2024 Benton County Resource Guide

HOURS:

Monday-Thursday 9am-10pm

Sunday 11am to 6pm

Friday-Saturday 8am-10pm

Towns

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Area:

408 Square Miles

Congressional District: 6

Population: 42,184

County Seat: Foley

Largest City: Sauk Rapids

Duelm is an unincorporated community in St. George Township, near Foley. The community is located along Duelm Road near 110th Avenue Northeast. Highways 25 and 95 are also in the immediate area.

Gilman is a city with a population of 224 as of 2023. It is located along the Highway 25 corridor.

Oak Park is an unincorporated community in Maywood Township. The community is located along Highway 23 near County Road 7.

Ronneby is an unincorporated community in Maywood Township. The community is located along Highway 23 near County Road 6.

Sartell is a city in Benton and Stearns counties that straddles both sides of the Mississippi River. The population was estimated at 19,482 people as of 2023.

St. Cloud is a city in Benton, Sherburne and Stearns counties. The population was estimated at 70,475 people as of 2023.

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Welcome to Benton County, your place in Central Minnesota!

Whether you are looking for a place to visit or a place to plant your roots, Benton County is here for you. With so many spaces to provide familiar surroundings or explore new things, this is where you will find your place in Central Minnesota.

Safe and inviting neighborhoods in Benton County offer ample options for anyone looking to find a place to call their own. How and where you carve out this space is entirely yours to decide.

Sheriff Sheriff Troy Heck

For those who prefer the hustle and convenience of metropolitan living, the cities of Sauk Rapids, St. Cloud and Sartell offer great urban experiences to build on. Those looking for a small-town experience will find Benton County has you covered. Small towns and rural enclaves like Foley, Watab Township, Rice, Duelm and Gilman serve up their unique charm and close-knit community feel along with their places waiting for you to call home. For those who prefer the quiet of country living, Benton County has room for everything from hobby farms to agribusiness. If you’re undecided on what fits you best, you can sample all these with a short drive on well-maintained roads to take in what each option has to offer.

Benton County has much to give those seeking to find their place in the community. Quality school districts serve the area’s children and families with a focus on building the relationships that support excellence in education. A robust faith community and rich variety of service organizations support deep and lasting connections to this place. Parks, restaurants and bars, retail shopping outlets, and recreational opportunities create spaces for people to join with others.

Places of employment abound in

Benton County and the surrounding area, supporting the prosperity of residents. Our diverse workforce includes office and administrative professionals, production workers, construction services, education professionals, health care professionals, and many others. Employers looking to welcome your skills to their places of employment await in Benton County. If your place in the workforce includes remote work, Benton County has you covered as well. Broadband connected communities are plentiful in Benton County with local government actively working to expand broadband access to the entire county.

Once you’ve established your place in Benton County, you’ll find it a great jumping off point for adventures nearby. Local nightlife, annual festivals, the Benton County Fair, summer concerts and a host of other regular events provide a place to gather with friends and family. Outdoor opportunities for fishing, hunting, skiing, walking, running, golfing and many other active pastimes are numerous in and around Benton County. Those willing to travel a short distance by vehicle will find quick access to the Twin Cities metropolitan area, lake country to the north and the rest of greater Minnesota all around.

Cooperative and responsive governments seeking to build a prosperous tomorrow for citizens are here to make you feel heard. Effective public safety services work hard to ensure you’ll feel safe in your place in Benton County.

Come on in and take a look around. We’re certain you’ll find your place in Benton County.

Activity Night

March 12, 5:30 p.m. | Old Village Hall, Rice

Lenten Fish Fry

March 15, 4:30-7 p.m. | St. Joseph Parish Hall, Morrill

Lenten Fish Fry, Immaculate

Conception Church

March 15, 5 p.m. | Rice

Stars of the Storm

March 17, 6-9 p.m. | Sauk Rapids-Rice HIgh School, Sauk Rapids

Gardening Seminar

Benton County Extension Master Gardeners

March 18, 6:30 p.m.| Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School, Sauk Rapids

Activity Night

March 19, 5:30 p.m. | Old Village Hall, Rice

CARE Music and Bingo Senior Social

March 20, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.| First Presbyterian Church, Foley

Lenten Fish Fry

March 22, 4-6 p.m. | Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Gilman

Lenten Fish Fry

March 22, 4-7 p.m. | St. John Catholic Church, Foley

Lenten Fish Fry, Immaculate

Conception Church

March 22, 5 p.m. | Rice

Rice Women of Today Easter Event

March 23 | Old Village Hall, Rice

Foley Community Connect Expo

March 23, 9 a.m. to noon | Foley High School, Foley

Community E ve n t s Events

Easter Egg Hunt

March 23, 11 a.m. | Holdridge Park, Foley

Ham Bingo

March 23, 3 p.m. | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary, VFW Post 6992, Sauk Rapids

Activity Night

March 26, 5:30 p.m. | Old Village Hall, Rice

Burger Nite and Meat Raffle

March 27, 4:30 p.m.| Sauk Rapids Auxiliary, VFW 6992, Sauk Rapids

Good Friday Fish Fry and Meat Raffle

March 29, | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary, VFW 6992, Sauk Rapids

Easter Egg Hunt

March 30, 10 a.m. | Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, Rice

Activity Night

April 2, 5:30 p.m. | Old Village Hall, Rice

S.A.L. Gourmet Omelet Breakfast

April 14, 8 a.m. | Foley Legion Club, Foley

CARE Music and Bingo Senior Social

April 17, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.| First Presbyterian Church, Foley

Burger Nite and Meat Raffle

April 24, 4:30 p.m. | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary, VFW 6992, Sauk Rapids

Rice Clean-Up Day

April 27, 7-11 a.m. | Rice City Hall, Rice

American Legion Family Day

April 27 | American Legion 473, Rice

Rice Women of Today Bike Rodeo

May 8 | Lion’s Building & Westside Park, Rice

CARE Music and Bingo Senior Social

May 15, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.| First Presbyterian Church, Foley

Sauk Rapids Market

May 16, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids

Sauk Rapids Market

May 23, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids

Memorial Day Services

May 27 | Foley, Rice & Sauk Rapids

Burger Nite and Meat Raffle

May 29 | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary, VFW 6992, Sauk Rapids

Sauk Rapids Market

May 30, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids

Foley Municipal Pool Opens

Early June| Foley

Police Activities League

June-July | Lion’s Park Shelter, Foley

Gilman Tractor Pull

June 1| Gilman Community Park, Gilman

Community Events

Annual Plant Sale

Benton County Extension Master Gardeners

June 1| Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School, Sauk Rapids

Rice Community Vacation Bible School

June 2-6, 6:30-8:30 p.m | Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, Rice

Rice Area Farmers Market

June 4, 3-6 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Park, Rice

Rice Area Garage Sales

June 5-8 | Rice & Surrounding Area

Sauk Rapids Market

June 6, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids

Rice Area Farmers Market

July 9, 3-6 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Park, Rice

Rock The Riverside & Rock the River Expo

June 6, 4:30 p.m. | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids

Rice Rec Ball Program

June 10 - July 17 |Rice Lions Park, Rice

Rice Area Farmers Market

June 11, 3-6 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Park, Rice

City Wide Garage Sales

June 12-16 | Foley

Sauk Rapids Market

June 13, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids

Rock The Riverside

June 13, 5:30 p.m. | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids

Foley Fun Days

June 14-19 | Foley

Police Bike Rodeo

June 15 | Lions Park Shelter, Foley

S.A.L. Gourmet Omelet Breakfast

June 16, 8 a.m. | Foley Legion Club, Foley

Rice Area Farmers Market

June 18, 3-6 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Park, Rice

CARE Music and Bingo Senior Social

June 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.| First Presbyterian Church, Foley

