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Area: 408 Square Miles
Congressional District: 6
US Census Population (2020): 40,476
County Seat: Foley
Largest City: Sauk Rapids
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Duelm is an unincorporated community in St. George Township, near Foley. The community is located along Duelm Road near 110th Avenue Northeast. Highways 25 and 95 are also in the immediate area.
Gilman is a city with a population of 235 as of the 2020 census. It is located along the Highway 25 corridor.
Oak Park is an unincorporated community in Maywood Township. The community is located along Highway 23 near County Road 7. Nearby places include Foley, Ronneby and Foreston
Ronneby is an unincorporated community in Maywood Township. As of the 2019 census, its population was 37. The community is located along Highway 23 near County Road 6. Nearby places include Foley and Oak Park.
Sartell is a city in Benton and Stearns counties that straddles both sides of the Mississippi River. The population was estimated at 19,532 people as of 2021.
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Welcome to the center of Minnesota, the start of your next adventure! Whether your adventure has you looking for a place to call home or just a place to visit, Benton County is ready to be the place you start your next great story. With ready access to the Twin Cities metro to the south, lake country to the north and the rest of greater Minnesota all around, Benton County is a great base of operations for whatever you have in mind.
While there are some truly great areas of Minnesota within easy driving distance, Benton County offers a great variety of experiences right here. From the busy urban landscape of the St. Cloud metropolitan area to the quiet of the countryside, residents and visitors alike are certain to find whatever adventure they seek. Places to live, places to recreate, places to socialize, places to shop and places to work abound in Benton County, anxious to be at the center of your tale.
For urban adventures, center your search on destinations like Sauk Rapids, Sartell and St. Cloud. These metro areas offer busy workplaces, thriving neighborhoods to call home and welldesigned roads to get you where you want to go. City parks provide ample opportunity for recreation year-round. Retail outlets, restaurants and bars await you on the major thoroughfares and in neighborhood locations. Arts, community festivals, cultural events and youth programing offer a variety of
ways residents and visitors alike may pass their time in these urban centers. Peace and solitude are centered in Benton County’s room to roam. A short drive from the metropolitan areas brings into focus the agricultural legacy and future of the county. Thousands of acres of Benton County farmland each year produce food for the people of the area, jobs for those employed on the farms, and peace for those who live on or visit the land. A variety of private and public places exist for those who wish to access the quieter side of the area. Places to fish, hunt, hike, bike, walk, golf and camp are all easily found in Benton County. Dotting the open spaces of Benton County are picturesque small communities that will give life and color to any chapter in your story. The cities of Foley, Rice and Gilman and the rest of the county’s towns are jewels just waiting to be discovered. These close-knit cities and towns are excellent places to find that special experience that is life in a small town.
Anchoring all these resources and amenities are the quality schools, responsive governments, active faithbased communities and dedicated community organizations who work to make this area prosperous and welcoming. We look forward to you joining us in Benton County and turning this place into the center of your world.
Sheriff Sheriff Troy Heck
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Located in central Minnesota, Benton County is part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area. Benton County is one hour north of the Twin Cities metro area and one hour south of premier lake and resort areas.
The center of the county is the city of Foley, the county seat. Most of the county’s larger communities (St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Sartell, and Rice) are located on its western edge.
The largest city is Sauk Rapids, which has over 14,000 residents. The part of St. Cloud that is located in Benton County includes about 6,400 residents. Sartell’s Benton County section includes over 2,000 people. Rice, with a population of over 1,900, is located on the northwestern edge of the county.
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Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §466.03, subd. 21, Benton County does not guarantee the accuracy of the material herein contained and is not responsible for any misuse or misrepresentation of the information. Railroad Lake / Large River Section Boundary US Highway £ State Highway ? County State Aid Highway I County Road U Town Road Municipal River / Stream County Ditch Unincorporated Community ! Municipality Township Boundary County Page 6 • 2023 Benton County Resource Guide
Community E ve n t s Events
OB’s Birthday Celebration
March 17 | Obrien’s Pub, Rice
Saturday Shenanigans
March 18 | Obrien’s Pub, Rice
Sunday FUNday
March 19 | Obrien’s Pub, Rice
Burger Nite and Meat Raffle
March 29 | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary, VFW Post
6992, Sauk Rapids
Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year
Open House and Awards Ceremony
April TBD| Sauk Rapids Government Center, Sauk Rapids
Ham Bingo
April 1 | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary, VFW Post
6992, Sauk Rapids
Easter Egg Hunt
April 1 | Rice Women of Today, Rice Lions Building, Rice
Winter Farmers Market
April 1 |Sartell Community Center, Sartell
S.A.L. Gourmet Omelet Breakfast
April 2 | Foley Legion Club, Foley
Good Friday Fish Fry and Meat Raffle
April 7 | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary, VFW Post
6992, Sauk Rapids
Rice Clean-Up Day
April 8, 8 a.m. to noon | Rice City Hall, Rice
Community Easter Egg Hunt
April 8, 10 a.m. | Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, Rice
St. John’s Area School Spring Breakfast and Silent Auction
April 23 |Jack and Jim’s, Duelm
Burger Nite and Meat Raffle
April 26 | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary, VFW Post
6992, Sauk Rapids
Summer Farmers Market
May 1 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell
National Day of Prayer
May 4 | Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, Rice
Summer Farmers Market
May 8 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell
Sauk Rapids Market
May 11, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s Superstore, Sauk Rapids
Summer Farmers Market
May 15 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell
Bike Rodeo hosted by the Rice Women of Today
May 17, 6 p.m. | Westside Park, Rice
Sauk Rapids Market
May 18 | Coborn’s Superstore, Sauk Rapids
Summer Farmers Market
May 22 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell
Apple Duathlon
May 20 |Sartell Middle School, Sartell
Sauk Rapids Market
May 25, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s Superstore, Sauk Rapids
Summer Farmers Market
May 29 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell
Memorial Day Service
May 30 | American Legion, Rice
Burger Nite and Meat Raffle
May 31 | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary, VFW Post 6992, Sauk Rapids
Rice Area Farmers Market
Tuesdays, June - Oct., 3-6 p.m. (weather permitting), Veterans Memorial Park, Rice
Foley Municipal Pool Opens
June| Foley (tentative, early June)
Sauk Rapids Market
June 1, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s Superstore, Sauk Rapids
Riverside Nights
June 1 | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids
City Wide Garage Sales
June 2-3 | Rice
Rice Community Vacation Bible School
June 4-8 | Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, Rice
Summer Farmers Market
June 5|Bernick’s Arena, Sartell
Sauk Rapids Market
June 8, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s Superstore, Sauk Rapids
Riverside Nights
June 8 | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids
Sartell Summerfest
June 9-10| Sartell
Police Activities League
June-July | Lions Park Shelter, Foley
Summer Farmers Market
June 12 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell
Sauk Rapids Market
June 15, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s Superstore, Sauk Rapids
Riverside Nights
June 15 | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids
Foley Fun Days
June 19-21 | Foley
City Wide Garage Sales
June 15-17 | Foley
Police Bike Rodeo
June 17 | Lions Park Shelter, Foley
S.A.L. Gourmet Omelet Breakfast
June 18 | Foley Legion Club, Foley
Summer Farmers Market
June 19 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell
Sauk Rapids Market
June 22, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s Superstore, Sauk Rapids
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Community Events
Riverside Nights
June 22 | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids
Rapids River Days
June 22-24 | Sauk Rapids
Summer Farmers Market
June 26 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell
Burger Nite and Meat Raffle
June 28 | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary, VFW Post 6992, Sauk Rapids
Sauk Rapids Market
June 29, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s Superstore, Sauk Rapids
Riverside Nights
June 29 | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids
Summer Farmers Market
July 3 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell
Annual Fourth of July Boat Parade
July 4 | Little Rock Lake, Rice
Sauk Rapids Market
July 6, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s Superstore, Sauk Rapids
Riverside Nights
July 6 | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids
Summer Farmers Market
July 10 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell
Sauk Rapids Market
July 13, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s Superstore, Sauk Rapids
Riverside Nights
July 13 | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids
Party in the Park
July 20 | Holdridge Park, Foley
Summer Farmers Market
July 17 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell
Sauk Rapids Market
July 20, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s Superstore, Sauk Rapids
Riverside Nights
July 20 | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids
Summer Farmers Market
July 24 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell
Burger Nite and Meat Raffle
July 26 | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary, VFW Post 6992, Sauk Rapids
Corn Boil and Car Show
July 26 | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary, VFW Post 6992, Sauk Rapids
Sauk Rapids Market
July 27, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s Superstore, Sauk Rapids
Riverside Nights
July 27 | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids
Gilman Days
July 28-30 | Gilman
Summer Farmers Market
July 31 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell
Benton County Fair
August 1-6 | Benton County Fair, Sauk Rapids
National Night Out
August 1 | Rice
Sauk Rapids Market
August 3, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s Superstore, Sauk Rapids
Riverside Nights
August 3 | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids
Summer Farmers Market
August 7 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell
Sauk Rapids Market
August 10, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s Superstore, Sauk Rapids
Riverside Nights
August 10 | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids
Summerfest, Immaculate Conception Church
August 13 | Rice
Sauk Rapids Market
August 17, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s Superstore, Sauk Rapids
Riverside Nights
August 17 | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids
Summer Farmers Market
August 14 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell
Movie in the Park
August 17 | Lions Park, Foley
Movie in the Park
August 18, Starting at Dusk ball fields, Rice
Party in the Park
August 19|the ball fields, Rice
Pantowners 46th Annual Car Show & Swap Meet
August 20 | Benton County Fairgrounds, Sauk Rapids
Summer Farmers Market
August 21 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell
Sauk Rapids Market
August 24, 3-6 p.m. Coborn’s Superstore, Sauk Rapids
Riverside Nights
August 24 | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids
Summer Farmers Market
August 28 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell
Burger Nite and Meat Raffle
August 30 | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary, VFW Post 6992, Sauk Rapids
Corn Boil and Car Show
August 30 | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary, VFW Post 6992, Sauk Rapids
Sauk Rapids Market
August 31, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s Superstore, Sauk Rapids
Riverside Nights
August 31 | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids
Summer Farmers Market
September 4 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell
Sauk Rapids Market
September 7, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s Superstore, Sauk Rapids
Riverside Nights
September 7 | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids
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9/11 Service
September 11 | American Legion, Rice
Old Creamery Arts and Craft Fair
September 9-10 | Rice
Summer Farmers Market
September 11 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell
Sauk Rapids Market
September 14, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s Superstore, Sauk Rapids
Oktoberfest
September 16 | Lions Park Shelter, Foley
S.A.L. Gourmet Omelet Breakfast
September 17 | Foley Legion Club, Foley
Summer Farmers Market
September 18 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell
Sauk Rapids Market
September 21, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s Superstore, Sauk Rapids
Summer Farmers Market
September 25 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell
Sauk Rapids Market
September 28, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s Superstore, Sauk Rapids
Burger Nite and Meat Raffle
September 27 | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary, VFW Post 6992, Sauk Rapids
Sauk Rapids Market
October 5, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s Superstore, Sauk Rapids
Annual Volleyball Bash for a Cure
October 7 | Rice
Foley Fire Department Open House
October TBD | Foley
Rice Fire Department Open House
October TBD | Rice
Summer Farmers Market
October 2 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell
St. John’s Area School Walk-A-Thon
October 6 | Foley
Summer Farmers Market
October 9 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell
Sauk Rapids Market
October 12, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s Superstore, Sauk Rapids
Sauk Rapids Fire Department
Open House
October 14 | Sauk Rapids
Summer Farmers Market
October 16 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell
S.A.L. Gourmet Omelet Breakfast
October 29 | Foley Legion Club, Foley
Burger Nite and Meat Raffle
October 25 | VFW Post 6992, Sauk Rapids
Turkey Bingo, Rice Fire Department
November 17 | Rice
Turkey Bingo
November 18 | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary, VFW Post 6992, Sauk Rapids
Burger Nite and Meat Raffle
November 29 | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary, VFW Post 6992, Sauk Rapids
Sauk Rapids Downtown Jingle & Mingle
December 9 | Sauk Rapids
Burger Nite and Meat Raffle
December 27 | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary, VFW Post 6992, Sauk Rapids
www.saukrapidsriverdays.com
Thursday, June 22
Miss Sauk Rapids Pageant Location TBD
7:00 PM • Public is welcome.
