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A Great Place to Live, Work & Play!

Complimentary copy provided by the Melrose Area Chamber of Commerce, City of Melrose, the Melrose Beacon, and local participating businesses.

! e m o c l e w A word from the Mayor The City of Melrose welcomes you to our strong, diverse and connected community. If you are looking for a place to call home, work or play, you have found it here in Melrose. We are very proud of our community and resources we have here. No matter what you are looking for, you can find it here. As our billboard says, “We are Growing.”

Melrose has seen nearly $200 million worth of building permits over the past eight years. This is due to the construction/ expansion of the CentraCare Hospital, CentraCare Melrose, Park View Center and Jennie-O Turkey Store, the construction of Arce Auto and Car Sales, Cornerstone Restaurant, Warrior Boats, and the expansions of Melrose Metalworks, Melrose Electric, Carstens Industries, Proliant – Land O’Lakes and Melrose One Stop to name a few. We have also seen remodeling of businesses on our Main Street as well as planned expansions of Casey’s Gas Station on the south side of town.

We are positioned well for the future. We have a top-notch school district servicing our community with a strong academic program and multiple state championship honors. We are very pleased with our municipal recreational facilities. Melrose has two large parks, ice rink and warming house, multiple ball diamonds, public pavilion, connected walking and snowmobile trails, camping along the Sauk River, and fishing pier.

We could go on and on about this great community, but the best way to learn about us is to come and stay a while. We are a strong, diverse and connected community and hope to see you soon.

Mayor Joe Finken

Minnesota Governor, Tim Walz, (kneeling), visits with Mayor Joe Finken and area preschool children and residents.

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2020 | Quick Reference Guide Emergency/Police/Fire ...................................................................................................................................... 911 Non-Emergency ..............................................................................................................................(320) 256-7211 City Administration ......................................................................................................................... 320-256-4278 Building Permits City of Melrose Planning and Development Department ...........................................................(320) 256-4278 Melrose City Center (all permits) .................................................................................................(320) 256-4278 Fax ...............................................................................................................................................(320) 256-7766 Email ....................................................................................................................planning@cityofmelrose.com Education Melrose Area Public Schools ................................ (320) 256-5160 Melrose Community Education............................. (320) 256-6010 Sacred Heart School (Freeport) ............................ (320) 836-2591 St. Mary’s Catholic School (Melrose) .................... (320) 256-4257 St. John’s-St. Andrew’s School (Greenwald) ......... (320) 987-3133 Montessori School of Melrose ............................. (320) 256-2141 West Central Area Learning Center (Melrose) ..... (320) 256-7836 Garbage (Refuse) Residential - in the City of Melrose: Waste Management ............................................ (866) 513-1811 West Central Sanitation ....................................... (800) 246-7630 Health Care Hospital - CentraCare - Melrose .......................... (320) 256-4231 Clinic - CentraCare - Melrose .............................. (320) 256-4228 Pharmacy - Melrose Pharmacy ............................. (320) 256-7292 Coborn’s Pharmacy ........................... (320) 256-4452 Dental - Midwest Dental Office ........................... (320) 256-4267 Optometry - Melrose Eye Clinic .......................... (320) 256-4000 Newspaper (Local) Melrose Beacon ................................................... (320) 351-6579 Post Office ................................................................ (320) 256-3713 Utilities Cable Television, Internet: Arvig ......................... (320) 256-7471 Cable Television: Spectrum ................................. (855) 757-7328 Electric: City of Melrose Public Utilities ............... (320) 256-4278 Natural Gas: CenterPoint Energy ........................ (800) 245-2377 (Emergency) (800) 296-9815 Telephone Arvig ..................................................................... (320) 256-7471 Spectrum .............................................................. (855) 757-7328 Water/Wastewater City of Melrose Public Utilities ............................ (320) 256-4278

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Quick Reference Guide City of Melrose Public Utilities Melrose Fire Department Melrose Police Department Melrose Ambulance Department Permits and Licensing Melrose Commerce & Industry Melrose Area Chamber of Commerce Community Events Melrose Riverfest Map of Melrose Community Services Community Organizations History of Melrose Education Parks and Recreation Lake Wobegon Trail Agricultural Industry Health Care Churches Business Directory

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Cover Photo: Snapshots of our Community Photo Credits Include: Melrose Chamber, City of Melrose, STAR Publications

