melrose, Sauk Centre and West Union and ends in Osakis. The redevelopment efforts currently underway in downtown are vital as we evolve into a more vibrant, energetic center where our community gathers. Our restaurants and retail stores have laid a strong foundation on which to build this redevelopment initiative within the heart of the city. In addition we have seen a keen interest
TABLE OF CONTENTS City services/government..............................4 Education.......................................................8 Calendar of events..............................12 & 14 City map..................................................16-17 Parks.............................................................18 Pedestrian Delight..............................20 & 24 Day-care providers......................................28 Advertising Index........................................31 St. Joseph • Sartell • Sauk Rapids-Rice
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in future developments on corridors that surround our community. Our friendly community is host to a variety of activities…July 3 Joetown Rocks Festival, July 4 Parish Festival, St. Joseph Art Crawl, the Farmers Market and Millstream Arts Festival. I encourage visitors to make plans to experience the festivities. The city website is designed to help you gain access to important resources in your city government and community. In our ongoing efforts to communicate effectively with the people of our city, our website (www.cityofstjoseph.com) will provide you with information about the city and community, and allow you to become involved with our city’s many programs and initiatives. You will find links to many of the departments you may need to access as residents or visitors in our city. I hope you find the website useful and informative. Please feel free to contact my office or leave input on our website as I value your comments, opinions and feedback. I am here to serve you and the city of St. Joseph and am very respectful and appreciative of the opportunity to do so. I look forward to working with you in the years ahead. Again welcome to the city; we are glad you are here. Mayor Rick Schultz rschultz@cityofstjoseph.com rschultz25@msn.com 320-260-0393
This resource guide is published annually by Von Meyer Publishing Inc., publishers of St. Joseph’s official newspaper, the St. Joseph Newsleader.
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Curiosity overcomes shyness photo by Kelly Brown
These two fawns paid me a few visits just west of Old Collegeville Road on the Wobegon Trail. The second time I saw them, the mother stood just off the trail and watched them come up and visit me. They were very curious about my bike so I got off and let them check it out. Just like the rest of the animal world, kids will be kids.
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City Services St. Joseph City Council Promoting economic, commercial, industrial, educational and civic interests in the area.
Learn More About The Voice of Business in St. Joseph www.stjosephchamber.com For more information please visit our website or call
320-443-1043
We Welcome You to Join Us at Our Monthly Meetings, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month at the Fire Hall in St. Joseph, 4th Street & Minnesota Street.
The City of St. Joseph operates under the mayor-council form of government with one mayor and four council members. The mayor serves a two-year term, and council members serve four-year terms. Led by Mayor Rick Schultz, the council’s members are Matt Killam, Bob Loso, Renee Symanietz and Dale Wick. The council oversees an annual budget of about $2.7 million. Council meetings take place at 6 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month in St. Joseph City Hall. For the most up-to-date information, see the calendar in our weekly paper, or head to cityofstjoseph.com. Mayor Rick Schultz, 320-260-0393 or rschultz@cityofstjoseph.com Matt Killam, 612-245-4652 or mkillam@cityofstjoseph.com Bob Loso, 320-363-8703 or bloso@cityofstjoseph.com Renee Symanietz, 320-980-1461 or rsymanietz@cityofstjoseph.com Dale Wick, 320-363-0221 or dwick@cityofstjoseph.com
St. Joseph City Hall
25 College Ave. N. • 320-363-7201
The city administrator is Judy Weyrens, who leads a staff of 22, including maintenance and police.
St. Joseph Township
935 College Ave. S. • 320-363-8825
The St. Joseph Township Board officials are Jeff Janssen, chairman; Dan Rassier, treasurer; Ann Reischl, clerk; Jerome Salzer; and Brenda Stanger. Township meetings take place at 8 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of the month in Township Hall, located at 935 College Ave. S.
Fire Department 323 4th Ave. N.E. • 911
Led by Fire Chief Jeff Taufen, the state-of-the-art St. Joseph Fire Department has 30 highly trained volunteers who not only fight fires, but also help on medical calls, car accidents and many other emergencies.
Police Department
25 College Ave. N. • 911 • Non-emergency: 320-363-8250
Led by Police Chief Joel Klein, the police force is comprised of eight full-time officers and two part-time officers. The administrative secretary is MaryBeth Munden.
