Avon Resource Guide 2024

Welcome to Avon Avon Welcome to A word from Our Mayor

Welcome to Avon! Whether you are looking for a place to visit, live or start a business, you are welcome here. Avon is situated right on I-94, close to the urban area of St. Cloud, yet distant enough to provide a small-town atmosphere. Avon is rich in history and loved by all who have been touched by its quaint charm and friendliness. Minnesota’s New Country radio station (98.1 WWJO-FM) recently reported that Avon landed in the top ten of a listing of best small towns in Minnesota, ranking high in jobs, affordability, safety, and education - and we couldn’t agree more!

If you’re a visitor to our city, I hope you will take time to explore the lakes, beautiful, wooded hills, and all the unique experiences that Avon has to offer. Enjoy the sights and attractions that highlight

our community including the public beach, Lake Wobegon Trail, many parks and the Lakers Baseball Field. Check out the view of Middle Spunk Lake from the historic Fisher’s Club or PJ’s on the Lake. Pull up a chair and enjoy a cup of coffee at the Gathering Grounds, or express your artistic side by painting an assortment of pottery at the PotSpot of Avon. There is something for everyone.

If you are moving to Avon for work, school, or an enhanced quality of life, know that our community is growing and offers an ideal environment where families and businesses can grow and prosper. The area boasts an excellent, highly-rated school system, affordable housing, and clean, safe neighborhoods. There are affordable lots for purchase in our city-owned Avon Estates development just west of Middle

Spunk Lake.

Avon has a history of attracting strong local, national, international and home-based businesses. If you are an entrepreneur looking to start or relocate a business in this welcoming environment, with easy access to a freeway corridor, please contact our City Administrator at 320-356-7922 to talk about business opportunities and incentives that might be available to you.

Again, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our city. It is a special place to visit, work, live and raise a family! Visit Avon Area Chamber of Commerce’s website at www.avonchambermn.com or the City of Avon at www.cityofavonmn.com for more information.

Jeff Manthe, Mayor of Avon

Fertilizing

Weed Control

Mosquito Control

Lawn Mowing

Edging

Seasonal Clean-Up

Dethatching

Aeration

Overseeding

Parking Lot Sweeping

History of Avon

The first name of Avon was “Spunk Lake,” said to be the name of an Indian Chief named “Spunk.” So reports William Mitchell’s 1915 “History of Stearns County,” but this appealing “fact” is not fact. Jeanette Blonigen Clancy researched the subject for what became the 500-page, “Nestled between Lakes and Wooded Hills: The Centennial History of the Avon Area.”

Spunk Creek, which feeds Upper, Middle and Lower Spunk Lakes, was named “Sagatagon or Spunk R.” on a map in 1843. “Spunk” was translated from the Ojibway name Sagatagan. It means “exceptionally dry and shredded wood or punk, used as tinder for making a fire.” Native Americans would have found an abundance of decayed wood to light their fires in the water-rich area of Avon. Six lakes are in the city or within a few hundred yards

of it and almost 20 more lakes are close by.

Spunk Lake received mail by stage coach and Claus Keppers was then the postmaster. When the railroad came through in 1872, the name was changed from Spunk Lake to Avon. Mail came every day and William Murphy was the postmaster. It is said that James J. Hill, owner of St. Paul-Minneapolis Railroad, wanted English names for the towns platted every seven miles to serve and be served by the railroad.

Some of the first settlers in Avon were Nick and Mary (Terwey) Keppers in 1863. Nick’s brothers, Claus, John and Theodore followed, all sons of the Adam Keppers family in St. Joseph. Their family had arrived there in 1854, among the first settlers in St. Joseph. Residents with the name of Keppers in the Avon area today all

descended from Mary and Nick. The first recorded baby to be born in Avon was Adam Keppers, son of Mary and Nick, born in 1865.

Mitchell reports that 10 families in Avon asked the Abbey of Saint Louis on the Lake (now St. John’s Abbey) for priests to serve them so that they would not have to go to St. Joseph to fulfill their obligations. Benedict Haindl, OSB, walked once a month to say Mass in Claus Keppers’ wagonshop, which also served as a school. In 1871, a log schoolhouse was built, and the liturgy was celebrated in the school.

Spunk Lake became the Village of Avon, which became the City of Avon when it was incorporated in 1900. Avon still is known for its lakes, and the wooded Avon Hills are known for their beauty and their unique flora and fauna.

BUILT TO LAST

Big Spunk Lake, Avon, MN 1919

Zoning Administrator hours are Monday – Thursday,

AVON CITY COUNCIL

Honorable Mayor: Jeff Manthe

Councilors:

Aaron Goebel

Doug Schaefer..........................dschaefer1099@yahoo.com

Katie Reiling ................................reilingkatie1971@gmail.com

Mark Schulzetenberge ................marklefte2.0@gmail.com

CITY STAFF

City Administrator/Clerk

Jodi Austing-Traut ..................................jodi.a@cityofavonmn.com

Administrative Assistant

Melanie Ebnet ...................................melanie.e@cityofavonmn.com

Zoning Administrator

Amy Pease ................................................amy.p@cityofavonmn.com

Water/Waste Water

Justin Kurtz ................................................justink@cityofavonmn.com

Josh Blommer............................................joshb@cityofavonmn.com

Public Works

Chuck Pelkey ................................................chuck.p@cityofavon.com

Ethan Smith ...................................................ethan.s@cityofavon.com

Chief of Police

Corey Nellis ..............................................corey.n@cityofavonmn.com

Police Officers

Chad Klocker ...........................................chad.k@cityofavonmn.com

Landon Gudim ....................................landon.g@cityofavonmn.com

Jason Falconer .............................avonpolice@cityofavonmn.com

Casey Jansky ......................casey.jansky@stearnscountymn.gov

Brendan Mooney..........................brendan.m@cityofavonmn.com

Eric Schultz ..................................................eric.s@cityofavonmn.com

Vic Weiss ........................................................vic.w@cityofavonmn.com

Police Administrative Support

Kati Jansky ....................................................kati.j@cityofavonmn.com

Fire Chief

Joel Richter .........................................................................jric41@aol.com

The Avon Area Chamber of Commerce is a group of community leaders that promotes supporting local businesses. They also provide events for the community to get together.