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Melrose City Center 225 1st St. NE, Melrose, MN 56352 Ph: (320) 256-4278 • Fax: (320) 256-7766 Email: admin@cityofmelrose.com

2020 | City of Melrose MAYOR: Joe Finken .....................................................(320) 256-3886 Email ........................................... jfinken@cityofmelrose.com CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: Travis Frieler ..................................................(320) 256-5222 Mark (Bunker) Hill ..........................................(320) 256-7544 Anthony (Tony) Klasen ...................................(320) 256-2258 Justin Frieler ..................................................(320) 493-8911

CITY CLERK: Patti Haase ....................................................(320) 256-4278 Email .......................................... phaase@cityofmelrose.com PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR: Lisa Atkinson .................................................(320) 256-4278 Email ....................................... latkinson@cityofmelrose.com

CHIEF OF POLICE: CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Craig Maus ....................................................(320) 256-7211 Colleen Winter ..............................................(320) 256-4279 Email ........................................... cmaus@cityofmelrose.com Email ..........................................cwinter@cityofmelrose.com

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Melrose Fire Department | 2020

Members of the Melrose Fire Department pose for a group shot in front of one of their department trucks.

Fire and Ambulance Station 405 2nd Ave. SE, Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-4278 | Emergency: 911 www.cityofmelrose.com Fire Chief ...........................................................Tom Budde First Assistant Chief ..................................... Joe Woeste Second Assistant Chief ......................Leon Feldewerd Training Officer ....................................... Aaron Schmitz

Firefighters pose in front of their 1952 pumper truck, a contrast to the state-of-the-art fire-fighting equipment that is used today.

• Fire protection services began in 1884 • Department serves the cities of Melrose, Meire Grove and Greenwald, along with the surrounding rural areas • Department objectives are to preserve and protect life and property, fire prevention, fire fighting and rescue • Members appointed by the Melrose City Council • Department can have up to 30 members • Fire Relief Association formed in 1898 • Association provides retirement relief and other benefits to association members • Any active member of the Fire Department is eligible for membership

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2020 | Melrose Police Department Melrose City Center 225 1st St. NE Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-7211 Emergency: 911 www.cityofmelrose.com Police Chief, Craig Maus cmaus@cityofmelrose.com 320-256-7211

The Melrose Police Department consists of a police chief, sergeant, three police officers, a secretary and several reserve officers. The Police Department is highly trained to meet the required standards of this profession.

Chief Craig Maus Serving since 2001

Administrative Assist.

Felicia Mundis Serving since 2017

Sergeant Patrick Nechanicky Serving since 2006

Police Secretary, Felicia Mundis fmundis@cityofmelrose.com 320-256-7211

Officer Matt McDonald Serving since 2014

Officer Matt Moorman Serving since 2012

Officer Allyssa Engfer Serving since 2018

Our community law enforcement, firefighters and emergency medical technicians are always there at moment’s notice to serve and protect.

Melrose Ambulance Jenn Tschida, Ambulance Coordinator Dr. Michael Beste, Medical Director • City-owned C ambulance service established in 1969 • BBasic Life Support (BLS) service licensed through the SState of Minnesota • Department D serves nine cities and four townships Members are emergency medical technicians (EMTs) •M aand respond to emergency calls and provide care to the ccritically ill and injured • Members M are appointed by the Melrose City Council can have up to 20 members • Department D

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Permits and Licenses | 2020

Building, Moving and Zoning Permits Prior to doing any work or remodeling on or in your house or business, call or stop by the Melrose City Center to find out for sure whether or not you need a permit. The Community Development staff is happy to answer any questions, give estimates on building permit costs and provide assistance regarding how to apply for a permit or work through the permit process.

Please contact the Community Development Department at the Melrose City Center, planning@cityofmelrose.com or call 320-256-4278.

Development and Business Subsidy Programs For business development projects, including business expansion and/ or relocations and for information about local incentive programs, please contact the Planning and Development Department at the Administration Offices at the Melrose City Center, planning@cityofmelrose.com or call (320) 256-4278.

Animal Licenses For animal licenses, please contact the Melrose Administration Offices at the Melrose City Center at admin@ cityofmelrose.com, or (320) 256-4278.