Rapids River Days

June 20-22 | Sauk Rapids

Sauk Rapids Market

June 20, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids

Rock The Riverside

June 20, 5:30 p.m. | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids

Rice Area Farmers Market

June 25, 3-6 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Park, Rice

Burger Nite and Meat Raffle

June 26, 4:30 p.m. | Sauk Rapids

Auxiliary, VFW 6992, Sauk Rapids

Sauk Rapids Market

June 27, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids

Rock The Riverside

June 27, 5:30 p.m. | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids

Rice Area Farmers Market

July 2, 3-6 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Park, Rice

Annual Fourth of July Boat Parade

July 4, 1 p.m. | Little Rock Lake, Rice

Rock The Riverside

July 4, 5:30 p.m. | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids

Sauk Rapids Market

July 11, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids

Rock The Riverside

July 11, 5:30 p.m. | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids

Rice Area Farmers Market

July 16, 3-6 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Park, Rice

CARE Music and Bingo Senior Social

July 17, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.| First Presbyterian Church, Foley

Sauk Rapids Market

July 18, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids

Rock The Riverside

July 18, 5:30 p.m. | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids

Party in the Park

July 18, 5:30-11 p.m. | Holdridge Park, Foley

Rice Area Farmers Market

July 23, 3-6 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Park, Rice

Sauk Rapids Market

July 25, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids

Rock The Riverside

July 25, 5:30 p.m. | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids

Gilman Days

July 26-28 | Gilman

Mega Sports Camp

July 29-30 |Bridge Church, Rice

Rice Rec Soccer Program

July 29 - Aug. 21 |Rice Lions Park, Rice

Benton County Fair

July 30 - Aug. 4 | Benton County Fairgrounds, Sauk Rapids

Rice Area Farmers Market

July 30, 3-6 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Park, Rice

Burger Corn Boil and Car Show

July 31, 4:30 p.m.| Sauk Rapids Auxiliary, VFW 6992, Sauk Rapids

Rock The Riverside Aug. 15, 5:30 p.m. | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids

Movie in the Park

Aug. 15, 5:30-11 p.m. | Lion’s Park, Foley

Rice Day

Aug. 17 | Rice

Pantowners 46th Annual Car Show & Swap Meet

Aug. 18 | Benton County Fairgrounds, Sauk Rapids

Rice Area Farmers Market

Aug. 20, 3-6 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Park, Rice

CARE Music and Bingo Senior Social

Aug. 21, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.| First Presbyterian Church, Foley

Sauk Rapids Market

Aug. 22, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s Superstore, Sauk Rapids

Rock The Riverside Aug. 22, 5:30 p.m. | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids

Rice Area Farmers Market

Aug. 27, 3-6 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Park, Rice

Burger Nite, Corn Boil and Car Show

Aug. 28, 4:30 p.m. | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary, VFW 6992, Sauk Rapids

Sauk Rapids Market

Aug. 29, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids

Rock The Riverside Aug. 29, 5:30 p.m. | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids

Rice Area Farmers Market

Sept. 3, 3-6 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Park, Rice

Sauk Rapids Market

Sept. 5, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids

Rock The Riverside Sept. 5, 5:30 p.m. | Southside Park, Sauk Rapids

Old Creamery Arts and Craft Show

Sept. 7-8 | Rice

Rice Area Farmers Market

Sept. 10, 3-6 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Park, Rice

Sauk Rapids Market

Sept. 12, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids

S.A.L. Gourmet Omelet Breakfast

Sept. 15, 8 a.m. | Foley Legion Club, Foley

Rice Area Farmers Market

Sept. 17, 3-6 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Park, Rice

CARE Music and Bingo Senior Social

Sept. 18, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.| First Presbyterian Church, Foley

Sauk Rapids Market

Sept. 19, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids

Oktoberfest

Sept. 21, 1-6 p.m. | Lion’s Park, Foley

Rice Area Farmers Market

Sept. 24, 3-6 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Park, Rice

Burger Nite and Meat Raffle Sept. 25, 4:30 p.m. | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary, VFW 6992, Sauk Rapids

Mom and Son Event

Sept. 25 | Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, Rice

Sauk Rapids Market

Sept. 26, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids

Rice Women of Today Carnival October TBD| Old Village Hall, Rice

Rice Fire Department Open House

Oct. TBD | Rice

Sauk Rapids Fire Department

Open House

Oct. TBD | Sauk Rapids

Annual Volleyball Bash for a Cure

Oct. 5 | Rice

Foley Fire Department Open House

Oct. 5, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Foley

Rice Area Farmers Market

Oct. 1, 3-6 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Park, Rice

Sauk Rapids Market

Oct. 3, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids

Sauk Rapids Market

Oct. 10, 3-6 p.m. | Coborn’s, Sauk Rapids

CARE Music and Bingo Senior Social

Oct. 16, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.| First Presbyterian Church, Foley

Trunk or Treat

Oct. 26, 4-6 p.m. | Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, Rice

S.A.L. Gourmet Omelet Breakfast

Oct. 27, 8 a.m. | Foley Legion Club, Foley

Burger Nite and Meat Raffle

Oct. 30, 4:30 p.m. | VFW 6992, Sauk Rapids

Trick or Treat Main Street

Oct. 31 | Rice

Rice Women of Today Craft Sale

Nov. 9 | Old Village Hall, Rice

CARE Music and Bingo Senior Social

Nov. 20, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.| First Presbyterian Church, Foley

Turkey Bingo

Nov. 23, 3 p.m.| Sauk Rapids Auxiliary, VFW 6992, Sauk Rapids

Burger Nite and Meat Raffle

Nov. 27, 4:30 p.m. | Sauk Rapids Auxiliary, VFW 6992, Sauk Rapids

Sauk Rapids Downtown Jingle & Mingle

Dec. 7 | Sauk Rapids

Rice Women of Today Santa Night

Dec. 13 | Old Village Hall, Rice

Cookie Sale, Immaculate Conception Church

Dec. 14 | Rice

Miss Sauk Rapids Holly Jolly Holiday

Dec. 14 | VFW 6992, Sauk Rapids

CARE Music and Bingo Senior Social

Dec. 18, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.| First Presbyterian Church, Foley

Daddy Daughter Dance

Feb. 7, 2025 | Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, Rice

Thursday, June 20

Miss Sauk Rapids Pageant 6:00 PM • Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School

Thursday, June 20Saturday, June 22, 2024

Thursday, June 20

Medallion Hunt begins

Rock the Riverside Concert 5:30 PM • The Clearing

Friday, June 21

Rapids River Days Parade Route runs along Sixth Avenue, beginning at 11th Street North 6:00 PM • 12+ Bands, 85+ Units

Saturday, June 22

Rapids River Food Fest Municipal Park on North Benton Drive 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Food Vendors, Crafters & Amusements

3 Live Bands on Stage

www.saukrapidsriverdays.com

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (DFL) 202-224-3244 www.klobuchar.senate.gov

U.S. Sen. Tina Smith (DFL) 202-224-5641 www.smith.senate.gov

U.S. Rep. District 6 Tom Emmer (R) 202-225-2331 emmer.house.gov

MN Senate 13 – Jeff Howe (R) 95 University Ave. W. Minnesota Senate Building, Room 2231 St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-2084

sen.jeff.howe@senate.mn.gov

MN House 13B – Tim O’Driscoll (R) 237 State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-7808

MN Senate 14 – Aric Putnam (DFL) 95 University Ave. W. Minnesota Senate Building, Room 3215 St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-6455 sen.aric.putnam@senate.mn.gov

MN House 14B – Dan Wolgamott (DFL)

401 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-6612 rep.dan.wolgamott@house.mn.gov

MN Senate 10 – Sen. Nathan Wesenberg (R) 95 University Ave. W. Minnesota Senate Building, Room 2325 St. Paul, MN 55155 • 651-296-4913 sen.nathan.wesenberg@senate.mn.gov

