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    • Chatfield
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    • Peterson
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    • Rushford
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Alerus
208 S. Walnut Street,
La Crescent
Directions

Personal banking, business banking, lending, and more!

Phone
507 895-4090
Website
www.alerus.com/locations/la-crescent-mn/
Altra Federal Credit Union
205 N. Chestnut, Suite 102
La Crescent
Directions

Our members benefit from our competitive products and services with low rates and fees.

Phone
507-895-3700
Website
www.altra.org/locations/la-crescent-mn
Bartsch Tax & Accounting
306 Main Street #7
La Crescent
Phone
507-895-8215
Batstone CPA, LLC
15 Center St. E
Harmony

Professional tax and accounting services - business, individual, and farm clientele - QuickBooks Pro Advisor Consultant. Andy Batstone, CPA. Vicky Tribon, CPA

Phone
507-886-2272
Website
www.batstonecpa.com
CCF Bank
141 7th St S,
La Crosse
Directions

Personal and Business Banking That Fits Your Needs.

Phone
608 433-0325
Website
ccf.us
Cetera Financial Services
17 Center Street E
Harmony

Investments, Retirement Planning, Insurance Service: Life, Health, LTC, Disability.

Phone
507-886-3300
Country Financial – Danielle Luhmann
215 S Elm,
Rushford
Directions

As a COUNTRY Financial® Insurance Agent, I'm prepared to help you with insurance options to protect the people and the things that matter most. I want to support your insurance needs and help you worry less and live more.

Phone
507-529-0610
Website
countryfinancial.com
Edward Jones | Eric Minor
Phone
507 895-2341
Website
www.edwardjones.com
Edward Jones | Ryan Hennessy
Phone
507-895-3086
Website
www.edwardjones.com
Engelson & Associates
3317 Mormon Coulee Rd,
La Crosse

Whether you’re an individual with a complex tax situation or a business with accounting or bookkeeping needs; we’ve been here to help since 1963.

Phone
608 788-2181
Website
www.cpas-4biz.com
ESB Banking & Insurance
109 South Walnut Street,
La Crescent
Directions

We offer three locations in Houston County to serve the community, Caledonia, La Crescent and Eitzen.

Phone
507 895-2227
Website
www.esbbanking.com
F&M Community Bank
Preston
Phone
507-765-3823
Website
www.fmcommunity.com
First Southeast Bank
Harmony

Serving the Harmony Community for 125 years- 24 hour ATM available.

Phone
507-886-6922
Website
www.firstsoutheastbank.com
First State Bank of Fountain
Fountain

We have been providing the finest in personalized banking service to southeastern Minnesota since 1901, and are recognized as being a leader in community banking.

Phone
507-268-4321
Website
www.fsbfountain.com
Harmony Insurance Group
103 Main Ave. N.
Harmony

Independent insurance agency protects Southeast MN. Auto, home, life, farm, business - insurance of all kinds!

Phone
507-886-2100
Website
www.harmonyinsurancegroup.com
Hero Insurance and Planning
Lanesboro

Hero Insurance & Planning: Integrated Wealth Management and Insurance Planning firm. We are a trusted fiduciary advisor. Investment, estate, retirement, insurance, philanthropy planning.

Phone
507 268-4370
Website
hero-insure.com
JL Bookkeeping Design
Phone
608 713-1344
Website
jlbookkeepingdesign.com
Koliha Insurance Services
25 Main Ave S
Harmony
Phone
507-886-2484
Krage Insurance Agency and Preble Farmers Mutual
Lanesboro

We have helped people buy all kinds of insurance since 1970: home, auto, farm, crop, business, life and health and Medicare supplements. We also help people buy and sell homes, farms and businesses.

Phone
507 467-3309
Merchants Bank
Rushford

Full-service bank with an experienced and friendly staff. Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.

Phone
507-864-7744
Website
www.merchantsbank.com
Merchants Bank
316 Main Street,
La Crescent
Directions
Phone
507 895-4486
Website
www.merchantsbank.com
Merchants Bank, N.A.
118 Parkway Ave N,
Lanesboro
Directions

Merchants Bank offers business, ag, SBA, home and consumer loans, lease financing, business and personal checking and savings accounts. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

Phone
507-467-2145
Website
www.merchantsbank.com
Pat’s Insurance Agency
104 S Walnut Street,
La Crescent
Directions

Pat’s Insurance is an independent Insurance agency established in 1987.

