Business Directory

Automated lumber handling equipment for the truss industry.

The Andor Wenneson Inn was built in 1904 along the tracks of the Southern Minnesota Railroad, now the beautiful Root River State Bike Trail. Built by businessman W. Andor Wenneson, the hotel served rail travelers coming through Peterson for many years. Today, travelers continue to enjoy the peaceful and picturesque setting of the Andor Wenneson Inn.

What separates Becker Auction from other auction houses is our dedication to our customers. Our experience and skills are at your service in order to make your auction experience as stress-free as possible. Service, quality, and respect are everyday standards.

A one-stop automotive and tire maintenance center for all of your repair needs! Our professional mechanics can repair your vehicle’s transmission, alignment, brakes, electrical system, exhaust system, and steering and suspension system. Preventive maintenance services include state inspections, lube and oil changes, belt and hose replacement, cooling system/radiator flushing, and more. We service diesel engines and hybrid vehicles and offer a full line of auto and light truck tires.

Connaughty Sales, Inc. began in 1985 in response to metal fabrication and equipment needs for area farming and industry. Our company offers custom design and fabrication; farm products; parts and repairs; and signature, quality-engineered products to make your life easier. Whether its metal cylinders, decorative gates, feed wagons, Silage Facers, buckets, bale wagons, bale forks or more—we can meet your needs.

The Creamery offers a casual dining atmosphere with a variety of food options, including hand-tossed pizza, ice cream and a variety of sandwiches, soups and salads. Conveniently located off the Root River Bike Trail with seasonal, outdoor patio seating available. Fresh waffle cones and dishes made daily...even chocolate-dipped for the daring! Banquet and private party space. Next door, bowling for more family fun.

Cushon's Peak Campground is on the Root River and the Root River Bike Trail. Each campsite has a campfire ring and picnic table. The campground has modern, heated, clean bathrooms and showers. In addition to the bike trail, enjoy over 5 miles of hiking trails on-site. Canoes and tubes available for rent, with transportation. Cushon's Peak is home to the SEMBA Bluegrass Festival every May and August.

Real Estate Sales and Listings. Member of Multiple Listing Service. Extensive Internet exposure and knowledge of local real estate market. Full On-line and Live Auction Services.

You have specific financial objectives in mind - planning for retirement, creating a college savings strategy, perhaps opening your own business. We have the comprehensive suite of investment products and services you need to turn your goals into reality. Partnering with your financial advisor, you can build a diversified portfolio from a broad universe of quality investments, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds and ETFs, while our insurance and annuity products can help to protect your financial future. And if you have specific wealth strategies, trust management or business ownership needs, our convenient financial services offer the professional administration options you're looking for.

Farmers Co-op Elevator is a member-owned cooperative serving farmers, rural households, gardeners and animal lovers in southeastern Minnesota, northeastern Iowa and southeastern Wisconsin. Facilities in Rushford, Houston, Caledonia and Spring Grove.

A beautiful and well-maintained, mature golf course that opened in 1931 and is nestled in the bluffs of southeastern Minnesota. Ferndale is a 9-hole-Par 36 golf course with cart rentals and practice green. Relax in the clubhouse or on the surrounding deck with a cold beverage and lunch or dinner from the Bar & Grill menu. Open to the Public.

The Fillmore County Journal is the official legal newspaper of Fillmore County, covering city council, school board and county government meetings for 23 communities in Fillmore and Houston counties. With over 19,000 households receiving the Fillmore County Journal, our talented team is dedicated to local community news coverage.

The Foundation for Rushford-Peterson Schools exists to ensure R-P students become successful members of society by building relationships to inspire lifelong learning and the development of character. The Foundation places an emphasis on scholarships for graduating seniors and the enrichment of educational and co-curricular activities.

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit with a mission to provide Christian guidance, support and encouragement for women with unplanned pregnancies and for families experiencing brokenness and change. Founded in 1992, the Grace Place Ministry believes that an investment in people is an investment in community. Through your support, we provide programs and resources that strengthen families and individuals. Our thrift stores in Winona and Rushford help support our mission, while providing low-cost items to the community. Your donations of unwanted or unneeded items are welcome.

Our farm implement business consists of new and used machinery, complete with parts and service centers. We also sell lawn & garden and recreational vehicles. Our company brand is For Farming, For Fun, and For the Future™.

Harter's Trash & Recycling, founded in 1955, is in its fourth generation of catering to the region's trash removal needs. We offer residential and commercial trash and recycling collection services and dumpster rental and roll off service--whether you're a homeowner cleaning out the garage or a company doing a large construction project requiring multiple roll-offs emptied per day. Call us for your trash removal or document destruction needs!

