2021 Freeport Resource Guide

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Welcome to

FREEPORT Dear Neighb or, Cover photo courtesy from www.freeportmn.org

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As the old saying goes, life is what you make of it, and the same holds true in Freeport.

We offer many activities and events that can meet your social and recreational needs, from softball leagues to hunting and fishing to programs and festivals, to public service projects.

We also offer many resources for home improvement, beautification and organization.

Along with access to health care and education, we take pride in our quality of life and want to thank you for choosing Freeport!

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Welcome to Freeport .............................Page 2 Quick Reference Guide ..........................Page 5 City of Freeport ....................................Page 6-7 Community Services ..............................Page 8 Freeport Chamber of Commerce.......Page 9 Lions Club...................................................Page 9 Freeport Fire Department ................. Page 10 History of Freeport ............................... Page 11 Churches..........................................Pages 12-13 Freeport Softball/Baseball ................ Page 14 Community Events .............................. Page 15 Parks and Recreation........................... Page 16 Lake Wobegon Trail ............................. Page 17 Agricultural Industry ........................... Page 18 Education/Schools .......................Pages 19-22 Colleges and Universities .................. Page 24 Public Libraries (Albany and Melrose) ......................... Page 24 Medical Care...................................Pages 25-26 Senior Living .......................................... Page 27 Business Directory........................Pages 29-30 The Freeport Resource Guide is published by Star Publications, 522 Sinclair Lewis Avenue, Sauk Centre, MN 56378 320-352-6577 • April 5, 2021

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City of

FREEPORT Police (Emergency)........................................................ 911 Non-Emergency Stearns County Sheriff ’s Department ......... 320-259-3700 Fire (Emergency) ............................................................ 911 Non-Emergency .............................................320-836-2411 Building Permit Zoning Officer.................................................320-836-2112 Building Inspector: Mid MN Code Enforcement ...........

320-207-1209 City Hall (all permits) .................................320-836-2112 Education Melrose Area Public Schools .....................320-256-4224 Melrose Community Education ...............320-256-6010 Sacred Heart School .....................................320-836-2591 West Central Area Learning Center .........320-256-7836 Garbage (Refuse) Residential Waste Management .....................................320-762-9608 Hospital/Medical Center CentraCare Clinic-Albany............................320-845-2157 CentraCare Health-Melrose Hospital .............................................................320-256-4231 Clinic ..................................................................320-256-4228 Newspaper (local) The Star Post....................................................320-351-6579 Post Office.......................................................320-836-2104 Utilities Cable Television/Internet/Telephone: Albany Mutual Telephone Co. ...................320-845-2101 Electric: Xcel Energy ....................................800-895-4999 (Emergency) ....................................................800-895-1999 Natural Gas: CenterPoint Energy.......................................800-245-2377 (Emergency) ....................................................800-722-9326 Water/Sewer: Public Works Department ..........................320-836-2112

FREEPORT

has a lot to offer Half way between Alexandria and St. Cloud, Freeport is located in the very heart of Garrison Keillor’s Lake Wobegon.

Whether you’re planning a short visit, or thinking of making Freeport your home, you will find an array of businesses and recreational activities available to you. Freeport has an amazing small-town atmosphere.

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FREEPORT

City of

125 E. Main Street, Freeport, MN 56331 www.freeportmn.org • city@freeportmn.org • 836-2112 Council Meetings: Last Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.

City Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday 7 a.m. to noon Office will be closed on legal holidays.

EDA

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Mayor: Mike Eveslage

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Council Members: Jake Renneker Tim Hennen Nick Arnzen Sarah Blake City Clerk/Treasurer: Wyatt Kemper

Contact city hall for info on meeting dates PLEASE NOTE: If you are considering any type of construction or improvement to a future or existing property or building, you will need to complete proper building permit forms.

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Community

SERVICES POST OFFICE 119 Main Street E. (320) 836-2104 Hours: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday - Friday, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday

LIBRARIES Albany Public Library 400 Railroad Ave. P.O. Box 519 Albany, MN 56307 (320) 845-4843 www.griver.org Melrose Public Library 225 1st St. NE, PO Box 27 Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-3885 • www.griver.org

NEWSPAPERS The Star Post - Melrose 408 E. Main St. Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 351-6579 www.star-pub.com carol@ melrosebeacon.com

The Star Post - Albany 561 Railroad Ave. PO Box 310 Albany, MN 56307 (320) 845-2700 Fax: 320-845-4805 www.star-pub.com kate@ albanyenterprise.com

