Arts Meander

Major Sponsors

Fagen, Inc.
Granite Falls
320.564.3324
www.fageninc.com
Fagen, Inc. is the largest, most respected merit shop green energy design-builder in the United States.

City of Milan
PO Box 162 Milan, MN 56262
320-734-4411
www.milanmn.com
A unique village with a Scandinavian backdrop; deep in local history preservation; offers an exquisite array of art curriculum.

Dawson Area Chamber
712 6th St Dawson, MN 56232
320-769-2981
www.dawsonchamber.com
Visit Dawson's unique shops and great food establishments. Check our website for a business listing.

Granite Falls Bank and F & M Insurance
320.564.2111
www.granitefallsbank.com
Experience the advantage!

Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Clarkfield and F & M Insurance
320.669.4431
www.fmbankclfd.com
Experience the advantage!

Granite Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau Granite Falls Riverfront Revitalizati
320.564.4039
www.granitefallschamber.com

Montevideo Convention and Visitors Bureau
www.montechamber.com
320.269.5527
Montevideo's rich history, beautiful countryside, and old-fashioned charm will entice you and will make you feel at home.

Montevideo Economic Development Authority
320.269.6575
www.montevideomn.org
Effective community development through the recruitment & retention of businesses & quality jobs.

Southwest Initiative Foundation
800.594.9480
www.swifoundation.org
Advancing southwest Minnesota through leadership, relationship-building, program development & philanthropy.

Big Stone County
www.bigstonecounty.org

Chippewa County
www.co.chippewa.mn.us

Lac qui Parle County
www.lqpco.com

Swift County
www.swiftcounty.com

Co-op Credit Union
1507 Washington Ave. PO BOX 447,
Montevideo MN
320-269-2117
www.co-opcreditunion.com
"We're your financial home"

Chambers, CVB, Cities & EDA

Appleton Area Chamber of Commerce
320.289.1527
www.appletonmn.com

Benson Area Tourism Board, Chamber of Commerce
320-843-3618
www.visitbensonmn.com
www.bensonareachamber.com

Big Stone Arts Council
www.bigstonearts.com
Big Stone Arts Council is committed to our mission to develop and promote arts in the Big Stone Area.

Big Stone Lake Area Chamber
320.839.3284
www.bigstonelake.com
A great place to visit,...an even better place to live! 26 mile Big Stone Lake

City of Clara City Economic Development Authority
320.847.2142
www.claracity.org

City of Granite Falls Economic Development Authority
320.564.2255
www.granitefalls.com/eda.html

City of Madison Economic Development Authority
320.598.7373
www.ci.madison.mn.us

City of Ortonville Economic Development Authority
320.839.3284
www.ortonvilleeda.com

Lac qui Parle County Economic Development Authority
320.598.7976
www.lqpeda.com

Madison Area Chamber of Commerce
320.598.7301
www.madisonmn.info
Madison will celebrate it's 125th Anniversary/All School Reunion July 15-17, 2011

Western Minnesota Prairie Waters Regional Tourism
866.866.5432
www.prairiewaters.com
Contact Prairie Waters for regional travel information.

Dining and Lodging

Carl's Bakery, Inc.
810 Prentice St., Granite Falls
320.564.2531
Delicious bakery products made from scratch! Awesome BBQ, sandwiches and soups served daily!

Cenex/C Stores of Montevideo & Granite Falls
320.269.8861
Hot Stuff Pizza. Gas, Fuel, E-85.

Crossings by Grandstay Inn and Suites
1805 E Hwy 7, Montevideo
320.269.8000
www.crossingsmontevideo.com
Guest service that is out of this world! Large indoor pool, whirlpool, wireless

Granite Falls Super Motel
845 Hwy 212 W, Granite Falls
320.564.4075
www.granitefallssupermotel.com
60 rooms, clean, indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, wireless internet, cable with HBO, breakfast, 10% off with Meander passport.

Jake's Pizza
207 1st St., Montevideo
320.269.2115
Downtown Montevideo. 2 large single topping pizzas for $21.95. Open Mon - Fri 11am - 2pm for lunch & open at 4:00 pm seven days a week. We deliver! No matter how you slice it, Jake's makes the best pizza.

Java Jules Coffeehouse & Bistro
221 2nd St. NW, Ortonville
320.487.1111
An assortment of beverages, sandwiches and soup bowls available.

Java River Cafe
210 S 1st St.,
320.269.7106
www.javarivercoffeeshop.com
Downtown Montevideo Unique coffee shop/cafe and community hub serving great coffee, homemade desserts, and locally produced food.

Jubilee Foods
208 7th Ave., Madison
320.598.7448
When you "Meander" into Madison, stop at our deli/bakery for a quick & delicious lunch or snack.

Lillehaugen Inn B&B
440 70th Street NE, Benson
320.843.4135
Enjoy a stay at the Lillehaugen Inn B&B! A relaxing atmosphere and good food await you at this historic 1890's home.

Prairie Waters Inn
900 N Munsterman, Appleton
320.289.2500
www.prairiewatersinn.com
Enjoy the Meander after having a great night's sleep at the Prairie Waters Inn.

Prairie's Edge Casino Resort
5616 Prairie's Edge Lane, Granite Falls
866.293.2121
www.prairiesedgecasino.com
Minnesota's newest and friendliest casino and RV Park.