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At the April 6 city council meeting, Fire Chief Jeff Taufen presented 4-year-old ShyAnn Jamison, St. Joseph, with a plaque thanking her for her life-saving actions. On Feb. 24, ShyAnn was staying at Hollow Park apartments, on Cypress Street in St. Joseph with her great-grandmother, Gwynith Copner. Copner, pictured here with ShyAnn, had left the kitchen when ShyAnn noticed her dinner had started on fire. ShyAnn quickly ran to a neighboring apartment where a friend of the family lived, who used two fire extinguishers to help hold the flames down while the fire department was called. Taufen, as well as Police Chief Joel Klein, called ShyAnn a hero. Along with the plaque, ShyAnn received a backpack and a gift card to McDonald’s. ShyAnn is the daughter of Ashlee Jamison.
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Education Kennedy Community School 1300 Jade Road • 320-363-7791
Kennedy teaches Pre-K through eighth grade with approximately 800 students. Its academic programs are designed to provide a safe and secure environment that fosters continuous improvement and positive relationships. Kennedy boasts a wonderful staff of highly committed individuals who are child-centered, work toward incorporating best practices in instruction and believe in continuous improvement. As educators, Kennedy staff inspires students to achieve their potential and encourages parents and families to join in this process. There is an active Parent Teacher Association, in addition to various excellent partnerships within the community. www.isd742.org.
All Saints Academy
32 W. Minnesota St. • 320-363-7769
This Catholic school for grades pre-school through grade 6 has served the community of St. Joseph since 1856. Although the building, people and name have changed throughout the years, it continues to provide an outstanding, Catholic education to the people in the area. www.allsaintsmn.org.
St. John’s Prep School
2280 Watertower Road, Collegeville • 320-363-3315, option 3
St. John’s Prep is a Catholic/Benedictine, co-educational, international baccalaureate college preparatory school for students in grades 6-12. It’s located within the 2,700 acres of beautiful lakes and woods of St. John’s Abbey and University. www.sjprep.net.
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The College of St. Benedict (for women) and St. John’s University (for men) were both founded by Benedictine religious communities. Besides bringing a climate of cultural diversity to the area, the colleges provide a hefty economic boost to St. Joseph and surrounding cities. www.csbsju.edu.
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photo by Tara Wiese
Residents discuss topics such as upcoming National Night Out, the new traffic diversion in front of McDonald’s, traffic concerns on Hwy. 75 and cooking with St. Joseph Police Chief Joel Klein at the Coffee with a Cop event July 24 at McDonald’s in St. Joseph. From left to right are Fred Hinkle, Metro Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association president; Leonard Walz, a St. Joseph Lions Club member; Klein; and John Miller, a new resident of St. Joseph.
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St. Joseph resident Kelly Brown captured this photo of a hummingbird in his backyard last fall. Brown says, “The hummingbirds are going crazy at the feeders, getting ready for the migration south. These tiny birds have always amazed me in so many ways; in fact, they are the only bird that can fly backwards.”
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Calendar of events
July
Independence Day Celebration A tradition in St. Joseph since 1904, the Fourth of July celebration attracts many thousands of people for its Lions-sponsored parade and the Catholic church bazaar, which includes games, dinner, a quilt auction, sales of crafts and baked goods, karaoke and live-band music. On the night of July 3, JoeTown Rocks features music by Graduates, Jeremiah James Korfe, Ricky Nelson Remembered! featuring Matthew and Gunnar Nelson with Jeff and Tommy Vee, and Maiden Dixie as well as fireworks. Walters Wheelhouse performs July 4. Tour of Saints A long-established tradition in the St. Joseph area is the mid-summer Tour of Saints, a recreational bicycle tour with loops of 35 and 50 miles through some of the most beautiful hilly country in Minnesota. The Tour of Saints attracts hundreds of cyclists of every skill level each year. To register, visit www.tourofsaints.com. Hometown Pride Days - Cold Spring Cold Spring hosts its annual “Hometown Pride Days” the fourth weekend in July. Cold Spring, world-famous for its quality granite, is 12 miles south of St. Joseph on County Road 2.
September
Millstream Arts Festival The last Sunday in September, St. Joseph hosts a juried art sale along Minnesota Street in downtown St. Joseph. Food vendors, entertainment and music abound.
St. Stephen Parish Festival The St. Stephen Parish Festival is held annually on Labor Day Weekend. The two-day event features live music, games, food, a rummage sale, bingo, auctions, prize drawings and a lot of socializing.
