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Welcome to Melrose.............................................................................Page 4 Quick Reference Guide........................................................................Page 5 History of Melrose.................................................................................Page 6 Melrose Historical Society..................................................................Page 7 City of Melrose .......................................................................................Page 8 Public Utilities.........................................................................................Page 9 Permits and Licensing....................................................................... Page 10 Melrose Commerce & Industry...................................................... Page 11 Agricultural Industry......................................................................... Page 12 Phase III.................................................................................................. Page 13 Community Organizations...................................................... Pages 14-15 Community Services......................................................................... Page 16 Melrose Area Food Shelf.................................................................. Page 16 Map of Melrose................................................................................... Page 17 Melrose Police Department............................................................ Page 18 Melrose Fire Department................................................................ Page 18 Melrose Ambulance Department ................................................ Page 19 Melrose Area Chamber of Commerce......................................... Page 20 Community Events............................................................................ Page 21 Melrose Riverfest ............................................................................... Page 21 Parks and Recreation................................................................. Pages 22-23 Lake Wobegon Trail........................................................................... Page 24 Education/Schools..................................................................... Pages 25-29 Colleges and Universities................................................................ Page 30 Public Library....................................................................................... Page 30 Medical Care................................................................................. Pages 31-33 Churches................................................................................................ Page 34 Melrose Senior Activities Center................................................... Page 35 Business Directory..................................................................... Pages 36-38
About the Cover: The flower garden is on the east side of Melrose and grown by Henry Illies and son Jim. PHOTO BY CAROL MOORMAN
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Welcome to the City of Melrose! We are proud of our community for many reasons. Melrose is a beautiful place to live with Big and Little Birch Lakes, Lake Sylvia, and other nearby lakes. The city sits on the banks of the Sauk River and straddles the Lake Wobegon Trail system and the Interstate 94 corridor. Melrose is located midway between Alexandria and St. Cloud just a half hour from either city.
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According to the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association, historically, Melrose has had competitively low rates for electricity when compared with the entire State of Minnesota. This is not only attractive to our residents, but it is also a benefit for business and industry. Melrose has a multiple park and green space system, two churches, and lively downtown and freeway business communities to serve its residents and visitors. The city has an excellent educational system composed of public and private elementary schools and public middle and high schools. Melrose, through its cooperative efforts with CentraCare Health System, offers state-of-the-art health care services to the community's residents. These services are enhanced by the new 2009 medical clinic and hospital additions. In addition, this health care is augmented by pharmacy, dental, orthodontic, chiropractic and optometry services. Outreach specialists serve the residents on a regular schedule. Finally, the city offers senior, congregate care, and assisted living facilities, along with age-in-place opportunities. Melrose has several large industries including Jennie-O Turkey Store, Melrose Dairy Proteins, Stearns Electric Association, Melrose Metalworks, and Proliant Dairy Ingredients. In addition, Carstens Industries is widely known for its innovative fiberglass manufacturing expertise. In 2011, a new manufacturer, Warrior Boats, Inc., was welcomed to the community. Melrose is home for the corporate headquarters of the 14-facility Central Minnesota Credit Union financial institution. Enjoy your stay in Melrose. If you are seeking a more permanent stay - and we hope you are - Melrose has a wide variety of housing opportunities to meet your needs and desires. For those with businessrelated interests, Melrose has a new Industrial Park located just off of 1-94, experience with incentive and assistance programs, and the desire and knowledge to help. Respectfully, Mayor Tim E. Vogel
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Emergency / Police / Fire................................................................................................................................................... 911 Non-Emergency............................................................................................................................................... (320) 256-7211 Building Permits City of Melrose Planning and Development Department............................................................ (320) 256-4278 Melrose City Center (all permits)............................................................................................................ (320) 256-4278 Fax...................................................................................................................................................................... (320) 256-7766 Email ........................................................................................................................................ admin@cityofmelrose.com Education Melrose Area Public Schools.................................................................................................................... (320) 256-5160 Melrose Community Education.............................................................................................................. (320) 256-6010 Sacred Heart School (Freeport)............................................................................................................... (320) 836-2591 St. Marys Catholic School (Melrose)..................................................................................................... (320) 256-4257 St. Johns-St. Andrews School (Greenwald)........................................................................................ (320) 987-3491 Montessori School of Melrose................................................................................................................. (320) 256-2141 West Central Area Learning Center (Melrose).................................................................................... (320) 256-7836 Garbage (Refuse) Residential - in the City of Melrose: Bueckers City Sanitation............................................................................................................................ (877) 352-2876 Health Care Hospital - CentraCare Health System - Melrose................................................................................ (320) 256-4231 Clinic - CentraCare Health System - Melrose ..................................................................................... (320) 256-4228 Pharmacy - Melrose Pharmacy................................................................................................................ (320) 256-7292 Coborns Pharmacy.............................................................................................................. (320) 256-4452 Dental - Melrose Dental Office................................................................................................................ (320) 256-4267 Optometry - Melrose Eye Clinic.............................................................................................................. (320) 256-4000 Newspaper (Local) Melrose Beacon............................................................................................................................................. (320) 256-3240 Post Office........................................................................................................................................................... (320) 256-3713 Utilities Arvig.................................................................................................................................................................. (320) 256-7471 Cable Television: Charter Communications........................................................................................ (800) 581-0081 Electric: City of Melrose Public Utilities................................................................................................ (320) 256-4278 Natural Gas: CenterPoint Energy............................................................................................................ (800) 245-2377 (Emergency)......................................................................................................................... (800) 722-6821 Telephone Arvig................................................................................................................................................................... (320) 256-7471 Charter Communications........................................................................................................................... (800) 581-0081 Water/Wastewater City of Melrose Public Utilities................................................................................................................. (320) 256-4278
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History of Melrose
The first permanent white settlers, including the Adleys and Wheelers, arrived in the Melrose area in 1857, gradually displacing the native Ojibwae and Dakota. The new town was originally called the Maine-ite Settlement, but probably the Adleys renamed it for their ancestral home, Melrose, Scotland. Edwin Clark Eventually Melrose had a hotel, stage coach station, post office, school and a few homes. But it didnt begin to thrive until 1867, when cousins Edwin and William Clark arrived and bought the Adley property. The Clarks built (or possibly rebuilt) a dam and mill and began selling flour and grist. They built a block of brick buildings (#401 to #411 Main Street), opened stores, a bank and sawmill and brought the railroad to town. By the time Edwin, known as the father of Melrose, left in 1893, Melrose was a bustling community with churches, railroad depot and assorted stores and businesses. Settlers from New England were soon joined by Germans and Irish who were seeking better lives for their families, religious freedom, free land, new adventures, or escape from military service. Many Irish worked on the railroad, especially after 1894, when Melrose became a division point of the Great Northern. When the headquarters were transferred back to Waite Park 29 years later, it was a blow from which the town almost did not recover. Melrose has seen continuous progress ever since. Two granite companies, a brewery, a newspaper, several major manufacturing plants, many stores and services, churches, financial institutions, health facilities and a strong agricultural base helped it grow and flourish over the years. Today it has both a proud heritage and a vital future, as it has become a regional leader in medicine, manufacturing and communications.