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• WHEELS & TIRES 208 7th St. SW • HITCHES Freeport, MN 56331 • BRAKES (320) 836-2550 • LIGHTS (888) 325-1485 • HARDWARE www.rockwellamerican.com • ACCESSORIES

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Members

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• Albany Mutual Telephone Assn. 320-845-2101 • American Family Insurance 320-256-3434 • Brenny Transportation 1-800-368-6171 • Central MN Credit Union 320-836-2791 • Charlie’s Cafe ~ Triple J Restaurants, Inc. 320-836-2105 • Decor & More from Rue’s Truly 320-836-2052 • Diversified Wealth Management/Guardian Insurance Services 320-836-2166 • Famo Feeds 320-836-2145 • Freeport Electric 320-836-2865 • Freeport Gas & Grocery 320-836-7152 • Freeport Lions 320-333-0447 • Freeport State Bank 320-256-7208 • Freeport Veterinary Services 320-836-2788 • Harvest Church of Assemblies of God 320-836-2997 • Hennen Floor Covering, Inc. 320-836-2177 • Hennen Lumber Co., Inc. 320-836-2135 • Hiltner Company 320-836-2122 • Dan Hoeschen Auto, Inc. 320-836-2130 • Integrated Health & Wellness Center 320-836-7150 • Integrity Photography 320-428-6644 • KASM-KDDG Radio 320-845-2184 • Melrose Area School & Community Education 320-256-5160 • The Star Post/Star Publications 320-351-6579 • Millwood Metalworks, Inc. 320-836-2707 • North Risk Partners-Commercial Exchange 320-256-7741 • Oak Station 320-761-8910 • Pooch’s Corner Pub 320-836-2120 • Rockwell American (Quality Trailer Products Inc.) 320-836-2550 • Roof 1-RBR, Inc. 320-836-7663 • Sacred Heart Parish & School 320-836-2143 • Schmidty’s Gas Station 320-836-2850 • The Peripheral Vision 320-356-7858 • The Pioneer Inn, Inc. 320-836-2695 • Uptown Hair Studio 320-836-7194

Chamber of

COMMERCE P.O. Box 162, Freeport, MN 56331 (320) 836-2112 Visit us online at www.freeportmn.com

Freeport Chamber of Commerce 2021 Board of Directors President: Gary Schmitz Secretary: Stacey Austing-Jacobson Treasurer: Pam Rue Chamber meetings are held the first Thursday of each month.

Freeport LIONS CLUB

Freeport Lions Club The Freeport Lions Club has been proudly serving the community since May 10, 1965.

Service projects include many wonderful projects and causes, which enhance our Freeport community.

Meetings are every second and fourth Monday of each month at Ackie’s Pioneer Inn at 7 p.m. and we are always seeking new members willing to serve our community.

If you’re interested in serving as a Lion in Freeport, please contact Gary Meyer at 320-333-0447.

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Freeport FIRE DEPARTMENT

104 4th Street NW Freeport, MN 56331 836-2411 JOHN GILK

Front Row L to R: Josh Pung, 1 year; Ben Ettle, 3 years; Larry Hoeschen, 33 years; Loren Goebel, 16 years, Secretary; Jason Hoppe, 13 years; Ryan Meyer, 1 year Middle Row L to R: Kyle Rademacher, 2 years; Zach Hoeschen, 2 years; Jeff Ettle, 10 years; Jamie Engelmeyer, 10 years, Assistant Chief; Andy Grieve, 13 years, Fire Chief; Branden Roering, 2 years, Assistant Chief; Kurt Ritter,

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6 years; Adam Hoppe, 12 years; Sam Kramer, 20 years, Retired Back Row L to R: Corey Oevermann, 8 years; Noah Van Beck, 16 years; Scott Blais, 12 years; Steve Notch, 30 years; Scott Hoeschen, 23 years, Treasurer; John Gilk, 24 years; AJ Olson, 2 years; Matthew Beste, 1 year Not Pictured: Gary Schmitz, 8 years.

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History of

Pickle Factory, Freeport, early 1900s.

FREEPORT The Village of Freeport is located in the northeastern corner of Oak Township, on the line of what was the Great Northern Railway. It came into existence shortly after the Great Northern, after which the St. Paul, Minneapolis and Naitoba Railroad Co. built its line from East St. Cloud across the Mississippi and thence to Melrose.