October
Community Halloween Party Each year Kennedy Kidstop hosts a community-wide Halloween Party for local children.
October-April
Winter Farmers’ Market Two Fridays each month, the winter farmers’ market hours are from 3-6 p.m; location rotates between Resurrection Lutheran Church and Minnesota Street Market.
March/April
Easter party A community Easter party, sponsored by the St. Joseph Jaycees, is held the Saturday before Easter in All Saint Academy-St. Joseph.
May
Dollars for Scholars awards night Each year scholarships are given to local students, including older non-traditional students, to help them pursue their post-secondary education. Calendar of events • page 14
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Downtown St. Joseph has 80 flower baskets beautifying its streets. This is the third year the flower baskets have been displayed in St. Joseph.
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Calendar of Events (cont.) May-September
Farmers’ Market The St. Joseph Farmers’ Market is open every Friday during the warmer months from 3-6:30 p.m. It’s located next to Resurrection Lutheran Church, one-fourth mile north of the intersection of Hwy. 75 and College Avenue. The market’s annual Harvest Festival will take place from 3-6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19.
June
photo by Cori Hilsgen
Members of the American Legion Rifle Squad of St. Joseph fire their rifles during Memorial Day services at the St. Joseph Cemetery.
Avon Spunktacular Days This weekend festival takes place in Avon, a city five miles west of St. Joseph. It’s usually scheduled for mid-June. Caramel Roll Bike Ride Bicyclists ride the Lake Wobegon Trail. Sartell SummerFest Each summer, the Sartell SummerFest is scheduled second weekend in June. Sartell is five miles northeast of St. Joseph. Waite Park Family Fun Days In early June, the Waite Park Family Fun Days is a week-long series of entertainment and celebration. Waite Park is five miles east of St. Joseph. Rapids River Days - Sauk Rapids This three-day event, which takes place usually on the last weekend in June, is a perennially popular gathering in Sauk Rapids Municipal Park along the Mississippi River. Sauk Rapids is about 10 miles northeast of St. Joseph. St. Cloud Granite City Days – St. Cloud The four-day celebration is held in late June.
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U.S. Postal Service delivery driver Todd Ruegemer, Cold Spring, had the honor of delivering the millionth Imagination Library book to 15-month-old Layla Hawkins (in her mom’s arms). Ruegemer also delivered a book to Layla’s sister, Amyra Hawkins, at the same time. Parents Chantal and Cole Hawkins held the girls during the delivery.
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Parks Brian Klinefelter Memorial Park
Millstream Park
This spacious park next to a residential area of southeast St. Joseph boasts a path that winds through wildlife wetlands and a vast expanse of grass. It was named for Brian Klinefelter, a police officer who was killed in the line of duty on Jan. 29, 1996. In the park is a marble memorial of Klinefelter.
This large park with a stream meandering through it offers camping sites, nature trails, fishing, volleyball, horseshoe, baseball, a soccer field, two lit softball fields and even a disc golf course. Picnic areas are located throughout the park, and a park shelter complete with fireplace is available for rent. For rental, call the city offices at 320-363-7201.
10th Avenue S.E.
Just off Highway 75, west of town
Centennial Park
Northland Park
Centennial offers courts for volleyball and basketball, horseshoe pits, as well as playground equipment areas and a newly remodeled community building with new restrooms. For rental, call 320-363-7201.
This 5.6-acre neighborhood park featuring a play area, sand volleyball court, picnic tables, benches and off-street parking was constructed in conjunction with the Northland Housing Development.
2nd Avenue N.W., close to downtown
Monument Park
Corner of Birch Street W. and 2nd Avenue N.W.
A monument featuring a bit of St. Joseph history stands by a small rest area with trees, flowers and a picnic area. A new addition is a black-marble monument honoring area veterans.
Memorial Park 28 3rd Ave. N.W.
In summer, Memorial Park is very popular for its baseball games and skate park. In winter, people enjoy hockey games and recreational ice skating.
West of Hackberry Drive
River’s Edge Park
(to be developed next to Kennedy Community School along Sauk River)
St. Joseph Township Park and Shelter South of town on Highway 121
This small roadside park is also a perfect place to stop and rest or to enjoy a picnic lunch. For information, call Ann Reischl at 363-8825.
