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Whether you are looking for a place to plant your roots or a place to pass some time, Benton County is here for you.

Our modern world often has us looking for opportunities to socialize and places we can find rest and solitude. Both can be easily found in Benton County.

For those seeking the bright lights and big city experience, destinations like Sauk Rapids, Sartell and St. Cloud await with plenty of opportunities to Troy Heck gather, shop and socialize. These metro areas offer busy workplaces, thriving neighborhoods to call home, and well-designed 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.

For those hoping to find rest and solitude, Benton County has 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 many great small communities. 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.

Complementing 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. As you work to find your balance of solitude and socialization, we hope you too will come to see that Benton County offers the best of both worlds in central Minnesota.

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POPULATION

40,889

MEDIAN AGE

36

POVERTY RATE

6.9%

NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES

15,991

MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME

$57,715

MEDIAN PROPERTY VALUE

$174,900

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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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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.

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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.

Area: 408 Square Miles Congressional District: 6 US Census Population (2019): 40,129 County Seat: Foley Largest City: Sauk Rapids

SHERBURNE COUNTY

Benton County makes no representation or warranties, either expressed or implied, for the merchantability or fitness of the data for a particular purpose. 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.

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With loca in:

SAUK RAPIDS

8 N Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids, MN (320)-251-5383 • www.wipplerhardware.com

LITTLE FALLS

211 E Broadway, Little Falls, MN (320) 632-5740 www.wipplerhardware.com

RICE

2333 125th St NW, Rice, MN (320) 393-3117 www.hardwarehank.com

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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 18,005 people as of 2019.

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Community

Burger Nite March 30 | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary 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 Winter Farmers Market April 2 |Sartell Community Center, Sartell S.A.L. Gourmet Omelet Breakfast, April 3 | Foley Legion Club Ham Bingo April 9 | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary St. John’s Area School Spring Breakfast and Silent Auction April 10 |Jack and Jim’s, Duelm Community Easter Egg Hunt April 16,10 am | Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, Rice Burger Nite April 27 | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary Sauk Rapids Farmers Market TBD | Check the Facebook page for details Rice Farmers Market Tues., May 1-Oct. | Rice (weather permitting) Summer Farmers Market May 2 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell National Day of Prayer May 5 | Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, Rice Relay for Life May 6 | Rice Elementary, Rice Summer Farmers Market May 9 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Summer Farmers Market May 16 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Summer Farmers Market May 23 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Apple Duathlon May 21 |Sartell Middle School, Sartell Burger Nite May 25 | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary Summer Farmers Market May 30 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell

Events

Memorial Day Service May 30 | American Legion, Rice Foley Municipal Pool Opens June| Foley (tentative, early June) Rock the Riverside June 2 | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids City Wide Garage Sales June 3-4 | Rice Rice Community Vacation Bible School June 5-9 Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, Rice Summer Farmers Market, June 6|Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Rock the Riverside June 9 | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids Sartell Summerfest June 11| Sartell Police Activities League June-July | Lions Park Shelter, Foley Summer Farmers Market, June 13 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Rock the Riverside June 16 | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids City Wide Garage Sales June 17-18 | Foley Police Bike Rodeo June 18 | Lions Park Shelter, Foley S.A.L. Gourmet Omelet Breakfast, June 19 | Foley Legion Club Foley Fun Days June 20-22 | Foley

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Summer Farmers Market June 20 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Rock the Riverside June 23 | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids Rapids River Days June 23-25 | Sauk Rapids Summer Farmers Market June 27 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Burger Nite June 29 | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary Rock the Riverside June 30 | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids Summerfest, Immaculate Conception Church July TBD | Rice Annual Fourth of July Boat Parade July 4 | Little Rock Lake, Rice Summer Farmers Market July 4 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Rock the Riverside July 7 | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids Summer Farmers Market July 11 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Rock the Riverside July 14 | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids Party in the Park July 21 | Holdridge Park, Foley Summer Farmers Market July 18 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Rock the Riverside July 21 | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids

August 2-7, 2022 Benton County Fairgrounds 1410 Third Ave. S. Sauk Rapids, MN

For more information visit www.bentonfairmn.com

Community

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Summer Farmers Market July 25 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Burger Nite July 27 | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary Rock the Riverside July 28 | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids Gilman Days July 29-31 | Gilman Summer Farmers Market August 1 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Benton County Fair August 2-7 | Benton County Fair National Night Out August 2 | Rice Rock the Riverside August 4 | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids Summer Farmers Market August 8 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Rock the Riverside August 11 | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids Rock the Riverside August 18 | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids Summer Farmers Market August 15 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Movie in the Park August 18 | Lion’s Park, Foley Movie in the Park August 19, Starting at Dusk at the ball fields Rice Family Fun Day August TBD | Rice Pantowners 45th Annual Car Show & Swap Meet August 21 | Benton County Fairgrounds Sauk Rapids Summer Farmers Market August 22 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Rock the Riverside August 25 | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids

Summer Farmers Market August 29 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Burger Nite August 31| Sauk Rapids Auxiliary Rock the Riverside September 1 | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids Summer Farmers Market September 5 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell 9/11 Service September 11 | American Legion, Rice Old Creamery Arts and Craft Fair September 10-11 | Rice Summer Farmers Market September 12 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Oktoberfest September 17 | Lions Park Shelter, Foley S.A.L. Gourmet Omelet Breakfast, September 18 | Foley Legion Club Summer Farmers Market September 19 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Summer Farmers Market September 26 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell

Burger Nite September 28 | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary Annual Volleyball Bash for a Cure September 30 - October 1 | Rice Foley Fire Department Open House October TBD | Foley Rice Fire Department Open House October TBD | Rice St. John’s Area School Walk-A-Thon October 7 | Foley Summer Farmers Market October 3 | Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Summer Farmers Market October 10| Bernick’s Arena, Sartell Sauk Rapids Fire Department Open House October 15 | Sauk Rapids S.A.L. Gourmet Omelet Breakfast, October 23 | Foley Legion Club Burger Nite October 26 | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary Turkey Bingo, Rice Fire Department November 18 | Rice Turkey Bingo November 19 | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary Burger Nite November 30 | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary Holiday Parade Of Lights & Family Fun Day Date TBD | Sauk Rapids S.A.L. Gourmet Omelet Breakfast, December 11 | Foley Legion Club Burger Nite December 28 | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary 2023 Burger Nite January 25 | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary Burger Nite February 22 | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary Burger Nite March 29 | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary Burger Nite April 26 | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary

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Saturday, June 25 Tanner's Team Foundation 5K/1K Run and 2-Mile Walk Bob Cross Park near the Middle School.

7:15 AM registration 1K – starts at 8:30 AM (for 10 yrs and under) 5K – starts at 9:00 AM (chip-timed) 2-Mile Walk – starts at 9:00 AM Saturday, June 25 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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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 between 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 Mayhew Creek historic lively tradition slowly died away as the Park Trail railroads expanded their lines. is the most recently completed trail in the city.

Prairie Lane Trail and Eastern Star It is located in Mayhew Trail are paved trails that can be used Creek Park north of the high jointly by crossing 18th Street North. school and is 1.1 miles long.

Prairie Lane trail winds among four storm There are two loops, water-holding ponds and is beautifully one going around the landscaped and has benches and sledding hill and one appropriate lighting. Across 18th Street around the perimeter of the North. The Eastern Star Trail is also paved park. These are crushed and winds through a complex wetland that aggregate at this time but may be paved is very unique. The trail ends at Eastern Star in the future.

Park that provides playground equipment and a small picnic shelter.

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.

Church Hill Heights Trail was constructed in 2001 within the circle development of Church Hill Heights.

Garden Brook Trail is another inner development trail that borders a wetland.

