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Adams Minnesota is a vibrant community of 800 people on the prairie just 5 miles north of the Minnesota-Iowa state line and about 14 miles east of Austin, MN in Mower County. The city is 12 miles off Interstate 90 southwest of Rochester, MN and only about 100 mi south of the Twin Cities - Minneapolis & St. Paul.
Adams is on the Shooting Star Scenic Byway (MN Hwy 56, mile posts 1-30) with its accompanying 20+ mile bicycle & hiking trail, the Shooting Star Recreational Trail, which mostly follows abandoned railroad tracks adjacent to Hwy 56. Slow down and enjoy the vestiges of the native tall-grass prairie flowers, grasses, and herbs the pioneers encountered a hundred years ago when they settled this area.
Adams is one of four cities cooperating in an unusual joint-powers multi-community entity called Prairie Visions. This organization has been very active in encouraging the construction of the recreational trail, the scenic byway designation and in conservation of the area native flora and fauna.
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Adams (city) | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2000-2010 Change | |
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Population | 771 | 797 | 756 | 800 | 787 | -13 | -1.65 |
Land Area (sq. mile) | 1.00 | 1.04 | 1.01 | 1.01 | 1.01 | 0 | 0.00 |
Density (persons per sq. mile) | 771.00 | 766.35 | 748.51 | 791.62 | 779.21 | -12.00 | -1.65 |
Housing Units | 258 | 292 | 313 | 351 | 330 | -21 | -6.36 |
Households | -- | 278 | 300 | 329 | 304 | -25 | -8.22 |
Persons Per Household | -- | 2.62 | 2.25 | 2.21 | 2.30 | +0.09 | +4.07 |
Adams is a city in Adams Township, Mower County, Minnesota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.01 square miles (2.62 km2), all of it land. The elevation is 1,286 feet above sea level.
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As of the census of 2010, there were 787 people, 304 households, and 188 families residing in the city. The population density was 779.2 inhabitants per square mile (300.9 /km2). There were 330 housing units at an average density of 326.7 per square mile (126.1 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.3% White, 0.5% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
There were 304 households of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.2% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.95.
The median age in the city was 46.6 years. 21.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 20.8% were from 45 to 64; and 31.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.4% male and 53.6% female.
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The village of Adams was platted on January 30, 1868 by Selah Chamberlain. A two-room public school was built in 1869 and was later expanded to four rooms. The village was officially incorporated on March 2, 1887. A water works system was installed in the summer of 1897. A volunteer fire department was established as Adams Hose Co. No. 1 in 1898. A sewage system was installed in 1902. A Catholic school was built in 1903 and roughly half of the public school students started attending there, greatly relieving overcrowding. The sewage system was updated in 1958. The town is in the Southland school district (which includes Southland High School), and is home to the varsity fields for the teams.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
ADAMS Township was organized in May 1858. Its city of the same name in section 11 was platted by Selah Chamberlain on January 30, 1868, and was incorporated as a village February 17, 1887. This name is borne by counties in nine states of the Union and by villages and townships in 14 states, mostly in honor of John Adams, the second president of the United States, 1797-1801, and his son, John Quincy Adams, the sixth president, 1825-29. The first postal service was provided in 1859 from the farm home of John Ingens; the post office was established in 1861 with Harold M. F. Ingens, postmaster; it had a station of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad.
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Adams City Hall 303 W Main Street PO Box 357 Adams MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3601 Regular Business Hours: |
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Mayor | 12/31/2020 | Brian Anderson 205 NW 4th Street Adams MN 55909 |
(507) 440-8274 | |
Clerk/Treasurer | appointed | Jake Goodale 303 W Main Street Adams MN 55909 |
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(507) 582-3601 |
Council Member | 12/31/2022 | Michael Cherney PO Box 44 Adams MN 55909 |
(507) 582-3161 | |
Council Member | 12/31/2022 | Paul Kirtz 402 6th Street NW Adams MN 55909 |
(507) 438-0335 | |
Council Member | 12/31/2024 | Ella Noterman 106 1st Street NW Adams MN 55909 |
(507) 440-1378 | |
Council Member | 12/31/2024 | Karen Ruechel 307 4th Street NW Adams MN 55909 |
(507) 582-7890 |
US Post Office 18 NW 4th Street Adams, MN 55909-9672 Phone: (507) 582-3424 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS
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Utility Type | Utility Name | Utility Phone |
Electricity | Freeborn-Mower Coop | (507) 373-6421 |
Natural Gas | Freeborn-Mower Coop | (507) 373-6421 |
Wastewater | Adams Municipal | (507) 582-3601 |
Water | Adams Municipal | (507) 582-3601 |
Telephone | Frontier Communications | (800) 435-1504 |
Cable TV | Mediacom | (800) 332-0245 |
Employer | Products/Services | Employees |
Adams Health Care Center | Nursing Care Facilities | 84 |
Osmundson Bros Contractors | Highway, Street & Bridge Construction | 44 |
Southland High School | Elementary & Secondary Schools | 40 |
Schmitz Electric | Building Equipment Contractors | 15 |
Northern Country Coop | Other Crop Farming | 8 |
United Farmers State Bank | Depository Credit Intermediation | 8 |
Heimer Foods | Grocery Stores | 8 |
Adams Builders Supply | Building Material & Supplies Dealers | 6 |
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Shooting Star
Scenic Byway Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3601 Web: www.shootingstarbyway.org This official MN Scenic Byway is one of the state's first designated wildflower routes. The Minnesota Departments of Transportation and Natural Resources collaborate to manage wildflowers and native grasses along the route. The route passes through rich agricultural regions and small rural towns with historic buildings of national significance, bed and breakfasts, golf, swimming pools and city parks. Lake Louise State Park is located on the route. This is a 32 mile drive along Highway 56. |
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Cedar River
Golf Course 14927 State Highway 56 Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3595 Web: www.cedarrivercountryclub.com Cedar River GC is a member owned public golf course 2 miles outside of Adams Minnesota. This 18 hole design set along the beautiful Cedar River is truly a hidden gem of Southeastern Minnesota. Cedar River GC offers beautiful bent grass greens, watered fairways and developed trees. Cedar River GC is open for the public to enjoy. |