P.O. Box 293 | Avon, MN 56310 avonmnchamber@gmail.com www.avonchambermn.com

Facebook: Avon Area Chamber of Commerce

Avon Area Chamber of Commerce meets the first Thursday of the month. For more information on becoming a member of the Avon Chamber of Commerce, meeting information and events, email avonmnchamber@gmail.com or visit www.avonchambermn.com.

Mission Statement

Our primary mission is creating, protecting and enhancing a healthy business environment for the benefit of our members and the growth of the community.

Help us thrive

Avon Area Chamber of Commerce is always looking for volunteers, organizations, non-profits, and new businesses to be a part of the growing community. If you are interested in becoming a part of the organization or have interest in ideas for the Chamber, please reach out to your Chamber Board members.

Current Avon Chamber Members

Albany Area Community Education

Albany Area Schools

Albany Chrysler Center

Albany Golf Club

Albany Fiber Communications

All Surface Professionals, Inc.

American Family Insurance -

Kyle Hoium Agency

American Heritage National Bank

Avon Area Lakes Association (AALA)

Avon Coffin Works

Avon Community Church

Avon Dental

Avon Estates

Avon Hills Lions Club

Avon Liquor Locker

Avon Quick Mart

Avon Subway, Inc.

Avon Women of Today

Black Financial Services

Blattner Company

Brenny Transportation, Inc.

Buildings By Jak, LLC

Casey's General Store

Christine R. Panek, CPA

City of Avon

Columbia Gear

Custom Wheel Outlet

Dan Schmidt Printing, Inc.

Everything Signs

Fisher's Club

Fox Logistics, LLC

Gathering Grounds, LLC

Granite City Liquidation, Retail Outfit

I.T. Solutions of Minnesota, LLC

Insurance Avenues/

Schmidt Insurance Agency

JP Meagher Realty

Just For Fun Entertainment

K & S Pharmacy, Ltd.

KASM-AM & KDDG-FM Radio

Kremer Insurance Agency

Lake Wobegon Outfitters

Lange Trenching, Inc.

Lumber One, Avon Inc.

Magnifi Financial

MD Salon & Spa, L.L.C.

Meagher Auctioneers

Mechanical Brothers, LLC

Midsota Manufacturing, Inc.

Mother of Mercy Campus of Care

Oak Ridge Nature School

Over the Hills of Avon

The Peripheral Vision

Phases Family Support

PotSpot2, LLC

Pure Bliss Salon & Spa

Reclaim Health, LLC

Sand Pine Pheasants Family

Recreation & Action Track Chairs

Serenity Village

Simply Balanced Health, LLC

SonRise Lutheran Church

Spunky's

The Star Post Newspaper

State Farm Insurance - Melrose

Stearns History Museum

Stonehouse Stained Glass Studio

Tischler Wood Products, Inc.

United Way of Central Minnesota

West Central Sanitation

Willenbring, Dahl, Wocken & Zimmermann, PLLC

Williams Dingmann Family

Funeral Homes

Xcel Energy

Board of Directors:

President:

TBD at date of resource guide printing

Treasurer:

Diane Harms ..............American Heritage National Bank

Board Members:

Alexis Lutgen ...............United Way of Central Minnesota

Cassie Novak ......................................Albany Area Schools

Jacob Voss ...........................................................Fisher’s Club

Samantha Jonas ............................Pure Bliss Salon & Spa

Executive Secretary:

LeAnn Platz ….….….….….….avonmnchamber@gmail.com

Permits & Licensing

Building permits, burning permits and dog licenses are required in the city.

For building permits for properties located within the city limits of Avon, please contact Avon City Hall for more information at 320-356-7922.

For building permits for properties located in Avon Township, please contact 320-248-8036.

Avon Avon

The Avon Fire Department members are Jim Stang, 17 years (front, from left); Adam Pogatschnik, 22 years; Chad Ramler, 9 years; Russ Panek, 25 years; Craig Doll, 7 years; Chris Pflueger, 35 years; Eric Larson, retired; Paul Ruegemer, 9; Carl Verdon, 7 years; Josh Ricard, 15 years; George Bauer, 17 years; (middle, from left) Training Captain Gary Laing, 20 years; Treasurer Captain Gary Schmitz, 20 years; Secretary Captain Casey Jansky, 17 years; Truck Captain Kyle Smith, 15 years; Safety/EMS Captain Ben Grutsch, 20 years; (in the truck) Fire Chief Joel Richter, 21 years; (back, from left) Assistant Chief Chuck Swenson, 15 years; Eric Notch, 7 years; Steve Weber, retired; Corey Naig, retired; Brad Lemm, 15 years; Kevin Korneck, 20 years; Colin Lobitz, 21 years; Jamey Widman, 17 years; Corey Nellis, retired. Not pictured are Brandon Merkling, 2 years; Ryan Morse, 2 years. Not pictured (New Hires): Alexis Nelson, Matthew Boundy, and Andrew Wensman.

A word from the Fire Chief

Welcome to the City of Avon from all of us at the Avon Fire Department! The Avon Fire Department was established in 1904 and our members continue to serve our community proudly. We also serve Avon Township & a portion of Collegeville & St. Wendel Townships. We respond to all types of emergencies, from structure or car fires to auto accidents or water rescue. Our members are all trained as Emergency Medical Responders

and respond to all medical emergencies as well. Twenty-seven fully trained and dedicated members staff our department. We average approximately 300 calls per year, which includes those related to the busy I-94 corridor. Please visit the city website to view our staff and equipment under the Departments tab, then Fire Department. You will also find some helpful information on burning, safety and other fire-related links. I’m proud to be a member of the Avon Fire Department for the past 21 years, this being my 12th year serving as Fire Chief. I have also served as Assistant Chief and as our Safety/EMS Captain. I grew up in the area and have lived in Avon since 2001. I hope you and your family find new friends and the many great things our community has to offer. If I can be of any help, you may contact me at 320356-7400.