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PRIVATELY OWNED PARKS Englund Ecotone (MN DNR) Oak Hills Golf Club Rice Elementary School

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FOLEY AREA CHURCHES

Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church 640 Broadway Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7107

OAK PARK CHURCHES Estes Brook Evangelical Free Church 16937 80th St. Oak Park, MN 320-968-6946

Maywood Covenant Church RICE AREA 6823 135th Ave. NE CHURCHES Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7652 Annunciation Catholic Church New Life Church 9965 Mayhew Lake Road NE 931 Norman Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 Foley, MN 56329 320-252-1729 320-968-7796 Church of the Immaculate St. Lawrence Church – Conception Duelm 145 Second Ave. NE 10915 Duelm Road NE Rice, MN 56367 Foley, Minnesota 56329 320-393-2725 320-968-7502 Graham United St. John’s Catholic Church Methodist Church 621 Dewey St. 2255 135th St. NE Foley, MN 56329 Rice, MN 56367 320-968-7913 320-393-2145 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

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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 Living Way Church 901 First St. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-339-5232

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Communion Life Fellowship 1970 15th St. NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-428-0859 Hope Presbyterian Church 1962 W Highview Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-654-9694

Annunciation Mayhew Lake Church 9965 Mayhew Lake Road NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-1729

St. John’s Lutheran Church 6855 Golden Spike Rd. 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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There’s always something happening in Foley, and we’re excited to see some big changes coming in 2022 and 2023.

Beginning later this year, we will break 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, MnDOT will begin improving 13.5 miles of Highway 23 from Foley to Milaca. The project will run east from Broadway Avenue in Foley.

The project includes a new roundabout at Eighth Avenue and Penn Street, pedestrian multi-use trails and overhead street lighting. 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 Highway 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. 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 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.

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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.

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www.ci.foley.mn.us WINDOWS • DOORS • ROOFING • SIDING • DECKING

Reference Guide 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 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

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HISTORY OF

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.

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 The Benton County Courthouse. 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.

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Foley

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/about-foley/history/

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Fire Chief: Mark Pappenfus Assistant Fire Chief: Larry Nadeau 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, chief Mark Pappenfus, captain Rick Herbrand, lieutenant Chris Harren, Jason Studanski, Greg Poganski, Travis Sweno and Jerad Fleck.

Police Department

Officer Brian Kothman

Chief Katie McMillin

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Officer Eric Vickstrom

Officer Jason McDonald

Officer Russell Lipinski

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Officer Brayden Sherman

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Foley Elementary School 743 Penn St., Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7286 • Fax 320-968-8467 Adam Kluver - 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 Intermediate School 840 Norman Ave. N., Foley, MN 56329 320-968-6251 • Fax 320-968-8608 Eric Bjurman - Principal

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Our Members

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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 The Gardens at Foley Gerhardson Chiropractic, LLC. Health, Heart, Home Molacek Family Eyecare Snap Fitness TABI Oasis 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 Thorsten Financial 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 PUBLICATIONS Benton County News REAL ESTATE SERVICES Benton County Abstract Purpose Driven Realty

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Reference Guide

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Television, Phone and Internet Benton Communications ..... 320-393-2115 DirecTV ...............................866-645-9608 Dish Network .......................800-823-4929

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Rice

Welcome to the Rice! A past with pride, a future with promise. and three new firefighters. They hope to be able to support Rice is growing. Each year the city welcomes many new the community with open houses, water fights, CPR classes, households. The 2020 Census and update of our population National Night Out, turkey bingo, bike rodeo, PTA picnic numbers are complete; we are now a town of 1,975. and Police Activities League. Both the fire department Rice is located on Highway 10 between Little Falls and St and police department are very involved with the kids .Cloud, with easy access to either. Rice offers plenty of beautiful and families in Rice. countryside, the Mississippi River and scenic parks. Each year Rice Recreation Department continues to offer a we have several community festivals and events that spread variety of programs for kids of all ages. The department throughout the year. Summer Fest, Rice Family Fun Day, and is adjusting and working to improve the spaces and the Old Creamery Arts and Crafts just to name a few. This continue to provide activity for all ages. We have two ball year will be the third year the Rice Recreation Department, fields, soccer fields, a gaga ball area, playgrounds and ice with donations, hosts “Movie in the Park.” Last year it was rinks. a great success.