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MAYOR: Tim E. Vogel.......... (320) 256-3819 or (320) 267-1748 cell Email...................................................... timv8706@gmail.com CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: Dick Christenson............................................. (320) 256-3934 Joe Finken......................................................... (320) 256-3886 Anthony (Tony) Klasen................................. (320) 256-2258 Jenny Mayers................................................... (320) 256-4006 CITY ADMINISTRATOR/TREASURER: Michael Brethorst........................................... (320) 256-4278 Email.................................. mbrethorst@cityofmelrose.com CITY CLERK: Patti Haase........................................................ (320) 256-4278 Email.......................................... phaase@cityofmelrose.com PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR: John Harren...................................................... (320) 256-4278 Email.......................................... jharren@cityofmelrose.com
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR: Gary Walz........................................................... (320) 256-4278 Email............................................. gwalz@cityofmelrose.com CHIEF OF POLICE: John Jensen...................................................... (320) 256-7211 Email.......................................... jjensen@cityofmelrose.com CITY ASSESSOR: Stearns County Assessors Office.............. (320) 656-3680
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Electricity, water, wastewater, storm water, streets and street lighting are provided by the city. Residents receive monthly utility bills. Contact the City Administration Office at the Melrose City Center at (320) 256-4278 during the weekday business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. regarding utility bills or services. If problems arise after business hours or on weekends, call the after-hours utility/street/outage/ problem phone number: (320) 256-2244. ELECTRIC City of Melrose Public Utilities..................... (320) 256-4278 GARBAGE/RECYCLING Bueckers City Sanitation................................ (877) 352-2876 NATURAL GAS CenterPoint Energy (Customer Service)... (800) 245-2377 Emergency.......................................................... (800) 722-9326 TELEPHONE Arvig...................................................................... (320) 256-7471 Charter Communications.............................. (800) 581-0081 CABLE TV Arvig...................................................................... (320) 256-7471 Charter Communications.............................. (800) 581-0081
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INTERNET Arvig.......................................................................(320) 256-7471 Charter Communications...............................(800) 581-0081 POST OFFICE:....................................................(320) 256-3713 WATER City of Melrose Public Utilities......................(320) 256-4278 WASTEWATER City of Melrose Public Utilities......................(320) 256-4278 Any type of new construction or an improvement to an existing property or building will require the submission of the proper building permit application forms. Please contact the Planning and Development Department at the Melrose City Center at 320-256-4278, online at admin@cityofmelrose.com or www.ci.melrose.mn.us.
Animal Licenses For animal licenses, please contact the Melrose Administration Offices at the Melrose City Center at admin@ cityofmelrose.com, or (320) 256-4278.
Liquor, Tobacco, and Rental Licenses For liquor, tobacco, and rental licenses, please contact City Clerk Patti Haase at the Melrose Administration Offices at the Melrose City Center, phaase@cityofmelrose. com, or (320) 256-4278.
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The agriculture industry continues to be an integral part of Melroses success. Dairy and turkey, along with pork, beef and crops are the dominant agricultural industries in our area. The dairy industry continues to have traditional 60-90cow farms with pipeline milkers, while most expansions now include a milking parlor, free stall cow housing, and dairy herds of 150 to 1000 cows. According to the 2010 Minnesota Agricultural Statistics, Stearns County had 67,000 dairy cows on 746 dairy farms with an average of 92 cows per farm. The average cow produced 19,600 pounds of milk annually compared to 10,000 pounds of milk produced annually in 1975. A few reasons for the increase are better feeding practices, improved genetics and also more attention shown to cow comfort. Stearns County is the #1 county in Minnesota for milk production, total milk cows and total cash receipts for livestock sales along with cattle and calves on inventory. There are a number of turkey farms in the area as well.
A majority of them have contracts with Jennie-O Turkey Store to raise a certain number of birds. A majority of the turkeys that are contracted with Jennie-O Turkey Store are processed at the plant here in Melrose. Stearns County is the #1 county in the nation for turkey production. There are also pork and beef producers in the area, however much of the hog finishing has gone to contract finishing, so not as many small farmers in the area have been choosing to raise pork. Cash crops are also raised in the Melrose area. These crops include corn, soybeans and alfalfa. Some of these crops will be sold to the feed mills in town or hauled to another site. The majority of the alfalfa that is raised as cash crops is sold locally to dairy farmers or brought to a hay auction. Stearns County is the #1 county in Minnesota for hay production and oat production. Another major change in the crop market for the area is the increase and expansion of ethanol plants in the area. The Melrose economy continues to be vibrant and is highly dependent on the agriculture industry.