It was at this point that John Hoeschen, who had shortly before come from Germany with his parents, seven brothers and two sisters, opened the first store, while his brother, Joseph, built the first hotel in the village. The two buildings were the first businesses, but previous to this period, several farmers had settled the area. Henry Wahls owned the town site. The east end, which later became the church and school site, was owned by Frank Benolken.

Wahls was the first settler. Other farmers that settled in the immediate neighborhood of what is now the village were the Borgerding family, Henry Hemker and Herman Rieland. The second general store was opened by Anton Rieland in 1884 and the third in 1886 by Joseph Hoeschen, who had sold his hotel business to Joseph Buttweiler.

The village was first named Oak Station, but owing to complications arising in the names of Oak Station and Osakis, it was changed to Freeport. The new name appears to have been suggested by the Benolkens, who came from Freeport, Ill. Freeport was incorporated as a village in September of 1892. The first officers were Henry Benolken, President; Gothard Harren, Recorder; Moritz Hoeschen, Frank Borgerding and H.S. Leitch, Trustees; John Hoeschen, Treasurer; Carl Finken, Marshal and Street Commissioner.

Previous to the incorporation, two blocks in the village had been platted, known as John Hoeschen’s and Joseph Hoeschen’s Block. In order to obtain the population required for an incorporated village, the territory had to include several surrounding farmhouses and extend the corporate limits. When the articles of incorporation had been accepted, the village of Freeport was laid out in 16 blocks. Later the two additions, Beste’s Addition in 1900 and Schoener’s Addition in 1912, were platted. The first sidewalk and oak plank walk were laid in 1894 from the Woling Hotel corner to the church. The village hall was built in 1895, originally a frame structure which was later brick veneered. The steel jail cell was made by Richter and Sons who then constructed a large blacksmith shop which is still in use. The water works system was installed in 1903,

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and in 1913, a new electric light system was completed.

The population of the village as given by the census of 1910 was 450.

The railroad station was perhaps the first building in the town proper. The first agent was Mr. Gates, who was succeeded by an agent by the name of Freetag. In 1885, Henry S. Leitch became the agent and he held the office for 28 years.

School District No. 102, comprising the Village of Freeport and the adjacent vicinity, was organized in 1874.

The first schoolhouse, a small log building, was soon replaced by a larger frame structure. It was soon found necessary to build an addition in 1890 that was large enough to accommodate two rooms. Teachers during the early part of the school’s existence were the two Borgerdings - by then Fathers Henry and Thomas, O.S.B. Henry Benolken, Mr. Moersch, John Steichen, Joseph Hilt, Louis Wiber and Joseph Heinen. Prof. Gothard Harren was the first principal after the two rooms had been added, with John A. Maus as assistant. In 1896, a third room was added, and in 1901 the new brick building, which is now the Village’s school, was erected. It contained four rooms and a basement and was attended by about 225 pupils.

Prof. Gothard Harren had been retained as the principal of the institution since 1890, a period of over 23 years.

The Freeport post office was established in 1879, with John Hoeschen as first postmaster. It was originally known as the Oak Station office. Mr. Hoeschen was followed by Henry Benolken. Then came Moritz Hoeschen, followed by John W. Kuhn.

The Village of Freeport had a church, a school, two banks, two creameries, three general stores, two hardware stores, two grocery stores, one hotel, two blacksmith shops, one shoe and harness store, a millinery business, electric light, waterworks and the usual activities found in a hamlet of this size.

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Freeport CHURCHES Sacred Heart Parish | Freeport 106 3rd Ave. NE,, Freeport p MN 56331 • www.sacredheartfreeport.org p g The weekday Wednesday Mass held in Freeport, is the “school Mass” during the school year. The children usually have something unique at those Masses.

Sacred Heart School: Sacred Heart Weekday (see Education) Mass Schedule: Kristie Harren, Principal Wednesday 8:15 a.m. and Kathy Welle, Admin. Coordinator Friday 8:15 a.m.

Phone: 320-836-2591 Eucharistic Adoration: www.sacredheartfreeport.org/school Every Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (quiet prayer and reflection) Clustered with Immaculate Conception Parish in New Munich and St. Rose of Lima Parish in St. Rosa

St. Rose of Lima Parish St. Rosa 28905 Co. Rd. 17, Freeport, MN 56331 www.strosachurch.org St. Rose of Lima Weekday Mass Schedule: Tuesday: 8:15 a.m.

Clustered with Sacred Heart Parish in Freeport and Immaculate Conception Parish in New Munich

Father Daniel Walz, O.S.B., Paster of the Tri-Parish cluster 320-836-2143

Immaculate C Conception Parish New Munich 650 Main Street New Munich, MN 56356 w www.newmunichchurch.org Immaculate Conception Weekday Mass Schedule: Thursday: 8:15 a.m.