MN House 10B – Rep. Isaac Schultz (R) 201 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 • 651-296-6746 rep.isaac.schultz@house.mn.gov

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FOLEY AREA CHURCHES

First Presbyterian Church 306 Norway Drive Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7928

Estes Brook Evangelical Free Church 16937 80th St. Oak Park, MN 56357 320-968-6946

Glendorado Lutheran Church 1100 186th Ave. NE Princeton, MN 55371 763-662-2241

Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church

640 Broadway Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7107

Maywood Covenant Church

6823 135th Ave. NE Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7652

New Life Church 931 Norman Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7796

St. Elizabeth Church 16454 125th Ave. NE Foley, MN 56329 320-387-2255

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St. Lawrence Catholic Church of Duelm 10915 Duelm Road NE Foley, Minnesota 56329

320-968-7502

St. John’s Catholic Church

621 Dewey St. Foley, MN 56329

320-968-7913

St. Joseph Church of Morrill

33009 Nature Road Foley, MN 56329

320-387-2255

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

724 11th Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329

320-968-6400

Sts. Peter & Paul Church 10495 Golden Spike Road NE Foley, MN 56329

320-387-2255

RICE AREA CHURCHES

Bridge Church

31 First Ave. SE Rice, MN 56367

320-493-5367

Church of the Immaculate Conception

145 Second Ave. NE Rice, MN 56367

320-393-2725

Graham United Methodist Church

2255 135th St. NE Rice, MN 56367

320-393-2145

Shepherd of the Pines

Lutheran Church

1950 125th St. NW Rice, MN 56367

320-393-4295

SAUK RAPIDS AREA CHURCHES

Annunciation Catholic Church of Mayhew Lake 9965 Mayhew Lake Road NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

320-252-1729

Countryside Seventh-day Adventist Church

1970 15th St. NE

Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-774-2232

Discovery Church

700 18th St. NW Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-251-5767

Free Grace United 1030 Fourth St. SE St. Cloud, MN 56304 763-633-9706

Good Shepherd

Lutheran Church

325 11th St. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-259-3474

Harvest Fellowship Church

400 Second Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-529-8838

Joy Christian Center

770 21st Ave. NE

St. Cloud, MN 56304

320-253-7819

Living Waters

Lutheran Church

1911 Fourth Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-255-1135

New Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church 413 Franklin Ave. NE Unit 3

St. Cloud, MN 56304 320-309-9582

Petra Lutheran Church 1049 First Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-0120

Riverside Church 1702 W. Highview Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 763-263-2410

Sacred Heart Church 2875 10th Ave. NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-251-8115

Salem Lutheran Church 90 Riverside Drive SE St. Cloud, MN 56304 320-252-1625

Solid Rock Family Church

301 First Ave. NE Sartell, MN 56377 320-281-9635

St. Hedwig’s Church

421 Fourth St. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-746-2917

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 6855 Golden Spike Road NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-387-2433

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 7286 Duelm Road NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-2069

Trinity Lutheran Church 2163 Mayhew Lake Rd NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-3670

Fertilizing

Weed Control

Mosquito Control

Lawn Mowing

Edging

Seasonal Clean-Up

Dethatching

Aeration

Overseeding

Parking Lot Sweeping

M ilit ar y Military

American Legion Post 473 80 Division St. N., Rice, MN 56367 320-393-4545

Rice Legion Auxiliary & Sons of the American Legion

American Legion Post 298 131 Fourth Ave. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7902

Sauk Rapids

VFW Post 6992 901 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-3617

Legion Auxiliary 298 & Sons of the American Legion

VFW Auxiliary 6992

American Legion Post 254 PO Box 301, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 Ken Johnstone, 320-217-3227

Legion Auxiliary 254

The city of Sauk Rapids is proud to be a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon community. This is a community effort that aims at bringing military families home from predeployment, to deployment, and through reintegration. As a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon community, the community strives to provide links to Beyond the Yellow Ribbon efforts for all of the military families living in the area. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Community

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Welcome to Foley, stop on in and stay awhile. This past year, we have seen change. We purchased more land to grow our industrial park, and we saw several small businesses open up in town.

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A new family restaurant is located along Highway 23 and a variety of shops opened their doors downtown, including a financial planning office and a coffee shop. And, a new small engine shop began on Highway 25.

In 2022, Foley broke ground on a new wastewater project that will be completed this summer. Our wastewater treatment facility plan is a serious upgrade to our old pond system. The plan includes running a pipe from Foley to the regional wastewater treatment facility in St. Cloud. Upon completion, we are looking forward to lifting the building moratorium, so we can start construction on new family homes.

Here are a few more things you should know about Foley. The city of Foley is a thriving rural community in central Minnesota. You’ll find us at the crossroads of Highway 23 and 25, a short drive from St. Cloud and one hour north of Minneapolis and south of the northern lakes area of Brainerd. Foley is the perfect spot for people looking for small-town living with big city convenience.

Our roots go back to the lumber barons and the railroad expansion of the 1800s. Today, Foley is the Benton County seat. Our diversified economic base, a strong industrial and manufacturing sector, excellent schools and many area recreational activities make Foley an excellent choice whether you are looking to open a business, raise a family or a new place to call home.

We’re the home of Foley Fun Days every June. We offer three city parks with playgrounds, ball field and park shelters, perfect for family gatherings. We also have an outdoor municipal swimming pool, golf course and walking trails.

With so much to offer, Foley is a great place to hang your hat.

FOLEY MAYOR JACK BROSH

Mission & Vision Statements: We support area neighbors 60 years and older to continue living independently in the home of their choice through community volunteerism. By this effort, the elders of our community will live longer, happier, and more meaningful lives.

Services provided: Transportation (rides) | Homemaking

Chore Services | Grocery Shopping | Home Deliveries

Yardwork/Snow Removal | Friendly Visiting/Phone

Calls | Respite Care | Minor Home Repair/Modifi

Health and Safety Education | Food Programs

Home Risk Assessment | Physical Fitness Programs

Art Classes |Senior Social Events

Volunteers needed: CARE volunteers set their own hours, volunteering as often as their schedules and personal lives allow, and accepting assignments according to their interests.

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2024 Events and Program Schedules:

third Monday of every month, 1 pm to 3 pm at New Life Church of Foley

Senior Social (music & bingo): third Wednesday of every month, 11 am to 2 pm, at the First Presbyterian Church, Foley

CARE Pork Chop Dinner & Silent Auction: Thursday, May 2nd, 4 pm to 7:30 pm, Jack & Jim’s Event Center, Duelm

Foley Area Parks & Recreation

The Foley Municipal Pool is one of a few outdoor aquatic centers in the area. The pool is open seven days a week throughout summer, beginning in June. Red Crosscertified swimming lessons are available as well as private pool rentals.

Foley Municipal Pool

110 Eighth Ave. in Foley, near Holdridge Park

Contact: Call 320-968-9908 to reach the pool house during open hours.

Email contactus@ci.foley.mn.us. Include “pool manager” in subject line. Visit ci.foley.mn.us for 2024 hours

Grab the kids, your family and friends. It is time to play. Check out playground equipment, tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, or rent one of the park shelters at Holdridge Park or Lion’s Park for your next outdoor event.

Summers are short in central Minnesota, but the fun does not stop when the snow flies. Foley offers two skating rinks in the winter – one located near Foley Public Schools and the other in Lion’s Park. Lion’s Park also offers a sledding hill.

Norway Drive Park offers playground equipment along with a designated skateboard park area. The skateboard park is located on the south side of the park, east of the First Presbyterian Church.

Foley is the seat of Benton County. The seat was first established in Sauk Rapids and it was moved to Watab for a short period of time before it returned in 1859.

In 1901, an election took place among county residents, calling for a vote that asked whether the seat should remain in Sauk Rapids or be moved to Foley. The results favored moving the seat to Foley by a vote of 1,284 to 788.