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Phase III is an organization which has provided over the last 6 years physical, intellectual, social and wellness activities for the Melrose areas older adults. The ultimate goal of Phase III is to see built in Melrose a state of the art Wellness Center as an adjunct to our excellent existing health care delivery system. With over 440 dues paying members from the outset, Phase III has used members dues to leverage a matching grant from the Initiative Foundation for drafting preliminary concept plans. Using the wellness center concept as now developed in Osakis, MN (pop 1900) as a model, Phase III and its 9 member board foresee such a wellness center as a huge asset to Melrose and the surrounding communities attracting business and retirees to a community which is focused on the future. While a Wellness Center is Phase IIIs ultimate goal, providing physical, intellectual, wellness and social activities is already taking place. Over the last 6 years, over 30 classes have been offered in the Senior Activity room on the lower level of the City Center. Others have been offered at the high school as part of Community Education. Senior Strength Classes meet at the City Center as does the Phase III 30 member Forever Young Singers for their weekly practices. The annual June meeting and picnic provide members with a great social occasion as does the Fall Social, Womens luncheons, and the Annual Phase III Garden Tour. Wine tasting at Spiritz Liquor and Whispering Oaks Winery are some of our other varied activities and the Mens and Womens Phase III book clubs include over 25 avid readers who meet monthly. Staying physically, intellectually and socially active is the key to good health for older adults. A wellness center in Melrose built on the Osakis model would help ignite an increase in the types of activities which keep people engaged and healthy. Contact any of the following board members for more information. Bill Meyer, Joe Timmins, Don Anderson, Jim Mohs, Carol Ricklick, David Tomsche, Bruce Kociemba, Loren Meyer or Carol Austing.
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Community Organizations
Adley Creek 4-H Club Peggy Thompson........................................................... (320) 266-1995 Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-anon Tony Zehrer....................................................................... (320) 256-3780 American Legion Post 101 (meets 2nd Tues. of month) Doug Evans, Commander........................................... (320) 290-3194 Ron Butkowski, Gambling Fund Manager............. (320) 256-3345 American Legion Auxiliary Jenny Schmidtke............................................................ (320) 256-3973 Community Connection Channel 14 Local Broadcast Station................................................ (320) 351-9565 Boy Scouts Mark Ettel, Scoutmaster............................................... (320) 256-5166 Christian Mothers/Women Caroline Jacobs, President.......................................... (320) 256-3207 Girl Scouts Chrystal Sand................................................................... (320) 266-5554 Golden Goalies Cathy Abrahamson........................................................ (320) 256-7143 Arlene Messerich............................................................ (320) 256-3227 Ann Judovsky .................................................................. (320) 256-3038 Please note: Cathy and Arlene are gone over the winter months.
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Helping Hands 4-H Club Eva Becker, Melrose.............................................. (320) 256-4906 MCCL Elisha Seanger........................................................ (320) 256-2790 Melrose Area Food Shelf Ervin Bueckers, President...... leave message (320) 256-2555 Melrose Area Women of Today Jane Brown.............................................................. (320) 256-3073 Cara Norling............................................................ (320) 256-3111 Melrose Elementary School PTA Anne Hoeschen...................................................... (320) 836-2860 Melrose Firemens Auxiliary Jeanne Kraemer..................................................... (320) 256-7974 Melrose Area Historical Society Roger Paschke, President................................... (320) 256-3933 Melrose Lake Improvement Association Jim Mohs.................................................................. (320) 256-3488 George Traeger....................................................... (320) 256-3887 Melrose Lions Club (meet every 2nd & 4th Wed.) Doug Kloth, President.......................................... (320) 256-2206 Scott Gilbertson, Gambling Fund Manager. (320) 492-6787 Melrose V.F.W. (meet first Tues. of each month) Jim Athmann, Commander .............................. (320) 256-4980 Mike Braegelmann, Gambling Fund Manager (320) 256-3668 Melrose V.F.W. Auxiliary Joyce Duerr.............................................................. (320) 256-3991 National Catholic Society of Foresters Julia Westendorf, President............................... (320) 256-4445 Phase III Joe Timmins............................................................. (320) 256-3795 St. Bernard St. Elizabeth Society Ray Primus............................................................... (320) 987-3540 St. Marys Mission Society Lorraine Curto......................................................... (320) 256-7272 St. Pauls Youth Group Pastor Kevin Mann................................................ (320) 256-3847 Senior Activity Center Mary Ann Primus, Coordinator......................... (320) 256-4435
Community Organizations
The Sauk River Players have, for over 30 years, presented musicals in the summer. The group began as summer entertainment and a showcase for adult and student talent in the Sauk Centre, Melrose, Albany area. It was started by Cal Meyer, Marit Elliott, Jackie OBrien, and Red Howard as a musical group that would present family-friendly shows. Early in the 80s, the show traveled between Melrose and Sauk Centre theatres. Over the years, they have produced traditional shows such as Annie, Oliver, Sound of Music, South Pacific, Anything Goes, Fiddler on the Roof, Chicago, etc. The group has even produced a unique musical about a man-eating plant, Little Shop of Horrors, and was one of the first amateur groups to produce Into the Woods after its debut on Broadway in 1988. In 2012, it presented The Sound of Music. The cast is typically made up of anywhere from 30-70 singers/actors of all ages, depending on the show. Wizard of Oz was one of their largest with 72 performers. Rehearsals run about six weeks in the evenings during June and July. Production week is the third week in July at the Melrose High School Auditorium. Cost of tickets is low and usually shows are meant for all audiences. Ticket and audition information is available by calling Audrey Hiltner at 256-4232. Director is Marit Elliott.
Ticket and audition information is available by calling Audrey Hiltner at 256-4232. Director is Marit Elliott.
