Guide to Atwater Minnesota

Atwater is a small, close-knit community located 13 miles east of Willmar on Highway 12. Atwater may be small, but the amount and variety of businesses and activities will surprise you—a bank, grocery store, Ford dealership, bowling alley, hardware store, chiropractor, dentist, vet clinic and ethanol plant, just to name a few. Not to mention an 18-hole golf course filled with pine trees and beautiful views located on the edge of town.

One special tradition within the community is “Atwater Festival Days.” The entire city and members from surrounding Kandiyohi County communities come together every year on the third weekend in June to celebrate Atwater. Some of the locals’ favorite events include a medallion hunt, garage sales, softball tournament, grand parade, street dance and golf scramble. There really is something for everyone to partake in throughout the six-day celebration!

Atwater is a city in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. U.S. Route 12 serves as a main route in the city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.08 square miles (2.80 km²), of which, 1.03 square miles (2.67 km²) of it is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km²) of it (4.67%) is water. The elevation is 1,220 ft (372 m) above sea level.

ATWATER, a city in sections 1, 2, 11, and 12 of Gennessee Township, founded in 1869, was named in honor of E. D. Atwater, secretary of the land department of the St. Paul and Pacific Railroad. It was incorporated February 17, 1876. Its post office began in 1869 as Gennissee Station, changing in 1870 first to Stockholm and then to Atwater. The area was also known as Summit Lake. Located on the Great Northern Railway, it was a grain storage and milling center.

Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society

Street scene, Atwater Minnesota, 1908
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ACGC North Elementary School 302 2nd Street S Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8841
Amdahl Farm 51212 250th Street Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8563
American Family Insurance 106 Atlantic Avenue W PO Box 99 Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-3311 Web: insurance-agency.amfam.com/MN/daryl-d-winkelman As your American Family Insurance agent, I believe there's more to insurance than the policy itself. It's about providing dependable protection and service. That's why earning your trust is my policy.
American Industrial Refrigeration 215 Pleasant Avenue PO Box 460 Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8122 Web: www.airefrig.com Industrial plant operators concerned with creation and control of refrigerated process equipment and systems are the primary focus of American Industrial Refrigeration. We are organized to deliver Design Engineering, Mechanical Contracting, Maintenance, Parts, and Education services for those who operate and maintain such systems
Animal Health Service 301 Pleasant Avenue PO Box 29 Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8901
Atfield Mill LLC 204 Atlantic Avenue Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8820
Atwater Area Historical Society 108 3rd Street N PO Box 688 Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: n/a
Atwater Karting Speedway PO Box 121 Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: n/a Web: www.atwaterkarting.com Go Karting: From its humble beginnings in Pasadena, CA, in 1956, the sport has grown into the most popular form of motor racing in the world and over 20 million Americans participate each year. Karting is an automotive-related sport in which people of all ages can participate.
Atwater City Clerk 126 4th Street N Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8760
Atwater Community Center 107 2nd Street N Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8599
Atwater Dental Care 126 N 4th Street Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8888
Atwater Elementary School 302 2nd Street S Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8842
Atwater Elevator Inc 405 W Pacific Avenue Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8884
Atwater Equipment Company 604 Pleasant Avenue W Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8598
Atwater Fire Department 109 Pleasant Avenue W Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8000
Atwater Ford Inc 507 Pleasant Avenue W Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8811 Web: www.atwaterford.com
Atwater Funeral Home 508 W Atlantic Avenue Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8377
Atwater Liquor 109 Pleasant Avenue S Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-3110
Atwater Police Department 123 4th Street N Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8900
Atwater Public Library 107 Pleasant Avenue W Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-3363
Atwater State Bank 222 Atlantic Avenue PO Box 755 Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8861 Web: www.atwaterstatebank.com Atwater State Bank is a community bank providing friendly and personal service. We’re an equal opportunity employer with 14 employees, two convenient offices and nearly 40 million in total assets.
Atwater Sunfish Gazette 214 Atlantic Avenue PO Box 149 Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-3353
Behm Seed Company 17730 30th Avenue NE Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-3003
Berg Electric 405 2nd Street S Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8200
Bethlehem Lutheran Church 312 S Main Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8519
Blake's Auto Repair & and Recreation Rental 101 W. Pleasant Avenue Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-3501
BLC Home & Furniture Repair 7464 159th Street NE Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8913
Blue Skies Unlimited 8191 County Road... Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-0909
Borchert Design & Construction 411 Main Street S Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-3449
Bushmills Ethanol 17025 Highway 12 NE PO Box 628 Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8050
Central Lakes Atwater Soil Center 204 Atlantic Avenue Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8868
Central Minnesota Senior Care 316 Sunrise Lane N Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-3460
Countryside Wildlife Art 6120 165th Street NE Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-3318
Crows Nest Program Inc 25524 Kandi Meeker County Road Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-3635
Dave's Spur & Repair 113 Pleasant Avenue W Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8857
Diamond J Labradors Retrievers 14359 Breezy Point Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8007
Discount Grain 637 Pleasant Avenue E PO Box 231 Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-3200
Diamond V Dairy Inc 4900 135th Street NE Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8682
Diamond Wind Energy 214 Atlantic Avenue W PO Box 755 Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8861
Donald Moll Farm 20261 75th Avenue NE Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8972
Dwaine Buer Electric 1609 Wyoming Avenue W Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8149
Earl B Olson Farms 26890 Kandi Meeker County Road Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8652
Family Massage Center 503 N Main Street PO Box 546 Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 295-3779
Farm Bureau Financial Services 107 Pleasant Avenue E PO Box 250 Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8838 Fax: (320) 974-8886
Elton Gravel Sales & Delivery 18788 15th Avenue SE Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8329
Gary Palmer Plumbing and Heating 6750 165th Street NE Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 979-5972
Gary's Electric Inc 13940 30th Avenue NE Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 212-5146
GBR Ag Service Inc 5590 Kandi Meeker... Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8292
Gerry Gratz Farm PO Box 150 Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8320
Glacial Ridge Welding LLC 512 Pleasant Avenue W Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8511
Hamilton Motor Sales 312 W Pleasant Avenue Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8873
Hastings Co-Op Creamery Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-3555
Hennes Machining & Repair 206 Atlantic Avenue Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8090
Hoffenkamp Alfalfa & Grain 19350 105th Avenue NE Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8073
Holm Brothers Plumbing & Heating 118 Atlantic Avenue Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8821