Sincerely, Joel Richter Avon Fire Chief

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Police department Avon

Office located at Avon City Hall 140 Stratford Street East (320) 356-7575

A word from the Police Chief

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the City of Avon with its great neighborhoods and small-town, friendly atmosphere. The Avon Police Department currently employs three full-time and five part-time police officers, as well as a full-time administrative support and records staff member. The police department also has a K9 program with full-time employee K9 Maverick. During the summer you may also see beach patrol officers at the Avon Beach, and these officers are uniformed but unlicensed. Beach patrol officers are granted the rights to enforce City of Avon ordinances at the beach including those addressing smoking, drinking or lewd activities.

The Avon Police Department has two fully equipped squad cars which include the latest technology in computers and in-squad video cameras. In March of 2023, body worn cameras were implemented to assist in the safety of our officers and ongoing transparency while involved in incidents that the officers investigate. The officers also have the ability to use two fully equipped bicycles during

Primary Department Email: avonpolice@cityofavonmn.com www.cityofavonmn.com

2024 Full-Time Avon Police Department Staff:

Chief Corey F. Nellis – corey.n@cityofavonmn.com

Officer Chad Klocker – chad.k@cityofavonmn.com

K9 Officer Landon Gudim – landon.g@cityofavonmn.com

K9 Maverick – landon.g@cityofavonmn.com

Kati Jansky, Admin. Records – kati.j@cityofavonmn.com

2024 Part-Time Avon Police Department Staff:

Officer Brendan Mooney - brendan.m@cityofavonmn.com

Officer Casey Jansky - casey.jansky@stearnscountymn.gov

Officer Jason Falconer - avonpolice@cityofavonmn.com

Officer Eric Schultz - eric.s@cityofavonmn.com

Officer Vic Weiss - vic.w@cityofavonmn.com

the summer. During the winter, staff has a fully equipped snowmobile for use as well. Along with a K9 handler for K9 Maverick, the police department has a trained less-lethal munitions instructor, taser instructor, firearms instructors, drug recognition evaluator and SWAT team members.

The primary goal of the Avon Police Department is to provide for the security of persons and property within the community. This is accomplished through providing police services dedicated to the protection of life and property, apprehension of offenders, service to citizens and providing services that are unbiased, fair, respectful, and judicious. In respect for the dignity of all individuals and through public knowledge and confidence, professional and capable assistance is available in times of emergency or need.

The non-emergency Avon Police Department phone number is 320-356-7575 and is answered 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The police department also has a Facebook page where information can be found on many different topics.

Again, welcome to the City of Avon. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

Chief Corey F. Nellis

Serving the City of Avon since 2002

@AvonMNPoliceDepartment

Communityservices & Organizations

Little Free Library

What is a Little Free Library?

“Take a book, return a book,” a gathering place where neighbors share their favorite literature and stories. In its most basic form, a Little Free Library is a box full of books where anyone may stop by and pick up a book (or two) and bring back another book to share.

There are now four locations, with one in the Stratford neighborhood, one at the Lake Wobegon Trailhead by the Avon Chamber of Commerce sign and map, one in Avon Estates and the latest by the Church of St. Benedict’s playground. If you would like more information, please email shelly@craftygirlsofavon.com. Book donations are always welcome!

Post Office (USPS):

Located at 317 Blattner Drive • 320-356-7676

Window hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m., Saturday 8:30-9 a.m., Lobby hours: 24 hours

Federal Express, Fed Ex (PICK-UP):

Avon has an outdoor Federal Express pickup at the Casey’s General Store, 303 4th St., 320-356-7273.

United Parcel Service, UPS (PICK-UP):

Avon has a UPS pickup at K & S Pharmacy, 107 Avon Ave S, 320-356-1000.

Housing:

Housing developments are The Water’s Edge III, located north of town and Avon Estates, located on County Road 54 . Maps of the new developments are available at City Hall.

Albany Public Library

400 Railroad Ave., P.O. Box 519, Albany, MN 56307 320-845-4843 • www.griver.org

LIBRARY: Albany Public Library, located at 400 Railroad Avenue, is a 3,000-sq.-ft. spacious building. It is one of 32 libraries that make up the Great River Regional Library. With your free library card, you can check out books, videos, compact discs, audio books and popular magazines. Using the various reference resources, your questions will be answered, plus a public Internet station is available for your use. Daily deliveries bring requested items to patrons within days and children’s programs are presented several times a year.

Communityservices & Organizations

Newspapers:

The Star Post is Albany, Avon and Holdingford’s official weekly newspaper. The city also has daily delivery of the St. Cloud Times, Minneapolis Tribune, USA Today and Pioneer Press The Star Shopper, Hometown News and Dairyland Peach are also delivered weekly.

Radio:

KASM 1150 AM is a privately-owned radio station. KASM has been serving Central Minnesota since 1950 and provides the area with news, weather, farm reports, sports, community information and music that includes polka, country and sounds from the big band era. KASM’s signal extends to the North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Canadian borders. KASM’s sister station is KDDG 105.5 FM and plays your favorite oldies.

4-H Clubs

Minnesota 4-H is the largest youth development program in the state, serving over 40,000 young people every year. We offer outof-school, hands-on learning opportunities across Minnesota for youth in kindergarten through one-year post-high school. Stearns County offers several opportunities for involvement in 4-H groups and clubs. Call the Stearns County Extension Office at 320.255.6169 for more information and to get involved!

American Legion

Meetings are held the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Avon City Hall. There are no meetings held in June, July or August. For more information, please contact Ray Schmidt at 320-248-4992.

Avon Area Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber of Commerce general meetings are the first Thursday of the month. For more information, please visit the website www.avonchambermn.com.

Avon Area Historical Society

The Avon Area Historical Society was founded in the 1997. “Nestled between Lakes and Wooded Hills; the Centennial History of the Avon Area” is a 500-page history book of the Avon area. It is available for purchase at Avon City Hall, the Stearns History Museum in St. Cloud, K&S Pharmacy in Avon and by the author herself. For more information, contact author Jeanette Blonigen Clancy at 320-356-7445 or jblonclancy@gmail.com.

Communityservices & Organizations

Avon Area Lakes Association

Members working together to preserve and enrich Avon area lakes and their adjoining wetlands, lake sheds and ecosystems. Anyone interested in issues concerning our local lakes is encouraged to attend a meeting, usually the fourth Sunday of the month at 7 p.m. at City Hall. For more information, please email Todd Whitney at whitney@midrivers.com.