Subway
25 SW Minnesota St., Appleton 320.289.2248 422 Oak St., Dawson 320.769.2248
Subway is proud to support the artists and their arts and crafts.

Valentino's Restaurant
110 S 1st St., Montevideo
320.269.5106
Family restaurant, homemade pastries, serving beer & wine; extended hours during Meander

Willie's Korner Store
839 Lincoln Street, Granite Falls
320.564.3637
Your one stop shop with the "very best" seafood in the area. 10% off during the Meander with your Meander Passport!

Happenings

Big Bend Lutheran Church (BBLC) presents 2nd Annual
320.793.6621
www.bigbendlc.net
Located .25 mi north of Big Bend.
$5.00 admission. BBLC invites you to tour creative table setting designs. Lunch & Bake Sale also available. Sat. Oct. 1st, 10 am - 4 pm. Sat. Evening Tour, Dinner & Entertainment also held (advance ticket sales only). 5 pm Tour, 6 pm Dinner & Entertainment. Call BBLC to reserve seating at one of these beautiful tables!

Unique Shops and Attractions

Big Stone Apple Ranch
35445 State Highway 7, Clinton, MN 56225
320.839.2048 / 320.305.1254
The only working heritage apple orchard located on the banks of Big Stone Lake. Open every day during harvest season.

Clean Up the River Environment (CURE)
320.269.2984
www.cureriver.org
Downtown Montevideo Stop by the CURE office on Main Street while you are out Meandering to learn about the recreational opportunities the Upper Minnesota River region has to offer!

Dawson-Boyd Arts Association
Dawson
320.769.2955 x246
www.dawsonboydarts.org
Silent Auction on Oct. 1: art, gifts, theater tickets, specialties, food. Visit Memorial Auditorium for great arts events all year!

Earthrise Farm
2580 250th St., Madison
320.752.4700
www.earthrisefarm.org
When Meandering enjoy the pottery as well as strolling through gardens, enjoying animals, the yurt and Earth Story Walking Path.

Lac qui Parle County Historical Society and Museum
250 S 8th Ave., Madison
320.598.7678
Find us on Facebook! Experience the display of art works created by Alvin Arndt along with his donated collection of Tokheim Stoneware.

Land Stewardship Project & Milwaukee Road Heritage Center
301 State Rd., Montevideo
320.269.2105
www.landstewardshipproject.org
Railroad Depot Museum with model railroad & rail cars to view.

www.montevideomrhc.org

Trestuen Gallery & Studio
320.734.4715
Trestuen Gallery & Studio features Scandinavian artist Karen Jenson.

billy maple tree's
Milan
320.734.4868
www.milanmn.com
Billy maple tree's,is a main street shop with art, gifts and old wares.

Visit Dawson's Unique Shops
(1) Monica's Apparel & Accessories; (2) The Cellar Door featuring handcrafted items; (3) Marc's on Main a unique floral and gift shop with coffee bar; (4) Heather Floral & Nursery: flower arrangements for all occasions, landscaping & lawn care.

Services

Dorothy Anderson, MD & Roy Hankins, MD
Madison

The Appleton Press
320.289.1323
See us for all your printing needs. Layout and design available. Reasonable rates!

Big Stone Radio 1350 KDIO Ortonville & Power 106.3
www.bigstoneradio.com

Big Stone Therapies, Inc.
Ortonville
866.921.1035
www.rocksolidrehab.com
We'll give you the Rock Solid Rehab you need.

Dawson Co-op Credit Union
320.769.2908
www.dawsonco-opcu.com
Member owned financial institution with a branch in Boyd.

Farmers & Merchants State Bank & Insurance Agency
Appleton
320.289.1454
www.farmers-merchants.com
Welcome to the prairie and your home-owned full service bank.

Goldleaf Financial, Ltd.
Montevideo
320.269.3144
www.goldleafsurety.com

KDMA AM 1460, KMGM FM 105.5 & KKRC FM 93.9
www.KDMAnews.com

KLQP-FM 92.1 Radio
Madison
www.madisonmn.com

Spencer H. Kvam, Attorney at Law
Granite Falls
320.564.3825

Minnwest Bank Central Montevideo, Dawson & Ortonville
www.minnwestbank.com
The key to a greener tomorrow is right at your fingertips - Full service banking at Montevideo, Dawson, & Ortonville.

Montevideo/Granite Falls Family Dentistry, PA
320.269.6416
www.montedentistry.com
Montevideo & Granite Falls Family Dentistry: We're real people creating healthy smiles in two beautiful Minnesota River towns!

Rekow Management, LLC Investment & Advisory Services
Montevideo
888.287.3569 320.269.7889
www.rekowmanagement.com
Independent investment and financial planning services provided to assist individuals and businesses attain their financial goals. Certified Financial Planners.

River Valley Spa
Granite Falls
320.564.1850
www.rivervalleyspa.com
Your Destination to Relaxation! Massage therapy, manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing, body wraps and a full retail line of natural and organic body care products.

John Schulz & Miriam Rykken
St. Paul

United Prairie Bank
Madison
320.598.7541
www.unitedprairiebank.com
United Prairie Bank is a family-owned community bank with an array of financial products and services. We'll help you get there.

Wojtalewicz Law Firm, Ltd.
Appleton
320.289.2363 800.377.1812
www.wojtalewiczlawfirm.com
Decades of experience. Dedicated to the rights of the injured.