Friday, June 23
Rapids River Days Parade
Route runs along Sixth Avenue. 5:00 PM Lineup, 6:00 PM Start. Reserve your spot early!
Saturday, June 24
Tanner's Team Foundation Disc Golf Tournament
Sauk Rapids-Rice High School
Saturday, June 24
Rapids River Food Fest
Municipal Park on North Benton Drive
11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
3 Live Bands on Stage:
TBD – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Gregory James - 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
HoneyBadgers - 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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Officials Elected
Serving Benton County
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (DFL) 202-224-3244 www.klobuchar.senate.gov
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith (DFL) 202-224-5641 www.smith.senate.gov
U.S. Rep. District 6 Tom Emmer (R) 202-225-2331 https://emmer.house.gov
MN Senate 13 – Jeff Howe (R) Capitol Office 95 University Ave. W. Minnesota Senate Bldg, Room 3231 St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-2084 sen.jeff.howe@senate.mn
MN House 13B – Tim O’Driscoll (R) 237 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-7808 rep.tim.odriscoll@house.mn
MN Senate 14 – Aric Putnam (DFL) 2327 Minnesota Senate Building St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-6455
sen.aric.putnam@senate.mn
Benton County Board of Commissioners: Beth Schlangen (front, from left) and Ed Popp; (back, from left) Scott Johnson, Steve Heinen, and Jared Gapinski.
County Attorney Karl Schmidt attorney@co.benton.mn.us
Auditor-Treasurer Christine Scherbing cscherbing@co.benton.mn.us
Sheriff Troy Heck
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MN House 14B – Dan Wolgamott (DFL) 401 State Office Building * St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-6612
rep.dan.wolgamott@house.mn
MN Senate 10 – Sen. Nathan Wesenberg (R) 95 University Ave. W. Minnesota Senate Building Room 2325 St. Paul, MN 55155 • 651-296-4913
sen.nathan.wesenberg@senate.mn
MN House 10B – Rep. Isaac Schultz (R) 201 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 • 651-296-6746 rep.isaac.schultz@house.mn.gov
Elected Benton County Extension Office 531 Dewey St., Foley, MN 56329 (The outside door entrance is located in the very southwest corner of the old courthouse.) Phone: 320-968-5077 Fax: 320-968-5319
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FOLEY AREA CHURCHES
First Presbyterian Church 306 Norway Drive Foley, MN 56329
320-968-7928
Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church
640 Broadway Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329
320-968-7107
Maywood Covenant Church
6823 135th Ave. NE
Foley, MN 56329
320-968-7652
New Life Church
931 Norman Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329
320-968-7796
St. Lawrence Catholic Church of Duelm 10915 Duelm Road NE
Foley, Minnesota 56329
320-968-7502
St. John’s Catholic Church
621 Dewey St. Foley, MN 56329
320-968-7913
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
724 11th Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329
320-968-6400
St. Elizabeth Church
16454 125th Ave. NE
Foley, MN 56329
320-387-2255
St. Joseph Church
33009 Nature Road
Foley, MN 56329
320-387-2255
Sts. Peter & Paul Church
10495 Golden Spike Road NE
Foley, MN 56329
320-387-2255
OAK PARK CHURCHES
Estes Brook Evangelical Free Church
16937 80th St.
Oak Park, MN
320-968-6946
RICE AREA CHURCHES
Church of the Immaculate Conception
145 Second Ave. NE
Rice, MN 56367
320-393-2725
Graham United Methodist Church
2255 135th St. NE
Rice, MN 56367
320-393-2145
Bridge Church
31 First Ave. SE
Rice, MN 56367
320-493-5367
Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church
1950 125th St. NW
Rice, MN 56367
320-393-4295
SAUK RAPIDS AREA CHURCHES
Harvest Fellowship Church
400 Second Ave. N.
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-529-8838
Sacred Heart Church
2875 10th Ave. NE
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-251-2854
Bridge Community Church
1702 W. Highview Drive
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-252-2960
Living Waters Lutheran Church
1911 Fourth Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-255-1135
Discovery Church
700 18th St. NW
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-251-5767
Petra Lutheran Church
1049 First Ave. N.
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-252-0120
Trinity Lutheran Church
2163 Mayhew Lake Rd NE
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-252-3670
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
325 11th St. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-259-3474
Countryside
Christian Center
1970 15th St. NE
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-774-2232
Hope Presbyterian Church
1962 W. Highview Drive
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-654-9694
Annunciation Catholic Church of Mayhew Lake
9965 Mayhew Lake Road NE
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-252-1729
St. John’s Lutheran Church 6855 Golden Spike Road NE
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-387-2433
St. Hedwig’s Church 421 Fourth St. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-746-2917
St. Patrick’s Parish 7286 Duelm Road NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-2069
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
2010 15th St. NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-252-0325
Riverside Church 1702 W. Highview Drive
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
763-263-2410
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Rice Legion
Color Guard Jim at 393-4339 e-mail jhovda.rice@jetup. net
Rice American Legion Post 473 80 Division St. N., Rice, MN 56347 320-393-4545
Rice Sons of the American Legion (S.A.L.)
Rice Legion Auxiliary
Foley American Legion Post 298 131 Fourth Ave. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7902
Foley Sons of the American Legion (S.A.L.)
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Military
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Sauk Rapids
VFW Post 6992 901 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-3617
Sauk Rapids VFW Auxiliary
Sauk Rapids American Legion Post 254 PO Box 301, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 Ken Johnstone, 320-217-3227
Sauk Rapids Legion Auxiliary
Foley Fun Days 2023
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Community
The city of Sauk Rapids is proud to be a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon community. This is a community effort that aims at bringing military families home from pre-deployment, to deployment, and through re-integration. As a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon community, the community strives to provide links to Beyond the Yellow Ribbon efforts for all of the military families living in the area.
Pete’s Greenhouses
Foley
LOCALLY OWNED AND GROWN! Quality bedding plants, hanging baskets, planters and more! Follow Pete’s Greenhouses on Facebook for updates and special events! Greenhouses open May until mid-June, Mon-Fri 8 am-6 pm, Sat-Sun 8 am-4 pm 9455 Ronneby Road NE, Foley, MN 56329 320.291.5488
JUNE 16 – 21 For more information, scan the QR code! Page 16 • 2023 Benton County Resource Guide
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There’s always something happening in Foley, and we’re excited to see some big changes coming in 2023.
Last year, we broke ground on our ambitious wastewater project. Our current wastewater pond system is at capacity and we’re no longer able to grow. Our wastewater treatment facility plan is a serious upgrade to our old pond system. The plan includes running a pipe from Foley to the regional wastewater treatment facility in St. Cloud. Once completed, this solution will allow us to grow as a city by adding new homes and businesses.
In 2022, we also saw the completion of a 13.5 mile stretch of Highway 23 from Foley to Milaca. The Minnesota Department of Transportaiton project included a new roundabout at Eighth Avenue and Penn Street and overhead street lighting. MnDOT will finish the pedestrian multi-use trails and a few other details this spring. The overall goal is to improve safety for drivers and pedestrians as well as access to Highway 23 within city limits. City staff has worked tirelessly on both of these projects for several years and we are excited to see these plans coming together.
Here are a few more things you should know about Foley. The city of Foley is a thriving rural community in central Minnesota. You’ll find us at the crossroads of highways 23 and 25, a short drive from St. Cloud and one hour north of Minneapolis and south of the northern lakes area of Brainerd. Foley is the perfect spot for people looking for small-town living with big city convenience.
Our roots go back to the lumber barons and the railroad expansion of the 1800s. Today, Foley is the Benton County seat. Our diversified economic base, a strong industrial and manufacturing sector, excellent schools, and many area recreational activities make Foley an excellent choice whether you are looking to open a business, raise a family or find a new place to call home.
We’re the home of Foley Fun Days every June. We offer three city parks with playgrounds, ball fields and park shelters, perfect for family gatherings. We also have an outdoor municipal swimming pool, golf course and walking trails. With so much to offer, Foley is a great place to hang your hat.