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POST OFFICE: Located at 304 1st St. NE Window hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday Lobby hours: 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturdays LIBRARY: (320) 256-3885 NEWSPAPER: Melrose Beacon 408 Main St. E, Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-3240 Website: melrosebeacon.com Email: carol@melrosebeacon.com Office hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
The Melrose Foodshelf is located in St. Marys Church Parish Center basement. Donations are always accepted.
(320) 256-2555 or (320) 256-3215 The Melrose Area Food Shelf in the basement of St. Marys Parish Center (Rectory) is available to persons in need of assistance who live within the Melrose 740 School District. It is open on Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 pm. Clients must bring photo identification and/ or proof of residency to each visit. They may receive assistance once per month. Home delivery is available to handicapped and shut-ins. To arrange for this service, call (320) 256-2555 during open hours. If there is no answer, leave a message on the voicemail and someone will return your call. The food shelf is a non-profit organization relying solely on donations and grants when available. Contributions are always welcome and can be brought to the food shelf during open hours. Cash donations are also appreciated. Checks may be written payable to the Melrose Area Food Shelf and sent to Kathy Melling at 44854 County Road 13, Grey Eagle, MN 56336.
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DTV (School and Community Television) For a program schedule, please call (320) 351-9565 or visit www.meltel.com.
Project Give-a-Gift has been part of the Melrose community for 33 years. Local volunteers help families and individuals in need throughout the year but are especially busy during the holiday season. Funds are donated and distributed to people within the Melrose Area school district. If you are interested in donating or know someone in need, please call 320-256-7300.
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Fire and Ambulance Station 405 2nd Ave. SE, Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-4278 Emergency: 911 www.cityofmelrose.com
Fire Chief...............................................................Jeremy Kraemer First Assistant Chief.................................................. Rick Berens Second Assistant Chief............................................ Tom Budde Training Officer........................................................... Joe Woeste
Fire protection services began in 1884 Department serves the cities of Melrose, Meire Grove, and Greenwald along with the surrounding rural areas Department objectives are to preserve and protect life and property, fire prevention, fire fighting, and rescue Members appointed by the Melrose City Council Department can have up to 30 members Fire Relief Association formed in 1898 Association provides retirement relief and other benefits to association members Any active member of the Fire Department is eligible for membership
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Melrose City Center 225 1st St. NE, Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-7211 Emergency: 911 www.cityofmelrose.com
The Melrose Police Department consists of a police chief, sergeant, two police officers, a secretary, and several reserve officers.The Police Department is highly trained to meet the required standards of this profession. Police Chief, John Jensen jjensen@cityofmelrose.com............... 320-256-7211 Police Secretary, Judy Weber jweber@cityofmelrose.com................ 320-256-7211
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Summer 2013 Melrose Farmers Market Every Saturday morning in June, July, August and September at Spiritz Parking Lot May Melrose City Wide Garage Sales May 3-4 June Kick-Off to Summer June 1 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Car Show and BBQ Cook-Off Live Music Food, Entertainment and Fireworks Supporting Brain Cancer Research Sauk River Park Caramel Roll Ride - June 8 Lake Wobegon Trail www.lakewobegontrail.com Miss Melrose Pageant June 26, 7:30 pm Melrose High School Auditorium Melrose Riverfest Celebration June 26-29 Sauk River Park
August Night to Unite August 6 5:30 to 8 p.m. Sauk River Park October Caramel Apple Ride October 5 Sauk Centre/Melrose Halloween Parade and Party - October 31 Melrose City Center
November Melrose Holiday Kick-Off - November 29 Light parade and fireworks 7:30 pm
Melrose Riverfest is a celebration that brings the community together. Activities include a parade, food, games, music and entertainment and more! For more information, please visit the www.melrosemn.org or call 320-256-7174.
Meadowlark Park
Located at 5th Ave. NW New playground equipment Picnic pavilion with stove, refrigerator, sinks, hot water, drinking water; $75.00 plus $75.00 refundable clean-up and key deposit fee; for reservations call the Melrose City Center at 320-256-4278; Grills, picnic tables and benches Modern handicap accessible restroom facilities Skating and hockey rinks
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Located on Meadowlark Lane SW Picnic pavilion; no reservations accepted Modern handicap accessible restroom facilities Grills, picnic tables and benches Basketball court Located near the golf course Playground equipment including swing sets, sandbox, spring animals and activity center
Big Birch Lake has great walleye and northern pike Many visitors enjoy jet skiing and water skiing Camping sites available
Lake Sylvia
Lake Sylvia is a small lake with public access Many residents and visitors come to Lake Sylvia to relax and have picnics
Canoe landing west of Fifth Avenue East Boat landing along 3rd Ave. NW World record Red Horse fish was caught just below the falls summer of 2005
Located at 5th Ave. NE Tent and RV sites without services @$9.00/day; maximum seven days; no reservations taken Eight recreational campsites with grills, picnic tables, water and electricity at $15.00/day; maximum seven days; no reservations taken Four recreational campsites with grills, picnic tables and electricity at $15.00/day; maximum seven days; no reservations taken Sanitary dump station Handicap accessible restrooms Fishing Horseshoe pits Basketball courts Outdoor volleyball courts Regulation soccer field Youth soccer field Regulation softball fields with lighting Youth baseball field Small picnic pavilion with tables Large picnic pavilion with serving area with electricity, refrigerator, sink, and hot water; $75.00 plus $75.00 refundable clean-up and key deposit fee; for reservations call the Melrose City Center at 320-256-4278; Playground equipment including swing sets, spring animals, and activity center
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Trail Mileage: St. Joseph to Avon................................9.0 miles Avon to Albany.....................................6.3 miles Albany to Freeport...............................5.3 miles Freeport to Melrose..............................6.0 miles Melrose to Sauk Centre........................9.5 miles Albany to Holdingford ........................9.4 miles
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Melrose Area Public Schools Independent School District 740 546 5th Ave. NE Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-4224 www.melrose.k12.mn.us
It is the mission of District 740 Public Schools to prepare all learners, in partnership with their families and the community, to inspire a passion for lifelong learning and to contribute within a changing and diverse world. The Melrose Area School Complex is the hub of the district, which includes residents from Freeport, Greenwald, Meire Grove, Melrose, New Munich, Spring Hill, St. Martin, and St. Rosa. The quality faculty consists of over 70% masterseducated professionals. Though portions of the campus are approximately 40 years old, the facility is well maintained and continues to be upgraded annually in order to better serve its students and school community. Recent upgrades have included new lockers, updated computer labs, and a modernized food service facility. The Melrose Area Elementary School Program (grades Pre-K-5) provides a quality basic education program that emphasizes strong reading and mathematics skills. They are especially proud of the kindergarten program at Melrose Area Elementary because they are able to provide all-day, every-day, at no additional cost. The accelerated reading/ math and Early Intervention in Reading (EIR) programs are examples of excellent supplemental individualized programs used to increase reading and math skills. The exceptional special education staff and program provides outstanding support to students with special needs. The Melrose Area Middle School (grades 6-8) provides an environment which meets the ever-changing physical, social, and emotional challenges middle school students face. Quarter classes of art, computer, FACS, and industrial technology allow students to experience electives along with their core classes. Students can set goals with their