Benton County’s present administration buildings were built in 1902 and 1903, with additions to the structures in 1974 and 1981. The interior has been remodeled to fit the county’s needs; however, preliminary discussions continue as to whether or not the county should proceed with construction of a new building in the city of Foley.

Information courtesy of the Benton County Historical Society & Museum and Judge Robert J. Raupp, of the Seventh Judicial District.

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The Foley Brothers

The city of Foley traces its roots back to the 19th century lumber barons and the four Foley brothers who settled in Benton County in the late 1800s. The brothers originally came from Lanark in eastern Ontario, Canada. Their Irish immigrant family made Lanark their home during the second administration of President Andrew Jackson during the turbulent 1830s.

Michael Foley was the first brother to come to Minnesota. He arrived in 1870 and immediately saw the huge economic opportunities Minnesota had to offer. He was catapulted into the lumber industry through his business contacts with James J. Hill, the empire builder.

Michael later returned to Lanark to persuade his brothers, Thomas, Timothy and John, to join him in seeking their fortune in “the land of sky-tinted water.” They agreed, and the four brothers formed a partnership that lasted a lifetime.

Lumber Barons and Railroads

The Foley brothers bought 80 acres of land in Gilmanton Township and set up a logging camp and steam sawmill at the site of the present-day village along with other

camps throughout Benton County. The brothers contracted with the Great Northern Railroad to cut the white oak trees in the surrounding area into lumber.

The sawmill produced highgrade lumber for bridge timbers and frames for railway cars. Secondgrade oak was made into railway ties. Wood from the Foley mill helped to build the railroad, which extended through the logging camp westward from St. Cloud in 1882.

To supply the needs of the lumber and railroad workers, businesses moved to the camp and set up shop. By 1898, the Foley brothers filed the original plat of the village and the economy boomed. A hotel was built and stores opened. A bank, newspaper, drug store, livery stable, meat market, machinery dealer, cafes and saloons lined the streets.

By the beginning of the 20th century, the supply of big logs from the heavy timber of Benton County came to an end. Though the big trees were gone and logging ended, there was still an unlimited supply of trees ready to be manufactured into wood products that were much in demand.

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New Industry

John Foley foresaw the end of the logging and sawmill business and made plans for a new wood industry in Foley. He donated several acres of his land for new businesses. Three mills sprung up south of the railroad tracks. These mills, or pail factories, became known as the Wood and Stave Mills and Heading Mills.

The new mills manufactured wood staves for pails, barrels and wood boxes of all sizes. Ash and basswood were in great demand and was the most suitable for making pails and barrels. Oakwood was used extensively in making whiskey kegs and beer barrels, which were used for shipping liquor and beer. At the time, every saloon served tap beer and sold whiskey in bottles from the kegs. Wood barrels of various sizes were used to ship everything from flour, salt, coffee, fruit, vinegar and groceries.

By March 21, 1900, when the population was 172, the community was incorporated as a village. It was named for John Foley, whose many generous contributions had helped to build the town.

Benton County Seat

On March 4, 1901, the citizens of Foley circulated a petition to be presented to the county commissioners pledging $12,000 to build a new courthouse and move the Benton County offices from Sauk Rapids to Foley. John Foley deposited $12,500 in the Foley bank to cover the pledges and other costs of the new courthouse. The election took place in June, and it was reported there

were 788 votes in favor of keeping the county seat at Sauk Rapids and 1,284 votes in favor of moving the county seat to Foley.

By the time Foley became the Benton County Seat, lumbering had decreased in importance in the area. The surrounding land was soon cleared and made into farms. The region, once referred to as oak country, became dairy country, and the businesses of Foley, which had served the lumber industry, now served farmers.

For more information on the history of Foley, read “Seventy Years: The Foley Saga,” by Edward T. Foley. Courtesy of ci.foley.mn.us/about-foley/history

Brian Kothman

Jason McDonald

Alex Skluzacek

Cody Pausch

Katie McMillin

Kothman

The Foley Fire Department members are Jason Studanski (front, from left), Andy Shaw, Jay Howard, Greg Poganski, Jacob Bowland, Dakota McIver and Logan Lunde; (middle, from left) Travis Sweno, Bryan Moshier, Kraig Rudolph, Travis Janson, Mike McMillin, Jerad Fleck, David Moore and Adam Foss; (back, from left), captain Josh Beutz, assistant chief Rick Herbrand, fire chief Mark Pappenfus, captain Chris Harren and lieutenant Todd Foreman. Not pictured are Jerry Linn and Tyler Palm.

Fire Chief: Mark Pappenfus

Schools FOLEY

St. John’s Area School

215 Seventh Ave., Foley, MN 56329

320-968-7972 • Fax 320-968-9956

www.saintjohnsschool.net

Christopher Smith - Principal

I.S.D. 51 District Office 840 Norman Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7175 • Fax 320-968-8608

infoweb@apps.isd51.org

Foley Elementary School 743 Penn St., Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7286 Fax 320-968-8467

Adam Kluver - Principal

Foley Intermediate School 840 Norman Ave. N., Foley, MN 56329 320-968-6251 • Fax 320-968-8499

Eric Bjurman - Principal

Foley High School 621 Penn St., Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7246 • Fax 320-968-8456

Joel Foss - Principal

Welcome to Rice

Rice is growing. Each year, the city welcomes many new households, and our population is now nearly 2,000 people.

A past with pride, a future with

promise

Rice is located on Highway 10 between Little Falls and St. Cloud, with easy access to either. Rice offers plenty of beautiful countryside, the Mississippi River and scenic parks. Each year, we have several community festivals and events that spread throughout the year. These include Rice Area Farmers Market, the annual town festival and The Old Creamery Arts and Crafts Show, just to name a few.

Rice is lucky to have so many clubs that support our town. Rice Lions Club, Rice Area Sportsman’s Club, Rice Women of Today, American Legion Post 473 and Auxiliary, Knights of Columbus, Boys Scouts of

America and Girl Scouts of the USA are all big supporters of our community. Our voluntary fire department consists of 22 firefighters, and our police department employs two full-time officers and one part-time officer. Our police and fire departments support the community with open houses, National Night Out, a bike rodeo, Parent Teacher Association picnics, and Police Activities League. Both departments are incredibly involved with the kids and families in Rice. Helping Hands in Rice offers a service for older adults on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so if you are looking for a card game or something to do, check them out.

The Rice Recreation Department continues to offer a variety of programs for kids of all ages. They are adjusting and working to improve the spaces and continue to provide activities for all ages. This year, we’re offering more open gym nights and looking to add more summer programs. We have two ball fields, soccer fields, a gaga ball area, playgrounds and ice rinks.

The long-running businesses are also growing and adding opportunities for employment. Stop in and visit our restaurants, from fast food to sit-down dining. We have a wonderful elementary school, shops and businesses to serve a variety of needs. High-speed internet, from 100 meg to 1 gig is available locally.

Rice is a great community; we take pride in our city. Come check us out.

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Regularly scheduled Rice City Council meetings take place the first and third Mondays at 6 p.m. in Rice City Hall. If the regular meeting falls on a holiday, the meeting will be held the following Tuesday.

Outdoor severe weather sirens are tested at 1 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month.

RICE AREA COMPOST SITE

The city compost site is open April 27 to Nov. 8 (weather permitting).

The compost is free for residents within city limits. If you live in a surrounding township you are welcome to also use the site for a fee of $40 a year or $10 a day. The site is a great place to dispose of grass clippings, branches, leaves and garden vegetation. During certain times of the year, there will be compost and/or wood chips available. You can get your compost site sticker at the site during open hours.

Rice Clean Up Day is 7-11 a.m. April 27.

Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 4 P.M. - 7 P.M., Saturday 8 A.M. - Noon

Location: From downtown head west over the railroad tracks toward the river. After the bend in the road, Sixth Ave. NW will be on the right side of County Road 2. Take the next road to the left before the cemetery. Follow this road around to the left. Fenced in site will be to the right. You are responsible to unload or load your own trailer or truck.

Farmers Market

Tuesdays

3 p.m.6 p.m.

June 4 through October 1 (weather permitting)

Veterans Memorial Park at E. Main St. & N. Division St., Rice

Rice is a community of approximately 2,000 residents located in northwest Benton County.

The Mississippi River is directly west of city limits, and the BNSF Railway and U.S. Highway 10 run through the center and eastern edge of town, respectively.

The community covers approximately 6 square miles.

Rice is part the Sauk Rapids-Rice Public School District. The only school located within the city of Rice is Rice Elementary School.

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The Rice Fire Department members consist of Paul Vedbratten (front, from left), Kevin Peine, Rebecca Patton, Caleb Voigt, Allen Voigt, Brad Vaillancourt, Darby Cervenka and Eldon Schiller; (back, from left) Adam Wippler, Blake Phenow, John Aschenbrenner, Charlie Walters, Keith Craft, Scott Janski, Greg Beierman, Allen Petron and Jeremy Traut. Not pictured are Austin Anderson, Robert (R.J.) Cervenka, Arsenio Clinton, Ben Phenow and Dakotah Warzecha.

Rice

HISTORY

In early history of Benton County, the area of Langola Township encompassed the land around the present-day city of Rice to Royalton. The land was referred to as the “Sand Prairie” by the early explorers. During this early history timeline, the area from Sauk Rapids to Fort Ripley was being built up as it was part of the Woods Trail, later to be called the Minnesota military road. Fort Ripley needed supplies, and the supplier was a man by the name of George T. Rice.

George Rice saw opportunities arising and moved to Little Falls from St. Paul. Here, he traded in produce and cattle, supplying Fort Ripley for three years until in 1862 when he moved to Sherburne County. In 1864, he moved to Langola Township and built a large home on the land that was originally owned by H.G.O Morrison. His home sat on a hill overlooking Little Rock River. He acquired other acreage and eventually owned 325 acres of land in the Langola area. In 1865, he bought the Luther Hotel, which had been built on the Red River Trail in 1857. It was south of the cemetery and west of Rice. It then became known as Rice’s Tavern and the area commonly was referred to as “Rice’s.” Mr. Rice used his connections for supplies and the station-hotel became a stop for the Fort Ripley stagecoach horses along with a departure and returning point for the passengers. During this time, Mr. Rice also established a grist mill, a flour mill near his home and Little Rock Creek was dammed up to run the water wheel. The extra flour was shipped out and taken to the fort. The next established business for Mr. Rice was starting a sawmill. He sawed the local logs brought in by the neighbors, and

soon his sons were receiving logs from northern companies floating them down the Mississippi. Rice’s Station area grew with people attracted to the area for homes, businesses and jobs.

Names of early settlers were McNeils, Wolhart, Lampert, Popp, Doble, Demerritt, Russell, Rajkowski and Guck. With settlers came the need for schools and they were built. In 1877, the Northern Pacific Railroad passed through the town in a northerly direction near Rice’s Station. More businesses moved in with the addition of the railway, ferries continued to operate for crossing the river until bridges were sturdily built. Rice’s Station grew as more businesses and more people moved into the area.

On July 18, 1890, the Village of Rice was officially incorporated and the town was named after its early settler. The village charter election notice was posted for all citizens who were qualified to vote at the general elections. Thirty-seven votes were cast at the election which took place on July 31, 1890.

J.C. Wiley was elected president of the council, J.W. Wolter, William Dunsmore and Robert l. Russell were elected Trustees. John Lampert was elected as recorder and John Fox became the constable, J.B. Gazette and H.S. Broughton were declared justices of the peace and Henry Fox was elected treasurer. The first council meeting of the Village of Rice whick took place on Aug. 1, 1890, to declare election results and organize the village. Thus, after a long history of being known as Rice’s, Rice’s Tavern, and Rice’s Station; the official Village of Rice was launched.

Copy and photos courtesy of Mary Ostby, Benton County Historical Society

Rice Creamery

Flour Mill, 1900

Rice, 1939

Sauk Rapids Sauk Rapids

Nestled along the banks of the Mississippi River, Sauk Rapids is a thriving Central Minnesota city with a rich history. The early settlers named the town Sauk Rapids after the river rapids just below the mouth of the Sauk River.

With a population of over 14,000, Sauk Rapids enjoys the many benefits of being part of the regional hub, yet the city has the tranquility of a small town. Neighbors know neighbors. Walk down the sidewalk or into a store and you’re bound to see friends, colleagues or relatives. There is a sense of comfort and security in feeling part of a close-knit community. Whether you are a lifelong resident, new to town or considering relocating to the city of Sauk Rapids, we welcome you to enjoy all the city has to offer. If you are new to the area or looking to move to Sauk Rapids, I would like to welcome you to our community. I raised my family here, and, in my opinion, it is the best place to live, work, play and raise a family. We have great schools for our children, many parks and a viable downtown in which to do business with local owners. I am excited about the positive changes we have made and continue to make that will benefit our future as a thriving and prosperous community.

CITY GOVERNMENT

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

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

Sauk Rapids

Services

PAY UTILITY BILLS ONLINE

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

PAY ONLINE

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

PAY BY MOBILE APP

Download “PSN Payments” from Apple’s App Store or Google Play.

PAY BY

PHONE

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

PAY BY MAIL

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

PAY AT THE OFFICE OR AT THE DROP BOX LOCATED AT COBORN’S GROCERY STORE

Drop off your payment during regular business hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or in a locked drop box available 24/7 for payments by check in the parking lot of the Sauk Rapids Government Center or at the Coborn’s grocery store in Sauk Rapids.

SAUK RAPIDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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

FINANCIAL

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

SOS Treasure Chest is a consignment shop filled with purged items from our organizing client’s homes with a constant, ever changing inventory of merchandise. You’re sure to find the treasure you’re looking for!

Active and probational members of the Sauk Rapids Fire Department are Keagan Gunderson (front, from left), Rick Van Den Arend, Alan Olson, Bryce Sequin, Brent Bukowski, Kaden Cahill, Montana Hanson, Brian Otremba, Cory Zimpel and Dalton Landwehr; (back, from left) Jeff Jahnke, Steve Ellson, Kevin Roesner, Jason Adamski, Brian Kitzberger, Scott Vadnais, Jared Powell, Cody Drussell, Justin Hammerel, Mike Griffin, Dale Abraham and Jason Fleming. Not pictured are Greg Bomstad, Tyler Gedicke, Deelia Guite, Joe Henkemeyer, Brad Peterson and Jared Gapinski.

Perry Beise, Sauk Rapids Police Chief pbeise@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us

320-258-5340

Brent Bukowski, Sauk Rapids Assistant Police Chief bbukowski@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us

320-258-5345

250 Summit Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

City Administrator:

Ross Olson .............................rolson@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us City Clerk: Dana Furman.......................dfurman@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us

Receptionist/Office Clerk: Marla Plante ........................mplante@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us Community Development Director:

Todd Schultz .........................tschultz@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us Finance Director: Jack Kahlhamer ..............jkahlhamer@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us Finance Clerk:

Bonnie Lauermann ........blauermann@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us Police Chief: Perry Beise ............................pbeise@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us Asst. Police Chief: Brent Bukowski............bbukowski@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us Fire Chief & Building Official: Jason Fleming .....................jfleming@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us Public Works Director: Pete Eckhoff .......................peckhoff@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us Utilities Director: Craig Nelson ........................cnelson@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us Utility Billing Clerk: Sheila Terhaar .....................sterhaar@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us Liquor Operations Manager: Tom Boulton.........................saukrapidsliquor@hotmail.com City Attorney: Adam Ripple & Ashley Bukowski, of Rinke Noonan City Engineer: Scott Hedlund, of SEH Inc.