This vacation rental stay includes a private guest bedroom and bathroom on the second floor of one of Rushford’s 19th Century early American Homes. Take a short walk or quick bike ride to find downtown dining options or access the Root River State Trail.

Horihan Insurance is a full service insurance agency serving Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. The agency specializes in farms, small businesses, health insurance, auto, and homeowner policies. With eleven agents serving customers from branches in Rushford, Rochester, Winona and Lewiston, Horihan Insurance assists our clients in developing a risk management plan that will protect them against all of life’s uncertainties.

LeRoy and Darleen Johnson, along with three sons, three grandsons and their spouses, have built Johnson's Rolling Acres. Many people are also employed or make part of their living from this large dairy, swine and grain operation located near Peterson, MN. Johnson's Rolling Acres is a proud supporter of the Rushford Peterson Valley Community!

Auto Collision Repair, Restorations, Rust Repair. We accept all insurance companies and will work to get you the best repairs.

Built in 2014, this 20-unit motel features a spacious lobby, continental breakfast, and the availability of a conference room with warming kitchen. Motel is handicapped accessible, has rooms with double queen beds or single king bed. Designated pet-friendly rooms. Rooms equipped with microwave, refrigerator, coffee pot and hair dryer. Located adjacent to the Root River State Trail and walking distance to local businesses. Loken's Rushford Inn is smoke-free, clean, comfortable and affordable.

Metz's Hart-Land Creamery LLC was formed in August 2014 to diversify our farming operations to include all family members. Our milk is never transported or trucked—it goes directly from our cows to the creamery to you. Our cheese curds are always fresh and squeaky. Try our Artisan block cheeses and cheese spreads! Locally produced honey is also available.

We are a member-owned electric distribution cooperative serving southeastern Minnesota and northeast Iowa. Founded in 1936 when electricity was not available to rural residents, locals banded together to build lines to their homes and farms. The cooperative has prospered by providing members with high-quality energy services at competitive rates and expanded services.

The perfect combination of rustic charm and modern luxury for a year-round retreat! Whether to relax, hunt, or enjoy a romantic weekend, we have two themed cabins with wooded walking trails and 250 acres of private land. The Whitetail Cabin has a wood-burning fireplace, and the Loggers Cabin, themed after the early logging industry, has a pot-bellied, wood-burning stove. Find us on Facebook.

Bowling for family fun! Many open bowl times available. League bowling for men, women, couples and youth. Make bowling reservations for birthdays and other parties. Full service bar and lounge. Pizza and full menu available from The Creamery next door! Nordic Lanes can also be reserved for events and banquets. Visit our Facebook page for updates and entertainment schedules.

Norsland Lefse is much more than a coffee shop and bakery. It's a manufacturer that has produced traditional lefse and other Scandinavian treats for 30 years. Norsland Lefse is made with real potatoes, with no preservatives to ensure it tastes just like Grandma's! The Gift Shop features Scandinavian items and the Coffee Shop & Bakery incorporates lefse into a unique menu and fresh baked goods.

Jeffrey O'Donnell, LPL Financial Planner, is committed to providing you with the information you need to pursue financial success. Visit Jeffrey for a conversation about your financial concerns. His goal is to provide low-key and non-threatening financial consulting to guide the process of helping you make sound decisions regarding your financial future.

At the corner of Fillmore and Park streets, up to 9 RV sites reserved through the City of Peterson.

Continuing education, including CEUs, for plumbers. Instructor Kevin O’Laughlin offers classes in Plumbing Code, Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention, Pipefitting, and Pipe Insulation. For drinking water protection in municipalities and businesses, Plumbers Services-MN also conducts Cross Connection Control Surveys and develops Cross Connection Control programs.

A Christian and Missionary Alliance Church: Loving God - Sharing Jesus - Caring for People

Since 1969, the Root River Saddle Club continues to promote family fun and interest in all equine activities. From horse showing to trail riding, clinics to days at the movies, we get together to enjoy horses. Check out our Facebook page if you're interested in joining us.

City of Rushford's outdoor pool, open early June through August.

For 20+ years, Dr. David Hinz has provided safe, effective, and natural health care treatment for patients from newborn to 100+ years young. He is trained to know the problems that can be treated with chiropractic adjustments and those that need to be referred to another health care practitioner. Injury rehabilitation and nutritional support also available. Live life to its fullest—see your Chiropractor!

“Deeply rooted” as a caring and experienced dental practice, we welcome the opportunity to provide professional dental services to area residents located along the Root River in scenic southeastern Minnesota. Dr. Gary Marcoux and staff provide complete family dentistry, including diagnostic, preventive, restorative, endodontic, oral surgery, periodontal, prosthodontic, and cosmetic services, as well as urgency/emergency treatment, and referrals for specialist dental services.