The long-running businesses are also growing and With all the changes over the past year with business adding opportunities for employment. Our restaurants from reducing hours and events being canceled or postponed. fast food to sit down dining and a new ice cream shop Brian Skroch It has made us even more grateful to the many clubs that are back up and open. We have a wonderful elementary support our town, Rice Lions Club, Rice Sportsman’s Club, Rice school, shop, and businesses to serve a variety of needs. HighWomen of Today, Rice Area Chamber of Commerce, American speed internet, from 25 Mbps to 100 Mbps is available locally.

Legion and Boy and Girl Scouts of America Troops are all big supporters of Rice is a great community; we take pride in our city. Come check us our community. Our volunteer fire department consists of 23 firefighters and out. our police department consists of two full-time and two part-time officers.

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Rice Rice is a community of approximately 1,975 residents located in northwest Benton County.

BNSF Railway runs through the west side of downtown parallel to Highway 10.

The Mississippi River runs directly west of the city and U.S. Highway 10 runs through the eastern edge of town.

Rice is part the Sauk RapidsRice Public School District. The only school located within the city of Rice is Rice Elementary School located in the northern portion of downtown.

The community covers approximately 6.1 square miles.

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Official posting places: Rice Post Office, Rice City Hall and the city website.

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 30 to November 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 30 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.

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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

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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 Rice Municipal Band 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 was posted for all citizens who were qualified to vote at the general elections. in the Langola area. In 1865, he bought the Luther Hotel, which had been Thirty-seven votes were cast at the election which took place on July 31, 1890. built on the Red River Trail in 1857. It was south of the cemetery and west J.C. Wiley was elected president of the council, J.W. Wolter, William of Rice. It then became known as Rice’s Tavern and the area commonly Dunsmore and Robert l. Russell were elected Trustees. John Lampert was was referred to as “Rice’s.” Mr. Rice used his connections for supplies and elected as recorder and John Fox became the constable, J.B. Gazette and the station-hotel became a stop for the Fort Ripley stagecoach horses along H.S. Broughton were declared justices of the peace and Henry Fox was with a departure and returning point for the passengers. During this time, Mr. elected treasurer. The first council meeting of the Village of Rice whick took Rice also established a grist mill, a flour mill near his home and Little Rock place on Aug. 1, 1890, to declare election results and organize the village.

Creek was dammed up to run the water wheel. The extra flour was shipped Thus, after a long history of being known as Rice’s, Rice’s Tavern, and Rice’s out and taken to the fort. The next established business for Mr. Rice was Station; the official Village of Rice was launched. starting a sawmill. He sawed the local logs brought in by the neighbors, and Courtesy of Mary Ostby, Benton County Historical Society 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 When it comes to your to-do moved in with the addition of the railway, ferries continued to operate for crossing the river until bridges list, put your future first. were sturdily built. Rice’s Station grew as more businesses and more people moved into the To find out how to get your financial area. goals on track, contact us for a On July 18, 1890, the complimentary review.

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Sauk Rapids

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 Kurt Hunstiger being part of the regional hub yet has the tranquility of a small town.

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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 GOVERNMENT A five-member council, consisting of four council members and one mayor, governs the city. Council members include Jason Ellering, Nick Sauer, Ellen Thronson and Dottie Seamans. The mayor is Kurt Hunstiger. City administrator is Ross Olson.

The Sauk Rapids City Council meets at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of every month in the council chambers at the Sauk Rapids Government Center located at 250 Summit Ave N. The city council also meets in special session as needed with notice of these meetings posted at city hall. Meeting dates conflicting with national or state holidays are changed to the Tuesday following a Monday holiday date. The city council meetings are broadcast live on the city’s cable access channel: Charter channel 181. The agendas for the city council meetings are posted on the city website at www.ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us and at the Sauk Rapids Government Center the Friday prior to the meeting by noon.

CITY SERVICES Police Chief Perry Beise manages a force of 17 sworn officers and one administrative assistant.

Jason Fleming is the fire chief and manages a 30-member department.

UTILITIES Pete Eckhoff supervises nine full time employees, three to five seasonal staff and three compost staff.

Craig Nelson, director of utilities, currently supervises a five-member crew.

PAY UTILITY BILLS ONLINE Pay your water/sewer utility bill with a checking or savings account or debit or credit card by one of the following methods.

PAY ONLINE Visit www.ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us. Click residents & visitors tab, then pay online.