Clustered with Sacred Heart Parish in Freeport and St. Rose of Lima Parish in St. Rosa

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Sacred Heart Parish Freeport Immaculate Conception Parish New Munich St. Rose of Lima Parish St. Rosa Tri-Parish Office Address 106 3rd Ave. NE, P.O. Box 155 Freeport, MN 56331-0155 Tri-Parish Office P: 320-836-2143 F: 320-836-2142 triparish@albanytel.com

For current Mass times and other parish information, visit the websites listed below each parish name.

Harvest

CHURCH

338 West Main St. Freeport, MN 56331 320-836-2997 or 320-356-0317 harvestchurchfreeport.org

Pastor Allen Wieling Services: Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. with coffee and fellowship beforehand

“Reaching Freeport, Albany, Melrose, and the surrounding communities with the message of Christ’s love!”

Wednesday United Youth Kids Classes 6:30 p.m.

SERVICE TIME 9 a.m.

Assembly of God Denomination

338 Main St. W Freeport, MN 56331 320-836-2997

Come join us! All are welcome.

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Freeport

SOFTBALL & BASEBALL

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There is no sign proclaiming Freeport the Softball Capital of the World, nation, state or county. But if it wanted to, the town could make a good argument for that case.

Freeport has 40 sanctioned softball teams in four different leagues.

Freeport has some nice advantages for those wishing to play on its diamonds. One of the biggest is that the community is easily accessible from I-94. Another is that the diamonds are very good diamonds.

Those advantages mean there are a number of people coming into Freeport.

While some of them do play on more than one team, it is still very likely that in any given week during the summer, there are more people coming to play softball in the community, than actually live here. According to the state demographer, Freeport had a population of 632 people in 2010.

There is a diversification of the leagues. There is a co-rec slow pitch, a men’s slow pitch and a fast pitch league. The men’s slow pitch is unique. It is a wood bat league. The community also boasts two lighted diamonds.

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LEAGUE

Little League baseball returned to Freeport after many years of being nonexistent. Bud Heidgerken, who runs the Freeport Men’s Fast Pitch League (17 teams), felt it was needed as a feeder program for both fast pitch and the Black Sox. “If kids don’t play ball when they are young, they won’t play ball when they are adults.”

Eight years ago, with the assistance of the Stearns Little Dipper League, kids’ baseball began again in Freeport. Girls’ fast pitch (grade 1-6) was also started.

Once the boys are too old for Little League, Bud has steered them into the Men’s Fast Pitch League (lower division).

He does this every other year and pitches for them, at the same time allowing anyone who wants to try pitching to do so.

For more information Bud Heidgerken at (320) 836-2823

Community

EVENTS Upcoming events for

2021-22 June: 3, 4, 5 – Freeport City-Wide Garage Sale 12 – Caramel Roll Ride 12 – Immaculate Conception Parish Raffle Drawing 19 – Lady Slipper Nature Ride 8 a.m.

Dates to be determined: Freeport Family Fishing Tour on King’s Lake Annual Ham BBQ Fire Department Fundraiser, Freeport July: 11 – Sacred Heart Parish Festival TBD – Annual Men’s Fast Pitch Softball Tournament

December: 3 – Santa’s Coming to Town 2022 January: 22 - Sacred Heart School Prime & Wine TBD - Drawing and other activities June: 2, 3, 4 - Freeport City-Wide Garage Sale

September: 5 – St. Rosa Parish Festival 11 – Caramel Apple Ride 25 – Freeport Fall Fest, sponsored by Freeport Chamber 1K-5K Walk/Run put on by Sacred Heart School TBD - Raffle Drawing and other activities For more information on local events, contact the Freeport Chamber of Commerce at (320) 836-2112, or visit online at freeportmn.com

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Parks &

RECREATION

Birch Lake State Forest Birch Lake Campgrounds & Hiking Trails (located nine miles north of Melrose) 29 campsites; $12.00 per night • Picnic sites • Boat landing • Fishing • Swimming • Seven miles hiking trails • Seven miles mountain biking trails • Four miles snowmobiling trails

Fishing

(Managed by Charles A. Lindbergh State Park)

Minnesota is known for its fishing. Favorite spots are part of family lore (sometimes kept very secret), and stories of ‘the one that got away’ can be heard every week after the state fishing opener.