A parks key is located on the city map on pages 16 & 17.
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A parachuter who took advantage of the longest day of the year is seen landing between St. Joseph and Sartell, near CR 133 on the evening of June 21. Imagine the view from above on a clear, calm Sunday evening.
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Pedestrian delight The first place visitors might want to stop in St. Joseph is the St. Joseph Newsleader office, which also serves as a visitor’s center. Brochures, guides and maps are available free of charge. The Newsleader office is located at 32 1st Ave. NW. Office hours are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Telephone: 320-363-7741.
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A pedestrian’s delight St. Joseph is proud of the many interesting and beautiful places it offers both residents and visitors. The city is exactly the right size for a leisurely stroll that takes in many sites and historical points of interest. In fact, many of St. Joseph’s most beautiful areas, such as the lush green college campus with its nooks and crannies of quiet restfulness, can only be seen and appreciated during unhurried strolls. The following are just a few of the city’s attractions: College of St. Benedict 37 S. College Ave. The campus right in the heart of downtown St. Joseph includes an intriguing blend of Old World-style and modern architecture. Visitors can enjoy lunch at the Gorecki Dining Center, stroll the tree-lined walkways, visit the museum and maybe even take in a play or other cultural event at the arts center. For more information about what the college has to offer, call 1-800-249-9840. Sacred Heart Chapel St. Benedict Monastery Located on the grounds of the St. Benedict Monastery just off Minnesota Street (St. Joseph’s main street), the Sacred Heart Chapel is a beautiful, quiet retreat from the busy world. Many visit the domed structure and its cloistered rooms to pray or meditate in its silent hush made soothing by filtered light and timeless stone architecture. Many visitors remark on the pervading sense of inner peace they experience while visiting the chapel. Tours and information are available by calling 320-363-7100. Art and Heritage Center St. Benedict Monastery The Haehn Art and Heritage Center and Whitby Gallery, 104 Chapel Lane, are also located on the St. Benedict Monastery grounds, just west of the Sacred Heart Chapel. The building includes spacious galleries that specialize in showing exquisite Benedictine art works and historical exhibits. Its gift shop offers crafts and art made primarily by Benedictine sisters. For more information, call 320-363-7147. Pedestrian delight • page 24
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photo by Carolyn Bertsch
With only a few feet to the finish line, a tight race ensued between athletes Maxx Grell (left) of St. Joseph and Benjamin Rolfes of St. Cloud. Grell finished in first place in the 800-meter walk at the Special Olympics Track and Field Meet, held May 16 at the Sartell Middle School. Twenty-one teams, including the St. Cloud Area 7 Team, which is comprised of athletes residing in St. Joseph, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, St. Cloud, Waite Park, Clear Lake, Clearwater and Rockville, participated in field events, including long jump and Bocce, and track events including running, walking and relays.
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Maurice and Rita Palmersheim show a silhouette of St. Francis, painted by Rita, which stands in their yard. Maurice Palmersheim was chosen as the grand marshal for the July 4 parade, organized by the St. Joseph Lions Club.
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Pedestrian delight (cont.) Libraries/Art Center Visitors might want to check out the superb libraries in the area, including the Clemens Library at the College of St. Benedict and the Hill Monastic Library at St. John’s University. The latter contains the most complete collection of originals and copies of manuscripts from the Medieval Age and is a magnet for medieval scholars throughout the world. Visitors should also be sure to check out the Benedicta Arts Center, which offers stimulating plays, concerts, poetry readings and other arts events throughout the year.
St. John’s University Located five miles west of St. Joseph just off Highway 75, this great “cousin” of the College of St. Benedict is also a perfect place for a stroll among its ivy-covered buildings and its spectacular landscape of hilly wooded land. The autumn leaves around the campus are so blazingly beautiful they attract people from far and wide. For more information about the university, call 320-363-2011.
Abbey Church The bell tower of this church rises magnificently – massive yet graceful – above the treetops and buildings of St. John’s University. Designed and built by the pioneering architect Marcel Breuer in the mid-1960s, the church is world-famous as a masterpiece of the cantilevered style. Its stained-glass windows alone are worth a trip to see it.