PAY BY MOBILE APP Download “PSN Payments” from Apple’s App Store or Google Play.

PAY BY PHONE Call toll-free 877-885-7968. Make sure to have your bill available to provide your customer account number.

PAY BY MAIL Send a check to: City of Sauk Rapids, 250 Summit Ave N., Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

PAY AT THE OFFICE OR AT THE DROP BOX LOCATED AT COBORN’S GROCERY STORE Drop off your payment during regular business hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or in a locked drop box available 24/7 for payments by check in the parking lot of the Sauk Rapids Government Center or at the Coborn’s grocery store in Sauk Rapids.

SAUK RAPIDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Sauk Rapids Chamber of Commerce is a division of the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce located at 1411 West St. Germain, Suite. 101, St. Cloud 56301. To contact the chamber, call 320-2512940 or email information@stcloudareachamber.com.

FINANCIAL Six financial institutions serve Sauk Rapids, including Farmers & Merchants State Bank, Gate City Bank, Great River Federal Credit Union, St. Cloud Financial Credit Union, U.S. Bank Branch and Wells Fargo Bank.

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The Sauk Rapids Fire Department members are Dale Abraham, Jason Adamski,Greg Bomstad, Brent Bukowski, Kaden Cahill, Doug Dingmann, Cody Drussell, Steve Ellson, Jason Fleming, Jared Gapinski, Michael Griff in, Deelia Guite, Keagan Gunderson, Montana Hanson, Joel Henkemeyer, Jeffrey Jahnke, Brian Kitzberger, Dalton Landwehr, Ron Molitor, Alan Olson, Brian Otremba, Brad Peterson, Jared Powell, Kevin Roesner, Bryce Seguin, Scott Vadnais, Dale Ward and Cory Zimpel.

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Sauk Rapids

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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

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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.

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Sauk Rapids-Rice High School 1835 Osauka Road NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 www.isd47.org 320-253-4700 Principal: Karl Nohner

Rice Elementary School 200 NE Third Ave. Rice, MN 56367 www.isd47.org 320-393-2177 Principal: Sue Paasch

Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School 901 First St. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 www.isd47.org 320-654-9073 Principal: Jessica Messerich

Hillside School – Early Childhood 30 Fourth Ave. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 www.isd47.org 320-255-8910 Jill Tye, Director

Mississippi Heights Elementary School 1003 Fourth St. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 www.isd47.org 320-252-0122 Principal: Tanya Peterson

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

Pleasantview Elementary School 1009 Sixth Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 www.isd47.org 320-253-0506 Principal: Aby Froiland

Excellence in Education Petra Lutheran School 1049 First Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 www.petraschool.org 320-251-0158 Principal: Terrence Graf

Montessori School of Sauk Rapids 1911 Fourth Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 www.montessorimn.com/location/ sauk-rapids/ 320-255-8855 Principal: Rebecca Tholen

Little House Preschool and Kindergarten 120 Seventh Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 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 www.princeofpeacels.org 320-251-8416 Kim Essington, Preschool Director

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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 Foley Medical Center..................................................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

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ADVERTISING/DESIGN Marla Elness 1100 Ninth Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-8444 320-248-8444 elnessdesign@charter.net www.marlaelnessdesign.com AGRICULTURE Foreston Farmers Co-op Creamery 214 N. Main Ave. Foreston, MN 56330 320-294-5711 www.forestoncreamery.com Gehringhoff 3405 Energy Drive St. Cloud, MN 56304 Gilman Co-op Creamery 9920 115th St. NE Gilman, MN 56333 320-387-2770 www.gilmancreamery.com Lake Henry Implement 23661 MN Highway 4 Paynesville, MN 56362 320-243-7411 www.lakehenryimplement.com Oak Park Creamery 16623 Ironwood Road NE Oak Park, MN 56357 320-968-7864 Swine Services Unlimited, Inc. 205 Ninth Ave. NE Rice, MN 56367 888-684-PIGS (7447) www.swineservices.org Sunrise Ag 14395 Highway 25 Pierz, MN 56364 320-468-2168

ART Central MN Arts Board 220 Fourth Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-4290 866-345-7140 www.centralmnartsboard.org