Avon Boy Scouts

The Boy Scouts is an organization for boys in grades 5-12. They meet the first, second and fourth Thursdays of the month at the Avon City Hall. For more information on the Boy Scouts, contact Zane Wenderskiat 320-293-7139 or Maria Rossman at 320-4285771.

Avon Cub Scouts

The Cub Scouts is an organization for boys and girls in kindergarten through fifth grade. They meet every third Sunday of the month between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. at Avon Elementary School. Annual School Night to Join Scouting is held each year in September. For more information, contact Paul Ruegemer at 320492-8636.

Avon Food Shelf

Located on 1st Street SW on the northeast corner of the St. Benedict’s Parish Center in Avon. Open the first and third Tuesday of the month, 6-7 p.m.; second Wednesday of the month, 10-11 a.m. and the first four Thursdays of the month, 6-7 p.m. We will not be open on July 4 or November 28. We will be closed the month of December, except for one day that will be determined at a later date. For questions call 320-333-7897 or 320-333-0815.

Avon Girl Scouts

The Avon Girl Scouts are open to girls in kindergarten through 12th grade. Please contact 320-252-2952 or 800-955-6032 for more information.

Albany/Avon Scouts BSA

The Scouts BSA Troop #32 meetings are the third Sunday of the month at 3:30 p.m. Contact Tanya Rothstein at 320-309-9164 for more information.

Avon Hills Lions Club

Meetings are held the third Sunday night of every month at 7 p.m. at the Avon Township Hall. The Avon Hills Lions Club welcomes men & women over the age of 18 and is part of the largest service organization in the world with 1.4 million members. They volunteer their time to fill the needs in the Avon community. For more information, contact Jim Schnepf at 320-656-1056, Membership Chair.

Avon Lions Club

Meetings are held every first and third Thursdays of the month. For more information, please call Ed Springer at 320-248-2662.

Avon TOPS

Avon TOPS is a community weight loss program for anyone to join. Meetings are held every Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. at the Avon City Hall.

Avon Women of Today

The Avon Women of Today is a community service organization that welcomes anyone to join its membership. The meetings are held the second Sunday of the month at 7 p.m. at Avon City Hall. For more information, please contact Melissa Bueckers at 320-2509826 or Arlene Feldewerd at 320-250-5213.

Athletic Booster Club

The Albany Booster Club is organized to promote and enhance sports for the Albany school district. To become a member contact Scott Buntje, Albany Area Schools Athletics Director at 320-845-5040. For more information, go to www.district745.org, click on the activities tab and then athletic information.

Catholic Charities Senior Dining-Albany

Located at Pondview Estates, 334 Golfview Drive. Meals are served Monday - Friday beginning at 11:30, and home-delivered meals are provided for the communities of Albany, Avon, Freeport, Holdingford, New Munich, Meire Grove, Greenwald, Melrose, Sauk Centre, St. Joseph, St. Martin, St. Rosa and St. Stephen. For seniors 60 + who meet program criteria. Partially funded under contract with the Central Minnesota Council on Aging as part of the Older Americans Act, and administered by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud. Volunteer opportunities are always available for all of the route areas. For more information, please call 320-845-4070, email at albanysrdining@ccstcloud.org, call St. Cloud office at 320-229-4584 or visit the website at ccstcloud.org.

Knights of Columbus - Father Pierz Council #3628

Serving the parishes of St. Anthony, St. Benedict, St. Martin and Seven Dolors. For more information, please contact James Welle at 320-845-2597.

Over the Hills of Avon Club

Providing activities for active adults ages 55+ in Avon and the surrounding area. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at St. Benedict’s Church basement. A meal is served at noon, followed by a short meeting, bingo and cards. New members are always welcome. If you are interested in joining or need more information, please contact Joann Dirkes at 320-249-1550.

Sportsman’s Club

The Sportsman’s Club is a rifle range for members only located on Peach Drive between Avon and Albany. For more information about becoming a member, please contact Jason Luethmers at 320-333-7112.

Stearns CountyPioneer Club Pioneer Club

The Stearns County Pioneer Club has an elected board of directors. The annual Pioneer Days show is held in September and is located a mile north of Albany between Highway 238 and County Road 10. The Pioneer Club meets the third Monday of the month. Please go to albanypioneerdays.com for more information.

Community Events 2024 y

May

May 3-4

Avon/Albany Area Garage Sales

May 18 Avon Lions Scramble at the Albany Golf Club 5 p.m.

JUNE

TBD City-Wide Clean Up at Wobegon Park. Sponsored by West Central Sanitation Fees will average from $10-$30

June 8 Caramel Roll Ride

June 11-14 Medallion Hunt

June 14-15 Spunktacular Days

June 14 Live music by DJ Casey 8:30-11:30 p.m.

June 15 Kids’ Fishing Contest, Turtle Races 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Inflatables, Charlie the Clown, Tractor Pedal Pull, Kids’ Obstacle Course See Avon Chamber site for specific times: avonchambermn.com

June 15 Lady Slipper Nature Ride 8-10 a.m.

June 15 Craft Fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

June 15 Spunk Days Parade 7 p.m.

June 15 Live music by Crash Course 8:30-11:30 p.m.

June 23 Immaculate Conception Parish St. Anna Parish Festival Raffle Drawing

July

June 14 Car Show 5-8 p.m. For more information contact John Buttweiler 980-7265

Please be sure to check the Chamber website at www.avonchambermn.com before making plans to attend any of the following events.

June 14 Kids Games 5-7:30 p.m. by Avon Girls Scout Troop 132

June 15 5K and 1K Run/Walk 8 a.m. Registration from 7-7:45 p.m.

July 14 St. Benedict’s Church Parish FestivalRaffle Drawing and other activities TBD

COFFEE SHOP

August

August 12 Fire Department Fundraiser (Blattner) Noon at the Albany Golf Club. Shotgun start.

September

September 7 Caramel Apple Ride

October

October 25 Boo Bash on Main 5-6:30 p.m.

Trick or Treating on Main Street in Avon. For more info. check the Chamber website www.avonchambermn.com before making plans to attend.

November

November 23

Toy Bingo at Shady’s Sunset Bay in St. Anna 10 a.m.