Home Agency Insurance 116 3rd Street S Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8134
IDK Sports Bar & Lanes 122 3rd Street S PO Box 151 Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8554 Web: www.idontknowsportsbar.com IDK Sports Bar & Lanes offers a full bar, grill and bowling lanes in the Atwater, MN area. We have a clean and fun atmosphere where you can enjoy your weekend or have a break from you busy schedule.
Immanuel Lutheran Church 300 S 3rd Street Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8695
Irrigation Plus 5114 165th Street NE Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8054
Island Pine Golf Course 1601 Wyoming Avenue W Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8600
J V Excavating Inc 1799 172nd Street SE Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 664-4889
Jennie-O Turkey Store 501 Pleasant Avenue W Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8891
Jerry & Johnny Hanson Farms 18312 90th Avenue SE Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8639
Jimmy's Pizza 306 Atlantic Avenue Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8824 Web: www.jimmyspizzaofatwater.com January 3, 1986, Jimmy’s Pizza opened its first store in a small northern Minnesota town. The decision was made from the beginning to serve only top quality products. The first store did so well that Jim and Jana Gordon, the founders of Jimmy’s Pizza, welcomed in other family members. By working together, the one store soon grew to eight. As the Jimmy’s Pizza chain grew so did the interest in the company. We first began selling existing locations then building new businesses for those desiring a store in the location of their choice.
Kandi-Works DAC 111 5th Street PO Box 119 Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8840
Kandiyohi Ambulance Service 109 Pleasant Avenue W Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8000
KIDS 116 Atlantic Avenue Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-3131
Larson Fence 515 2nd Street N Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-3524
Lee's Electric of Willmar Inc 15721 75th Avenue NE Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 212-5005
Loren's Auto Body 13051 Highway 12 NE Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 382-6557
Midwest Locomotive Service 108 2nd Street N Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8419
Miller Sanitation 109 Pleasant Avenue W Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-3050
North Breeze Resort 14800 49th Avenue NE Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8165 Web: www.northbreezeresort.com Each cabin furnished with color television, microwave oven, automatic coffee maker, grill and picnic table. They are all or mostly carpeted. Equipped with electric heat and cooking, except the travel trailer which is gas. All are air conditioned. A 14 ft. boat is included with cabin if you do not bring your own boat.
Olson Masonry 4701 Diamond Lane Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 444-0859 Web: www.olsonmasonry.com Olson Masonry is committed to excellence in providing products & services in concrete forming systems to those who want the best. We promise continued leadership through professional & innovative people dedicated to complete customer satisfaction. Olson Masonry will customize to your personal needs. We sell TF System products, we install it and do training for it.
Pagel's Field-67MN 17211 Sperry Lake Road Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-3390
Paws Floral 303 W Pleasant Avenue Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8680 Web: www.pawsfloral.com Paws Floral provides flower and gift delivery to the Atwater, MN area. Send flowers for any occasion. We offer a large variety of fresh flowers and gifts. Enjoy the convenience of safe and secure ordering online 24 hours a day. The goal is to exceed our customers' expectations with quality, value and professional service.
Peaceful Thymes Gifts & Garden 408 Pleasant Avenue W Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8470
Peterson Hardware 206 Atlantic Avenue W PO Box 736 Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8823
Peterson Photography & Imaging 4772 W View Lane Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 235-8222
Phat Pheasant Pasta & Brew 204 Atlantic Avenue Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-3330
Presbyterian Family Foundation 110 5th Street N Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8070
Realty Central 101 101 Pleasant Avenue W Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-3500
Recreation Rental 101 Pleasant Avenue W Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-3501
Rocky Knoll Farms 16105 15th Avenue SE Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8489
Rosendale United Methodist Church 19422 Kandi Meeker County Road Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8526
Rosenquist Farms 20411 105th Avenue NE Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-3667
Ryan Buer Electric 24762 515th Avenue Atwater, MN 56209 Phone:(320) 894-0287
Saf-T-Cab 310 Main Street N Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8899
Solid State Time Company 305 Montana Avenue W Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8661
St. Francis Halfway House 204 3rd Street S Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8850
St. John Lutheran Church 19903 56th Avenue NE Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8984
Stickerboy Signs & Designs 200 Atlantic Avenue Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-0788
TimeWorn LLC 2511 165th Street NE Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-3113 Web: www.mntimeworn.com TimeWorn specializes in everything that is reclaimed wood. We carefully dismantle century-old timber frame barns, vintage pioneer log cabins, and commercial structures. The salvaged logs, timbers, and raw materials are re-used as structural and decorative elements for interior and exterior applications.
Thompson Bakery & Coffee House 500 Pleasant Avenue W Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-3522
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans 116 3rd Street S PO Box 120 Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-3229
Thorp Oil 501 Atlantic Avenue W PO Box 685 Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8852
United Methodist Church 212 2nd Street S Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8527
United Specialized Trailers 5386 165th Street NE Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-3007
US Post Office 107 3rd Street N Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8676
Vern's Town & Country Foods 300 Atlantic Avenue... Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8666
Whitcomb Brothers Crane Service 16710 90th Avenue SE Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-8337
Willmer Chemical Company Atwater, MN 56209 Phone: (320) 974-0700

Atwater Minnesota Community Guide