While that opener is a big deal, for many Freeport area residents, one that comes close is the annual Freeport Family Fun fishing tournament held every year at nearby King’s Lake. A big attraction is that it’s for children.

Tournament organizers make sure all the children who participate leave with something. Those landing big fish earn tournament prizes. But all receive various donated gifts from the tournament sponsors. The tournament is held every year in June.

Hemker Zoo

Avon Beach

County Road 39, Freeport 320-836-2426 www.hemkerzoo.com

Avon has the only public beach in the area. The beach is close to the Lake Wobegon Trail. Amenities include a sand beach, picnic tables and restrooms open to the public daily until 10 p.m.

A project named “Back the Beach” aims to make the City of Avon beach a family-oriented place and keep it that way so that everyone that utilizes it feels comfortable and has an enjoyable experience. It involves patrolling of the beach by unlicensed uniformed beach patrol officers who have the authority to enforce the City of Avon beach ordinances, which include enforcement of no alcohol, no smoking, no glass, etc. as posted by signs and stated in ordinance.

For additional information, visit www.dnr.mn.us or call (320) 616-2525

Meadowlark Country Club 9-Hole Golf Course • 320-256-4989 Meadowlark Golf Course and Country Club, located at 837 Country Club Drive in Melrose, offers golfing, golf tournaments and private parties.

Albany Golf Club 18-Hole Golf Course • 320-845-2505 A public 18-hole golf course located adjacent to Interstate 94, a block from Main Street in Albany. Many water hazards provide challenges for the golfer attempting to shoot even par. Visit www.albanygolfcourse.com for membership rates, green fees and other activities offered to the public.

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Camping Cedar Lake Memorial Park, Upsala (320) 573-2983 El Rancho Manana, Richmond (320) 597-2740

Lake Wobegon

TRAIL

EVENTS ALONG THE TRAIL: Caramel Roll Ride- June 12th www.caramelrollride.com Lady Slipper Ride- June 19th www.ladyslipperride.com Caramel Apple Ride- Sept. 11th www.caramelappleride.com

The Lake Wobegon Trail measures 54 miles in Stearns County. The Stearns County segment of the Lake Wobegon Trail extends from the Stearns/ Todd County line to St. Joseph and from Albany to the Morrison/ Stearns County line. There is an additional 8 miles of Lake Wobegon Trail in Todd County.

If you connect the Lake Wobegon Trail with Morrison County’s connecting Soo Line

Trail and the Central Lakes Trail, which meets the Lake Wobegon Trail in Osakis, you have the longest paved rail trail in the country – over 120 miles long.

The trail is open to bicycling, snowmobiling without studs, walking and rollerblading.

The trail was built on two abandoned railroad corridors – the Burlington Northern Santa Fe and the Soo Line.

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TRAIL MILEAGE FOR CENTRAL LAKES TRAIL Osakis to Nelson 5.6 miles Nelson to Alexandria 6.5 miles Alexandria to Garfield 6.0 miles Garfield to Brandon 5.4 miles Brandon to Evansville 4.9 miles Evansville to Melby 4.6 miles Melby to Ashby 4.2 miles Ashby to Dalton 7.5 miles Dalton to Fergus Falls 8.1 miles

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AGRICULTURAL Industry

The agriculture industry continues to be an integral part of Freeport’s success. Dairy and turkey, along with pork, beef and crops are the dominant agricultural industries in our area.

The dairy industry continues to have traditional 60- to 90cow farms with pipeline milkers, while most expansions now include a milking parlor, automatic milking systems, free stall cow housing and dairy herds of 150 to 1000 cows. Farms are growing in size as family members decide to farm together, versus separately. According to the 2012 USDA Census of Agriculture, Stearns County had 69,000 dairy cows on 720 dairy farms. The average cow produced 22,000 pounds of milk annually compared to 10,000 pounds of milk produced

MONDAY NIGHTS 5-9 P.M. Buck Burgers & Fries TUESDAY NIGHTS Free Family Order of Breadsticks with any Pizza WEDNESDAY NIGHTS Chicken Night THURSDAY NIGHTS 5-9 P.M. Wing Night FRIDAY NIGHTS 5-9 P.M. Pull Tabs All You Can Eat Fish Grilled Shrimp & E-Tabs 12 oz. Hand-Sliced Steak SATURDAY NIGHTS 5-9 PM. Beef Philly with fries

Daily Happy Hours

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annually in 1975.