Liquor, Tobacco and Rental Licenses For liquor, tobacco and rental licenses, please contact City Clerk Patti Haase at the Melrose Administration Offices at the Melrose City Center, phaase@ cityofmelrose.com, or (320) 2564278.

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2020 | Commerce and Industry

Melrose is a community with high-quality infrastructure, a productive agriculture base and an ever-expanding business community. Its location adjacent to Interstate-94 in Central Minnesota's lake country provides quick and easy access to business markets, abundant recreational opportunities and a sensibly-paced lifestyle, all within a modest commute of major metropolitan markets. Two of the area's largest manufacturing industries are located in Melrose and continue to grow.

Jennie -O Turkey Store, Inc., one of the world's largest turkey processing companies, has built a brand-new state of the art facility here in Melrose.

Jennie-O Turkey Store, Inc. employees over 700 people and processes 1.1 to 1.5 million live pounds of turkey per day. Most of these turkeys are grown within a 50- to 60-mile radius of the processing facility. Jennie-O Turkey Store, Inc. products are distributed to customers in all 50 states and approximately 40 foreign countries.

Land O'Lakes, Inc., is a milk-processing facility with approximately 130 employees. The company processes nearly 1.3 billion pounds of milk into over 130 million pounds of cheddar and Italian-style cheeses annually. The company also supplies dairy permeate to Proliant Dairy Ingredients, Inc., a whey drying facility located adjacent to Land O'Lakes, Inc., Melrose.

CentraCare – Melrose is a critical access hospital with an attached clinic, skilled nursing home and a senior independent apartment building with assisted living services. A full range of health care services and convenient access to a variety of specialists are provided on this growing medical campus in Melrose. CentraCare – Melrose employs more than 350 people who serve nearly 10,000 residents in and around western Stearns County. In 2017, a new 53,000-square-foot hospital opened which included two state-of-theart operating rooms, new emergency department, 12 private patient rooms, two dedicated labor, delivery and recovery suites, 14 universal rooms, imaging women’s center and a Bistro.

Growth in the City will continue in 2020 with major Infrastructure projects including expansion to the wastewater treatment facility and expanded Broadband out to the I-94 Industrial Park to provide fast, reliable Internet to the existing business community and for future expansion.

According to the most recent statistics from the State Demographer, in 2017, Melrose had an estimated population of 3,683 with 1,327 housing units. Single-family residential construction rates are starting to increase, while industrial and commercial development has continued at a pace rivaling or exceeding most central and outstate Minnesota communities. Melrose businesses - industrial, commercial and retail, along with its service providers - are continuing their long and much-appreciated tradition of investing in the Melrose community by expanding their businesses or starting new ones. The resulting creation of additional job opportunities is essential to every prospering city. In addition to the opening of the new state of the art Jennie-O Turkey facility, other notable projects occurring through the year 2019 include the construction of St. Mary’s church, major remodeling to CentraCare’s pharmacy department, approval of the upcoming new Casey’s General Store doubling the size of the southern existing Casey’s gas station, and Melrose One Stop’s addition of a truck and car wash.

Melrose Public Utilities supplies electrical power for the city, while Stearns Electric Association supplies it for the surrounding communities. Arvig provides telephone, television, high-speed Internet services, voice and data networking and computer services to the area.

There are nine restaurants/fast food outlets, three banking facilities, three supermarkets/grocers and many other stores and services. The city has five parks, a golf course, a branch of the Great River Regional Library system and a weekly newspaper, The Melrose Beacon.

Melrose's most important asset is its people. Through their dedication, work ethic and values, they drive the community's development and prosperity.

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Chamber of Commerce | 2020

223 Main St. E, Melrose, MN 56352 Phone (320) 256-7174 www.melrosemn.org

See our membership listing on our website at melrosemn.org

Melrose Chamber Officers (from left) Treasurer, Anna Blenker; Executive Director, Sara Hoffner; President, Isaac Barten; Business Member, Kyle Hoium; Vice President, Craig Zylka; Secretary, Missy Traeger

Melrose Chamber of Commerce 2020 Board of Directors President .................................Isaac Barten, Central MN Credit Union

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2020 | Community Events

2020 Events & Activities

Check out the Melrose Chamber’s website for up-to-date information and schedule of events: www.melrosemn.org/events.html FEBRUARY February 29 - St. Mary’s School Auction for Education APRIL April 13-24 - Rose Days Pre-Sale with Rose Delivery on May 1st – Melrose Royalty Fundraiser April 30 - May 2 - Melrose City Wide Garage Sales MAY May 2 - Melrose Home & Business Expo; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Melrose Elementary School Gym May 9 - Designer Bag Bingo at the Melrose Legion, Two Sessions: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