City Hall-Administration, Building, Community Development and Finance

250 Summit Ave. N., Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-258-5300

Public Works

360 Summit Ave. N., Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

Public Works Director | 320-258-5319

Utilities Director | 320-258-5318

Public Works Emergencies 320-968-7201 www.ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us

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Sauk Rapids

In 1850, Sauk Rapids consisted of oak, maple and basswood trees. In 1851, the first home was built by W.H. Wood; it was a large mansion named Linden Terrace. Other settlers followed and the town was named Sauk Rapids after the rapids just below the mouth of the Sauk River. Soon a general store was built, then a hotel and a large jail.

In 1856, the county seat moved to Watab, then returned to Sauk Rapids in 1859. A new courthouse was built, but in 1897, the seat moved to Foley where it currently resides. In 1917, the courthouse burned. The first settlers organized a Congregational church that was soon followed by Methodist, Episcopalian and Lutheran churches. The first paper outside of St. Paul was the Sauk Rapids Frontiersman. It started in 1854.

In 1876 the first bridge was built, but then destroyed later in

1876. It was rebuilt in 1879. A flour mill was erected in 1875, then destroyed in 1886.

In 1874, Sauk Rapids was the end of the line for the railroad. All the settlers from as far away as the upper Red River Valley brought their produce here to ship it. A six-horse stage coach made biweekly trips between St. Cloud and Crow Wing. The first school was built in 1886.

Until 1886, Sauk Rapids was one of the most important cities in Minnesota. It stood a good chance of becoming even more so, but on April 14 at approximately 4 p.m. a cyclone struck the town. Everything in the path of the tornado was demolished. It swept through the heart of the city, wiping out all the stores. In Sauk Rapids alone, 44 were killed and several hundred wounded. This event was a great set-back for the city, but today it is evident Sauk Rapids has recovered from this event. Today, Sauk Rapids is full of life and growing more each year. It has ample amounts of opportunity for everyone and continues to be on the cutting edge of development.

Courtesy of www.ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us. and the Benton County Historical Society

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools commitment Sauk Rapid au Rap

Sauk Rapid-Rice District Office 1833 Osauka Road NE

Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

320-253-4703

Superintendent: Bradley D. Bergstrom

Sauk Rapids-Rice High School 1835 Osauka Road NE

Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

320-253-4700

Principal: Sandy Logrono

Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School

901 First St. S.

Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

320-654-9073

Principal: Laura Arndt

Mississippi Heights Elementary School

1003 Fourth St. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

320-252-0122

Principal: Tanya Peterson

Pleasantview Elementary School 1009 Sixth Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

320-253-0506

Principal: Aby Froiland

Rice Elementary School

200 NE Third Ave. Rice, MN 56367

320-393-2177

Principal: Jenny Bushman, ED. D.

Early Childhood - Two locations

Director: Sue Paasch

320-255-8910

Early Childhood Center

30 Fourth Ave. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

Rice Elementary School

200 NE Third Ave. Rice, MN 56367

Adult Education

Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School - Door 4 901 First St. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

320-258-1111

Director: Nicole Wilke

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Harvest Preschool

400 Second Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 harvestpreschoolmn.com 320-529-8838

Little House Preschool and Kindergarten

120 Seventh Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 www.littlehousepreschool.org 320-251-7529

Veronica Oliva-Clour, Director

Montessori School of Sauk Rapids

1911 Fourth Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 www.montessorimn.com/location/sauk-rapids 320-255-8855

Principal: Rebecca Tholen

Trinity Lutheran Church Preschool 2163 Mayhew Lake Road NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 www.princeofpeacels.org 320-251-8416

Kim Essington, Preschool Director

Benton-Stearns Education District Voyagers Program & New Frontiers Program 324 Third Ave. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 www.bentonstearns.k12.mn.us 320-253-8940

Cynthia Pedersen, Program Supervisor

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Recreational

Trail s Trails

Regional trails were added to the city in the past decade. A multi-use paved trail connects downtown Sauk Rapids to the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, passing residential and commercial areas along the way. The trail sits to the north of Second Street North, beginning at Third Avenue North, and runs northeast adjacent to the roadway. The trail continues near Golden Spike Road Northeast where it connects to a new trail at Mayhew Lake Road Northeast and travels north to the high school.

Mayhew Creek Park Trail is the most recently completed trail in the city. It is located in Mayhew Creek Park north of the high school and is 1.1 miles long. There are two loops, one going around the sledding hill and one around the perimeter of the park. These are crushed aggregate at this time.

Ox Cart Trail is the most popular city trail. It is a paved trail that travels along the banks of the Mississippi River and through four city parks and is 2.18 miles long. The trail begins at Southside Park and goes through Sauk Rapids Lions Sunset Park heading north along River Avenue and into Municipal Park. The trail continues north and goes through Island View Park ending at Fischer’s Garden Mobile Park where the road connects back up with North Benton Drive and leads to Sartell. This trail roughly follows a portion of the historic Red River Oxcart Trail that was used in pioneer days to move supplies and trade goods from St. Paul to Pembina, North Dakota, and into Canada. The convoys of wooden two-wheeled carts pulled by oxen could be heard coming 5 miles away, long before they were seen. The large wheels on the carts held in place with leather hide material, let out a very loud screeching noise that traveled far, some of these convoys were 200 carts long. This means of transportation and historic lively tradition slowly died away as the railroads expanded their lines.

Prairie Lane Trail and Eastern Star Trail are paved trails that can be used jointly by crossing 18th Street North. Prairie Lane trail winds among four storm water-holding ponds and is beautifully landscaped and has benches and appropriate lighting. Across 18th Street North. The Eastern Star Trail is also paved and winds through a complex wetland that is very unique. The trail ends at Eastern Star Park that provides playground equipment and a small picnic shelter.

Rotary Trail

is a crushed aggregate nature trail originally constructed by the Great River Rotary of Sauk Rapids and Sartell. The trail meanders through a wooded wetland complex northwest of Bob Cross Park to Bob Cross Nature Preserve. This trail has boardwalks and observation outlooks and is quite secluded.

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

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

Owner/Operations

Assisted Living/Home Care

Catalina Care..............................................................320-654-8452

Country Manor ............................................................320-253-1920

Cummings Care Center ..............................................320-251-3447

Eastern Star................................................................320-258-3507

The Good Shepherd Community ................................320-252-6525

Granite Care Home Inc...............................................320-251-4736

Landings of Sauk Rapids-Meridian Senior Living .......320-203-8142

Legacy Place LLC ......................................................320-259-7988

Ridgeview Place Senior Living ...................................320-251-5228

Riverside Assisted Living ............................................320-584-6484

Summit Ridge Place ..................................................320-203-8142

The Gardens at Foley...... ...........................................320-968-6201

Wildwood Assisted Living ...........................................320-774-1546

Clinics

Integrecare Clinic Foley ..............................................320-968-7234

Chiropractic

Accelerate Integrative Family Wellness .....................320-761-1666

Back to Health Acupuncture & Chiropractic................320-257-6008

Foley Wellness Center ...............................................320-968-7413

Gerhardson Chiropractic ............................................320-968-6023

Spinal Rehab Clinic Inc. .............................................320-252-2225

Services

Benton County Human Services ................................320-968-5087 Mayo Clinic Ambulance

Hyytinen-Trobec Family Dental ..................................320-393-2215 North Benton Dental Care ..........................................320-253-4206

Pearl Dental ................................................................320-654-9999

Theisen Dental ...........................................................320-252-7806

Wilcox Family Dentistry ..............................................320-253-4242

Hospital

CentraCare Health, St. Cloud St. Cloud Hospital .......................................................320-251-2700

Optometrists

Dvorak Eye Clinic .......................................................320-774-3666

Infinite Eye Care .........................................................320-257-4990 Molacek Family Eyecare ............................................320-968-6015