Church of St. Joseph This Catholic church in the heart of downtown St. Joseph was constructed more than 150 years ago with stones hauled from parishioners’ fields. It’s the oldest consecrated Catholic church in Minnesota and still meets the needs of the 1,200 parish families today. The addition of a parish center in 2013 which connects the church and school building which houses All Saints Academy, now provides expanded opportunities for community and parish social events. For more information, call the parish office at 320-363-7505. The mission of the St. Joseph Area Historical Society is to collect and preserve the history of the St. Joseph area through family histories, interviews, photos and artifacts and to share them with residents both young and old. Our collection includes: • Photos and artifacts of early businesses • Early baseball photos • Family histories • Video/audio histories of local residents
• Scrapbooks • Military uniforms and photos • “History of Stearns County” Volume 1 and Volume 2 • Obituary files
Stop by to browse, see many more St. Joseph area artifacts and learn about your history. 25 First Ave. NW • St. Joseph
320-363-8428 • stjosephhistoricalsociety.weebly.com
Wobegon Trail Completed in the spring of 2004, the Lake Wobegon Trail now extends all the way from St. Joseph to Sauk Centre with a northern link to Holdingford and beyond. In early summer 2004, a beautiful Welcome Center, which resembles the style of an old train station, was built at the start of the paved trail. Local residents and visitors from far and wide love to use the trail for hiking, biking, inline skating and, in the winter months, snowmobiling and/or cross-country skiing. Winding through beautiful scenery, the trail has become the pride and joy of the cities it connects. Built on an abandoned railroad bed, the trail was named for famed writer Garrison Keillor’s mythical Minnesota city. Keillor was present at the dedication ceremony when the trail’s first extension was built from Sauk Centre to Avon. A connection to St. Cloud is also in the planning stages.
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photo by Logan Gruber
Robyn Brinkman (right) serves up cheesy mashed potatoes to a Cold Spring woman June 12 during Central Minnesota Credit Union's annual Member Appreciation Day in St. Joseph.
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Local agent who specializes in working with buyers, sellers and new-construction clients.
Wendy Loso, Realtor 320-980-5920 wendy.loso@century21.com First Realty, Inc.
photo by Logan Gruber
Jim Marthaler, along with other members of the St. Joseph Public Works Department, placed wreaths around town on Dec. 11. “Christmas isn’t canceled!” Marthaler said, after fiddling with the lights for a short while.
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photo by Cori Hilsgen
St. Joseph Police officer Shane Vernier helps Jasper Brophy, 3, of St. Joseph, at the bike/trike rodeo during the Spring Fling on May 3 at Colts Academy.
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LICENSED DAY-CARE LAST NAME, FIRST
ADDRESS
PHONE
LAST NAME, FIRST
ADDRESS
PHONE
Albers, Kristy
225 18th Ave. SE
320-577-0082
McKenzie, Angela
303 4th Ave. SE
Brill, Amanda
903 3rd Ave. NE
320-363-7870
Ostendorf, Sharon
14186 Fruit Farm Road 320-356-7520
Budde, Bonita
32892 County Road 2
320-363-7392
Phillipp, Lois
36745 County Road 4
320-255-0458
Diehl, Jennifer
115 E. Able St.
320-247-3123
Primus, Melanie
115 2nd Ave. NE
320-557-0333
Evens, Jo Ann
35 5th Ave. NW
320-363-4652
Roquette, Kamila
425 Elena Lane
320-828-0522
Fritz, Katie
304 4th Ave. SE
320-271-0106
Schmitz, Jenifer
425 7th Ave. SE
320-363-1093
Heinen, Amy
613 2nd Ave. NE
320-363-4596
Schreifels, Ann
728 College Ave. S
320-363-4615
Kinnear, Rebecca
911 Callaway St.
320-223-1907
Schwegel, Katie
309 10th Ave. SE
320-271-1003
Krey, Mandy
612 Hill St. W
320-363-0220
Struzyk, Joan
706 1st Ave. SW
320-363-7698
Kuklok, Jessica
10511 380th St.
320-267-9543
Terres, Teresa
9475 Watab Drive
320-363-4766
Kurtz-Thomes, Janet
304 Western Court
320-363-8149
Theisen, Barbara
916 3rd Ave. NE
320-271-0136
Larson, Sally
15247 County Road 51
320-363-0001
Thielen, Jennifer
37807 County Road 132 320-363-4439
Lawwell , Melissa
110 Able St. E
320-267-4202
Waverek, Christine
314 9th Ave. SE
Louks, Sherry
410 Elena Lane
320-363-7547
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A great destination for some fun shopping!