Mission & Vision Statements: We support area neighbors 60 years and older to continue living independently in the home of their choice through community volunteerism. By this effort, the elders of our community will live longer, happier, and more meaningful lives.
Services provided: Transportation (rides) | Homemaking
Chore Services | Grocery Shopping | Home Deliveries
Yardwork/Snow Removal | Friendly Visiting/Phone
Calls | Respite Care | Minor Home Repair/Modifi
Health and Safety Education | Food Programs
Home Risk Assessment | Physical Fitness Programs
Art Classes |Senior Social Events
Volunteers needed: CARE volunteers set their own hours, volunteering as often as their schedules and personal lives allow, and accepting assignments according to their interests.
2023 Events and Program Schedules:
Senior Social (music & bingo): third
Senior Social
Wednesday o to 2pm, at th Pancak
Wednesday of every month, 11am to 2pm, at the First Presbyterian Church, Foley
Knights of Columbus
Pancake Breakfast (to benefit
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CARE Pork Chop Dinner & Silent
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Auction: Th to 7:30
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Jack Brosh
Vision Statement
AUTOMOTIVE
Foley Auto Glass
Foley Collision Center
JMJ Transmission, Inc.
Murphy Chevrolet
CHURCHES, ORGANIZATIONS
AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Big Brothers Big Sisters
C.A.R.E. - Community Action
Respecting Elders
Central MN Arts Board
CROSS Center of Benton County
New Life Church of Foley
HEALTH & FITNESS
Beyond Health
The Gardens at Foley
Gerhardson Chiropractic, LLC.
Integracare Clinic
Molacek Family Eyecare
Snap Fitness
INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES
Benton Insurance Services
Calibration Financial
Compeer Financial
Falcon National Bank
First National Bank of Milaca
Frandsen Bank & Trust
Great River Federal Credit Union
Jennifer Ramos Agency, LLC
Mid Minnesota Money Management Stangl & Jaskowiak, LTD
State Farm Insurance - Tony Nadeau
Tri-County Insurance
The Insurance Shoppe
LODGING
Sable Inn Bed & Breakfast
MANUFACTURING
Kent Precision Food Groups
Silt Sock
GOVERNMENT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
City of Foley
Benton Economic Partnership
Foley Public School
PUBLICATIONS
Benton County News
REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Advanced Appraisal Sauk Rapids, Inc.
Benton County Abstract
Purpose Driven Realty
RETAIL & SERVICES
Bogart, Pederson & Associates
Brenny Oil Co.
Cutting Edge Salon
Distinctive Cabinet Design, Inc.
Foley Funeral Home
Foley Hardware
Foley Lumber
Grand Champion Meats- Foley
Helmbrecht Builders
Henry Embroidery & Screen Printing
Kalton Communications
Mighty Pine Ranch, LLC.
Neighborhood Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning
Next Era Energy Services
Priority Investigations and Protective Services
Restore 24
Royal Renovations
Schu-Tran Specialized Transportation
Xcel Energy
RESTAURANTS/ENTERTAINMENT
Blue Ribbon Cafe
D & L Foreston Cafe
Subway
WEB DESIGN & HOSTING
Benton County News
Members P.O. Box 499, Foley, MN 56329 www.foleyareachamber.com 320.968.2017
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Foley
Foley Municipal Pool
110 Eighth Ave., Foley, MN 56329
Pool House: 320-968-9908
(During pool hours)
Email: contactus@ci.foley.mn.us
(Add pool manager to subject line.)
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Open swim hours (season opens in June)
See our website for our 2023 hours. https://ci.foley.mn.us
**Pool closes at 8 p.m. in August
Area Parks & Recreation
Winter Activities - Summers are short in central Minnesota, but the fun does not stop when the snow flies. Foley offers two skating rinks in the winter – one located near Foley Public Schools and the other in Lions Park. Lions Park also offers a sledding hill.
Grab the kids, your family, and friends. It is time to play. Check out playground equipment, tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, or rent one of the park shelters at Holdridge or Lions Park for your next outdoor event.
Norway Drive Park offers playground equipment along with a designated skateboard park area. The skateboard park is located on the south side of the park, east of the First Presbyterian Church.
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www.ci.foley.mn.us Quick Reference Foley Public Library .............................................320-968-6612 Public Utilities Water/Sewer: City of Foley .........................320-968-7260 Garbage: Republic Services .......................320-252-9608 Gas and Electric Xcel Energy ......................................................800-895-4999 East Central Energy .......................................800-254-7944 Gopher State One Call...800-252-1166 or 811 Telephone, Cable TV, Internet Services CenturyLink, Frontier Communications, AllConnect and Midcontinent Communications Senior Living Resources: www.seniorguidance.org CROSS Center ...................................... 320-968-7012 Community Action Respecting Elders ................................................... 320-968-7848 Community Events Foley Fun Days, Party in the Park, Movie in the Park & Oktoberfest Newspaper Benton County News ..........................320-968-7220 Morrison County Record ....................320-632-2345 Sauk Rapids Herald ..............................320-251-1971 St. Cloud Times ......................................320-255-8700 Q i Foley Foley Mayor: Jack Brosh City Council members Jeff Gondeck, Deb Mathiowetz, Gary Swanson, and Brandon Voit CITY PERSONNEL City Administrator: Sarah A. Brunn Accounting & Administrative Clerk: Monica Shaw Administrative & Communications Assistant: Sara Judson Brown Administrative Assistant/ Utility Billing Clerk Stacy Graham Public Works Director: Mark Pappenfus Adam FossLead Operator Bryan MoshierPublic Works Operator Jesse Roehl - Public Works Operator Police Chief and Emergency Management Director: Katie McMillin HORSE RACING HORSE RACING & CASH RAFFLE FRIDAY NIGHTS 5:30 - 7:30 PM 131 4th Avenue N, Foley, MN | 320-968-7902 FUN FOR EVERYONE ON FRIDAYS IN FOLEY Foley American Legion Post #298 THIRSTY THURSDAY’S Drink Specials 3-5pm & 5-7pm Brenny Oil Foley, MN • 968-7955 Gas & Diesel • Car Wash • Service Center C-Store • Bulk Delivery • Tires Family Owned & Operated Since 1940 Pay at the Pumps NEW! Page 22 • 2023 Benton County Resource Guide
The county seat is at Foley. Originally, the seat was at Sauk Rapids, then moved to Watab in 1856, and back to Sauk Rapids in 1859. A move was started to transfer the county seat to Foley, causing much rivalry between the towns of Foley and Sauk Rapids. An election was held in 1901. The results favored moving the seat to Foley by a vote of 1,284 to 788. The present courthouse was built in 1902 and 1903. Additions were built in 1974 and 1981 and the interior has been remodeled.
History courtesy of the Benton County Historical Society and Judge
Robert J. Raupp.
Robert J.
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The Foley Brothers
The city of Foley traces its roots back to the 19th century lumber barons and the four Foley brothers who settled in Benton County in the late 1800s. The brothers originally came from Lanark in eastern Ontario, Canada. Their Irish immigrant family made Lanark their home during the second administration of President Andrew Jackson during the turbulent 1830s.
OF Foley
Michael Foley was the first brother to come to Minnesota. He arrived in 1870 and immediately saw the huge economic opportunities Minnesota had to offer. He was catapulted into the lumber industry through his business contacts with James J. Hill, the empire builder.
Michael later returned to Lanark to persuade his brothers, Thomas, Timothy, and John to join him in seeking their fortune in the Land of Sky-tinted Water. They agreed and the four brothers formed a partnership that would last a lifetime.
Lumber Barons and Railroads
The Foley brothers bought 80 acres of land in Gilmanton Township and set up a logging camp and steam sawmill at the site of the present-day village along with other camps throughout Benton County. The brothers contracted with the Great Northern Railroad to cut the white oak trees in the surrounding area into lumber. The sawmill produced high-grade lumber for bridge timbers and frames for railway cars. Second-grade oak was made into railway ties. Wood from the Foley mill helped to build the railroad, which extended through the logging camp westward from St. Cloud in 1882.
To supply the needs of the lumber and railroad workers, businesses moved to the camp and set up shop. By 1898, the Foley brothers filed the original plat of the village and the economy boomed. A hotel was built and stores opened. A bank, newspaper, drug store, livery stable, meat market, machinery dealer, cafes and saloons lined the streets.
By the beginning of the 20th century, the supply of big logs from the heavy timber of Benton County came to an end. Though the big trees were gone and logging ended, there was still an unlimited supply of trees ready to be manufactured into wood products that were much in demand.
New Industry
John Foley foresaw the end of the logging and sawmill business and made plans for a new wood industry in Foley. He donated several acres of his land for new businesses. Three mills sprung up south of the railroad tracks. These mills, or pail factories, became known as the Wood and Stave Mills and Heading Mills. The new mills manufactured wood staves for pails, barrels and wood boxes of all sizes. Ash and basswood were in great demand and was the most suitable for making pails and barrels. Oakwood was used extensively in making whiskey kegs and beer barrels, which were used for shipping liquor and beer. At the time, every saloon served tap beer and sold whiskey in bottles from the kegs. Wood barrels of various sizes were used to ship everything from flour, salt, coffee, fruit, vinegar and groceries.
By March 21, 1900, when the population was 172, the community was incorporated as a village. It was named for John Foley, whose many generous contributions had helped to build the town.
Benton County Seat
On March 4, 1901, the citizens of Foley circulated a petition to be presented to the county commissioners pledging $12,000 to build a new courthouse and move the Benton County offices from Sauk Rapids to Foley. John Foley deposited $12,500 in the Foley Bank to cover the pledges and other costs of the new courthouse. The election took place in June, and it was reported there were 788 votes for keeping the county seat at Sauk Rapids and 1,284 votes for moving it to Foley.
By the time Foley became the Benton County Seat, lumbering had decreased in importance in the area. The surrounding land was soon cleared and made into farms. The region, once referred to as oak country, became dairy country, and the businesses of Foley, which had served for the lumber industry, now served the farmers.