D&B Auto Body 603 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-251-4771 www.dandbautobody.biz

ASPHALT AND CONCRETE

D&P’s Rapids Repair 229 Stearns Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-253-1655

Hanson Paving 3636 Quail Road NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-259-7874 www.hansonpaving.com

Foley Collision Center 200 Glen St. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7611 • 320-968-6623 www.foleycollisioncenter.com

Knife River 2453 Highway 10 St. Cloud, MN 56304 www.kniferiver.com 320-251-9472

Lash’s Auto Repair 13513 Lake Road Pierz, MN 56364 320-232-0537

ASSISTED LIVING Country Manor 520 First St. NE Sartell, MN 56377 320-253-1920 www.countrymanorcampus.org Ridgeview Place Senior Living 1009 10th Ave. NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-251-5228 www.ridgeviewseniorliving.com Riverside Assisted Living 812 E. Centre St. Royalton, MN 56373 320-584-6484 www.riversideroyalton.com AUTOMOTIVE Brandl Auto Connection 559 Highway 10 S. St. Cloud, MN 56304 320-229-1900 www.brandlautoconnection.com

Lincoln Auto & Radiator Repair 1111 Lincoln Ave. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-251-0444 www. lincolnautoandradiatorrepair.com Midstate Auto 6001 Highway 25 Foley, MN 56329 218-818-1110 www.midstatemnsales.com Motor Works 1601 Riverside Ave. S. Sartell, MN 56377 320-204-3964 2 Benton Dr. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-253-2262 24972 County Road 7 St. Augusta, MN 56301 320-259-6113 www.motorworksauto.com

Murphy Chevrolet 211 Glen St. Foley, MN 56329 Sales 320-968-3087 Service 320-968-3090 www.murphychevrolet.com BAKERY Dutch Maid Bakery 512 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56479 320-251-6782 BEAUTY & SPA Hair & Body Works Salon & Spa 24 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-203-0960 BED AND BREAKFAST Sable Inn Bed and Breakfast 10631 Glen St. Foley, MN 56329 320-492-5347 www.sableinn.com BICYCLE Touright Bicycle Shop 124 Second St. NE Little Falls, MN 56345 www.tourightbicycleshop.com 320-639-2453 CHAMBER Foley Area Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 499 Foley, MN 56329 320-968-2017 www.foleyareachamber.com

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CITY City of Sauk Rapids City Hall - Administration 250 Summit Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-258-5300 CONSERVATION Benton Soil & Water Conservation District 14 Second Ave. W. Foley , MN 56329 320-968-5300 www.soilandwater.org CONTRACTORS/ CONSTRUCTION/ EXCAVATING Curly’s Heating & Air Conditioning 1050 Stearns Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 www.curlysheating.com 320-252-4883 Ehlinger Lawn Service 320-250-9337 info@ehlingerlawn.com www.ehlingerlawn.com Electrical Solutions, Inc. 702 Ninth Ave. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-258-5204 Hageman Homes & Excavation 11861 Highway 25 NE Foley, MN 56329 320-387-3546 www.hagemanicf.com Lyon Sheet Metal & Heating 235 Stearns Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-1371 www.lyonheating.com Northland Buildings Post Frame Garages/ Storage Buildings Mike Hyland 800-736-4510 www.northlandbuildings.com Saldana Excavating & Aggregates Inc. 9885 Highway 10 NW Rice, MN 56367 320-393-2160 www.saldanaexcavating.com

Simmons Construction, LLC 2011 Fourth Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-251-5585 Wruck Sewer & Portable Rental Becker, MN 55308 320-761-0413 www.wrucksewer.com CORPORATE CONTRACTORS J. Berd Companies 1 Industrial Boulevard Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-656-0847 www.j-berd.com DENTAL O’ Brien Dental 311 Dewey St. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7062 DINING/CATERING Coyote Moon Grille Lounge Located on the Territory Golf Club 480 55th Ave. SE St. Cloud, MN 56304 320-257-6500 Dairy Queen 501 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-255-1697 Danny’s Dugout 736 S. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-0451 Hernandez Burrito 1 Second Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 Jimmy’s Pour House 22 Second Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-253-0208 www.jimmyspoourhouse.net Reality Roasters Coffee Company 111 Second St. NE. Little Falls, MN 56345 www.realityroasters.com realityroastersmn@gmail.com