2012 Salutatorian Jackie Blomker (from left) and Co-Valedictorians Jenna Friedrichs and Hailey Brinkman.
Close to 50 Melrose High School students and teachers helped pick rocks at the Brenda and Mike Wiechmann farm near St. Rosa. Their classmate, Craig Wiechmann, was killed earlier in the year in a farm accident.
academics and behaviors to strive for Incentive Day each quarter. The outstanding special needs and ELL programs continue within the middle school and provide excellent support to students who qualify. The Melrose Area High School (grades 9-12) provides a comprehensive educational program that offers college credit courses in a multitude of content areas. A wide variety of math and science electives are also offered. Communication classes in foreign language and English are offered, with emphasis on reading, writing and speaking as a strong concentration. The music programs are a highlight and are cherished by students and community. An array of extra-curricular activities are currently offered and provide extended social leadership and collaborative skills. Melrose Area Schools is a member of the West Central Education District (WCED), which provides support for the special education program. The WCED also provides access to an Area Learning Center that provides alternative educational learning opportunities for some qualifying middle and high school students.
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Education
Community Education
Melrose Area Schools provide an excellent Community Education program. The program includes activities and opportunities for community members of all ages. Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) programs are offered for children birth to kindergarten and their parents. What will you do at ECFE? Parent/Child Interaction - parents and children
An egg painting class was one of the many classes offered through Community Education.
explore and learn together in the classroom doing projects, puzzles and educational games without the distraction of other siblings, the phone, or the laundry! Circle Time - teachers, children and parents participate in songs and games together. Childrens Time - time for the children to play, eat a snack, and listen to a story with their friends and an early childhood teacher. Parent Discussion - parents share practical advice and discuss parenting topics of interest with each other and a parent educator in an adjoining room with a one-way mirror to observe the children as they play. School Readiness is also offered, which is a preschool program for children who are four by September 1. Children meet twice a week in a preschool room and engage in activities that will prepare them for kindergarten. The Adult Basic Education programs include Citizenship class, English as a Second Language, and General Education Diploma classes. These classes are offered in the evening at Melrose Public Schools at no charge. The Community Education program provides a variety of instructional, recreational and social programming for all ages. Community events include a Father Daughter Ball and an annual Community Talent Show. Our district also offers a full summer recreation program. If you are interested in Community Education programs, please call 320-256-6010 or go online to www.melrose.k12.mn.us and check out the Community Education online registration link.
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The School District offers many quality programs for students. The professional and quality coaches and advisors are very skilled at teaching lifelong skills like dealing with adversity, teamwork, and leadership. In addition, our coaches and advisors are experienced in their fields. The activities offered are: Archery Band Baseball Basketball (boys and girls) Choir Dance Team Football Golf (boys and girls) Gymnastics Hockey Knowledge Bowl Musical Pep Band Softball Speech Tae Kwon Do Student Council Tennis (girls) Swimming & Diving Track (boys and girls) (boys and girls) Volleyball Synchronized Swimming Wrestling Youth Theatre
The Center is for students ages 12-21 (middle & high school level). It offers an Extended Year Program, with day, evening and summer school available. The summer school program is 7.5 weeks. The Center includes the Albany, Paynesville, Sauk Centre, and Melrose school districts. The Center meets all the state standards and the students must take all the same standardized testing.
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Education
407 Main St. E, Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-2210 The Melrose English Center offers the following programs: English as a second language, basic literacy skills for adults, basic math skills for adults, workforce preparation, and a family literacy program. Individual one-on-one tutoring is also offered through the Melrose/Sauk Centre Literacy Program and these services include GED preparation, English as a second language training, and citizenship preparation. Any adult 16 years or older not currently enrolled in secondary school is eligible for these programs. For more information and class schedules, please contact The English Center at (320) 256-2210.
303 2nd St. NE, P.O. Box 39, Freeport, MN 56331 320-836-2591 E-mail: shs@albanytel.com Kathy Welle, Administrative Coordinator Catholic/Christian Environment - Students involved in liturgies, prayer services, social outreach and learning about their Catholic faith. We offer pre-K through grade 6, all day - every day kindergarten with highly-qualified teachers and small class sizes. Computer Assisted Programs Updated computer lab iPads Accelerated reading program Strong academic curriculum Curriculum studied and updated regularly. Music, art, and physical education specialists and licensed pre-school School age child care program - before school, after school and summer care
211 2nd Ave. N, Greenwald, MN 56335 (320) 987-3491 St. Johns-St. Andrews School is dedicated to providing a Christian environment which will foster the growth and development of each child. At St. Johns-St. Andrews, we maintain that ... St. Johns-St. Andrews Catholic School is a place for spiritual and academic growth for students and staff. We strive to educate students by fostering Christian values, promoting a feeling of security and selfworth and meeting the individual needs through comprehensive programs. We provide a variety of opportunities to learn academic skills, while helping each student accept responsibility for his/her own learning. We emphasize respect for oneself, respect for other people and respect for all forms of life and the environment that sustains us. We recognize that parents are a vital part of their childs faith-filled education, along with the parish community support.