For more information on the history of Foley, read “Seventy Years: The Foley Saga,” Edward T. Foley, 1945. Courtesy of https://ci.foley.mn.us/aboutfoley/history/
Ziegler Laser Worx, LLC. 320-630-2243 SCAN ME a division of Ziegler WoodWork & Specialty Laser Engraving Ornamental Turning Flag Display Cases facebook.com/ilikewoodworkcustomdesigned www.zieglerwoodworkandspecialty.com SAVE THE DATES! Party in the Park July 20th Movie in the Park Aug. 17th Oktoberfest Sept. 16th I N F O L E Y, M N
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Watch our Facebook page for more information: Foley Quality of Life Task Force
Summer Events!
Police Department
FIRE DEPARTMENT
100% VOLUNTEER OPERATED
CHRISTIANS REACHING OUT IN SOCIAL SERVICE
Benton County Food Shelf
Volunteer organization providing food shelf, household items and clothing support to residents of Benton County.
To learn more, please visit us Mondays 1-4 pm, 6-8 pm or Thursdays 10 am-3 pm at 150 Fourth Ave., Foley.
Call us at 320-968-7012 or check us out online at FoleyCrossCenter.org
Fire Chief: Mark Pappenfus
We do t-shirts! Up to 6 colors for printing available.
BANNERS
Print photographic images directly on banners.
Promotional items, tumblers & leather patches.
The Foley Fire Department members are Andy Shaw (front, from left), Jerry Linn, Logan Lunde, Dakota McIver, Tyler Palm, Kraig Rudolph, Jay Howard and Travis Janson; (back, from left) Gary Bautch, Bryan Moshier, Adam Foss, Mike McMillin, lieutenant Todd Foreman, captain Josh Beutz, assistant chief Larry Nadeau (retired), chief Mark Pappenfus, captain Rick Herbrand, lieutenant Chris Harren, Jason Studanski, Greg Poganski, Travis Sweno and Jerad Fleck.
Chief Katie McMillin Officer Bart Kothman
Officer Brian Kothman
Officer Russell Lipinski
Officer Eric Vickstrom
Officer Jason McDonald
Officer Alex Skluzacek
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We Welcome You Home with Style and Security ALEXANDRIA 6049 Highway 29 S. Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 763-3667 BRAINERD 10727 Brent Drive Brainerd, MN 56201 (218) 829-8365 ST. CLOUD 2150 Frontage Road S. Waite Park, MN 56387 (320) 253-1310 WILLMAR 1301 East Highway 12 Willmar, MN 56201 (320) 235-7688 Garage Doors • Garage Door Service & Repairs Garage Screen Doors • Garage Door Openers & Accessories www.AmericanDoorWorks.com Visit our website or one of our showrooms to see all the latest trends! FOLEY HARDWARE CO. 190 Glen Street • Foley MN 56329 (320) 968-7262 KOCHS HARDWARE 12500 MN-23 • Milaca, MN 56353 (320) 294-5544 Your New, Remodeled Hardware Store For All Seasons! • Lawn & Garden Center • Seed Starting Supplies • Potting Soil • Maple Tapping & Syrup Supplies • Grills/Grilling Supplies • Fertilizer • Lawn Mowers • Outdoor Furniture g ng & es g • Paint • Products Your Fall SafetyHeadquarters • Fire Extinguishers • Fire Alarms • Co2 Detectors • Canning Supplies • Food Plot Supplies • Snow Throwers • Ice Melt • Wood Pellets • Snow Shovels • Boots & Gloves • Christmas Trees & Decorations YOUR FAVORITE HARDWARE STORE...NOW IN TWO LOCATIONS We also carry appliances! Foleyfuneralhome.net | 320-968-7111 | foleyfuneral@gmail.com FOLEY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION PROVIDER FUNERAL HOME Tyler Janson Director/Pre-need Insurance Agent Greg Wenner Owner/Director T AT AMERC D I D R M Available for design and purchase at Foley Funeral Home Greg Wenner, Owner/Director 320-968-7111 Page 26 • 2023 Benton County Resource Guide
FOLEY Schools Schools
St. John’s Area School
215 Seventh Ave., Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7972 • Fax 320-968-9956
www.saintjohnsschool.net
Christine Friedrich - Principal
I.S.D. 51 District Office 840 Norman Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329
320-968-7175 • Fax 320-968-8608
infoweb@apps.isd51.org
Foley Elementary School 743 Penn St., Foley, MN 56329
320-968-7286 • Fax 320-968-8467
Adam Kluver - Principal
Foley Intermediate School 840 Norman Ave. N., Foley, MN 56329
320-968-6251 • Fax 320-968-8608
Eric Bjurman - Principal
Foley High School 621 Penn St., Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7246 • Fax 320-968-8456
Joel Foss - Principal
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Preferred Dealer with St. Cloud Federal Credit Union 6001 STATE HIGHWAY 25 NE, FOLEY, MN Hours: MON.-FRI. 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. CLOSED Bill Jahr, Owner 320.818.1110 midstatemnsales.com LOOKING FOR A NEW VEHICLE? We can help find the right one for you! 320-New-Bike (639-2453) 124 2nd St. NE, Little Falls, MN 56345 At Touright Bicycle Shop we service all types of bicycles regardless of where you purchased it! WHATEVER YOU RIDESCAN ME WE HELP YOU RIDE RIGHT! www.tourightbicycleshop.com NEW The Blaupunkt Electric Bike will be new to our store this year! This German made bike is good for all ages and in your price range. It has an extremely stable magnesium lite frame and a cool design. We also have other bands and styles of eBikes too! Only 47lbs! Sable Inn Foley, Minnesota Come, relax and enjoy all we have to o er, whether it be a roman c weekend or a family gathering. A full breakfast is served each morning. Located in the heart of Minnesota, our historically restored Inn features beau ful gardens and a small private lake stocked with sh. 10631 Glen Street— 320 492-5347 www.sableinn.com Page 28 • 2023 Benton County Resource Guide
Law Enforcement Emergency..........................................911
Non-Emergency
Rice Police .........................320-393-3280
Non-Emergency Benton County Sheriff’s Office ....................320-968-7201
Fire Department Emergency 911
Non-Emergency ................320-393-2180
Building Permit City Hall ..............................320-393-2280
Nancy Scott, building official ..................320-293-5298
Water and Sewer City Hall ..............................320-393-2280
Reservation of municipal buildings .............................320-393-2280
Television, Phone and Internet Benton Communications .320-393-2115
DirecTV ..............................866-645-9608
Dish Network ......................800-823-4929
Utilities
East Central Energy...........800-254-7944
Xcel Energy-residential .....800-895-4999
Xcel Energy-business .........800-481-4700
Minnesota Power ..............800-228-4966
OF RICE ZONING MAP
Garbage
Advanced Disposal-Veolia320-251-8919
Republic Services, Inc. ......320-252-9608
Waste Management ........320-253-6491
West Central Sanitation ....320-235-7630
Post Office ..........................320-393-2560
Newspaper
Benton County News ........320-968-7220
Morrison County Record ..320-632-2345
Sauk Rapids Herald ...........320-251-1971
St. Cloud Times ..................320-255-8700
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CITY OWNED PARKS Meadow Park xxx Rice Lions Parkxxxxxxxxx2 Veterans Memorial Parkx xx Westside Parkxx1xxxxx1x COUNTY OWNED PARKS Bend in the River (Benton County)xxxxxxxxxxxx Benton Beach (Benton Co.)xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx1x Mississippi River Park (Stearns Co.)xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx St. Regis Park (Benton Co.)xxxxx Rosa Anna Beach PRIVATELY OWNED PARKS Englund Ecotone (MN DNR)xxx x Oak Hills Golf Club xxxx Rice Elementary Schoolx xxx2 OTHER Watab Township Wilderness Area Sartell State Wildlife Management Area Soo Line Trail Archery Baseball Fields Basketball Court Biking/Walking Trails Boat or Canoe Launch Conservation Area Cross Country Skiing Campground Disc Golf Electrical Outlets Farmers Market Field Lighting Fishing Fire Rings Golf Course Grills Historic Building Hockey Rink Horseshoe Pit Observation Areas Open Playing Field Park Building Parking Picnic Shelter Picnic Tables Playground Equipment Recreational Skating Restroom School Drop-Off Point Snowmobile Trails Snowboarding Soccer Fields Softball Fields Swimming Veterans Memorial Volleyball Court Area Parks and Recreation Rice Purpose Driven Realty is the newest, locally owned and operated brokerage in the area. Sell Local. Buy Local. 22 N Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 | PurposeDrivenRealty.net | 320-640-6757 LOCATED ON BENTON DRIVE Page 32 • 2023 Benton County Resource Guide
Come join us for the BEST HAPPY HOUR AROUND TOWN! 22 2nd Ave. N • Sauk Rapids | 320.253.0208 | www.jimmyspourhouse.net COME FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH OR DINNER! Check out our outdoor patio! We’re a Sauk Rapids original AND COUNTING Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials Offer valid Mondays and Tuesdays after 4 pm. Cannot be used with any other discounts or promotions. Coupon expires 9/30/23. No cash value. SAUKRAPIDS, MINNESOTA COUPON $5 off We look forward to seeing you! $30 food & beverage purchase 2023 Benton County Resource Guide • Page 33
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Tuesdays 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. June through October (weather permitting) Veterans Memorial Park at E. Main St. & N. Division St., Rice
Rice is a community of approximately 1,975 residents located in northwest Benton County.
The Mississippi River runs directly west of the city and U.S. Highway 10 runs through the eastern edge of town.
The community covers approximately 6.1 square miles.
BNSF Railway runs through the west side of downtown parallel to Highway 10.
Rice is part the Sauk Rapids-Rice Public School District. The only school located within the city of Rice is Rice Elementary School located in the northern portion of downtown.
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P os t Offic e Post Office • Bulk Mail Acceptance • Bulk Mail Account Balance • Bulk Mail New Permit • Burial Flags • Business Line • Business Reply Mail Account Balance • Business Reply Mail New Permit • Duck Stamps • General Delivery • Global Express Guaranteed® • Money Orders (Domestic) • Money Orders (Inquiry) • Money Orders (International) • PO Box Online • Packaged Stamps • Pickup Accountable Mail • Pickup Hold Mail • Priority Mail International® • Sure Money 135 E. Main St., Rice, MN 56367 Rice Rice has a first-class post office. The Rice Post Office has many mail services available: Foley Branch 161 Glen Street Foley, MN 56329 Sauk Rapids Branch 4 2nd Avenue North Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 WHEN YOOU O PE E N A AN ACCCOOU NT * Use Promo Code: BentonStart $150 RECEIVE Start Your Next Chapter With Us! Federally Insured by NCUA *Details at: www.GreatRiverFCU.org/Benton-150 Page 36 • 2023 Benton County Resource Guide
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Regularly scheduled Rice City Council meetings take place the first and third Mondays at 6 p.m. in Rice City Hall. If the regular meeting falls on a holiday, the meeting will be held the following Tuesday.