A few reasons for the increase are better feeding practices, improved genetics and increased use of technologies, which allow farmers to provide individualized care. Stearns County is the #1 county in Minnesota for milk production, total milk cows and total cash receipts for livestock sales, along with cattle and calves on inventory.

There are a number of turkey farms in the area as well. A majority of them have contracts with Jennie-O Turkey Store to raise a certain number of birds. A majority of the turkeys that are contracted with Jennie-O Turkey Store are processed at the plant in Melrose.

There are also pork and beef producers in the area, however much of the hog finishing has gone to contract finishing, so not as many small farmers in the area have been choosing to raise pork.

Cash crops are also raised in the Freeport area. These crops include corn, soybeans and alfalfa. Some of these crops will be sold to the feed mills in town or hauled to another site.

The majority of the alfalfa that is raised as cash crops is sold locally to dairy farmers or brought to a hay auction. Stearns County is the #1 county in Minnesota for hay production and oat production. The Freeport economy continues to be vibrant and is highly dependent on the agriculture industry.

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Freeport EDUCATION Independent School District 740 546 5th Ave. NE Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-5160 www.isd740.org

Melrose Area PUBLIC SCHOOLS It is the mission of District 740 Public Schools to prepare all learners, in partnership with their families and the community, to inspire a passion for lifelong learning and to contribute within a changing and diverse world. The Melrose Area School Complex is the hub of the district, which includes residents from Freeport, Greenwald, Meire Grove, Melrose, New Munich, Spring Hill, St. Martin and St. Rosa. The quality faculty consists of over 65 percent masters-educated professionals. Though portions of the campus have approached 50 years old, the facility is well maintained and continues to be upgraded annually in order to better serve its students and school community. Recent upgrades have included new lockers, updated computer labs and a modernized food service facility.

The Melrose Area Elementary School Program (grades pre-K-5) provides a quality education program that emphasizes strong reading and mathematics skills. They are especially proud of the kindergarten program at Melrose Area Elementary because they are able to provide all day, every day, at no additional cost.

Benchmark Literacy provides the foundations of the elementary’s reading program. The accelerated math, Great

Leaps, and Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) programs are examples of excellent supplemental individualized programs used to increase reading and math skills. The exceptional special education staff and program provides outstanding support to students with special needs.

The Melrose Area Middle School (grades 6-8) provides an environment which meets the ever-changing physical, social and emotional challenges middle school students face. Quarter classes of art, health, FACS and industrial technology allow students to experience electives along with their core classes. Students can set goals with their academics and behaviors to strive for Incentive Day each quarter. The outstanding special needs and ELL programs continue within the middle school and provide excellent support to students who qualify.

Melrose Area High School (grades 9-12): MHS offers a wide array of elective opportunities in the core areas of study. Many of these courses offer both high school and college credit concurrently, such as college trigonometry, college physics, college speech and theatre and abnormal psychology to name a few.

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MHS also offers foreign language of study in German and Spanish, and students have an opportunity to earn as many as 8 college credits in both of these areas. Students wishing to take a more hands on approach to their learning have many career tech education courses to choose from in the woods, metals, autos, ag, art and FACS areas of study. Finally, the music programs at MHS are highlights of each year and are cherished by students and community.

An array of extra-curricular activities are currently offered and provide extended social leadership and collaborative skills. Core athletic programs are a fixture of MHS, as well as FFA, Speech, Super Mileage and Dance Team to name just a few co-curricular opportunities students enjoy participating in.

Melrose Area Schools is a member of the West Central Education District (WCED), which provides support for the special education program. The WCED also provides access to an Area Learning Center that provides alternative educational learning opportunities for some qualifying middle and high school students.

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Sacred Heart School 303 2nd St. Ne, PO Box 39 Freeport, MN 56331 320-836-2591 Email admin@shsfreeport.org www.shsfreeport.org Mrs. Kristie Harren, Principal Kathy Welle, Administrative Assistant At Sacred Heart, we strive to inspire, challenge, and empower one another to go forth and touch the world with the knowledge, values, and gifts with which God has blessed us.

We offer a Catholic/ Christian environment where students are involved in liturgies, prayer services, social outreach, and learning about their Catholic faith. In addition Sacred Heart provides: Tuition starting at $1825 for first child enrolled in K-6 and reduced rates for additional students.

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• Highly-qualified teachers in PreK-6th Grade (licensed Preschool and all day every day Kindergarten).

• Strong curriculum studied and updated regularly.

• Integrated technology throughout all grade levels.

• Music, art, and physical education specialists.