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Adams Clinic 908 W Main Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3547 Web: www.mayohealthsystem.org Adams Clinic offers complete family health care with outreach services provided by Austin Medical Center. Conveniently located on Main Street, our outpatient clinic is designed to serve you and your family's healthcare needs in a friendly, comfortable setting. With a dedicated full time physician and a team of highly qualified healthcare professionals, the staff at Adams Clinic is here when you need them. |
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Adams Health Care Center 810 W Main Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3263 Web: www.adamshcc.com The City of Adams owns and manages this modern multi-function facility that provides senior residences, assisted living and full nursing care. It is Medicare certified and licensed. Because it has a direct all weather corridor to the Adams Clinic of the Austin Medical Center, a unit of Mayo Health Care, it offers an outstanding level of service. |
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Southland School District 203 NW 2nd Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3568 Fax: (507) 582-7813 Web: www.isd500.k12.mn.us |
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Southland High School 203 NW 2nd Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3568 Fax: (507) 582-7813 Grades:
9-12 |
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Southland Middle School 203 NW 2nd Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3568 Fax: (507) 582-7813 Grades:
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Southland Elementary School 201 1st Street NE Rose Creek, MN 55970 Phone: (507) 437-3214 Fax: (507) 437-2368 Grades: PK-5 |
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Sacred Heart Church School 11 NW 5th Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3120 Web: www.sacredheartadams.org
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Little Cedar Lutheran Church 308 NW Lewison Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3185 Fax: (507) 582-3344 Web: www.littlecedarmarshallchurches.org Pastor:
Jeremy Johnson |
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Marshall Lutheran Church 16600 680th Avenue Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-7720 Web: www.littlecedarmarshallchurches.org Pastor:
Jeremy
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Sacred Heart Church 412 W Main Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3321 Web: www.sacredheartadams.org
Pastor: Father Swaminatha Pothireddy |
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Adam's Drug 11 SW 4th Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3380 |
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Adams Builders Supply Inc 205 SW Commerce Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3210 Web: www.adamsbuilderssupply.com |
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Adams Clinic 908 W Main Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3547 Web: www.mayohealthsystem.org Adams Clinic offers complete family health care with outreach services provided by Austin Medical Center. Conveniently located on Main Street, our outpatient clinic is designed to serve you and your family's healthcare needs in a friendly, comfortable setting. With a dedicated full time physician and a team of highly qualified healthcare professionals, the staff at Adams Clinic is here when you need them. |
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Adams Dental Clinic 407 NW Lincoln Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3563 |
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Adams Funeral Home 300 W Main Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3461 |
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Adams Health Care Center 810 W Main Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3263 Web: www.adamshcc.com The City of Adams owns and manages this modern multi-function facility that provides senior residences, assisted living and full nursing care. It is Medicare certified and licensed. Because it has a direct all weather corridor to the Adams Clinic of the Austin Medical Center, a unit of Mayo Health Care, it offers an outstanding level of service. |
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Adams Veterinarian Service 21 NW 4th Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-7828 |
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Advanced Diesel 11626 650th Avenue Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-1060 |
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American Legion 321 W Main Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3266 |
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Anderson Sandblasting-Painting 64258 140th Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3440 |
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Bank Boutique 322 W Main Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: n/a Web: www.bankboutique.com Gifts, Crafts, Collectibles, Antiques, Retro, Shabby Chic, Vintage Bunnies, Candles, Doilies, American Girl Doll Clothes, Floral, Watkins® Products. POTTERY: Red Wing, Royal Copley, McCoy, Hull and more!! |
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Big Js Repair 10126 660th Avenue Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-7818 |
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Bubble's Cafe 19 NW 4th Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3655 |
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Byron Huseby Insurance 15740 665th Avenue Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3253 |
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Cedar Branch Activity Center 22 NW 4th Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-7726 |
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Cedar Court Apartments 18 NW 10th Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3263 |
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Cedar Court Assisted Living 810 W Main Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-7704 |
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Cedar River
Golf Course 14927 State Highway 56 Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3595 Web: www.cedarrivercountryclub.com Cedar River GC is a member owned public golf course 2 miles outside of Adams Minnesota. This 18 hole design set along the beautiful Cedar River is truly a hidden gem of Southeastern Minnesota. Cedar River GC offers beautiful bent grass greens, watered fairways and developed trees. Cedar River GC is open for the public to enjoy. |
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Corky's Corner Inc 308 W Main Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3552 |