Outdoor severe weather sirens are tested the first Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m.
RICE AREA COMPOST SITE
The city compost site is open April 20 to Nov. 3. The compost is free for residents in city limits. If you live in a surrounding township you are welcome to also use the site for a fee of $40 a year or $10 a day. The site is a great place to dispose of grass clippings, branches, leaves and garden vegetation. During certain times of the year there will be compost and/or wood chips available. You can get your compost site sticker at the site during open hours. Rice Clean Up Day is April 8 from 8 a.m. to noon.
Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 4 P.M. - 7 P.M., Saturday 8 A.M. - Noon
Location: From downtown head west over the railroad tracks toward the river. After the bend in the road, Sixth Ave. NW will be on the right side of County Road 2.Take the next road to the left before the cemetery. Follow this road around to the left. Fenced in site will be to the right.
You are responsible to unload or load your own trailer or truck.
Office Hours: Monday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Friday Closed
City Council
Brian Skroch, mayor .....................320-393-2191
Paula Kampa ................................320-393-4223
Michelle Keller ..............................320-293-6196
Chris Scheel .................................320-393-7847
Ken Nodo......................................320-393-2096
City Personnel: Julie Fandel, clerk.........................320-393-2280
Bobbi Caster, office assistant ....... 320-393-2280
Nancy Scott, building official.........320-293-5298
Steve Wollak, public works ...........320-393-2280
Bobby Vaillancourt, public works .. 320-393-2280
Ross Hamann, police chief ...........320-393-3280
Scott Janski, fire chief...................320-393-2180
Gene Thomsen, Rice rec..............320-493-5367
Official Appointments:
Acting mayor: Chris Scheel
Auditor: Schlenner, Wenner & Co.
Engineers: Moore Engineering, Inc.
205 E. Main St. • PO Box 179 Rice, MN 56367
320-393-2280 • Fax 320-393-3180
Email: jfandel@ricemn.us http://ricemn.us
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posting places: Rice City Hall and the city website.
Police Department Fire Non-Emergency 320-393-2180 Emergency 911
Fire Department Rice Police Chief Ross Hamann Full-time Officer Jeremy Traut Part-time Officer George Bridenstine 501 Benton Dr. N • Sauk Rapids, MN 320-255-1697 5 $3 (8 inch or Larger Ice Cream Cake) off Any Occasion Cake! COUPON Open House Sunday, Oct. 9 • 1-4 p.m. Calls for service in 2021 >> 158 Gilman, MN | 320-387-3070 www.pojosauto.com CALL US FOR MECHANICAL & COLLISION SERVICE Page 38 • 2023 Benton County Resource Guide
The Rice Fire Department members are Tyler Martinez (front, from left), Brad Vaillancourt, Allen Voigt, Kevin Peine, Blake Phenow, Paul Vedbraaten and Keith Craft; (back, from left) Caleb Voigt, Greg Beierman, John Aschenbrenner, Charlie Walters, Scott Janski, Ben Phenow, Adam Wippler, Josh Pressnall, Jeremy Traut and Allen Petron. Not pictured are Darby Cervenka, Robert Cervenka, Arsenio Clinton, Rebecca Patton and Eldon Schiller.
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HIS T ORY HISTORY
In early history of Benton County, the area of Langola Township encompassed the land around the present-day city of Rice to Royalton. The land was referred to as the “Sand Prairie” by the early explorers. During this early history timeline, the area from Sauk Rapids to Fort Ripley was being built up as it was part of the Woods Trail, later to be called the Minnesota military road. Fort Ripley needed supplies, and the supplier was a man by the name of George T. Rice.
George Rice saw opportunities arising and moved to Little Falls from St. Paul. Here, he traded in produce and cattle, supplying Fort Ripley for three years until in 1862 when he moved to Sherburne County. In 1864, he moved to Langola Township and built a large home on the land that was originally owned by H.G.O Morrison. His home sat on a hill overlooking Little Rock River. He acquired other acreage and eventually owned 325 acres of land in the Langola area. In 1865, he bought the Luther Hotel, which had been built on the Red River Trail in 1857. It was south of the cemetery and west of Rice. It then became known as Rice’s Tavern and the area commonly was referred to as “Rice’s.” Mr. Rice used his connections for supplies and the station-hotel became a stop for the Fort Ripley stagecoach horses along with a departure and returning point for the passengers. During this time, Mr. Rice also established a grist mill, a flour mill near his home and Little Rock Creek was dammed up to run the water wheel. The extra flour was shipped out and taken to the fort. The next established business for Mr. Rice was starting a sawmill. He sawed the local logs brought in by the neighbors, and soon his sons were receiving logs from northern companies floating them down the Mississippi. Rice’s Station area grew with people attracted to the area for homes, businesses and jobs.
Names of early settlers were McNeils, Wolhart, Lampert, Popp, Doble, Demerritt, Russell, Rajkowski and Guck. With settlers came the need for schools and they were built. In 1877, the Northern Pacific Railroad passed through the town in a northerly direction near Rice’s Station. More businesses moved in with the addition of the railway, ferries continued to operate for crossing the river until bridges were sturdily built. Rice’s Station grew as more businesses and more people moved into the area.
On July 18, 1890, the Village of Rice was officially incorporated and the town was named after its early settler. The village charter election notice was posted for all citizens who were qualified to vote at the general elections. Thirty-seven votes were cast at the election which took place on July 31, 1890.
J.C. Wiley was elected president of the council, J.W. Wolter, William Dunsmore and Robert l. Russell were elected Trustees. John Lampert was elected as recorder and John Fox became the constable, J.B. Gazette and H.S. Broughton were declared justices of the peace and Henry Fox was elected treasurer. The first council meeting of the Village of Rice whick took place on Aug. 1, 1890, to declare election results and organize the village. Thus, after a long history of being known as Rice’s, Rice’s Tavern, and Rice’s Station; the official Village of Rice was launched.
Courtesy of Mary Ostby, Benton County Historical Society Photos courtesy of the historical society
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Rice Aerial, 1973
Sauk Rapids Mayor Kurt Hunstiger
Nestled along the banks of the Mississippi River, Sauk Rapids is a thriving central Minnesota city with a rich history. The early settlers named the town Sauk Rapids after the river rapids just below the mouth of the Sauk River. With a population of over 14,000, Sauk Rapids enjoys the many benefits of being part of the regional hub yet has the tranquility of a small town. Neighbors know neighbors. Walk down the sidewalk or into a store and you’re bound to see friends, colleagues or relatives. There is a sense of comfort and security in feeling part of a close-knit community. Whether you are a lifelong resident, new to town or considering relocating to the city of Sauk Rapids, we welcome you to enjoy all the city has to offer.
If you are new to the area or looking to move to Sauk Rapids, I would like to welcome you to our community. I raised my family here, and in my opinion it is the best place to live, work, play and raise a family. We have great schools for our children, many parks and a viable downtown in which to do business with local owners. I am excited about the positive changes we have made and continue to make that will benefit our future as a thriving and prosperous community.
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City Administrator:
Ross Olson .............................rolson@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us
Police Chief:
Perry Beise ............................pbeise@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us
Finance Director:
Jack Kahlhamer ..............jkahlhamer@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us
Community Development Director:
Todd Schultz .........................tschultz@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us
City Engineer:
Scott Hedlund SEH, Inc.
Fire Chief & Building Official:
Jason Fleming .....................jfleming@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us
Public Works Director:
Pete Eckhoff .......................peckhoff@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us
Utilities Director:
Craig Nelson ........................cnelson@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us
Liquor Operations Manager:
Tom Boulton.........................saukrapidsliquor@hotmail.com
City Attorney:
Adam Ripple of Rinke Noonan
City Clerk:
Dana Furman.......................dfurman@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us
Finance Clerk:
Bonnie Lauermann ........blauermann@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us
Utility Billing Clerk:
Sheila Terhaar .....................sterhaar@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us
Receptionist/Office Clerk:
Marla Plante ........................mplante@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us
Police Secretary:
Jill Wegman .......................jwegman@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us
City Hall-Administration, Building, Community Development and Finance 250 Summit Ave. N., Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-258-5300
Public Works
360 Summit Ave. N., Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Public Works Director | 320-258-5319
Utilities Director | 320-258-5318
www.ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us Information • FREE WI-FI • LUNCH MEETINGS 214 2nd Ave N | Sauk Rapids 320.281.5713 Hours: Mon-Fri 6 am ‘til 6 pm | Sat 7 am ‘til 6 pm Sun 8 am ‘til 6 pm Start your day out right with our coffee! www.rockcreekcoffeehouse.com see us on Facebook Family Owned & Operated Since 1978 DAnderson@HallerRealtyHomes.com www.HallerRealtyHomes.com 1310 2ND STREET NORTH, SAUK RAPIDS, MN 56379 Dave Anderson Realtor 320.249.7026 Proudly Serving Your Community 2023 Benton County Resource Guide • Page 47
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250 Summit Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
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• jfleming@ ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us
The Sauk Rapids Fire Department members are Dale Abraham, Jason Adamski,Greg Bomstad, Brent Bukowski, Kaden Cahill, Cody Drussell, Steve Ellson, Jason Fleming, Jared Gapinski, Tyler Gedicke, Michael Griff in, Deelia Guite, Keagan Gunderson, Montana Hanson, Joel Henkemeyer, Jeffrey Jahnke, Brian Kitzberger, Dalton Landwehr, Alan Olson, Brian Otremba, Brad Peterson, Jared Powell, Kevin Roesner, Bryce Seguin, Scott Vadnais, Dale Ward and Cory Zimpel.
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S auk Rapids
In 1850, Sauk Rapids consisted of oak, maple and basswood trees. In 1851, the first home was built by W.H. Wood; it was a large mansion named Linden Terrace. Other settlers followed and the town was named Sauk Rapids after the rapids just below the mouth of the Sauk River. Soon a general store was built, then a hotel and a large jail.