SUMMER 2020 Farmers Market Wednesdays June through September from 3-6 p.m. near Coborn’s on the trail JUNE June 8 - Great River Regional Library Summer Reading Kickoff June 13 - Caramel Roll Ride - Lake Wobegon Trail June 20 - Lady Slipper Ride – Lake Wobegon Trail June 25 - Melrose Royalty Pageant (Miss Melrose and Little Miss Melrose) - Marit Elliot Auditorium - Melrose High School June 26 - Crazy Days & Sidewalk Sales at Participating Melrose Businesses June 27 - Melrose Riverfest featuring Fabulous Armadillos June 26-28 - Melrose All School Reunion AUGUST August 4 - Night to Unite; 5:30 - 8 p.m. – Sauk River Park

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SEPTEMBER September 12 - Caramel Apple Ride – Lake Wobegon Trail NOVEMBER November 6 - Designer Bag Bingo 7 p.m. at the Melrose Legion November 27 - Melrose Holiday Kick-Off w/ light parade, fireworks, sleigh rides , more; 2 - 8:30 p.m.

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2020 | Community Services Melrose Public Library

225 1st St. NE, P.O. Box 27 Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-3885 • www.griver.org POST OFFICE (320) 256-3713 Located at 304 1st St. NE Window hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday - Friday Lobby hours: Open 24/7 NEWSPAPER Melrose Beacon 408 Main St. E, Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 351-6579 • Website: www.star-pub.com Email: carol@melrosebeacon.com Office hours: by appointment

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.

All of the GRRL system’s materials are listed on a computer catalog. Library users may search and make their requests on the computer (either at the library or from home), and a daily Hours: delivery service circulates items within the Monday.......................................................2 – 8 p.m. system’s 32 libraries. The library also offers Tuesday.......................................................2 – 5 p.m. free Internet access at public Internet stations Wednesday .................................................2 – 7 p.m. as well as children’s and adult’s programming.

Thursday ..........................10 a.m. to noon, 2 – 5 p.m.

The library is in a large, modern, fullyFriday .........................................................2 – 5 p.m. accessible city building that also houses Saturday ..................................................... 9 to noon 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, non-fiction, 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.

LOCAL ACCESS CHANNELS Community Connection Channel 14 For a program schedule, please call 320) 256-7471 or visit www.arvig.net.

MELROSE AREA FOOD SHELF (320) 256-2555 The Melrose Area Food Shelf, located at 255 Country Club Road S.W. is available to persons in need of assistance who live within the 740 Melrose Area Public School District. It is open the first four Wednesdays of each month from 1-4:45 p.m.

Clients may receive assistance once per month. Home delivery is available to the disabled and shut-ins. To arrange for this service, call (320) 256-2555 during open hours. If there is no answer, leave a message on voicemail and someone will return your call.

The Melrose Area Food Shelf is a non-profit organization relying solely on donations and grants when available. Volunteers are needed and may call (320) 256-2555 during open hours. Contributions are always welcome and can be delivered to the food shelf during open hours. Cash donations are also appreciated. Checks may be written payable to the Melrose Area Food Shelf and sent to the food shelf at P.O. Box 112, Melrose, MN 56352.

PROJECT GIVE-A-GIFT Project Give-a-Gift has been part of the Melrose community for 39 years. Local volunteers help families and individuals in need throughout the year but are especially busy during the holiday season. Funds are donated and distributed to people within the Melrose Area school district. If you are interested in donating or know someone in need, please call 320-256-7300.

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Community Organizations | 2020 SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER 225 1st St NE, Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-4278 The Senior Community Center is a handicapped accessible facility with free internet access. Seniors, over 55 years old, residing in the Melrose Area School District #740 and the Birch Lake area, are invited to participate and use the Center. There are no membership dues.

The Board meets at 2 p.m., the fourth Wednesday of each month. Board meetings are open to anyone. Present Board members are Liz Pohlmann, Pat Seanger, Ruth Traeger, Eileen Maus, Ivanna Meyer, Rosie Athmann and Karen Mueller. New board members are always welcome.