Sponsored by the Avon Women of Today

November 23 Purse Bingo at Shady’s Sunset Bay in St. Anna 2 p.m.

Sponsored by the Avon Women of Today

December

December 6

Magic of Christmas

Please watch for updates at www.avonchambermn.com

TBD Toy Giveaway

Please watch for updates at www.avonchambermn.com

TBD Food Shelf

Please watch for updates at www.avonchambermn.com

March 2025

TBD Lake Wobegon Community Expo For updates check the Chamber website avonchambermn.com

April 19 Annual Easter Egg Hunt (the Saturday before Easter at Avon Elementary).

April 19 Toy Bingo at Shady’s Sunset Bay in St. Anna 10 a.m.

Sponsored by the Avon Women of Today

April 19 Purse Bingo at Shady’s Sunset Bay in St. Anna 2 p.m.

Sponsored by the Avon Women of Today

May2025

TBD Avon/Albany Area Garage Sales

Churches Area

Pastor: Fr. Gregory Mastey

320.228.0110 • Office 320.228.0105 www.tworiverscatholic.com

Monday: 8:00 a.m - St. Columbkille

9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Adoration All Saints-St. Mary's

Tuesday: 7:00 p.m.

(church varies-please check bulletin)

Wednesday: 8:00 a.m - All Saints (either St. Hedwig’s or St. Mary's)

Thursday: 8:00 a.m - Immaculate Conception

Friday: No Mass

Saturday: 5:00 p.m - St. Columbkille

Sunday: 8:00 a.m - All Saints

(either St. Mary’s or St. Hedwig’s) 10:00 a.m - Immaculate Conception

Seven Dolors

PO Box 277

151 2nd St. S, Albany, MN 56307 sevendolors@hohcatholic.org 320.845.2705

Service Times: Saturdays at 5:00 p.m. Sundays at 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Love Christ. Love Others. Serve in Love.

Lead Pastor: Alvin Helms 204 Avon Avenue N., PO Box 248, Avon, MN 56310 320-356-9001 • www. avoncommunitychurch.org

Worship Schedule: Service 10:30 a.m. September - May 10:30 a.m. Memorial Day – Labor Day 9 a.m.

SonRise Lutheran Church

Pastor: Jeff Manthe 501 County Road 9 P.O. Box 448 Avon, MN 56310

320-761-0715

www.sonriseavonmn.weebley Sunday Services: 9:00 a.m. Worship

St. Anthony

St. Martin

PO Box 290 119 Main St. St. Martin, MN 56376 stmartin@hohcatholic.org 320.548.3550

Service Times Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays at 8:30 a.m.

Summer Hours: June-August - 9:30 Winter Hours: September-May - 10:30

24326 Trobec St. Albany, MN 56307 stanthony@hohcatholic.org

320.845.2416

Service Times: Sundays at 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m.

St. Benedict

MN 56310 stbenedict@hohcatholic.org 320.250.5618

Service Times: Tuesday - Thursday at 8 a.m. Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Reconciliation on Thursdays at 7:30 a.m.

& Recreation Parks

Camping

– Cedar Lake Memorial Park, Upsala 320-573-2983 or email: cedarlake@sytekcom.com.

– El Rancho Manana, Richmond 320-597-2740.

– Two Rivers Campground & Tubing, Royalton 320-584-5125

Golf

Albany Golf Club is 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. Check out their new Toptracer driving range. Visit www.albanygolfcourse.com for membership rates, green fees and other activities offered to the public, or call the Pro Shop at 320-845-2505.

Lakes

Located within Avon are three Spunk Lakes, which feature a public beach and public water accesses. Five other lakes are nearby, each providing plentiful opportunities for fishing, swimming, boating and just plain old relaxing. Stearns County also offers information on lakes and parks around Avon. For more information, please visit www.co.stearns. mn.us and search for Upper Spunk Lake. You may also visit the “Lakefinder” website, www.mnlakes.org for information such as lake sizes, depths, types of fish, etc.

Avon Beach Avon Beach Avon Beach

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 are open to the public daily until 10:00 p.m.

A project named “Back the Beach” aims to make the Avon beach a family-oriented place and keep it that way so that everyone who utilizes it feels comfortable and

Parks

The Avon area boasts a number of beautiful parks including our Wobegon Trailhead Park. Avon has been fortunate to have active community groups and generous donors, which have provided funding and volunteer services for the development and upkeep of our many parks and facilities.

– Avon Estates Park is located at the center of the Avon Estates development, west of Avon on County Road 54. It offers playground equipment and a picnic shelter.

– Avon Lions Park is located at 140 Dolphin Ave. NE. Amenities include: softball park, playground equipment, an enclosed shelter and outdoor picnic shelter. To rent the shelter, please call 320-356-7922.

– Central Park is located at 305 Avon Ave. S. and offers playground equipment, a softball field and tennis courts.

– Ochotto Park is located at 3 Angelfish Avenue and includes skating and hockey rinks with warming house, playground equipment, fishing dock and boat landing.

– Stratford Park is located at 999 Hamlet Dr. S. with two softball fields, basketball court and playground equipment.

– Suncrest Park has playground equipment and is located at 515 5th St. N.W.

– Wobegon Trailhead Park is located at 108 Second St. NE and offers a picnic shelter, restrooms, lookout tower, map of the City of Avon and, of course, the Lake Wobegon Trail. If you are going to use the Trail Head Park, please contact the Avon Public Works at 320-470-0203 to inform them on your event. There are rules and regulations that need to be met. (Example: No stakes, due to sprinkler systems, no driving on the grass, etc.)

has an enjoyable experience. It involves patrolling of the beach by unlicensed uniformed beach patrol officers who have the authority to enforce the Avon beach ordinances, which include enforcement of no alcohol, no smoking, no glass, no grilling etc. as posted by signs and stated in the ordinance.

Regional Trail Lake Wobegon

The Lake Wobegon Trail measures 62 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 eight miles of the 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.

410 Avon Ave. N, Avon, MN 56310 p. 320-845-5300 • f. 320-232-1141

A part of Albany Area Schools ISD #745 www.district745.org

Welcome to Avon Elementary, our educational environment serves students from Preschool - 5th Grade. We have an enthusiastic and passionate staff of 60+ members who are extremely dedicated to their profession. Each skillful employee makes it their mission to ensure the students in our building have a safe and positive learning experience. Our goal is to work with all stakeholders to provide a wellrounded school experience. Our curriculum and instruction will focus on meeting the needs of every child socially, emotionally, and academically.