In 1856, the county seat moved to Watab, then returned to Sauk Rapids in 1859. A new courthouse was built, but in 1897, the seat moved to Foley where it currently resides. In 1917, the courthouse burned. The first settlers organized a Congregational church that was soon followed by Methodist, Episcopalian and Lutheran churches. The first paper outside of St. Paul was the Sauk Rapids Frontiersman. It started in 1854. In 1876 the first
bridge was built, but then destroyed later in 1876. It was rebuilt in 1879. A flour mill was erected in 1875, then destroyed in 1886.
In 1874, Sauk Rapids was the end of the line for the railroad. All the settlers from as far away as the upper Red River Valley brought their produce here to ship it. A six-horse stage coach made bi-weekly trips between St. Cloud and Crow Wing. The first school was built in 1886.
Until 1886, Sauk Rapids was one of the most important cities in Minnesota. It stood a good chance of becoming even moreso, but on April 14 at approximately 4 p.m. a cyclone struck the town. Everything in the path of the tornado was demolished. It swept through the heart of the city, wiping out all the stores. In Sauk Rapids alone, 44 were killed and several hundred wounded. This event was a great set-back for the city, but today it is evident Sauk Rapids has recovered from this event. Today, Sauk Rapids is full of life and growing more each year. It has ample amounts of opportunity for everyone and continues to be on the cutting edge of development.
History courtesy of https://www.ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us. Photos courtesy of the historical society
history
Main Street 1930
High School, 1924
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Sauk Rapids & Rice Schools Sauk & Rice Schools
Sauk Rapids-Rice High School 1835 Osauka Road NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
www.isd47.org
320-253-4700
Principal: interim Sandy Logrono
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School 901 First St. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
www.isd47.org
320-654-9073
Principal: Laura Arndt
Mississippi Heights Elementary School 1003 Fourth St. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
www.isd47.org
320-252-0122
Principal: Tanya Peterson
Pleasantview Elementary School 1009 Sixth Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
www.isd47.org
320-253-0506
Principal: Aby Froiland
Rice Elementary School 200 NE Third Ave. Rice, MN 56367
www.isd47.org
320-393-2177
Principal: Sue Paasch
Hillside School – Early Childhood 30 Fourth Ave. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
www.isd47.org
320-255-8910
Susan Paasch, Director
Hillside School - Adult Education (Enter Door No. 2) 30 Fourth Ave. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-258-1111
www.isd47.org
Mag Patridge, Coordinator
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1911 Fourth Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
www.montessorimn.com/ location/sauk-rapids/
320-255-8855
Principal: Rebecca Tholen
Petra Lutheran School
1049 First Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
www.petraschool.org
320-251-0158
Principal: Pastor Bryan Prell
Little House Preschool and Kindergarten
120 Seventh Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Education
www.littlehousepreschool.org
320-251-7529
Veronica Oliva-Clour, Director
Benton-Stearns Education District Voyagers Program
324 Third Ave. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
https://www.bentonstearns.k12.mn.us/
320-253-8940
Cynthia Pedersen, Program Supervisor
Trinity Lutheran Church Preschool
2163 Mayhew Lake Road NE
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
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320-251-8416
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Autumn Ridge Park 2270 Parkview Lane NE x x x x x x Benedict Acres Park 320 10th Ave N x x x Bob Cross Nature Preserve 8th Ave S & 1/2 Street S x x Bob Cross Park 40 10th Ave S x x x x x x x x x x x x Church Hill East 1176 Orchid Dr NE x x x x x 1/2 Church Hill Heights Park 2615 Olive Lane x x x x x Eastern Star Park 1911 Eastern Star Circle x x x x x Edgewood Park 446 13th Ave S x x x x Fairview Farms Park 3210 Oxen Trail NE x x x x x x x Garden Brook Park 1210 10th Ave NE x x x Hidden Acres Preserve Adjacent to the southeasterly corner of the Church Hill East Developments. Island View Park 1469 River Ave N x x x Little Acorn Park 1220 Oakcrest Drive x x Mayhew Creek Park 2974 Mayhew Lake Rd NE x x x x x x x Mayhew Lake Preserve 1605 Peach Dr NE x x x x Municipal Park 1001 River Ave N x x x x x x x x x x North Acres Park 1405 2nd Ave N x x x Oak Lane Park 260 11th St N x x x x x Oakridge Park 2008 Highview Drive x x x x x 1/2 x x Oakwood Village Park 1634 2nd Ave N x x x x Pleasantview Park 551 11th St N x x x x x x x Prairie Gardens Park 1316 6th Ave N x x (Prairie View Lane) Sauk Rapids Lions Sunset Park 95 River Ave N x x x x x x x x x x Scenic View Park 800 8th St N x x x x 1/2 x Southside Park 103 River Ave S x x x x x Tower Park 1902 Summit Ave N x x Splash Pad Playground Swings Shelters Picnic Tables Benches Restrooms Observation Deck Sledding Hill Walking Trail Recreational Trail Basketball Court Soccer Field Football Field Softball Field Baseball Field Little League Field Volleyball Court Wading Pool Tennis Courts Concessions Fishing Grills Ice Skating Rink Warming House NameAddress Sauk Rapids plashPad Address Area a Parks Store Hours: Monday - Friday 5am - 6pm Saturday 5am-3pm 320-251-6782 512 Benton Dr. N, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 CHECK US OUT! mike@frankscustomfurniture.com tammy@ frankscustomfurniture.com www.frankscustomfurniture.com Frank’s Custom Furniture Mike Frank owner • Custom Design • Cabinets • Hand Stripping • Repair • Caning • Antique Restoration Designed & Built by Hands & Heart by 11201 150th Avenue Foreston, MN 56330 320-294-5147 and more! Page 56 • 2023 Benton County Resource Guide
Sauk Rapids has five main off-road recreational trails used for biking, hiking, rollerblading and cross-country skiing.
Recreational
Rotary Trail
is a crushed aggregate nature trail originally constructed by the Great River Rotary of Sauk Rapids and Sartell. The trail meanders through a wooded wetland complex northwest of Bob Cross Park to Bob Cross Nature Preserve. This trail has boardwalks and observation outlooks and is quite secluded.
Trail s Trails
Regional trails were added to the city in the past decade. A multi-use paved trail connects downtown Sauk Rapids to the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, passing residential and commercial areas along the way. The trail sits to the north of Second Street North, beginning at Third Avenue North, and runs northeast adjacent to the roadway. The trail continues near Golden Spike Road Northeast where it connects to a new trail at Mayhew Lake Road Northeast and travels north to the high school.
Mayhew Creek Park Trail is the most recently completed trail in the city. It is located in Mayhew Creek Park north of the high school and is 1.1 miles long. There are two loops, one going around the sledding hill and one around the perimeter of the park. These are crushed aggregate at this time but may be paved in the future.
Ox Cart Trail is the most popular city trail. It is a paved trail that travels along the banks of the Mississippi River and through four city parks and is 2.18 miles long. The trail begins at Southside Park and goes through Sauk Rapids Lions Sunset Park heading north along River Avenue and into Municipal Park. The trail continues north and goes through Island View Park ending at Fischer’s Garden Mobile Park where the road connects back up with North Benton Drive and leads to Sartell. This trail roughly follows a portion of the historic Red River Oxcart Trail that was used in pioneer days to move supplies and trade goods from St. Paul to Pembina, N.D. and into Canada. The convoys of wooden two-wheeled carts pulled by oxen could be heard coming five miles away, long before they were seen. The large wheels on the carts held in place with leather hide material, let out a very loud screeching noise that traveled far, some of these convoys were 200 carts long. This means of transportation and historic lively tradition slowly died away as the railroads expanded their lines. Prairie Lane Trail and Eastern Star Trail are paved trails that can be used jointly by crossing 18th Street North. Prairie Lane trail winds among four storm water-holding ponds and is beautifully landscaped and has benches and appropriate lighting. Across 18th Street North. The Eastern Star Trail is also paved and winds through a complex wetland that is very unique. The trail ends at Eastern Star Park that provides playground equipment and a small picnic shelter.
For all information regarding Sauk Rapids Parks & Trails visit www.ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us
Garden Brook Trail is another inner development trail that borders a wetland.
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Church Hill Heights Trail was constructed in 2001 within the circle development of Church Hill Heights.
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Assisted Living/Home Care
Catalina Care..............................................................320-654-8452
Country Manor ............................................................320-253-1920
Cummings Care Center ..............................................320-251-3447
Eastern Star................................................................320-258-3507
Good Shepherd Community .......................................320-252-6525
Granite Care Home Inc...............................................320-251-4736
Landings of Sauk Rapids-Meridian Senior Living .......320-203-8142
Legacy Place LLC ......................................................320-259-7988
Ridgeview Place Senior Living ...................................320-251-5228
Riverside Assisted Living ............................................320-584-6484
The Gardens at Foley .................................................320-968-6201
Wildwood Assisted Living ...........................................320-774-1546
Clinics
Integrecare Clinic Foley ..............................................320-968-7234
Chiropractic
Back to Health Acupuncture & Chiropractic................320-257-6008
Foley Wellness Center ...............................................320-968-7413
Spinal Rehab Clinic Inc. .............................................320-252-2225
Mayo Clinic Ambulance Emergency .................................................................................911
Non-Emergency..........................................................320-251-8505
Dentists
Hyytinen-Trobec Family Dental ..................................320-393-2215
North Benton Dental Care ..........................................320-253-4206
Pearl Dental ................................................................320-654-9999
Theisen Dental ...........................................................320-252-7806
Wilcox Family Dentistry ..............................................320-253-4242
Hospital
CentraCare Health, St. Cloud St. Cloud Hospital .......................................................320-251-2700
Optometrists
Dvorak Eye Clinic .......................................................320-774-3666
Infinite Eye Care .........................................................320-257-4990
Molacek Family Eyecare ............................................320-968-6015
Pharmacies
Coborn’s (Foley) .........................................................320-968-8625
Coborn’s (Sauk Rapids) .............................................320-240-9777
Village Pharmacy & Gifts ............................................320-252-1303 Walgreens ..................................................................320-253-6601 Services Benton County Human Services ................................320-968-5087 Glass Solutions Guaranteed Celebrating 70 Years in Business 1953 - 2023 Professional Residential Glass Service
Glass Experts Residential Insulated Glass New and Existing Store Front Design & Remodeling Window & Screen Repairs Commercial/Industrial Window Repair and Replacement Custom Heavy Glass Frameless Shower Doors & Enclosures Custom Framed and Frameless Mirrors Commercial Aluminum Doors and Entrances Commercial Window, Door and Hardware Service & Repair Foggy Window Repair Decorative Cabinetry Glass Storm Windows Plexi Glass 305 Franklin Ave NE, St. Cloud, MN 56304 320-251-1900 | Fax: 320-251-9471 www.eastsideglass-mn.com As at Cou Cu Eas Go Gra La L n Le Rid R Ri The Wild C in Int Chi Ba Fole Sp May Em Non Page 58 • 2023 Benton County Resource Guide