Phone
507 895-6400
Website
patsinsuranceagency.com
Root River State Bank
Chatfield

We have been providing the finest in personalized banking service to southeastern Minnesota since 1856, and are recognized as being the oldest bank in our state, and a leader in community banking. We are proud to be located in Chatfield, a community of 2,855 people, in the heart of the “Chosen Valley”. Our 10 employees have over 240 years of combined experience and are excited to share their progressive financial expertise with you, via our website, or in person. Whether you are new to our bank, or are an existing customer, we invite you to experience the hometown feeling you get by doing business with a bank that truly is “Your Community Bank for Generations!”

Phone
507-867-4120
Website
https://www.rrsbchatfield.com/
Rushford State Bank
Rushford

A community bank since 1867, local decisions mean prompt service and flexibility to tailor products to meet your financial needs.

Phone
507-864-7755
Website
https://www.rushfordstatebank.com/
State Farm – Honor DiDonato
306 Main St # 2,
La Crescent
Directions

Insurance and Financial Services.

Phone
507 895-8424
Website
www.planwithhonor.com
Thrivent – Jeff Metz
107 MN-16
Rushford
Directions
Phone
507 450-4317
Website
thrivent.com

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Chatfield

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CHATFIELD WEATHER

Contact
Chatfield Community Alliance
info@chatfieldmn.org
www.chatfieldmn.org

Welcome Center
City Park
325 Main Street
Chatfield, MN

Fountain

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www.Fountainmn.org
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FOUNTAIN WEATHER

Contact
Fountain City Office
104 Main Street, P.O. Box 115
Fountain, MN 55935
507-268-4923
www.fountainmn.org

Preston

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PRESTON WEATHER

Contact
Preston Area Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 123
Preston, MN 55965
507-765-2153
www.prestonmnchamber.com

Preston Tourism
PO Box 657
Preston, MN 55965
507-765-2153

Get Hooked On Preston, MN

Harmony

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www.ExploreHarmony.com
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HARMONY WEATHER

Contact
Harmony Visitor Center
15 2nd Street NW
Harmony, MN 55939
877-251-0606
www.exploreharmony.com

Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce

Lanesboro

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LANESBORO WEATHER

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Lanesboro Chamber of Commerce
100 Milwaukee Road
Lanesboro, MN 55949
507-467-2696
www.lanesboro.com

Lanesboro, Minnesota in Fillmore County

Whalan

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WHALAN WEATHER

 

Peterson

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PETERSON WEATHER

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Peterson
PO Box 67
Peterson, MN 55962
507-875-2222
petersonmn.org

Peterson, MN

Rushford Village

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www.RushfordPetersonValley.com
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RUSHFORD VILLAGE WEATHER

Contact
Rushford Peterson Valley Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 338
Rushford, MN 55971
507-864-3338
www.rushfordpetersonvalley.com

Rushford Peterson Valley Chamber of Commerce

Rushford

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www.RushfordPetersonValley.com
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RUSHFORD WEATHER

Contact
Rushford Peterson Valley Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 338
Rushford, MN 55971
507-864-3338
www.rushfordpetersonvalley.com

Rushford Peterson Valley Chamber of Commerce

Houston

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www.HoustonMnChamber.com
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HOUSTON WEATHER

Contact
Houston Area Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 3
Houston, MN 55943
507-896-4033
www.houstonmnchamber.com

Houston Area Chamber of Commerce

La Crescent

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www.explorelacrescent.com
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LA CRESCENT WEATHER

Contact

La Crescent Visitor Center
111 S Walnut St Suite B,
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-2800
chamber@explorelacrescent.com

Dresbach Welcome Center
33020 Highway 61
La Crescent, MN 55947

La Crescent Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism

La Crescent MN Summer Concert Series

La Crescent Apple Blossom Bike Tour

Applefest

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  • Stay on designated trail.
  • Keep to the right so others can pass.
  • Keep all pets on leash, and dispose of pet waste.
  • Obey traffic signs and rules.
  • Pack out all garbage and litter.
  • Respect adjoining landowners’ rights and privacy.
  • Warn other trail users when passing by giving an audible signal.
  • Overnight camping and campfires are permitted only in designated campsites. Never leave campfires unattended.
  • Enjoy the beauty of wild plants and animals, but leave them undisturbed for all to enjoy.
  • Trail users are legally responsible for obeying the rules and regulations provided in Minnesota Rules, 6100.3000.
Public Bathrooms Available

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Cross Country Skiing Information


Ski Rental is available at Cedar Valley Resort in Whalan. Rentals are first come first serve. Call 507-467-9000 or visit cedarvalleyresort.com for more information.


Ski and Snowshoe Classes are offered at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center in Lanesboro. Call 507-467-2437 or visit eaglebluffmn.org for more information.

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