Rushford Foods — Your Hometown Market. Rushford Foods specializes in the groceries your family needs. With Bakery, Deli, Frozen, Dairy and Meat Departments, we have a full selection of your favorites. Visit our supermarket and see all we have to offer.

Our convenient downtown Rushford location provides for your complete hardware needs. Also offering equipment rentals, outdoor sporting goods and supplies, bird seed and feeders, and pet food and necessities, and fishing and hunting licenses. Visit our summer garden center.

Rushford Lutheran Church is a place where you can come to learn about God's love for you, where you can grown in faith, and a place where you can share your joys and sorrows in a community of care, compassion and faith. We are a member of Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ.

A weekly outdoor market featuring area vendors and a variety of their locally grown, raised or produced foods and handmade wares. Open May 18-October 12, 2021 on Tuesdays 4-6:30 pm on the front grounds of Wellhouse Ministry (former school building), 102 N. Mill Street, Rushford.

The Rushford-Peterson Booster Club is a non-profit organization supporting R-P School and the community since 1992. About 90% of funds raised go to the school activities, and 10% to community support. Donations over the years now total more than$1 million since the organization’s formation. A volunteer board of directors governs the organization and meets monthly. A membership drive and fundraisers are held each year. R-P apparel is sold at Rushford Foods.

Providing marketing communications services in Rushford and the surrounding area. A highly respected expert in marketing communications with deep experience and knowledge of the agricultural and cooperative industries. Excellent project manager ready to tackle any tough project needing a creative approach. Clients include Farmers Co-op Elevator in Rushford, the City of Rushford's Highway 43 Project, and Viafield in northeastern Iowa.

Servais Tile & Stone, Inc. provides custom design and installation of tile and stone for commercial and residential properties, including granite and quartz countertops, on both new construction and remodel projects.

Shawnee’s—Home of the 1/3-lb. Charbroiled Burger. In addition to amazing burgers, sandwiches and wraps, try the weekly specials, including Tacos, Chicken Burrito, Chicken Stir Fry, Crab Alfredo, or Cold-water Lobster Tail & Rib-eye Steak. Family-friendly environment. Enjoy an ice cold beverage while swapping stories with friends—new and old. Visit the website for a detailed menu.

The mission of The Shop Salon is to create an environment where beauty is found in all things...in yourself and the world around you. Here, clients will recognize their own individual beauty, one that is uniquely theirs. Shop Salon owner Nikki Johnson's vision is for beauty to be seen not only in hair, but in the simple gifts we are awarded each and every day. Find The Shop Salon on Instagram: @theshopsalon.mn

The Hart country church with the love of Jesus.  9:00 a.m. Sunday School and 10:15 a.m. Worship with Pastor Mark Triplett.

Sterling is truly The Drugstore with More! Let Sterling be Your Pharmacy to meet your medication and personal care needs. Looking for a gift for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries or any special occasion? Then check out the unique gift store items with items for children and adults -- you're sure to find that perfect gift!

Nan Lesser paints beautiful portraits and fine art compositions for viewing and purchase. Prices range between $300 and $400 for a custom painting, and prints start at just $25. Nan's style is best described as abstract impressionism, but portraits can also be painted true to life.  Nan continues to design signs and logos for business marketing.

Named for our picturesque location along State Hwy 16 in the Root River Valley of southeastern MN, Sweet 16 Farm is a family-owned and operated cut flower farm. We grow 40+ varieties of annuals, perennials, woodies, and hops. Our bouquets are available for purchase June-Sept. as made-to-order for special events, or through our flower CSA program. We host two annual farm events: Mother’s Day Weekend Starter Plant Sale and Hop Harvest Fest in August.

Through each phase of your life, we work with you to create a financial strategy that reflects your values, and changes as your life does. Annuities, Education Funds, Traditional and Roth IRAs, Mutual Funds, Insurance, and other investment vehicles. “Thrivent Financial: Connecting faith & finances for good.”

Established in 1981, Valley Veterinary Clinic is an animal hospital facility in Rushford. Visit Tom Taggart DVM and his staff for all your large and small animal care needs. Animal care supplies also available.

Windswept Inn offers a centrally-located, clean, affordable place to rest after a full day of activity. Rooms feature private baths, cable TV, WiFi, air conditioning, microwave and refrigerator. On a crisp, cool morning or a warm, pleasant evening, enjoy a leisurely chat with companions in the shady courtyard just outside your door.

WonderInk is a Full Service Printing Company specializing in one-on-one customer service and quality products. Have an idea of your own or don't know where to start? See us to create a design that will personify your marketing solutions. From design to print—we are your one stop print shop offering printing products, promotional items, design service, screen printing and embroidery.