Scheduled activities are: • Silver Sneakers Exercise Class: 8 a.m. and again at 9 a.m. – Monday, Wednesday and Friday • Golden Goalies: 9 a.m. – every Tuesday • Book Club: 10:30 a.m. – Third Thursday of each month • Cards and Games: 1:30 p.m. – Second and Fourth Wednesday of each month • Freewill Soup and Bread Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Second Wednesday of each month • Billiards: Any time of day • Quilting: Afternoons when a quilt is ready for hand stitching • Community Education Classes: Check http://www.isd740.org/

Call Liz Pohlmann at (518) 256-5718 for additional information.

Please come and make new friends and enjoy the activities.

Contact any board members for additional activity ideas. The Senior Center is located in the lower level of the Melrose City Center and is closed when the City Center is closed.

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U.S. Bank - Melrose Branch • 220 Kraft Drive SE • 320.256.4880 Member FDIC

Adley Creek 4-H Club Alyssa Rosenberger .................................................(320) 256-2538 Deanna Feldewerd ...................................................(320) 256-2796 Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon Pat Middendorf .........................................................(320) 241-3909 American Legion Post 101 (meets second Tues. of month) Mike Barten, Commander .....................................(320) 250-3296 Ron Butkowski, Gambling Fund Manager (320) 256-3345 American Legion Auxiliary Mary Ellen Gebeke ..…..…..…..…..…..….. (320) 256-3716 Boy Scouts Dave Norling, Scoutmaster ...................................(320) 267-6192 Kris Massmann ..........................................................(320) 248-4269 Christian Mothers/Women Caroline Jacobs, President ....................................(320) 256-3207 Community Connection Channel 14 Local Broadcast Station ..........................................(320) 351-9565 Cub Scouts Christie Zink ...............................................................(320) 249-6662 Girl Scouts Elisha Seanger ...........................................................(320) 256-2790 Golden Goalies Cathy Wessel ..............................................................(320) 256-3320 Please note: Cathy is gone over the winter months.

Arlene Messerich ..................................................... (320) 493-0128 Meals on Wheels Edna Kramer ...............................................................(320) 845-4070 Melrose Area Food Shelf.....................................(320) 256-2555 Melrose Area Women of Today Kristie Heinze .............................................................(320) 249-5884 Melrose Elementary School PTA Melissa Redepenning............................................. (320) 256-4977 Melrose Firemen’s Auxiliary Jeanne Kraemer ........................................................(320) 256-7974 Melrose Area Historical Society Roger Paschke, President ......................................(320) 256-3933 Melrose Lake Improvement Association George Traeger...........................................................320) 256-3887 Jim Mohs .....................................................................(320) 256-3488 Melrose Lions Club (meet every second & fourth Wed.) Scott Dymoke, President .......(320) 256-4205, (320) 256-7727 Larry Droogsma, Gambling Fund Manager ....(320) 256-7833 Melrose V.F.W. (meet first Tues. of each month) Jim Athmann, Commander ..................................(320) 256-4980 Vern Frericks, Gambling Fund Manager ...........(320) 256-3899 Melrose V.F.W. Auxiliary (meet first Tues. of each month) Nancy Kemper ...........................................................(320) 250-4608 St. Bernard St. Elizabeth Society Ray Primus ..................................................................(320) 987-3540 Leonard Hinnenkamp .............................................(320) 256-3538 St. Mary’s Mission Society Jane Salzl .....................................................................(320) 256-3087 St. Paul’s Youth Group Office.............................................................................(320) 256-3847 Senior Activity Center Liz Pohlmann, Coordinator ...................................(518) 256-5718

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Education | 2020 Melrose Area Public Schools Independent School District 740 546 5th Ave. NE, Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-5160 • www.isd740.org 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. 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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Education | 2020 Extra-Curricular Activities

The School District offers many quality programs for students. The professional and quality coaches and advisors are very skilled at teaching lifelong skills like dealing with adversity, teamwork, and leadership. In addition, our coaches and advisors are experienced in their fields. The activities offered are: Archery Gymnastics Speech Band Hockey (boys) Student Council Baseball Junior Knowledge Swimming & Diving Basketball (boys Bowl (boys and girls) and girls) Knowledge Bowl Synchronized Cheerleading Musical Swimming Choir NHS Tennis (girls) Cross Country Clay Target League Track (boys and (boys and girls) Pep Band girls) Dance Team Soccer (boys and Volleyball Football girls) Wrestling Golf (boys and girls) Softball Youth Theatre

West Central Area Learning Center 9 2nd St. SW, Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-7836 www.wced6026.org

The Center is for students ages 12-21 (middle and high school level).