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Rock Creek Coffee House 214 Second Ave. N. 320-281-5713 www.rockcreekcoffeehouse.com EMBROIDERY/ SCREEN PRINTING/ PROMOTIONAL Henry Embroidery & Screen Printing 13552 School House Road NE Foley, MN 56329 320-968-6597 www.henryesp.com EQUIPMENT Plow World 833 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 763-434-6900 www.plowworld.com FINANCIAL/ACCOUNTING Edward Jones 7 Second Ave. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-253-1384 Falcon National Bank 183 Cedar Drive Foley, MN 56329 www.FalconNational.com Farmers & Merchants State Bank 1301 Second St. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-5121 www.fmpierz.com First National Bank of Milaca 10225 115th St. NE Gilman, MN 56333 320-387-2233 www.fnbmilaca.com

Frandsen Bank & Trust 341 Fourth Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-8774 www.frandsenbank.com Schlenner Wenner & Co. 630 Roosevelt Road, Suite 201 St. Cloud, MN 56302 320-251-0286 877-616-0286 www.swcocpas.com Stangl & Jaskowiak 1428 Second St. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-9972 www.stjsk.com Steven V. Baker, Ltd. 1287 Second St. N. Suite 201 Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-253-5175 800-252-5175 www.svbltd.com FITNESS Snap Fitness Foley 10 Second Ave. W. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-4900 foley@snapfitness.com FLAGS/FLAG POLES Coil’s Flags 2803 Clearwater Road Suite B St. Cloud, MN 56301 320-253-8160 The Flag Store 120 Division St. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-251-FLAG (3524) Facebook: theflagstoremn

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FOOD/GROCERY

GLASS SERVICES

Coborn’s 110 First St. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 161 Glen St. Foley, MN 56329 www.coborns.com

East Side Glass 305 Franklin Ave. NE St. Cloud, MN 56304 320-251-1900 www.eastsideglass-mn.com HARDWARE/FLEET

Dunlap Meats 15686 120th St. Foreston, MN 56330 320-469-0643 320-294-4994

Foley Hardware 190 Glen St. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7262

Gilman Co-op Creamery 9920 115th St. NE Gilman, MN 56333 320-387-2770 www.gilmancreamery.com

Gilman Co-op Creamery 9920 115th St. NE Gilman, MN 56333 320-387-2770 www.gilmancreamery.com

Grand Champion Meats 6634 Highway 25 Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7267 www.grandchampionmeats.com

Handyman’s Hardware 604 E. St. Germain St. St. Cloud, MN 56304 320-251-3292 www.handymansinc.com

FOOD SHELF

Mimbach Fleet Supply 3355 Quail Road NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-1682 www.mimbachfleet.com

C.R.O.S.S. Center 150 Fourth Ave. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7012 www.foleycrosscenter.org FUNERAL SERVICES Williams Dingmann Funeral Home 324 Second Ave. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-251-1454 www.williamsdingmann.com GREENHOUSE/ CHRISTMAS TREES Pete’s Greenhouses 9455 Ronneby Road NE Foley, MN 56329 320-291-5488 www.facebook.com/Petes ChristmasTreesGreenhouses/ Wee Trees 13291 Galaxy Road Royalton, MN 56373 320-584-8383 www.weetreesnursery.com

Wippler Hardware 8 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-251-5383 www.wipplerhardware.com INDUSTRY/FACTORY Blow Molded Specialties, Inc. 222 Bronder Drive Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7251 www.blowmolded.com INSURANCE Advantage One Insurance 3801 Third St. N. St. Cloud, MN 56303 320-252-6650 Allstate Insurance 225 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-281-0021 PAI Insurance Benton Insurance Services 112 Fourth Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329 www.bentonins.net 320-968-6973

The Insurance Shoppe 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 114 Division St. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-259-8178 800-599-9866 www.TWGF.com Tri-County Insurance 800 Industrial Drive S. Suite 206 Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-251-2552 www.tri-countyinsurance.net LEGION/VFW Foley American Legion 131 Fourth Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7902 Sauk Rapids VFW 901 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-3617