Pharmacies

Coborn’s (Foley) .........................................................320-968-8625

Coborn’s (Sauk Rapids) .............................................320-240-9777

Village Pharmacy & Gift..............................................320-252-1303 Walgreens ..................................................................320-253-6601

Business Directory Directory

Morries Auto Connection .....page 56

559 Highway 10 S. St. Cloud, MN 56304

320-300-3367

www.morriesautoconnection.com

Murphy Chevrolet.....................page 23

211 Glen St. Foley, MN 56329

Sales 320-968-3087

Service 320-968-3090

www.murphychevrolet.com

Pojo’s Auto Body........................page 53 10295 Golden Spike Road NE Gilman, MN 56333 320-387-3070

www.pojosauto.com

R&B Auto Services, LLC ..........page 59 1111 Lincoln Ave. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

BAKERY

Dutch Maid Bakery...................page 50 512 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-251-6782

BEAUTY, SALON & SPA

Cabana Cuts .................................page 61 13 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-654-6855

Cutting Edge Salon ..................page 29 124 Fourth Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-4646

www.cuttingedgefoley.com

Hair & Body Works Salon & Spa ..................................page 43 24 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-203-0960

BICYCLE

Touright Bicycle Shop .............page 49 124 Second St. NE Little Falls, MN 56345

www.tourightbicycleshop.com 320-639-2453

CITY

City of Foley

251 Fourth Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329

320-968-7260

www.ci.foley.mn.us

City of Sauk Rapids ..................page 64

City Hall - Administration

250 Summit Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

320-258-5300

CONSERVATION

Benton Soil & Water Conservation District ..............page 17 14 Second Ave. W. Foley , MN 56329

320-968-5300 Ext. 3. www.soilandwater.org

CONTRACTORS/CONSTRUCTION/ EXCAVATING/ELECTRIC

American Door Works.............page 39

2150 Frontage Road S. Waite Park, MN 56387 320-253-1310 www.americandoorworks.com

DG Homes & Remodeling .....page 36 730 Ninth Ave. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

320-251-9416 dghomes-remodeling.com

D.R.S.C. Concrete Co., Inc. .....page 44 13464 Fifth Ave. NE. Rice, MN 56367 320-393-4888 www.drscconcrete.com

Ehlinger Lawn Service ............page 16 320-250-9337 info@ehlingerlawn.com www.ehlingerlawn.com

Electrical Solutions, Inc. ........page 65 702 Ninth Ave. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-258-5204

Northland Buildings

Post Frame Garages/ Storage Buildings Mike Hyland 800-736-4510 www.northlandbuildings.com

Saldana Excavating & Aggregates Inc. ......................page 41 9885 Highway 10 NW Rice, MN 56367 320-393-2160 Find us on Facebook

Sauk Rapids Electric ................page 64 320-266-3949 www.saukrapidselectric.com

CORPORATE CONTRACTORS

J. Berd Companies ....................page 53 1 Industrial Boulevard Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-656-0847 www.j-berd.com

COUNTY OFFICES

Benton County Veterans Services ..........................................page 18 531 Dewey St. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-5044 co.benton.mn.us/161/veteransservices

DANCE COMPANY

Just for Kix ....................................page 20 743 Penn St. Foley, MN 56329 320-266-0515 www.Facebook.com/jfkFoleyMN

DENTIST

Foley Family Dental ...................page 9 430 Broadway Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7392 www.foleyfamilydental.com

DINING/CATERING/BAR

Danny’s Dugout .........................page 51 736 S. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-0451 www.dannysdugout.com

Foley Family Restaurant ........page 34 220 First Ave. W. Foley, MN 56329 320-818-1188

Lincoln Depot..............................page 39 629 Lincoln Ave. SE St. Cloud, MN 56304 320-251-9211 www.lincolndepot.com

Lost Times Tavern......................page 24 2 N Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-217-5475 • 320-310-1123 www.losttimestavern.com

Reality Roasters Coffee Company ........................page 51 111 Second St. NE Little Falls, MN 56345 www.realityroasters.com realityroastersmn@gmail.com

Rock Creek Coffee House ......page 54 214 Second Ave. N. 320-281-5713 www.rockcreekcoffeehouse.com

EMBROIDERY/SCREEN PRINTING/ PROMOTIONAL

Brenda’s Seasonal Specialties .....................................page 45 123 First Ave. NE Little Falls, MN 56345 320-616-1077 info@embroiderybss.com

Henry Embroidery & Screen Printing ......................page 10 13552 School House Road NE Foley, MN 56329 320-968-6597 www.henryesp.com

FINANCIAL/ACCOUNTING

Black Financial Services.........page 14 110 Avon Ave. Avon, MN 56310 320-356-9031 www.blackfinancialservices.com

Falcon National Bank ..............page 14 183 Cedar Drive Foley, MN 56329 www.FalconNational.com

Farmers & Merchants State Bank .....................................page 24 1301 Second St. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-5121 www.fmpierz.com

First National Bank of Milaca.........................................page 10 10225 115th St. NE Gilman, MN 56333 320-387-2233 www.fnbmilaca.com

Steven V. Baker, Ltd. ................page 51 1287 Second St. N. Suite 201 Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-253-5175 800-252-5175 www.svbltd.com

FLAGS/FLAG POLES

Coil’s Flags.....................................page 17 2803 Clearwater Road Suite B St. Cloud, MN 56301 320-253-8160

FOOD/GROCERY

Dunlap Meats ..............................page 49 15686 120th St. Foreston, MN 56330 320-469-0643 320-294-4994

Grand Champion Meats ........page 30 6634 Hwy. 25 NE Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7267 www.grandchampionmeats.com

Business Directory Directory

FOOD SHELF

C.R.O.S.S. Center ........................page 33 150 Fourth Ave. Foley, MN 56329

320-968-7012

www.foleycrosscenter.org

FUNERAL SERVICES

Mimbach Fleet Supply ...........page 56 3355 Quail Road NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-1682 www.mimbachfleet.com

The Insurance Shoppe ............page 51

415 Dewey St. , Foley, MN 56329 320-968-6217

410 Central Ave. S., Milaca, MN 56353 320-983-6106

MASSAGE

Williams Dingmann Funeral Home..............................page 47

324 Second Ave. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

320-251-1454

www.williamsdingmann.com

Foley Funeral Home & Cremation Provider .............page 34 221 Second Ave. Foley, MN 56329

320-968-7111

www.foleyfuneralhome.net

GREENHOUSE/ CHRISTMAS TREES

Pete’s Greenhouses ..................page 29 9455 Ronneby Road NE Foley, MN 56329

320-291-5488 www.facebook.com/Petes GreenhousesFoley

Wee Trees.......................................page 41 13291 Galaxy Road Royalton, MN 56373 320-584-8383 www.weetreesnursery.com

GLASS SERVICES

East Side Glass ............................page 26

305 Franklin Ave. NE St. Cloud, MN 56304

320-251-1900 www.eastsideglass-mn.com

HARDWARE/FLEET

Foley Hardware......................page 33 190 Glen St. Foley, MN 56329

320-968-7262

Wippler Hardware ....................page 54

8 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-251-5383 www.wipplerhardware.com

INTERNET/COMMUNICATIONS

Benton Communications ......page 41 2220 125th St. N.W. Rice, MN 56367 320-393-2115 www.bctelco.net

INSURANCE

Advantage One Insurance....page 13

3801 Third St. N.

St. Cloud, MN 56303 320-252-6650

Alloy Insurance...........................page 18

1101 Second St. S. Suite 110

Sartell, MN 56377 320-251-3333 www.AlloyInsured.com

Allstate Insurance .....................page 26

225 N. Benton Drive

Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-202-8688

Insurance Avenues ...................page 24

800 Industrial Drive S. Suite 206

Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-251-2552 www.insuranceaves.com