It offers an Extended Year Program, with day, evening and summer school available. The summer school program is about 30 days. The Center includes the Albany, Paynesville, Sauk Centre and Melrose school districts. The Center meets all the state standards and the students must take all the same standardized testing.

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.

Parent Discussion - parents share practical advice and discuss parenting topics of interest with each other and a parent 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.

We offer a before and after school program for grades P-K through 5.

We also offer a pre-school wraparound option for an all-day experience for pre-school students.

207 5th St. NE, Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-2141 www.montessorimn.com The Montessori School of Melrose has been operating for 12 years, serving children from 3 - 6 years of age. The school is owned by Tammy Ellering Beuning.

We are a private school with a Christian orientation.

Please call to make an appointment to come and visit our school and meet our teachers. Children are enrolled year-round, so we are ready when your child is ready. Above all, come see our children! They are highly social, well adjusted, spontaneous, happy, peaceful and courteous. They are also excited about learning!

• Individualized learning environment meeting the needs of each child at his or her level.

• Strong Montessori curriculum • Many options available for our preschool program including two, three or five days a week 8:00-11:00 a.m. or 7:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

• Full day or half day Kindergarten offered • Summer school program offered full days or half days for ages three to eight, full-time or part-time (must be a current or previous Montessori student) 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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320 5th Ave SE, Melrose, MN 56352 • O: 320-256-4257 F:320-256-4208 E-mail: anelson@smsmn.org • Autumn Nelson, Principal Jenn Ellering, Administrative Assistant • www.SMSMelroseMN.org

Our Mission Statement: “St. John’s-St. Andrew’s School is dedicated to providing a Christian learning environment which will foster the growth and development of each child.”

Mission Statement: St. Mary’s is a faith-filled community that illuminates the teachings of Jesus...using our hearts, hands and voices as Christian witnesses while striving for academic excellence.

Our Philosophy: “St John’s-St. Andrew’s Catholic School is a place of spiritual and academic growth for students, staff, parents and parish community. We strive to educate students by fostering Christian values promoting a feeling of security and self-worth, and meeting individual needs through a comprehensive program. We provide a variety of opportunities to learn basic academic skills, while helping each student accept responsibility for his/her own learning. We emphasize respect for oneself, respect for other people, and for all forms of life and the environment that sustains them.”

All students participate actively in the Sacraments of the Church and are involved in weekly liturgies, prayer services and social outreach. Religious and moral virtues are rooted in the Scriptures and become a “way of life” at St. John’s-St. Andrew’s School.

• Highly trained teachers in grades preschool-6th.

• Small class sizes allow for more individual attention for each child.

• Strong academic curriculum that is reviewed annually.

• SMART boards, iPad and chrome-books in each classroom..

Our Values: C - Catholic identity and faith H - Holistic care of the child: heart, mind, body and spirit R - Respect for one another I - Individualized development and discipline S - Sharing family and community T - Teaching excellence (staff, curriculum and technology)

303 2nd St. NE, P.O. Box 39 Freeport, MN 56331 320-836-2591 Mrs. Kristie Harren, Principal kharren@shsfreeport.org Kathy Welle, Administrative Assistant kwelle@shsfreeport.org Mission Statement: Led by the Holy Spirit and supported by our Tri-Parish and Christian communities, Sacred Heart School unites students, families and staff in their spiritual, social and academic journeys. We strive to inspire, challenge, and empower one another to impact the world with the knowledge, values and gifts with which God has blessed us.

Fast SMS Facts: - Accredited by the MN Non-Public School Accrediting Association - Experienced, Caring Staff - Growing Enrollment - Small Class Size - Leading Media Center and Technology Supports Dynamic and Interactive Student Learning - Weekly Liturgy Celebrations - Little Saints Pre-K Program - Kids Time Program - Bus Transportation for K-6th Students - Newly Added Catered Kitchen - Licensed Little Saints Pre-School Program with the Option of Half or Full Days - Before and After School Kids Time Program - Focus on Well-Rounded Person - Respectful, Responsible, Faithful, Happy and Giving along with a Multitude of Educational Experiences

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Catholic/Christian environment: Students are involved in liturgies, prayer services, social outreach and learning about their Catholic faith.