Commercial
Business Directory Directory
AGRICULTURE
Foreston Farmers Co-op Creamery .......................................page 37
214 N. Main Ave.
Foreston, MN 56330
320-294-5711
www.forestoncreamery.com
Gilman Co-op Creamery ........page 39
9920 115th St. NE
Gilman, MN 56333
320-387-2770
www.gilmancreamery.com
Modern Farm Equipment, Inc. .........................page 18
Highway 27 W. Pierz, MN 56364
320-468-2161
Oak Park Creamery ..................page 52
16623 Ironwood Road NE
Oak Park, MN 56357
Sunrise Ag .....................................page 50
14395 Highway 25
Pierz, MN 56364
320-468-2168
ART
Central MN Arts Board ...........page 31
220 Fourth Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329
320-968-4290
866-345-7140
www.centralmnartsboard.org
ASPHALT AND CONCRETE
Hanson Paving ...........................page 37
3636 Quail Road NE
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-259-7874
www.hansonpaving.com
Knife River.....................................page 34
2453 Highway 10 St. Cloud, MN 56304
320-251-9472
www.kniferiver.com
ASSISTED LIVING
Country Manor ...........................page 14
520 First St. NE
Sartell, MN 56377
320-253-1920
www.countrymanorcampus.org
Ridgeview Place Senior Living ...............................................page 51
1009 10th Ave. NE
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-251-5228
www.ridgeviewseniorliving.com
AUCTION SERVICE
Henry Auction Service............page 11
Branon Henry - Auctioneer 320-241-5864
www.midwestauctions.com
www.henryauctionservice. hibid.com
Cheryl 320-309-4428
AUTOMOTIVE
Brandl Auto Connection........page 18
559 Highway 10 S. St. Cloud, MN 56304
320-229-1900
www.brandlautoconnection.com
D&B Auto Body ............................page 5 603 N. Benton Drive
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-251-4771
www.dandbautobody.biz
D&P’s Rapids Repair ................page 43 229 Stearns Drive
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-253-1655
Foley Collision Center .............page 23 200 Glen St. Foley, MN 56329
320-968-7611 • 320-968-6623
www.foleycollisioncenter.com
Lash’s Auto Repair ....................page 39 13513 Lake Road Pierz, MN 56364
320-232-0537
Midstate Auto .............................page 28
6001 Highway 25 Foley, MN 56329
218-818-1110
www.midstatemnsales.com
Murphy Chevrolet.....................page 30 211 Glen St. Foley, MN 56329
Sales 320-968-3087
Service 320-968-3090
www.murphychevrolet.com
Po jo’s Auto Body.......................page 38
0279 Golden Spike Road NE
Gilman, MN 56333
320-387-3070
www.pojosauto.com
Thiele and Sons
Automotive ..................................page 44
519 N. Benton Drive
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320.774.2016
thielesonssaukrapidsauto.com
BAKERY
Dutch Maid Bakery...................page 56
512 N. Benton Drive
Sauk Rapids, MN 56479
320-251-6782
BEAUTY & SPA
Blue Door Salon Spa ...............page 12 and Boutique
135 Highway 23
Foley, MN 56329
320-968-9985
www.bluedoorsalonspa.com
Boho Salon ...................................page 46
11 Second Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-774-1441
Hair & Body Works
Salon & Spa ..................................page 55
24 N. Benton Drive
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-203-0960
BED AND BREAKFAST
Sable Inn Bed and Breakfast .......................................page 28
10631 Glen St. Foley, MN 56329
320-492-5347
www.sableinn.com
BICYCLE
Touright Bicycle Shop .............page 28
124 Second St. NE
Little Falls, MN 56345
www.tourightbicycleshop.com
320-639-2453
CHAMBER
Foley Area Chamber of Commerce ...............................page 20
P.O. Box 499
Foley, MN 56329
320-968-2017
www.foleyareachamber.com
CHILDCARE
Playhouse Childcare Center, Inc. ....................................page 31
1022 Fourth St. SE Suite 102 St. Cloud, MN 56304
320-656-1910
www.playhousechildcare.com
CITY
City of Foley .................................page 23
251 Fourth Ave. N.
Foley, MN 56329
320-968-7260
www.ci.foley.mn.us
City of Sauk Rapids ..................page 49
City Hall - Administration 250 Summit Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-258-5300
CONSERVATION
Benton Soil & Water Conservation District ..............page 21 14 Second Ave. W. Foley , MN 56329
320-968-5300
www.soilandwater.org
CONTRACTORS/CONSTRUCTION/ EXCAVATING
American Door Works.............page 26 2150 Frontage Road S. Waite Park, MN 56387 320-253-1310
www.americandoorworks.com
Ehlinger Lawn Service ............page 35
320-250-9337
info@ehlingerlawn.com
www.ehlingerlawn.com
Electrical Solutions, Inc. ........page 51 702 Ninth Ave. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-258-5204
Northland Buildings
Post Frame Garages/ Storage Buildings
Mike Hyland 800-736-4510
www.northlandbuildings.com
Saldana Excavating & Aggregates Inc. ......................page 15 9885 Highway 10 NW Rice, MN 56367
320-393-2160
www.saldanaexcavating.com
Simmons Construction, LLC ......................page 46 2011 Fourth Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-251-5585
CORPORATE CONTRACTORS
J. Berd Companies ....................page 15 1 Industrial Boulevard Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-656-0847
www.j-berd.com
DINING/CATERING
Dairy Queen .................................page 38 501 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-255-1697
Danny’s Dugout .........................page 59 736 S. Benton Drive
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-252-0451
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Hernandez Burrito....................page 49
1 Second Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Jimmy’s Pour House.................page 33
22 Second Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-253-0208
www.jimmyspoourhouse.net
Reality Roasters Coffee Company ........................page 15
111 Second St. NE Little Falls, MN 56345
www.realityroasters.com
realityroastersmn@gmail.com
Rock Creek Coffee House ......page 47
214 Second Ave. N.
320-281-5713
www.rockcreekcoffeehouse.com
EMBROIDERY/SCREEN PRINTING/ PROMOTIONAL
Henry Embroidery & Screen Printing ......................page 25
13552 School House Road NE
Foley, MN 56329
320-968-6597
www.henryesp.com
ENERGY ASSISTANCE
Tri-Cap ............................................page 51
Energy Assistance
www.Tricap.org
888-765-5597
EQUIPMENT
Plow World....................................page 40
833 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
763-434-6900
www.plowworld.com
FINANCIAL/ACCOUNTING
Black Financial Services.........page 11 110 Avon Ave. Avon, MN 56310
320-356-9031
www.blackfinancialservices.com
Edward Jones ..............................page 53
7 Second Ave. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-253-1384
Falcon National Bank ................page 6
183 Cedar Drive Foley, MN 56329
www.FalconNational.com
Farmers & Merchants State Bank .....................................page 50
1301 Second St. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-252-5121
www.fmpierz.com
First National Bank of Milaca.........................................page 15
10225 115th St. NE
Gilman, MN 56333
320-387-2233
www.fnbmilaca.com
Great River Federal Credit Union.................................page 36
7 Minnesota Locations
Foley, Sauk Rapids, Sartell, St. Cloud, Waite Park, Sauk Centre, Big Lake
320-252-5393
www.GreatRiverFCU.org
Stangl & Jaskowiak .................page 17
1428 Second St. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-252-9972
www.stjsk.com
Steven V. Baker, Ltd. ................page 13 1287 Second St. N. Suite 201
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-253-5175
800-252-5175
www.svbltd.com
FITNESS
Snap Fitness Foley ....................page 53
10 Second Ave. W. Foley, MN 56329
320-968-4900
foley@snapfitness.com
FLAGS/FLAG POLES
Coil’s Flags.....................................page 31
2803 Clearwater Road Suite B St. Cloud, MN 56301
320-253-8160
FOOD/GROCERY
Dunlap Meats ..............................page 21 15686 120th St. Foreston, MN 56330
320-469-0643
320-294-4994
Gilman Co-op Creamery ........page 39 9920 115th St. NE
Gilman, MN 56333
320-387-2770
www.gilmancreamery.com
Grand Champion Meats ........page 17
6634 Highway 25
Foley, MN 56329
320-968-7267
www.grandchampionmeats.com
Maneas Meats .............................page 37
114 Second Avenue N.
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-253-8683
www.maneasmeats.com
FOOD SHELF
C.R.O.S.S. Center ........................page 25
150 Fourth Ave.
Foley, MN 56329
320-968-7012
www.foleycrosscenter.org
FUNERAL SERVICES
Williams Dingmann Funeral Home..............................page 43
324 Second Ave. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-251-1454
www.williamsdingmann.com
Foley Funeral Home & Cremation Provider .............page 26
221 Second Ave. Foley, MN 56329
320-968-7111
www.foleyfuneralhome.net
GREENHOUSE/ CHRISTMAS TREES
Pete’s Greenhouses ..................page 16
9455 Ronneby Road NE
Foley, MN 56329
320-291-5488
www.facebook.com/Petes
ChristmasTreesGreenhouses/
Wee Trees.......................................page 50
13291 Galaxy Road
Royalton, MN 56373
320-584-8383
www.weetreesnursery.com
GLASS SERVICES
East Side Glass ............................page 58
305 Franklin Ave. NE
St. Cloud, MN 56304
320-251-1900
www.eastsideglass-mn.com
HARDWARE/FLEET
Foley Hardware......................page 26
190 Glen St. Foley, MN 56329
320-968-7262
Gilman Co-op Creamery ........page 39
9920 115th St. NE
Gilman, MN 56333
320-387-2770
www.gilmancreamery.com
Handyman’s Hardware 604 E. St. Germain St. .................page 48 St. Cloud, MN 56304
320-251-3292
www.handymansinc.com
Wippler Hardware ....................page 41
8 N. Benton Drive
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-251-5383
www.wipplerhardware.com
INDUSTRY/FACTORY
Ziegler Laser Worx, LLC. ........page 24
14171 160th Ave.