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207 5th St. NE, Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-2141 montessorischoolofmelrose@hotmail.com The Montessorri School of Melrose has been operating for nine years, serving children from 3 - 6 years of age. The school is owned by Tamy Ellering Beuning. We are a private school with a Christian orientation. Please call to make an appointment to come and visit our school and meet our teachers. Children are enrolled year-round, so we are ready when your child is ready. Above all, come see our children! They are highly social, well adjusted, spontaneous, happy, peaceful and courteous. They are also excited about learning!
To illuminate the teachings of Jesususing our hearts, hands and voices as Christian witnesses while striving for academic excellence.
Founded in 1958 Accredited by the Minnesota Non-public School Accrediting Association A seasoned teaching staffover 150 years experience combined Strong enrollment: 143 students Pre-K through 6th Grade (2012-2013) Smaller class size: average student-to-teacher ratio is 17 to 1 Accelerated Reading Program Leading Media Center & Technology 1 computer for every 2 students Computer lab with 25 computers Multiple Interactive Smart Boards & iPads Weekly liturgy celebration Shared time programs Kids Time After-School Program (Before/After School, Summer) Hot lunch program by TAHER Bus transportation for K-6th Students
Pastor Father Marv Enneking Principal Robert Doyle Administrative Assistant Judy Kluempke Eight Wonderful Teachers: Pre-K through 6th Grade Media Specialist - Autumn Nelson Kids Time Instructor - Amanda Hellermann Faith Formation Director - Dawn Carrillo Bookkeeper - Colleen Butte Custodians - Allan Wiechmann, Dave Weber, and Amanda Hoeschen Other physical education, art, music, and special education instructors Take a virtual tour of our school at stmarysofmelroseschool.com and see how we learn, laugh, believe and succeed.
St. Marys Catholic School | 320 S. 5th Ave. E, Melrose, MN 56352 | Phone: 320-256-4257 Fax: 320-256-4208 Email: sms@meltel.net Web: www.stmarysofmelroseschool.com
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225 1st St. NE, P.O. Box 27, Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-3885 www.griver.org
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Medical Care
Visiting specialists: - Allergy - Audiology - Cardiology - Gastroenterology - Hematology/Oncology - Neurology - OB/GYN - Ophthalmology
- Orthopedics - Podiatry - Psychiatry, adult & child - Psychology - Radiology - Surgery - Urology
An Adult Day Care program provides relief for care takers during daytime hours and gives participants social and recreational activities that might not otherwise be available to them because of disability or other circumstances. Participants receive a noon meal, snacks and assistance with medication and personal care, if necessary. 320-256-4474 Pine Villa Care Center, a 75-bed skilled nursing home, provides 24-hour nursing care and rehabilitation services. We are fortunate to have 53 private rooms. There is a specialized care wing, Pine Haven, for residents with Alzheimers disease and other dementias. Pine Haven is a secure unit with an enclosed courtyard for outdoor exercise. Staff are specially trained to meet the unique needs of these special residents. Villa Court was opened in 2007 with 15 private rooms with in-floor heat and personal bathrooms with showers. All residents are provided a variety of activities and special programs to meet their interests, and daily church services are provided in the chapel. Pine Villa has spacious lounges, dining and recreational areas and special items such as an aviary. Strong community and family support ensure many visitors and a family atmosphere. Pine Villa provides high-quality nursing care in a supportive and caring environment.
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Medical Care
Clinic Years in Business: 41 (since 1972) Brief Clinic History: The Melrose community was served faithfully for many decades by two independent physicians Dr. A.H. Zachman and Dr. L.B. Kuhlmann. As they approached the latter part of their careers, the Melrose citizens became concerned about who would follow in their footsteps. They formed a committee to recruit new doctors and had a flyer posted in the University of Minnesota Medical School student lounge. This flyer was noticed by then medical students Allen Horn and James Mohs. Later a friend, Tim Scanlan, also became interested. The three students were aggressively recruited by the people of Melrose. After they finished their training, they came to Melrose and in 1972 built a clinic. As the community grew, so did the number of physicians. The clinic was an independent entity serving the health care needs of the Melrose area until May 1996, when it integrated with CentraCare Health System in St. Cloud in order to expand patient services, specialty coverage and information systems. This integration has allowed the physicians of CentraCare Melrose to continue their emphasis on cost-effective, quality
health care in a rapidly-changing health care marketplace. Another significant result of the integration was the construction of a new clinic in 1999. The clinic provided much-needed room for additional physicians and allowed for combining the clinic and hospital lab and X-ray services. The staff of CentraCare Health System - Melrose clinic promotes the optimal health of patients and the community by involving individuals as much as possible in their own health care. An emphasis on patient-centered care, education and preventative health care, as well as new technologies and skills, will ensure that the providers and staff of CentraCare Health System - Melrose will meet the health care needs of the entire area well into the future. One of the original founders of the clinic, Allen Horn, M.D., reluctantly gave up seeing patients in January, 2005, due to increasing responsibilities as President of CentraCare Clinic. James Mohs, M.D., who initially only planned to stay for two years, retired from the practice in December 2006 after working in Melrose for more than 33 years. Mary Schwieters, M.D., who resigned from the clinic in 2008 to be able to spend more time with her children, also works as a locum to help out in the clinic when needed. The current physicians include Drs. Dante Beretta, Kurt Schwieters, Julie Klasen, Patrick Heller and nurse practitioners Erin Bjork, Cat Standfuss, and Beth Frazier. For 41 years, the clinic has offered comprehensive family health care to an ever-expanding service area in central Minnesota. In December, 2009, the clinic moved to a new, larger clinic site, adjacent to the old clinic. A new laboratory and retail pharmacy also opened in this addition. The former clinic space was renovated and is being used for visiting specialist clinics. CentraCare Health System Melrose clinic is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday. The telephone numbers are 256-4228, and after hours 256-4231.