• Early Childhood Center with care and educational opportunities for children ages 3 - 5 (available from 6am - 6pm) • Variety of extra-curricular activities including guitar, running club, book club, chess/cribbage club, and yearbook.

Community Education

Melrose Area Schools provide an excellent Community Education program. The program includes activities and opportunities for community members of all ages.

The Adult Basic Education programs include Citizenship class, English as a Second Language, and General Education Diploma classes. These classes are offered in the afternoon and evening at no charge.

The Community Education program provides a variety of instructional, recreational and social programming for all ages.

Community events include a Father Daughter Ball. Our district also offers a full summer recreation program.

If you are interested in Community Education programs, please call 320-256-6010 or go online to www.isd740.org and check out the Community Education online registration link.

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) programs are offered for children birth to kindergarten and their parents.

Parent/Child Interaction - parents and children explore and learn together in the classroom doing projects, puzzles and educational games without the distraction of other siblings, the phone or the laundry.

Circle Time - teachers, children and parents participate in songs and games together.

Children’s Time - time for the children to play, eat a snack and listen to a story with their friends and an early childhood teacher.

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educator in an adjoining room with a one-way mirror to observe the children as they play.

Preschool is offered for children who are 3 and 4 years old by Sept. 1; we have an excellent curriculum staff that incorporate play and fun into each class.

Threes Preschool for children age 3 by Sept. 1 of the school year and will need to be potty trained. It’s an exceptional opportunity for children (and their parents) to gently ease into the preschool experience. Children work on listening skills, working cooperatively with others, pre-reading and pre-math skills.

Fours Preschool is for children age 4 by Sept. 1 of the school year. This preschool is designed to help prepare children for Kindergarten. We have an excellent curriculum and caring staff who incorporate play into the classroom, allowing children to learn, grow and have fun.

Adult Basic Education, Melrose Community Education; Adult Basic Education offers the following programs: English as a second language, basic literacy skills for adults, basic math skills for adults, workforce preparation, and a family literacy program.

Individual one-on-one tutoring is also offered through the Melrose/ Sauk Centre Literacy Program and these services include GED preparation, English as a second language training and citizenship preparation. Any adult 17 years or older not currently enrolled in secondary school is eligible for these programs.

For more information and class schedules, please contact Community Education @ 320-256-6010.

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MELROSE PUBLIC LIBRARY 225 1st St. NE, P.O. Box 27, Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-3885 www.griver.org

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Wednesday 2-7 p.m.

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Friday 2-5 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. to noon

The Melrose Branch of Great River Regional Library (GRRL) has what you are looking for.... books on almost every subject, magazines, entertainment and how-to DVDs, music CDs, eAudiobooks, eBooks, computers, Internet access, programs and so much more.

Library members also have access to the 700,000 items owned by the Great River Regional Library system, of which Melrose Public Library is a member.

The library is in a large, modern, fully-accessible city building that also houses meeting rooms, the police department, a

center for seniors and other city offices. It is comfortable and well organized, with clear signage to direct users to the fiction, nonfiction, children’s and reference collections.

Library staff is knowledgeable, friendly and helpful and receive professional reference and support services from the GRRL headquarters in St. Cloud.

Free library cards are available to residents of the GRRL service area, which include: Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd and Wright counties. For additional information, please call (320) 256-3885.

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Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Albany branch of Great River Regional Library carries books on almost every subject, magazines, entertainment and how-to DVDs, music CDs, eAudiobooks, eBooks, computers, Internet access, programs so much more.

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The medical staff at CentraCare Health - Melrose is made up of: • Leanne Anderson, DO • Elaine Thelen, APRN, • Michael Beste, MD CPN, DPN • Lindsey Chmielewski, MD • Jennifer Tomford, APRN, • Patrick Heller, MD CPN, DPN • Rebecca Hukriede, PA-C • Jill Wilken, APRN, CPN, • Julie Klasen, MD DPN • Kurt Schwieters, MD

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CentraCare Health – Melrose 525 Main St. W, Melrose, MN 56352 320-256-4231 • centracare.com CentraCare Melrose is a 25-bed critical access hospital with an attached clinic, 75-bed skilled nursing home and a 60-unit senior apartment building with assisted living services. The campus offers a full range of health care services with the latest medical technology available.

CentraCare-Melrose is one of the largest employers in the city, currently with over 350 employees including six family medicine doctors, three certified nurse practitioners and one physician assistant.

Many physician specialists visit CentraCare Melrose on a scheduled basis to provide outreach services. This convenient access allows our patients to receive the highquality specialty care they need, while staying close to home.