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320-828-1643 531 Main St., Holdingford Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
NMLS#372576
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Need a Loan? Call M.O.M! St. Joseph Council #7057 Our Catholic Organization invites your family to join us.
For more information, Mark Glatzel • 320-363-4165
Sandy Mohlenkamp Loan Officer/Owner NMLS#264261
sandym@mortgagesonmain.com
320-271-4666
303 Cedar St. E. • St. Joseph, MN
320-492-5712
320-241-6608
St. Joseph Off-Sale Liquor Shoppe • Off-Sale Liquor • Cold Beer • Convenient Location Just off Hwy. 75 on the Frontage Road
320-363-8636
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photo by Logan Gruber
Henry Dullinger, 6, a kindergartener at All Saints Academy in St. Joseph, enjoys an inflatable slide at the St. Joseph Community Showcase April 11 at Kennedy Community School. Henry was supervised by his parents, Gina and Brad Dullinger of St. Joseph, not pictured.
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•Free Estimates •Insurance Claims •Paint-Body-Fiberglass Repair •Lifetime Warranty •Environmentally-Safe Paint •Boat Repair & Refinishing
•Paintless Dent Removal •Free Loaner Cars •Glass Replacement •Frame Straightening •Used Car Sales •Truck Accessories •Heavy Truck Repair & Refinishing
contributed photo
A free festival was held July 19, 2014 at the College of St. Benedict to celebrate the local Habitat for Humanity’s 25th anniversary. This was in conjunction with the 22nd annual Habitat 500 Bike Ride which kicked off July 13 at the college and returned on July 19. The ride was limited to 135 riders who traveled 500 miles, with 40 volunteers, to raise funds and awareness to provide homes to low-income families.
Craig Zahara
611 19th Ave. NE, St Joseph
320-363-1116 www.ab2k.com
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ADVERTISING INDEX 360 Chiropractic......................................25 Accurate Hearing.....................................23 All Saints Academy...................................8 Allstate Insurance - Mike Sand................11 AmericInn Lodge & Suites......................31 Arlington Place Assisted Living Community...13 Associated Montessori Schools.................9 Auto Body 2000 Inc................................30 Blonda B’s Gift Boutique........................28 BoDiddley’s Pub & Deli...........................4 Brenny Transportation Inc.......................31 Catholic Charities....................................22 Cedar Street Salon & Spa..........................6 Central Appliance Recyclers....................14 Central MinnesotaArts Board...................10 Central Minnesota Credit Union...............7 Century 21-Wendy Loso.........................26 Church of St. Joseph.................................20 The Club..................................................13 Coborn’s....................................................5 Collegeville Community Credit Union....15 CSB/SJU.................................................32
Drs. Styles, Cotton & Milbert Family Dentistry...7 Dungarvin..................................................7 Home Instead Senior Care.......................21 Hometown Title.......................................14 Insurance Advisors..................................22 Kennedy Community School....................8 Klein Builders Inc...................................22 Knife River...............................................14 Knights of Columbus...............................28 Laser Dentistry..........................................4 Little Saints Academy...............................9 Local Blend.............................................11 Midcontinent Communications...............23 Millstream Village/Collegeville Cos.........5 Moms on the Run....................................19 Mortgages on Main.................................28 Mustang Signs & Graphics......................27 Omann Insurance Agency..........................5 On A Lark...............................................12 Reliable Rolloff.......................................18 Resurrection Lutheran Church.................19 Russell Eyecare & Associates..................29
St. Cloud HRA........................................19 St. Cloud Medical Group.........................18 St. Cloud Orthopedics..............................10 St. Francis Xavier Catholic School.............9 St. John’s Outdoor University...................20 St. John’s Preparatory School....................2 St. Joseph Area Chamber of Commerce...4 St. Joseph Area Historical Society...........24 St. Joseph/CS/Paynesville Veterinary Clinic.......12 St. Joseph Newsleader.............................28 St. Joseph Liquor Shoppe.......................28 St. Joseph Rod & Gun Club....................12 Scherer & Sons Trucking........................29 Sisters of the Order of St. Benedict........24 Tri-County Humane Society...................26 True Balance............................................12 Unity Spiritual Center.............................22 Verizon Wireless Zone..............................6 Wacosa DocuShred/Thriftworks.............26 Welch Dental...........................................26 Yapel Orthodontics..................................30