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211 5th Ave. SE, Melrose, MN 56352 Phone: (320) 256-4207 Fax: (320) 256-4208 Email: stmarys@stmarysofmelrose.com www.stmarysofmelrose.com Pastor: Fr. Marvin Enneking Parochial Vicar: Fr. Omar Guanchez Deacon: Ernie Kociemba
Mass Schedule: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Spanish Mass: 12:30 p.m. Sacrament of Penance: Tuesdays after evening mass. Communal Penance Services are scheduled during Advent and Lent.
St. Pauls Lutheran Church Ladies Aid Spring Salad Luncheon. The salad luncheon is the groups main fundraiser throughout the year.
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pool playing, and other games such as scrabble, checkers, puzzles, etc. There are computers with Internet access available as well. Seniors (55+ years of age) residing in Melrose Area School District #740 and the Birch Lake area are invited to participate and use the center. There are no membership dues. Please contact MaryAnn Primus, Senior Center Coordinator at 320-256-4435.
225 1st St NE, Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-4278 Melrose Senior Activities Center is a handicapped-accessible facility in the City Center. It is open on weekdays, excluding holidays. Seniors can enjoy the beautiful view of the Sauk River as well as the benches and tables on the City Center grounds. A meal is served on the third Thursday of the month during the months of September through May. Board meetings are the first Monday of each month at 9:00 a.m.
The Forever Young singers performed a concert Sept. 16 in the Melrose School Auditorium, under the direction of Irene Sullivan.
Scheduled activities include the following: 500 - First Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m. from October through April 500 - Third Wednesday of every month at 1:30 p.m. Bridge - Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Beginners welcome. Line Dancing - Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. Golden Goalies (weight loss group) - Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. On the Weigh (weight loss group) - Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. The center is also open for socializing, quilting,
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Accounting Richard Horn Accounting 320.256.3917 312 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 ADULT DAY SERVICES Eagles Crossing 320.285.3128 103 Spruce St. Grey Eagle, MN 56336
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Parts NAPA 320.256.7441 117 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 www.napacentralmn.com Beauty Mary Kay Cosmetics/ Briana Worms Consultant 320.248.6307 www.marykay.com/brianaworms The Cut Above 320.293.4687 313 Main Street E Melrose, MN 56352 Boats Warrior Boats 320.256.2628 16 Industry Parkway Dr. NW www.warriorboatsinc.com Boutique Unique Boutique 320.256.8655 415 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 Bowling/Dining Melrose Bowl/Schifs Bar 320.256.3655 16 Sixth Ave. SE Melrose, MN 56352 www.melrosebowl.com Building Supplies Kraemer Lumber 320.256.4275 826 County Road 13 Melrose, MN 56352 www.kraemerlumber.com Worms Lumber & Ready Mix 320.837.5288 535 Main St. New Munich, MN 56356 www.wormsreadymix.com CoFFEE SHOP Lisas On Main 320.256.LISA (5472) 409 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 Communications Arvig 888.99.ARVIG 224 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 www.arvig.com
Agricultural Genex Farm Systems 320.256.3276 58 Interstate Drive W Melrose, MN 56352 www.genex.crinet.com Melrose Ag Services, LLC 320.256.4615 646 Riverside Ave. W Melrose, MN 56352 Melrose Dairy Proteins 320.256.7461 1000 Kraft Drive E Melrose, MN 56352 Melrose Implement Inc. 320.256.4253 37364 County Road 13 Melrose, MN 56352 www.melroseimplement.com Automotive Repair Illies Auto Body 320.256.7277 507 Main Street E Melrose, MN 56352 Melrose Main Street Repair 320.256.3623 215 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 www.autorepairmelrose.com Repair & Body Melrose Body Shop 320.256.3710 37276 County Road 13 Melrose, MN 56352 Sales & Repair John Wiese Ford 320-352-6561 888-868-6561 203 10th Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.johnwieseford.com Body Loren Pundsack Collision 320.256.5040 126 Country Club Road Melrose, MN 56352
Computer Services Central Minnesota Computer Services 320.256.2627 305 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 Construction Eric Schmiesing Construction 320.293.7428 J&R Construction 320.290.5669 320.249.7404 Dental Melrose Dental Office 320.256.4267 203 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 Dining Fast Food Subway 320.256.5782 406 S 2nd Ave. E Melrose, MN 56352 www.subway.com Pizza John Doughs Pizza 320.256.3333 290A Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 Electrical Melrose Electric 320.256.3846 119 8th Ave. NW Melrose, MN 56352 Excavation Mayers Excavating 320.256.4479 37264 County Road 13 Melrose, MN 56352 Financial Central Minnesota Credit Union 888.320.8482 320 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 www.myCMCU.org Freeport State Bank 320.256.7208 219 Main St. East Melrose, MN 56352 Wealthcare 320.256.7070 223 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 Fitness Snap Fitness - Melrose 320.256.SNAP 321 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 www.snapfitness.com/melrosemn