In addition to our hospital, clinic, nursing home and senior apartment building with assisted living services, we are very fortunate to have an array of medical specialists and services available in the community, from dental, chiropractic and optometry care.

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CentraCare Clinic – Albany 30 Railroad Ave., Albany, MN 56307 320-845-2157 • centracare.com

The skilled and experienced healthcare team of CentraCare – Albany Clinic continues to offer primary care, urgent care, lab, imaging, physical therapy, diabetes education and ultrasound. In addition, visiting specialists offer obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics and podiatry. A new facility was built in 2019.

The physicians are board certified in Family Medicine and offer primary care for all ages. They are Libby Brever, MD; Nathan Brever, MD; and Brittany Kirkeby, DO. They are joined

by Physician Assistants Jennifer Gannon, PA-C; Charlene Gerner, PA-C; and Tess King, PA-C. The clinic provides a teambased care model where patients are a part of a team with

skilled health professionals that work together to deliver more personalized, coordinated care and accessibility. The clinic hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Family Medicine physicians and advanced practice providers also see patients with urgent care needs on Saturday from 8 to 11 a.m. Certified Nurse Practitioner Stephanie Olson, provides urgent care for all ages Monday through Thursday from noon to 8 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Some symptoms appropriate for urgent care include upper respiratory infection, urinary tract infections, minor burns, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, acute sprains and strains.

A certified diabetes educator and dietician works with patients as needed to create a personalized wellness plan that educates, motivates and empowers the patient with diabetes.

It is designed to help patients find the tools they need to make positive changes in their behavior and lifestyles.

Physical Therapy is offered Monday through Friday in conjunction with therapists from St. Cloud Hospital’s Rehabilitation Services.

Community Involvement

Nathan Brever, MD, regularly volunteers his time to assist with the Albany High School football and wrestling programs, St. John’s University football team, and provides impact testing to area athletes, a program that includes baseline and postconcussion testing.

FOR MORE INFORMATION about CentraCare – Albany Clinic, visit centracare.com or call 320-845-2157.

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Mother of Mercy Nursing Home Residents can participate in activities and dining while overlooking the scenic public golf course and the Church of Seven Dolors in Albany. Rehabilitative services such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy as well as round-the-clock licensed nursing staff are provided to residents in need of short-stay care, long-term care or memory care.

Mother of Mercy Apartments Overlooking the Albany Golf Course, Fairway Ridge offers an exceptional carefree, maintenance-free lifestyle with the assurance of assisted living.

Grace Court Enhanced Assisted Living is for individuals who need higher levels of assisted living with around-the-clock personal care staff. Residents have the freedom to live in a residential setting as needs increase. Grace Court closes the gap between assisted living and skilled nursing care. Each person enjoys a private apartment with all rooms surrounding a central living area, where residents can gather to enjoy activities and meals together as a family.

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Memory Lane and Tranquility Place Memory Care All our memory care communities have secured exits and are designed to look and feel like home. These private apartments open to central living areas and dining rooms. Spouses who wish to live with their loved one are welcome with double room options. Specially-trained staff help residents participate in daily life. Positive care staff interaction rejoices in the abilities and moments of connection.

Pondview Estates Nestled in the golf course residential neighborhood of Albany is Pondview Estates, a beautiful, income-qualified senior living community. A two-story lobby atrium welcomes residents home to a bright and airy apartment, complete with a full kitchen and bath, and an emergency call system. Outside are raised gardens, walking paths and a large front porch to enjoy summer breezes.

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Business ACCOUNTING/ FINANCIAL/BENEFITS Black Financial 320-356-9031 110 Avon Avenue N Avon, MN 56310 www.blackfinancialservices. com Schlenner Wenner & Co. 320-845-2940 115 6th Street Albany, MN 56307 www.swcocpas.com AGRICULTURAL Cold Spring Co-op & Country Store (320) 685-8651 300 Main St. Cold Spring, MN 56320 Famo Feeds (320) 836-2145 446 Industrial Drive Freeport, MN 56331 www.famofeeds.com

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Community Technology Center 320-845-8888 360 Railroad Ave., Suite 2 Albany, MN 56307 www.mnct.com

Decals, Signs, Magnets, & More

SIGN Design Sauk Centre, MN (320) 352-6577

320-352-6577

Located in the Sauk Centre Herald Office 522 Sinclair Lewis Avenue • Sauk Centre, MN 56378

Logan Thomas, Designer & Sign Creator

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