• Highly-qualified teachers in PreK – Grade 6 (licensed Preschool and all day, every day kindergarten).

• Strong academic curriculum studied and updated regularly • Gymnasium for physical education, activities and programs • Integrated Technology throughout all grade levels • Music, Art and Physical Education Specialists • Early Childhood Center Care and educational opportunities for children ages 3-5 Summer Care and before and after school care for school-aged children • Parent/Family involvement • Early Childhood & Kindergarden screening/registration in February.

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parks and recreation | 2020

Melrose has many wonderful opportunities to enjoy: • Senior Center: Provides social, physical, intellectual and wellness opportunities.

• Community Education: Provides a variety of instructional, recreational and social programming.

• Bowling: The 8-lane Melrose Bowl is located at 16 6th Ave. SE. • Dancing/Music: Dancing and professional entertainment are available at local clubs and area ballrooms. Music and other entertainment is available at local businesses such as bars and restaurants. (Check local newspapers for current list of entertainment).

• Fishing/Hunting: Sportspersons in the area will find a variety of big and small game, as well as a number of well-stocked lakes for summer and winter fishing.

• Golf: Meadowlark Golf Course and Country Club located at 837 Country Club Drive SW offers golfing, golf tournaments and private parties.

• Trails: For hiking, biking and snowmobiling.

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Agriculture

The agriculture industry continues to be an integral part of Melrose’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 90-cow farms with pipeline milkers, while most expansions now include a milking parlor, 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 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 here 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.

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Cash crops are also raised in the Melrose 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 Melrose economy continues to be vibrant and is highly dependent on the agriculture industry.

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Health Care | 2020

CENTRACARE 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 fivefamily medicine doctors, and three certified nurse practitioners.

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.

Specialists include: • Asthma & Allergy • Behavioral Health • Cardiology • Diabetes • Gastroenterology

• Oncology • OB/GYN • Ophthalmology • Orthopedics • Podiatry

• Radiology • Surgery • Telehealth • Urology

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.

The medical staff at CentraCare Melrose is made up of: • Michael Beste, MD • Lindsey Chmielewski, MD • Patrick Heller, MD • Julie Klasen, MD

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Worship

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Birch Hills Community Church Service location: 546 5th Ave NE, Melrose, MN 56352 Phone: (320) 905-9138 Mailing address: P.O. Box 308 Email: info@birchhillscommunitychurch.org www.birchhillscommunitychurch.org Pastor: Paul Klassen Services: Sunday-10 a.m. at Melrose High School Auditorium

St. M S Mary’s ’ Catholic C h li Ch Church h 402 2nd St. SE, Melrose, MN 56352 Phone: (320) 256-4207 • Fax: (320) 256-4208 Email: stmarys@stmarysofmelrose.com www.oneinfaith.org Pastor: Fr. Marvin Enneking Parochial Vicar: Arockiya Newton Deacon: Ernie Kociemba Please check our website for information regarding Mass schedule and parish information.

Melrose, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church St 207 5th St. NE, Melrose, MN 56352 Phone: (320) 256-3847 www.stpaulsmelrose.org • Email: stpauls@meltel.net Services: Sunday Worship 9 a.m. • Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Sunday Adult Bible Class 10:25 a.m.

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COMMUNICATIONS Arvig 320.256.7471 224 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 www.arvig.com

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2020 | business directory HEATING I-94 Classics 320.256.3623 329 County Road 173 E Melrose, MN 56352 INSURANCE Advantage 1 Insurance 502A E. Main Street Melrose, MN 56352 320.252.6650 Greenwald Insurance Agency 320.987.3223 50 N 5th Street Greenwald, MN 56355 www.greenwaldinsurance.com Hometown Insurance 320.256.5130 305 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 Melrose Mutual 320.256.7290 303 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 www.melrosemutual.com North Risk Partners Albany • Melrose • Freeport northriskpartners.com LAUNDRY Econ O Wash, Inc. 224 Meadowlark Ln. SW Melrose, MN 56352 LIQUOR Spiritz Liquor 320.256.6300 225 Kraft Dr. SE Melrose, MN 56352 Follow us on Facebook Spiritz Liquor LIQUOR/DINING The Dam Bar 320.256.3660 319 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 LODGING Super 8 320.256.4261 231 County Road 173 SE Melrose, MN 56352 www.super8.com MANUFACTURING Jennie-O Turkey Store 320.256.4245 1129 Main Street East Melrose, MN 56352 jennieo.com/careers