Avon Elementary has embraced School Wide-Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports(SW-PBIS). Our PBIS program is called BE A HUSKIE HERO. The PBIS framework includes practices that provide students with feedback on

school School Avon Elementary Holy Family

160 2nd Street S, P.O. Box 674, Albany, MN 56307 | 320-845-2011

Email: hfamilys@albanytel.com www.holyfamilyalbany.com

Since 1886, Holy Family School has been offering a faith-filled environment with high academic standards. Serving students in preschool through fifth grade, Holy Family School is an excellent place for everyone to thrive in a Christ-centered atmosphere as we help each child reach his or her full potential.

Our staff is dedicated to providing a strong academic program while helping students to grow

West Central

Education District

9 2nd St SW, Melrose, MN 56352 320-256-6026 | www.wced6026.org

West Central Education District is a service organization created to support our member school districts, Albany, Melrose, Paynesville and Sauk Centre. WCED operates three programs, to meet unique student needs, while also providing support within our member districts. To learn more about WCED, please visit our website.

the accuracy and use of their social skills and behaviors, in the same manner that feedback is provided for successful and accurate academic performance. Our Huskie Hero program is built upon our research based Character Strong social and emotional curriculum. This system enhances each child’s experiences by teaching positive and preventive behavior management strategies.

We have much to be proud of at Avon Elementary! We have students, staff, parents, and a community that work well together to make our school a positive, caring, collaborative, and successful place to be! Please join with us in our efforts to provide a high quality educational experience. If you ever have questions or concerns, please call - we want to hear from you - 320-845-5300.

socially, emotionally and spiritually. We have 1:1 iPad and Chromebook ratios that help develop technology skills. Holy Family School is supported by the Harvest of Hope community and other local area parishes. Christians of all faith denominations are invited to attend Holy Family School.

For more information, call 320-845-2011.

on Main-Avon Montessori

200 1st St SW, Avon MN 56310 320-557-3643

www.montessorionmain.com

Montessori on Main is a private school serving children from ages 33 months through 6 years of age. Our preschool and kindergarten program is guided by authentic Montessori principles to reveal each child’s innate love of learning. We seek to educate the whole child, applying the Montessori philosophy, in a familyoriented environment.

The Montessori classroom is quiet and relaxed, exciting and full of challenging work that children find fun and rewarding. The carefully created curriculum and

Albany Area

Schools ISD #745

30 Forest Ave, PO Box 40, Albany, MN 56307

320-845-2171 • Fax: 320-201-5878

www.district745.org

The Albany Area School District serves the communities of Albany, Avon, Farming, St. Anthony, and St. Martin. The district features Albany Elementary (K-5), Avon Elementary (PreK-5), Albany Area Middle School (6-8) and Albany Area High School (9-12). Approximately 350 teachers and support staff serve more than 1,880 students. The district is dedicated to small class sizes, offers a well-designed and delivered curriculum, and has an experienced and skilled staff.

Rigorous Curriculum: The Albany Area School District has an ongoing curriculum review process to ensure a well-designed and delivered curriculum, one that will prepare our students for future success. Forty-five (45) college credits are available through our high school course offerings. The district uses both block classes and half-block classes to meet the needs of middle school and high school students.

Student Opportunities: Our elementary and secondary schools offer a variety of opportunities through clubs and organizations. Currently, over 80% of our high school students participate in fine arts, academic, and/or athletic extra-curricular activities.

Experienced Staff: Our highly-skilled teaching professionals and support staff provide an environment of trust, respect, and security. Together we work to provide our students the best education available.

Lifelong Learning Opportunities: The Albany Area Community Education program offers a variety of adult and youth recreation and enrichment opportunities. Kids Company, a school-age childcare program, serves over 225 students in PreK-5. Our Early Childhood program serves children from birth to age 5 and their families.

purposefully prepared environment is designed to engage the learner. They will concentrate and achieve success through their own desire to succeed. There is nothing like the feeling of accomplishment to build self-confidence and a desire to go on to the next challenge. Since the child is our focus, the Montessori teacher individualizes the curriculum to the needs of each child. Our teachers are kind, patient, nurturing and supportive, allowing the child the time they need to be successful. The children learn respect for self, others, and their environment. We encourage the children to be independent, self-motivated, and responsible as they discover who they are and who they can be.

It provides support, information, and resources to assist parents in their efforts to raise healthier, happier children and prepare them for kindergarten. Albany Area Community Education also offers free one-on-one help with English Language Assistance (English as a Second Language, ESL), citizenship, reading, math, computer skills, GED, college preparation, and job skills training through the Adult Basic Education (ABE) program.

Partnerships: Last year the Albany Area School District awarded almost $82,000 in scholarships to the graduating class of 2023 on behalf of local civic organizations, businesses, and individuals. The district also collaborates with the College of Saint Benedict, Saint John’s University, and St. Cloud State University in the areas of student teaching, internships, recreation, and activities involving cultural awareness and diversity. The school district is fortunate to have strong community support and cooperation with our local businesses, churches, Avon CAPS, Albany Elementary and Middle School PTOs, Women of Today, Lions Club, Jaycees, Chambers of Commerce, Albany Area Booster Club, and the Albany Area Education Foundation.

Community Support: The Albany Area School District has a long tradition of exceptionally strong community support. After a successful referendum in Aug. of 2022, the district is currently underway on a building project to transform the former Albany Hospital into an Early Learning Center (ELC). The district is excited to be opening the Albany Area Early Learning Center (Prek-k) in the fall of 2024.

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 Nagel, DO. They are joined by advanced practice providers Amanda Green, PA-C; Easton Popma, PA-C and Heidi Madden APRN, CNP. The clinic provides a team-based care model where patients are a part of a team with skilled health professionals that work

HEALTH CARE Avon

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. Physician Assistant William Green, provides urgent care for all ages Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 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.

The team at K&S Pharmacy in Avon includes Brian Schneider (from left), Karla Schneider, Dana Crumley and Sarah Grutsch. Not pictured: Angie Brown.