Foreston, MN 56330
320-630-2243
www.zieglerwoodworkand specialty.com
Blow Molded Specialties, Inc. ...........................page 63 222 Bronder Drive Foley, MN 56329
320-968-7251
www.blowmolded.com
INSURANCE
Advantage One Insurance .......................................page 30 3801 Third St. N. St. Cloud, MN 56303
320-252-6650
Alloy Insurance...........................page 12 1101 Second St. S. Suite 110 Sartell, MN 56377
320-251-3333
www.AlloyInsured.com
Allstate Insurance .......................page 6 225 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-281-0021
PAI Insurance ...............................page 40 Benton Insurance Services 112 Fourth Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329
www.bentonins.net
320-968-6973
The Insurance Shoppe ............page 46 415 Dewey St. , Foley, MN 56329
320-968-6217
410 Central Ave. S., Milaca, MN 56353 320-983-6106
513 First St. W., Princeton, MN 55371 763-389-2121
TWFG Insurance Services .......page 3 114 Division St. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-259-8178 • 800-599-9866
www.TWGFMN.com
Tri-County Insurance ...............page 52 800 Industrial Drive S. Suite 206 Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-251-2552
www.tri-countyinsurance.net
LEGION/VFW
Foley American Legion ..........page 22 131 Fourth Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329
320-968-7902
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Business Directory Directory
Sauk Rapids VFW 6992 ..........page 42
901 N. Benton Drive
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-252-3617
LIQUOR
Foreston Liquor Store .............page 13
196 Washington Ave. Foreston, MN 56330
320-294-9291
G-Will Liquors, Royalton........page 10
17335 55th Ave. NW
Royalton, MN 56373
320-302-0122
www.g-will.com
Sauk Rapids Liquor ....................page 2
312 N. Benton Drive
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-251-4185
LUMBER
Foley Lumber & Milaca Building Center...........page 17
240 Main St. Foley, MN 56329
320-968-6291
www.foleylumber.com
MANUFACTURER
Silt Sock ..........................................page 23
333 Bonder Drive Foley, MN 56329
320-818-1135
www.siltsock.net
MASSAGE
Relaxing Results
Therapeutic Massage
40 1/2 N. Division St. Rice, MN 56367
320-393-3545
MEDICAL
Foot Support ...............................page 50
50 14th Ave. E. Suite 114 Sartell, MN 56377
320-656-1363
www.footsupport.com
St. Cloud Orthopedics ............page 39
1901 Connecticut Ave. S. Sartell, MN 56377
320-259-4100
www.stcloudorthopedics.com
MONUMENTS
Foley Funeral Home & Monuments .............................page 26
221 Second Ave. Foley, MN 56329
320-968-7111
www.foleyfuneralhome.net
Sunburst Memorials ................page 39
Michelich Granite
320-363-7779
7808 County Road 75 St. Cloud, MN 56301
ChristinaB@michelichmemorials.com
OIL
Brenny Oil .....................................page 22
71 Norman Ave. S. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7955
ORGANIZATIONS
CARE- Community Action
Respecting Elders .....................page 19
321 Sixth Avenue Foley, MN 56329 320-968-6614
www.careelders.org
Foley Fun Days
Juanita Beauchamp ....................page 16 Foley, MN 56329 320-761-0003
www.ci.foley.mn.us
Quality of Life Task Force ......page 24 Foley, MN foleyqualityoflife@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/foley-quality-oflife-task-force-522019631260431
OPTOMETRY
Molacek Family Eyecare ........page 46
132 Second Ave. SW
Milaca, MN 56353
Milaca: 320-983-3434
Foley: 320-968-6015
PHARMACY
Village Pharmacy ......................page 46
108 Second Ave. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-1303
PROPANE SERVICES/FUEL
Dooley’s Petroleum, Inc.........page 12 1106 S. Lincoln Ave. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-2110 dooleypetro.com
Gilman Co-op Creamery ........page 39 9920 115th St. NE
Gilman, MN 56333 320-387-2770
www.gilmancreamery.com
PUBLICATIONS
Benton County News...............page 59
1061 Highway 23 Suite 2A
P.O. Box 689
Foley, MN 56329
320-968-7220
www.bentonconews.com
Sauk Rapids Herald ..................page 59
2 Second Ave. S. Suite 135
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-251-1971
www.saukrapidsherald.com
REAL ESTATE
Haller Realty, Inc........................page 47
1310 Second St. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
www.hallerrealtyhomes.com
Purpose Driven Realty ...........page 32
22 N. Benton Drive
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-248-6872
RECREATION
Foley Municipal Pool ...............page 57
110 Eighth Ave. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-9908
www.ci.foley.mn.us
Walk on Water .............................page 44
8430 Highway 10 Clear Lake, MN 55319
320-743-3333
www.walksonwater.com
RECYCLING
Albany Recycling Center ..............................................page 31
34737 County Road 10 Albany, MN 56307
320-845-2747
www.centralmnrecycling.com
Midway Iron .................................page 64 648 & 731 NE Lincoln Ave. St. Cloud, MN 56304
320-258-3003
www.midwayiron.com
RENTAL EQUIPMENT
Gilman Co-op Creamery ........page 39 9920 115th St. NE
Gilman, MN 56333
320-387-2770
www.gilmancreamery.com
RETAIL
Copper Pony ................................page 18 208 N. Benton Drive
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-774-3210
Happy Sleeper Mattress & Furniture Store.......................page 15 4 24th Ave. S. Waite Park, MN 56387
320-252-0660
SOS Treasure Chest ..................page 44 24 Seventh St. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-248-6694
SANITATION
Nelson Sanitation .....................page 59
1376 105th St. NW
Rice, MN 56367
320-393-2787
www.nelsonsanitation.com
SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER
CARE- Community Action Respecting Elders .....................page 19 321 Sixth Ave.
Foley, MN 56329
320-968-6614
www.careelders.org
SPECIALTY SERVICES
Frank’s Custom Furniture .....page 56 11201 150 Ave. Foreston, MN 56330
320-294-5147
www.frankscustomfurniture.com
TANNING/LAUNDRY
Wash n’ Tan ..................................page 45 15 Second Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-259-0882
www.washntan.com
TRANSPORTATION
Brenny Transportation, Inc. & Specialized, Inc. 8505 Ridgewood Road St. Joseph, MN 56374
320-363-6999
www.brennytruck.com
WEB DESIGN
SP Web Design ............................page 59 522 Sinclair Lewis Ave. Sauk Centre, MN 56378 320-352-6577
VETERINARIAN SERVICES
Litke’s Veterinary Service......page 49 14395 Highway 25 Pierz, MN 56364
320-468-6666
www.litkesvet.com
Mille Lacs Vet Clinic ..................page 30 255 Third Ave. SW Milaca, MN 56351
320-983-6303
www.millelacsvet.com
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Want to work somewhere Awesome with reallY great people? Look no further! Blow Molded Specialties MIDWEST is hiring! We offer excellent benefits: • Medical and Dental as low as $70, Employer pays 75% • HSA company contribution • 40 hour of PTO earned at both 3 months and 1 year of employment • 9 paid company holidays • Payday is every Friday! • 401K generous employer match • Company paid STD and Life • Relaxed environment and culture • FREE coffee and cappuccino • Eat and drink at your station • Listen to your own music • Make lifelong friends • Competitive pay • Yearly Bonus Pool • Growth and advancement opportunities! Work Schedule: Five shifts available, Monday through Friday, and a weekend crew. You PICK! 222 Bronder Drive, Foley, MN 56329 Call 320-968-5511 for additional details Apply online at blowmolded.com or send your resume to: apply.bms@blowmolded.com Call or e-mail Monica Gurrola: 320-968-5511 | monica.gurrola@blowmolded.com You can also find us on Facebook, Indeed, LinkedIn and by visiting our website. Blow Molded Specialties, Inc. in Foley is hiring Life is short, Work Somewhere Awesome! 2023 Benton County Resource Guide • Page 63
The Lehnen family has owned and operated Midway Iron for many years. Jay Lehnen, President of Midway Iron and Chris Lehnen, Vice-President, grew up in the scrap metal recycling business. It’s all they do and they do it well!
Along with Midway Iron’s Scrap Crew they keep up with the changes and challenges of the daily metal markets. The processing they do of all the different scrap material is vital for shipping into mills around the country for their recycling purposes.
Jay, Chris and Tate oversee all aspects of metal recycling and Angie Schibonski, steel manager Dan Pike, and a great group of people run the new steel division. Angie’s husband, Curt Schibonski, takes care of all the bookkeeping, HR and IT needs.
Since 1959, Midway Iron is ‘STEEL going strong!’ Proud to be a local family owned and operated business, Jay Lehnen and Chris Lehnen along with their sister, Angie Schibonski, her husband Curt, and Jay’s son Tate, operate Midway Iron on both sides of Lincoln Avenue in St. Cloud.
Buy any amount of new material including steel, aluminum and stainless steel. We can shear, saw, bend and roll, along with designing and plasma cutting your custom parts! Our showroom offers bargain bins of steel and some ‘ready to walk out the door’ pre-cut material for your convenience for trailer tires and supplies, hooks and chain, rigging supplies and dock wheels. We also carry fire rings, drink holders, score keepers and other metal artwork.
Locally owned and family operated serving the Central MN area! 731& 648 Lincoln Ave. NE in St Cloud, MN
Fax:
| Scrap:
Fax:
Monday
8:00 A.M.
5:00 P.M. | Saturday
A.M.
Steel: Ph: 320-258-3003
320-258-3121
Ph: 320-252-4002
320-259-7984 HOURS:
- Friday
to
8:00
to Noon NEW STEEL & RECYCLING
NEW STEEL DIVISION
JAY & CHRIS LEHNEN
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