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Fresh Produce Strawberry Patch 877.737.5442 30063 370th St. Melrose, MN 56352 www.strawberrypatchmn.com Fuel Melrose 1 Stop 320.256.3519 423 2nd Ave. SE Melrose, MN 56352 www.rahnsfuel.com Garbage and Rubbish Collection Bueckers City Sanitation 877.352.2876 www.bueckerscitysanitation.com Bueckers Recycling 320.256.3475 3 miles east of Melrose, MN Dannys Disposal & Recycling, Inc. 320.836.2700 38084 Thunder Road Melrose, MN 56352 Golf Meadowlark Country Club 320.256.4989 837 Country Club Dr. Melrose, MN 56352 www.meadowlarkcountryclub.com Grocery S.A.V.E. 320.256.4493 135 Country Club Rd. Melrose, MN 56352 Grocery, Pharmacy, Liquor Coborns - Melrose 320.256.4444 105 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 www.coborns.com Heating I-94 Classics 320.256.3623 329 County Road 173 E Melrose, MN 56352 Heating Fuel Rahns Oil & Propane Inc. 320.256.3680 1220 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 www.rahnsfuel.com Home Security Heartland Security 888.264.6380 213 8th Ave. NW Melrose, MN 56352 www.heartlandss.com Insurance American Family Insurance Kyle Hoium Agency 320.256.3434 10 3rd Ave. SE Melrose, MN 56352 khoium@amfam.com www.kylehoium.com Commercial Exchange Corporation - Melrose 320.256.7741 411 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 Greenwald Insurance Agency 320.987.3223 50 N 5th Street Greenwald, MN 56355 www.greenwaldinsurance.com Grove Mutual Insurance 320-987-3646 75 State Highway 4 North Melrose Meier Grove Hometown Insurance 320.256.5130 305 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352
Kraker Insurance 320.256.3611 502A Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 Melrose Mutual 320.256.7290 303 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 www.melrosemutual.com State Farm Insurance - Melrose 320.256.4617 209 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 www.dinapierskalla.com Landscaping and Nursery Spaeths Sodding and Nursery 320.256.4634 County Road 13 Melrose, MN 56352 Liquor Spiritz Liquor 320.256.6300 225 Kraft Dr. E Melrose, MN 56352 www.spiritzliquor.com Liquor/DINING The Dam Bar 320.256.3660 319 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 Lodging Super 8 320.256.4261 231 County Road 173 E Melrose, MN 56352 www.super8.com Meat - Meat Processing Melrose City Meat Market 320.256.3750 On Main St. across from the Credit Union Melrose, MN 56352 Peps Pork 320.987.3368 29769 325th Ave., Melrose, MN 56352 www.pepspork.com
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Medical CentraCare Health System-Melrose 320.256.4228 525 Main St. W Melrose, MN 56352 www.centracare.com Optometrist Melrose/Albany Eye Clinic 320.256.4000 203 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 Organizations American Legion Post 101 320.256.3581 256 County Road 173 Melrose, MN 56352 Heartland Chapter MN Darkhouse & Angling Association 320.256.3027 320.492.6426 PO Box 296 Melrose, MN 56352 Pharmacy Melrose Pharmacy 320.256.7292 611 Main St. W Melrose, MN 56352 Real Estate Benchmark Real Estate 320.256.8000 116 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 www.benchmarkrealty.com Charlie Walker Real Estate (320) 352-6392 (888) 352-6392 507 Main Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.saukcentrerealestate.net Coldwell Banker Crown Realtors frank@mainstreetcom.com (320) 352-6429 (320) 266-3051 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.saukcentrerealestate.net Main Street Real Estate (320) 352-6736 (800) 820-6736 508 Main Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.saukcentrerealestate.net McDonald Realty Inc. (320) 352-1836 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 (320) 256-6200 Melrose, MN 56352 www.saukcentrerealestate.net Neighborhood Realty (320) 260-1159 38954 County Road 29 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.saukcentrerealestate.net Sauk Centre Real Estate www.saukcentrerealestate.net Real Estate Construction Haider Realty/Butch Haider Construction 320.256.7420 Located inside the US Bank Melrose, MN 56352 www.haiderrealty.com RESTAURANT Melrose Place 320.256.7557 401 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 RESTAURANT/CATERING Cornerstone Buffet & Restaurant 320.256.6001 233 Kraft Dr. E Melrose, MN 56352 www.cornerstonebuffetrestaurant.com
Transportation Mayers Coaches Inc. 320.256.4479 37264 County Road 13 Melrose, MN 56352 Truck - Repair Melrose Truck Repair 320.256.7770 305 3rd Ave. SW Melrose, MN 56352 Utilities Stearns Electric 320.256.4241 900 Kraft Dr. E Melrose, MN 56352 www.stearnselectric.org Veterinary Stearns Vet Outlet 320.256.3303 222 County Road 173 SE Melrose, MN 56352 www.stearnsvetoutlet.com WATER TREATMENT EQUIPMENT, SERVICE AND SUPPLIES Finken Water Solutions 320.256.3890 116 Main St. E Melrose, MN 56352 www.finkens.com Welding CAP Enterprises 320.256.3900 511 3rd Ave. SW Melrose, MN 56352 Winery Whispering Oaks Winery 320.256.7118 33578 Co. Rd. 30 Melrose, MN 56352 www.whisperingoakswinerymn.com
1st Stop On-Farm Locker Albany Fleet Supply Ambys Achmanns Tavern Avon Quik Mart Bayer Gas & Grocery Bialkas Store Cold Spring Co-op Coops Corner Corner Grocery Dons I-94 Schmidtys Freeport Gas & Grocery Grey Eagle BP H&L Express
Rudys Junction HGG Melrose One Stop New Munich Oil QPC The Store Total Express Bowlus Gas & Grocery RJs Minimart North Star Sauk Centre Villard Cenex Pine Edge Grocery Albany Tesoro Sobieski Co-op Creamery
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Melrose Hospital
(320) 256-4231
Offers emergency care, obstetrics, surgery, imaging and rehabilitation. Attached to the hospital are the nursing home, assisted living and independent living apartments.
Julie Klasen, MD Patrick Heller, MD
visits to Melrose to complement the care provided by our family medicine providers. Allergy Audiology Cardiology Gastroenterology Medical Oncology Neurology Obstetrics & Gynecology Ophthalmology Orthopedics Podiatry Psychiatry Psychology Radiology Surgery Urology