SLIVING Senior Senior

Mother of Mercy Senior Living

Vibrant senior living, graced by the Spirit of care.

230 Church Ave

P.O. Box 676, Albany, MN 56307

320-845-2195

Located just off I-94 next to golf course and Seven Dolors Catholic Church

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-theclock personal care staff. Residents have the freedom to live in a residential setting as needs increase.

Grace Court and Tranquility Place: Close the gap between

Serenity Village Assisted Living

113 Serenity Ct. Avon, MN 56310

320-844-8880 serenityavon.com

It is our mission at Serenity Village to make this new chapter in your life one filled with memories. We value our residents and their life stories. We are dedicated to providing excellence and pride ourselves in individualizing the care for each of our residents. Our staff at Serenity Village embrace our core values of Dignity, Professionalism, Humor, Passion and Integrity in providing services to our residents. Family and loved ones are always welcome and encouraged to stop in and join in on the activities or sit with you next to the fireplace and enjoy a cup of coffee. Stop in for a tour of our beautiful facility!

We provide a variety of health-related services to assist each person’s individual needs:

• 24/7 Awake Staff

• 24/7 RN Availability

• Medication Administration

• 3 Home-cooked meals daily

• Bathing/Showering

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 eat their meals together as a family.

Memory Lane Memory Care: Our memory care community has secured exits and is designed to look and feel like home. The private apartments open to a central living area and dining room. 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.

• Dressing Assistance

• Oxygen Assistance

• Glucose Monitoring

• Toileting Assistance/ Incontinence Care

Directory Business Business

ART

Stonehouse Stained Glass Studio

Page ..................................16

320-356-9211

438 First Street SE Avon, MN 56310 www.stonehousestainedglass.com

AUCTIONEERS

& REAL ESTATE

Meagher Auctioneers & Real Estate

Page ..................................23

320-250-2958

320-250-5391 www.meagherauctioneers.com

Mitchell-Przybilla Auction Company

Page ..................................14

320-250-2108

18909 County Road 54 Albany, MN 56307

AUTOMOTIVE + GAS STATIONS

Albany Chrysler Center

Page ..................................23

320-845-2801

34650 225th Avenue Albany, MN 56307 www.albanychrysler.com

Avon Quick Mart

Page .................................. 7

320-356-7992

304 Blattner Drive Avon, MN 56310

Martini Auto Glass

Page ..................................28

320-253-1446

422 County Road 50 Avon, MN 56310

BAIT & TACKLE

The Store of St. Anna Page ..................................23

320-356-7878

37215 County Road 9 Avon, MN 56360 See Us on Facebook

CABINETS

The Woodshop of Avon

Page ..................................28

320-845-7141 1452 Railroad Avenue Albany, MN 56307 www.thewoodshopofavon.com

CHURCHES

Avon Community Church Page ..................................27 320-356-9001 204 Avon Avenue N Avon, MN 56310

Harvest of Hope

Page ..................................8

320-845-2705 sevendolars@hohcatholic.org www.hohcatholic.org

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Page ..................................27

320-845-2405 840 Lake Avenue Albany, MN 56307 www.OurSaviorsLutheranAlbany.org

CITYINFORMATION

Avon Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 293 Avon, MN 56310 www.avonchambermn.com

Avon City Hall

320-356-7922

140 Stratford Street W Avon, MN 56310 www.cityofavonmn.com

Avon Fire Department

320-356-7400 (911)

140 Stratford Street W Avon, MN 56310

Avon Police Department

320-356-7575 (911)

140 Stratford Street E Avon, MN 56310

COMMUNITY +ORGANIZATIONS

Lake Wobegon Trail Association Page ..................................25 www.lakewobegontrail.com Like us on Facebook

Albany Area Schools ISD #745 Avon Elementary 320-845-2171

320-845-5300

10 Forest Avenue Albany, MN 56307

410 Avon Avenue N Avon, MN 56310 www.district745.org

CONSTRUCTION, CONCRETE + MORE

Blattner Energy Page ..................................14

320-356-7351

392 Country Road 50 Avon, MN 56310 www.blattnercompany.com

Hanson Paving Page ..................................10

320-259-7874

3636 Quail Road NE. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 www.hansonpaving.com

Lumber One Avon Page ..................................16 320-356-7342

P.O. Box 7

101 2nd Street NW Avon, MN 56310 www.lumber-one.com

Tani Division + Interstate Monuments Page ..................................10 320-845-4733

34658 225th Avenue Albany, MN 56307 www.tanidivision.com

Wells Concrete Page ..................................39 320-845-2229 210 Inspiration Lane Albany, MN 56307 www.wellsconcrete.com

EDUCATION

Albany Area Community Education 320-845-5060

30 Forest Avenue Albany, MN 56307 www.district745.ce.eleyo.com

Avon Hills Folk School Page ..................................35 320-492-1444

31335 Kalla Lake Road Avon, MN 56310 www.avonhillsfolkschool.org

Holy Family School Page ..................................21 320-845-2011 160 2nd Street S Albany, MN 56307 www.holyfamilyalbany.org

Montessori on Main Page ..................................7

320-557-3643

200 First Street SW Avon, MN 56310 montessorionmain@yahoo.com

EXCAVATING

Lange Trenching Page ..................................30

320-356-7976

32906 County Road 50 Avon, MN 56310 www.langetrenchinginc.com

FINANCIAL + ACCOUNTING

Black Financial Services Page ..................................13 320-356-9031 www.blackfinancialservices.com