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PLUMBING Mark’s Plumbing, Inc. Mark Silbernick, Owner 320.987.3670 320.333.3527 cell

MEAT/MEAT PROCESSING Brüder’s Butcher 320.256.3750 Main Street Melrose, MN 56352 www.brudersbutcher.com

Trisko Heating & Plumbing 320.352.2168 320 Pine Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 staff@triskohp.com

Pep’s Pork 320.987.3368 29769 325th Ave. Melrose, MN 56352 www.pepspork.com

REAL ESTATE Benchmark Real Estate 320.256.8000 220 Kraft Drive SE, Ste 150 Melrose, MN 56352 www.benchmarkrealty.com

The Bluffs 35319 315th Ave. Melrose, MN 56352 320.333.1257 thebluffsbeef.com

Central Minnesota Realty Aimee Hegg 320.291.8552 aimee@centralmnrealty.com centralmnrealty.com

MEDICAL CentraCare Health - Melrose 320.256.4228 525 Main St. W Melrose, MN 56352 www.centracare.com CHI Health at Home 320.845.2440 131 8th St. S, Ste. #1 P.O. Box 776 Albany, MN 56307 www.CHIatHome.com NEWSPAPER STAR PUBLICATIONS Melrose Beacon 320.351.6579 408 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 www.star-pub.com

UTILITIES Stearns Electric 320.256.4241 900 Kraft Dr. SE Melrose, MN 56352 www.stearnselectric.org

SANITATION Bueckers Biffies Portable Toilets 320-256.2727

PHARMACY Melrose Pharmacy 320.256.7292 611 Main St. W Melrose, MN 56352

Mayers Coaches Inc. 320.256.4479 37264 County Road 13 Melrose, MN 56352

Neighborhood Realty 628 Central Ave. S. Melrose, MN 56352 320.492.8431 www.neighborhoodrealtymn.com

RESTAURANT/CATERING Cornerstone Buffet & Restaurant 320.256.6001 233 Kraft Dr. E Melrose, MN 56352 www.cornerstonebuffetrestaurant.com

TRI-CAP 888.765.5597/320.251.1612 1210 23rd Ave. S. - P.O. Box 683 Waite Park, MN 56387 www.tricap.org

TRANSPORTATION Brenny Transportation 8505 Ridgewood Rd. St. Joseph, MN 56374 320.363.6999

TRUCK REPAIR Melrose Truck Repair 320.256.7770 305 3rd Ave. SW Melrose, MN 56352

Albany Recycling Center 320.845.2747 34737 County Road 10 Albany, MN 56307

Lake Wobegon Trail Association www.lakewobegontrail.com Like us on Facebook

STORAGE Blue Door Mini Storage 320.491.6582 1200 Sinclair Lewis Ave. Sauk Centre, MN 56378

Sauk Centre Real Estate - Charlie Walker Realty - 320.352.6392 - McDonald Realty - 320.352.1836 - Main Street Real Estate - 320.352.6736 www.saukcentrerealestate.com

RECYCLABLES SCRAP METAL & ALUMINUM CAN RECYCLING Bueckers Recycling Co. Rd. 157 Melrose, MN 56352 320.256.3475

ORGANIZATIONS American Legion Post 101 320.256.3581 256 County Road 173 Melrose, MN 56352

SPORTS Gresser Motor Sports 770 Hwy. 23 Cold Spring, MN 56320 320.685.3656 800.856.1877 www.gressergolfcart.com

SIGNAGE Sign Lava Custom Graphics 320.249.9264 www.signlava.com

WASTE REMOVAL Waste Management 866.513.1811 www.wm.com WATER TREATMENT EQUIPMENT, SERVICE AND SUPPLIES Finken Water Solutions 320.256.3890 116 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 www.finkens.com WELDING CAP Enterprises 320.256.3900 511 3rd Ave. SW Melrose, MN 56352 WELL DRILLING Wheels Water Service 320.256.4146 37276 County Road 13 Melrose, MN 56352 www.wheelswater.com

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