MASSAGE Relaxing Results Therapeutic Massage 40 N. Division St. Rice, MN 56367 320-393-3545 MEDICAL Foley Physical Rehab 400 Broadway Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-4677 www.foleyrehab.net St. Cloud Orthopedics 1901 Conneticut Ave. S. Sartell, MN 56377 320-259-4100 www.stcloudorthopedics.com OIL Brenny Oil 71 Norman Ave. S. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7955 ORGANIZATIONS Foley Fun Days Juanita Beauchamp Foley, MN 56329 320-761-0003 www.ci.foley.mn.us

LIQUOR Sauk Rapids Liquor 312 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-251-4185 LUMBER Foley Lumber & Milaca Building Center 240 Main St. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-6291 www.foleylumber.com MANUFACTURER Silt Sock 333 Bonder Drive Foley, MN 56329 320-818-1135 www.siltsock.net

Foley Garden Club Meets third Tuesday (March-Nov.) 6:30 p.m. at Dewey Place 320-968-7512 12janjohnson@gmail.com Quality of Life Task Force Foley, MN foleyqualityoflife@gmail.com www.facebook.com/ Foley-Quality-of-Life-TaskForce-522019631260431 OPTOMETRY Molacek Family Eyecare 132 Second Ave. SW Milaca, MN 56353 Milaca: 320-983-3434 Foley: 320-968-6015 PHARMACY Village Pharmacy 108 Second Ave. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-1303

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PROPANE SERVICES

RECREATION

SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER

TITLE

Gilman Co-op Creamery 9920 115th St. NE Gilman, MN 56333 320-387-2770 www.gilmancreamery.com

Foley Municipal Pool 110 Eighth Ave. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-9908 www.ci.foley.mn.us

CARE- Community Action Respecting Elders 321 Sixth Ave. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7848 www.careelders.org

Benton County Abstract & Title 411 Dewey St. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7278 www.bentontitle.com

PUBLICATIONS

Gresser Motors 770 Highway 23 Cold Spring, MN 56320 320-685-3656 www.gressergolfcart.com

Benton County News 1061 Highway 23 Suite 2A P.O. Box 689 Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7220 www.bentonconews.com Sauk Rapids Herald 2 Second Ave. S., Suite 135 Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-251-1971 www.saukrapidsherald.com

TRANSPORTATION SPECIALTY SERVICES Brenny Transportation, Inc. & Specialized, Inc. 8505 Ridgewood Road St. Joseph, MN 56374 320-363-6999 www.brennytruck.com

RENTAL EQUIPMENT

Don’s Custom Laser 113 Main St. S. Pierz, MN 56364 320-468-2113

Gilman Co-op Creamery 9920 115th St. NE Gilman, MN 56333 320-387-2770 www.gilmancreamery.com

Frank’s Custom Furniture 11201 150 Ave. Foreston, MN 56330 320-294-5147 www.frankscustomfurniture.com

RETAIL

TANNING/LAUNDRY

SOS Treasure Chest 24 Seventh St. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-248-6694

Wash n’ Tan 15 Second Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-259-0882 www.washntan.com

Traditional Floors & Design 1800 Highway 23 E. St. Cloud, MN 56304 www.traditionalfloors.net

TILE

Litke’s Veterinary Service 14395 Highway 25 Pierz, MN 56364 320-468-6666 www.litkesvet.com

Design Tile & Flooring 301 34th Ave. S. Suite 2 Waite Park, MN 56387 320-774-1999 www.designtileandflooring.com

Mille Lacs Vet Clinic 255 Third Ave. SW Milaca, MN 56351 320-983-6303 www.millelacsvet.com

WEB DESIGN SP Web Design 522 Sinclair Lewis Ave. Sauk Centre, MN 56378 320-352-6577

REAL ESTATE Haller Realty, Inc. 1310 2nd St. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 www.hallerrealtyhomes.com Purpose Driven Realty 22 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-248-6872 RG Realty Group Trish Herdering, Realtor 119 First St. NE Suite 1 Little Falls, MN 56345 320-420-0022 Page 62 • 2022 Benton County Resource Guide

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