PAI Insurance ...............................page 20

Benton Insurance Services 112 Fourth Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329 www.bentonins.net 320-968-6973

513 First St. W., Princeton, MN 55371 763-389-2121

TWFG Insurance Services .......page 3 114 Division St. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-259-8178 • 800-599-9866 www.twfgmn.com

LEGION/VFW

Foley American Legion ..........page 34 131 Fourth Ave. N. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7902

Sauk Rapids VFW 6992 ..........page 51 901 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-3617

LIQUOR

G-Will Liquors, Royalton........page 12 17335 55th Ave. NW Royalton, MN 56373 320-302-0122 www.g-will.com

Sauk Rapids Liquor ....................page 2 312 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-251-4185

MANUFACTURER

Blow Molded

Specialties, Inc. ...........................page 71 222 Bronder Drive Foley, MN 56329 320-968-5511 www.blowmolded.com

FOOD

Dombrovski Meats ...................page 28 425 Dewey St. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-6275 www.dombrovskimeats.com

Relaxing Results

Therapeutic Massage 40 1/2 N. Division St. Rice, MN 56367 320-393-3545

MEDICAL

Foot Support ...............................page 19 50 14th Ave. E. Suite 114 Sartell, MN 56377 320-656-1363 www.footsupport.com

St. Cloud Orthopedics ............page 46 1901 Connecticut Ave. S. Sartell, MN 56377 320-259-4100 www.stcloudorthopedics.com

MONUMENTS

Foley Funeral Home & Monuments .............................page 34 221 Second Ave. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7111 www.foleyfuneralhome.net

OIL

Brenny Oil .....................................page 45 71 Norman Ave. S. Foley, MN 56329

320-968-7955

ORGANIZATIONS

CARE- Community Action Respecting Elders .....................page 23 321 Sixth Ave. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7848 www.careelders.org

Foley Fun Days

Juanita Beauchamp ....................page 33 Foley, MN 56329 320-761-0003 www.ci.foley.mn.us

Quality of Life Task Force ......page 28 Foley, MN foleyqualityoflife@gmail.com www.facebook.com/foley-quality-oflife-task-force-522019631260431

OPTOMETRY

Molacek Family Eyecare ........page 29 132 Second Ave. SW Milaca, MN 56353 Milaca: 320-983-3434 Foley: 320-968-6015

PHARMACY

Village Pharmacy ......................page 47 108 Second Ave. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-1303

PROPANE SERVICES/FUEL

Beaudry Oil...................................page 39 630 Proctor Ave. NW Elk River, MN 55330 800-637-4117 info@beaudryoil.com

Dooley’s Petroleum, Inc.........page 47 1106 S. Lincoln Ave. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-252-2110 www.dooleypetro.com

PUBLICATIONS

Benton County News...............page 67 1061 Highway 23 Suite 2A P.O. Box 689 Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7220 www.bentonconews.com

Sauk Rapids Herald ..................page 67 2 Second Ave. S. Suite 135 Sauk Rapids, MN  56379 320-251-1971 www.saukrapidsherald.com

REAL ESTATE

Haller Realty, Inc........................page 55 1310 Second St. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 www.hallerrealtyhomes.com

Purpose Driven Realty ...........page 36 22 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-248-6872

Business Enjoy Directory Directory Benton County!

RECREATION

Foley Municipal Pool ...............page 31 110 Eighth Ave. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-9908 www.ci.foley.mn.us

Walks-on-Water, Inc. ................page 26 8430 Highway 10 Clear Lake, MN 55319 320-743-3333 www.walksonwater.com

RECYCLING

Albany Recycling Center ..............................................page 47 34737 County Road 10 Albany, MN 56307 320-845-2747 www.centralmnrecycling.com

Midway Iron .................................page 72 648 & 731 NE Lincoln Ave. St. Cloud, MN 56304 320-258-3003 www.midwayiron.com

RETAIL

American Edge ...........................page 39 9000 Indian Road NW Rice, MN 56367 320-393-2792 www.americanedgeknives.com

Copper Pony ................................page 37 208 N. Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-774-3210

Happy Sleeper Mattress & Furniture Store.......................page 49 4 24th Ave. S. Waite Park, MN 56387 320-252-0660

MN Grass Hero ............................page 45

105 E. Main St. Rice, MN 56367 320-393-4713 www.mngrasshero.com

SOS Treasure Chest ..................page 52 24 Seventh St. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-248-6694

SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER

CARE- Community Action Respecting Elders .....................page 23 321 Sixth Ave. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-7848 www.careelders.org

SEPTIC

Fiedler’s Pumping .....................page 14 18627 Nature Road Royalton, MN 56373 320-252-9916 www.fiedlerpumping.com

Nelson Sanitation .......................page 6 1376 105th St. NW Rice, MN 56367 320-393-2787 www.nelsonsanitation.com

SPECIALTY SERVICES

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

STORAGE

Triple E Secure Storage ..........page 20 6215 Highway 25 Foley, MN 56329 320-443-5850 morganrothfork@yahoo.com

TANNING/LAUNDRY

Wash n’ Tan ..................................page 56 15 Second Ave. N. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-259-0882 www.washntanmn.com

TITLE COMPANY

Benton County Abstract Title Co.

411 Dewey St., P.O. Box 128 Foley, MN 56329 www.bentontitle.com

TRANSPORTATION

Brenny Transportation, Inc. page 63 & Specialized, Inc. 8505 Ridgewood Road St. Joseph, MN 56374 320-363-6999 www.brennytruck.com

Midwest Compliance Inc. ......page 53

100 Second Ave. S. Suite 104 Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-656-1396 www.midwestcompliance.com

Tri-Cap .............................................page 43 1210 23rd Ave. S. P.O. Box 683 Waite Park, MN 56387 320-251-1612 www.tricap.org

WEB DESIGN

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

WEDDING/EVENTS

Lincoln Wedding & Event Rentals ............................................page 24 1816 W. St. Germain St. St. Cloud, MN 56301 320-252-5522

VETERANS SERVICES

Benton County Veterans Services ..........................................page 18 531 Dewey St. Foley, MN 56329 320-968-5044 co.benton.mn.us/161/veteransservices

VETERINARIAN SERVICES

Litke’s Veterinary Service......page 42 14395 Highway 25 Pierz, MN 56364 320-468-6666 www.litkesvet.com

Mille Lacs Vet Clinic ..................page 34 255 Third Ave. SW Milaca, MN 56353 320-983-6303 www.millelacsvet.com

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The Lehnen family has owned and operated Midway Iron for many years. Jay Lehnen, President of Midway Iron and Chris Lehnen, Vice-President, grew up in the scrap metal recycling business. It’s all they do and they do it well!

Along with Midway Iron’s Scrap Crew they keep up with the changes and challenges of the daily metal markets. The processing they do of all the different scrap material is vital for shipping into mills around the country for their recycling purposes.

Since 1959, Midway Iron is ‘STEEL going strong!’ Proud to be a local family owned and operated business, Jay Lehnen and Chris Lehnen along with their sister, Angie Schibonski, her husband Curt, and Jay’s son Tate, operate Midway Iron on both sides of Lincoln Avenue in St. Cloud.

Jay, Chris and Tate oversee all aspects of metal recycling and Angie Schibonski, steel manager Dan Pike, and a great group of people run the new steel division. Angie’s husband, Curt Schibonski, takes care of all the bookkeeping, HR and IT needs.

Buy any amount of new material including steel, aluminum and stainless steel. We can shear, saw, bend and roll, along with designing and plasma cutting your custom parts! Our showroom offers bargain bins of steel and some ‘ready to walk out the door’ pre-cut material for your convenience for trailer tires and supplies, hooks and chain, rigging supplies and dock wheels. We also carry fire rings, drink holders, score keepers and other metal artwork.

| Saturday 8:00 A.M. to Noon

NEW STEEL DIVISION

JAY & CHRIS LEHNEN