Magnifi Financial Page ..................................28

888-330-8482

641 Raidroad Avenue Albany, MN 56307 www.mymagnifi.org

Stearns Bank, N.A. Page ..................................16

320-845-2151

140 5th Street Albany, MN 56307 www.stearnsbank.com

FOOD, DINING + ENTERTAINMENT

Avon Cabin Café

Page ..................................40

320-356-7198

105 Avon Avenue S Avon, MN 56310

www.avoncabincafe.com

Gathering Grounds

Coffee Shop

page .................................24

320-356-1106

200 Avon Avenue S Avon, MN 56310 www.gatheringgroundsavon.com

Greenside Grill

Page ..................................13

320-845-2505

500 Church Avenue Albany, MN 56307

www.albanygolfcourse.com

Pelican Lake Ballroom

Page ..................................24

320-845-2831

18419 County Road 154 Avon, MN 56310

Sam’s Pizza Parlor

Page ..................................13

320-345-9380

305 Blattner Drive Avon, MN 56310

www.samspizzaparlor.shop

FUNERAL PLANNING

Miller-Carlin Funeral Home

Page ..................................23

320-845-2035

300 Railroad Avenue Albany, MN 56307 www.millercarlin.com

Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Homes

Page ..................................25

320-356-7337

107 Avon Street S Avon, MN 56310 www.williamsdingmann.com

GARBAGE + RECYCLING

Waste Management

Page ..................................15 www.wm.com

HEALTH + THERAPY

Eating Elevated

Page ..................................27

763-291-9719

109 West Ash Street, Suite B St. Joseph, MN 56374

www.eatingelevated.org

INSURANCE

Advantage 1 Insurance Agency

Page ..................................26

320-252-6650 140 5th Street

Albany, MN 56307 www.advantageoneins.com

Albany Mutual Insurance Company

Page ..................................9

320-845-2375 141 Fifth Street Albany, MN 56307 www.albanymutual.com

Insurance Avenues

Page ..................................18

320-356-9443

320-251-2552

108 Avon Avenue, N Avon, MN 56310

Kremer Insurance Agency

page ..................................2

320-356-9047

300 Avon Avenue S Avon, MN 56310 kremerins@cloudnet.com

Scegura Insurance Agency

Page ..................................7

320-746-2582

131 River Street Box 214 Holdingford, MN 56340

State Farm Insurance Page ..................................20

Dustin Upgren

320-685-3672

318 Main Street Cold Spring, MN 56320 www.dustinupgren.com

LAWN SERVICE

Ehlinger Lawn Service

Page ..................................5

320-250-9337 info@ehlingerlawn.com www.ehlingerlawn.com

LAUNDRY

Albany Laundry

Page ..................................10

341 7th Street S Albany, MN 56307

MEDICAL, DENTAL EYE + PHARMACY

Albany Family Dentistry

Page ..................................19

855-845-8415

360 Railroad Avenue Albany, MN 56307 www.albanyfamilydentist.com

Avon Dental Clinic page .................................. 16 320-356-7374 308A Blattner Drive Avon, MN 56310 www.avon-dental.com

K&S Pharmacy, LTD Page ..................................34 320-356-1000 107 Avon Avenue, Suite 1 Avon, MN 56310

Mother of Mercy Senior Living Pondview Estates Page ..................................11

320-845-2195 • 320-845-2969

230 Church Avenue & 334 Golf View Drive Albany, MN 56307 www.motherofmercymn.com

NEWSPAPER

Star Publications The Star Post Page ..................................38 320-845-2700 561 Railroad Avenue Albany, MN 56307 www.thestarpost.com

PHOTOGRAPHY + GALLERY

Lake Wobegon Trail Gallery Page ..................................26

320-845-4100 431 Railroad Avenue Albany, MN 56307 www.lakewobegontrailgallery.com Like us on Facebook

PLUMBING + HEATING

Mechanical Brothers Plumbing-Heating page .................................2

320-356-7100

508 1st Street NE Avon, MN 56310 www.mechanicalbrothers.com

RECREATION

Albany Golf Club Page ..................................31

320-845-2505

500 Church Avenue Albany, MN 56307 www.albanygolfcourse.com

Backwoods Outdoors Page ..................................8

320-293-7328

42011 State Highway 238 Freeport, MN 56331 www.backwoodsoutdoorsllc.com

Rich Spring Golf Club Page ..................................6

320-685-8810

17467 Fairway Circle Cold Spring, MN 56320 www.richspringgolf.com

RETAIL

Albany Floral Shop & Gifts

Page ..................................6

320-845-4776

401 Railroad Avenue Albany, MN 56307

AMPS, Inc. Page ..................................25

320-845-4690

105 County Road 10 Albany, MN 56307 www.ampsrs.com

Channel Marine & Sports, Inc.

Page ..................................14

320-597-5975

101 4th Street SW Richmond, MN 56368 www.channelmarineandsports.com

Cold Spring Co-op + Country Store

320-685-8651

300 Main Street

Cold Spring, MN 56320

Floral Arts

Page ..................................27

320-363-7705

307 1st Avenue NE

St. Joseph, MN 56374 www.floralartsmn.com

Find us on Facebook

Directory Business Business

Granite City Liquidation page .................................16

109 Avon Avenue S Avon, MN 56310 facebook-granitecity Mondloch Hardware Hank Page ..................................22

320-548-3255

125 Main Street St. Martin, MN 56376

RENTAL

General Rental of Albany Page ..................................19

320-845-7368

750 County Road 41 Albany, MN 56307

RECYCLING

Albany Recycling Center Page ..................................18

320-845-2747

34737 County Road 10 Albany, MN 56307

SIGNS, APPAREL + ADVERTISING

Everything Signs Page ..................................10

320-746-0746

500 Main Street Holdingford, MN 56340 www.everythingsigns.com

Sign Design

Page ..................................27

320-352-6577

522 Sinclair Lewis Avenue Sauk Centre, MN 56378

TECHNOLOGY + COMMUNICATION

Community Technology Center Page ..................................7

320-845-8888

360 Railroad Avenue Suite 2 Albany, MN 56307 www.mnctc.com

I.T. Solutions of Minnesota, LLC Page .................................18

320-260-1340

300 Avon Avenue South Suite E - P.O. Box 462 Avon, MN 56310-0462 support@itsolutionsofmn.com

TRANSPORTATION + MOVING

Ramler Trucking Page ..................................18

320-845-4500

400 13th Street Albany, MN 56307 www.ramlertrucking.com

We Haul For You Page ..................................28

320-250-2855

Doug Legatt www.WeHaulForYou.com

UTILITIES + COMMUNICATIONS

Albany Mutual Telephone Page ..................................3

320-845-2101

131 6th Street Albany, MN 56307 www.albanytel.com

VETERINARY

Lake Country Veterinary Service Page ..................................10

320-845-6930

551 Railroad Avenue Albany, MN 56307 www.lakecountryvetservice.com