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Cross Home 302 NW 1Street Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3151 |
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David Schmitz Carpentry 14820 State Highway 56 Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3696 |
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Dean's Auto Body 14898 State Highway 56 Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-1238 |
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Dorothy's Beauty Salon 111 NW Bergan Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3679 |
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Early Childhood Center 312 W Main Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3405 |
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Farm-Tech 14846 State Highway 56 Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-7725 Web: www.farmtech.com Farm-Tech is an independent crop consulting and soil sampling company. We are independent which means no product sales get in the way of our service to you. Feel free to contact us anytime to discuss what Farm-Tech can do for you. |
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Farmers State Bank of Adams 15 SW 4th Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3448 Web: www.fsbadams.com Since 1914, Farmers State Bank of Adams has been a leader in the success of the local community. Locally owned and operated, we offer the best products and friendly, reliable service in the area. |
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GPS Service 14846 State Highway 56 Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-1477 |
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Hatle Drainage & Construction Inc 65668 180th Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-7730 |
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Heimer Foods 23 NW 4th Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3301 Web: www.heimerfoods.com We are your local community connection for high quality foods, friendly service and great prices. Our family-owned store offers a convenient one-stop shop where you can find everything you need from the everyday essentials to specialty items from around the world. Our friendly staff is here to help you find exactly what you're looking for and to offer you assistance regarding all the products we carry. We take pride in our community and appreciate your business. We know that you have many options for food purchases and want you to know that we're working hard each day to continue to earn your business. |
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Helen's Tax Service 15 NW 4th Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3600 |
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Heritage Acres 15299 675th Avenue Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-7748 |
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Hoversten Johnson Beckmann 310 W Main Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3566 |
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Kulow Truckline 14863 State Highway 56 Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-7860 |
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Little Cedar Day Care 308 NW Lewison Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-1434 |
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Lone Star Plumbing & Heating 65977 145th Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3400 |
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Monitor Review 318 W Main Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3542 |
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Northern Country Co-Op Adams 13 SW Commerce Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3641 |
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Northern Country Coop Feeds 105 SW Commerce Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-1071 Web: www.ncountrycoop.com
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Osmundson Brothers Implement 211 W Main Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3503 |
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R B Cabinetry 13 W Main Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-1135 |
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Rehab Care Group 810 W Main Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3056 |
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S & M Controls Inc 14918 State Highway 56 Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-7865 |
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Schmitz Electric 308 W Main Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3528 Web: www.schmitzelectric.com "Years of Qualified Service" Farm-Home-Industrial |
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Schroeder Farms 67801 180th Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-1063 |
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Stateline Veterinary Service 17 NW 4th Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-1244 |
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Sterling State Insurance 322 W Main Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-7750 |
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Sunset Transcription & Tech 18027 640th Avenue Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-7861 |
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Uptown Cut 318 W Main Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3135 |
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US Post Office 18 NW 4th Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3424 |
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Wiste Auto Service 202 SW Commerce Street Adams, MN 55909-5005 Phone: (507) 582-1111 Web: www.wisteautoservice.com Wiste Auto Service provides automotive repair services to the Adams, MN area. We have over 19 years of experience, and our team of professionally certified technicians offer friendly and reliable service every time. |
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Whispering
Willows Cottage 107 3rd Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 438-7577 Web: www.whisperingwillowscottage.com Whispering Willows Cottage is a beautiful new quilting & scrapbooking retreat home located on the prairies of southeastern Minnesota in the quiet, small town of Adams. Adams is conveniently located just 5 miles N of the Iowa border, 15 miles SE of Austin, MN, and 30 miles SW of Rochester, MN. Whispering Willows Cottage is the perfect place to enjoy a scrapbooking retreat, knitting, beading or quilting retreat, spiritual retreats, seminars, family reunions or just an all-girls weekend. This spacious quilting, crafting and scrapbooking retreat home accommodates up to 12 guests. |
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Xcel Energy S Highway 56 Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3106 |
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Young's Welding 305 W Main Street Adams, MN 55909 Phone: (507) 582-3232 |
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