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Bird Island (city) | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2000-2010 Change | |
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Population | 1,309 | 1,372 | 1,326 | 1,195 | 1,042 | -153 | -12.80 |
Land Area (sq. mile) | 1.70 | 1.62 | 1.54 | 1.54 | 1.54 | 0 | 0.00 |
Density (persons per sq. mile) | 770.00 | 846.91 | 861.04 | 773.63 | 676.62 | -97.01 | -12.54 |
Housing Units | 448 | 566 | 552 | 530 | 547 | +17 | +3.21 |
Households | -- | 528 | 522 | 499 | 487 | -12 | -2.40 |
Persons Per Household | -- | 2.56 | 2.47 | 2.31 | 2.14 | -0.17 | -7.36 |
Bird Island is a city on U.S. Route 212 in Renville County, Minnesota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.53 square miles (3.96 km2), all of it land. The elevation is 1,089 ft (332 m). Bird Island is located 90 miles southwest of the Twin Cities.
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As of the census of 2010, there were 1,042 people, 487 households, and 274 families residing in the city. The population density was 681.0 inhabitants per square mile (262.9/km2). There were 547 housing units at an average density of 357.5 per square mile (138.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
There were 487 households of which 21.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.7% were non-families. 38.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.77.
The median age in the city was 48.4 years. 20.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.9% were from 25 to 44; 34.3% were from 45 to 64; and 20.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.
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Bird Island City Hall 660 Birch Avenue PO Box 130 Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-3371 Fax: (320) 365-4611 Regular Business Hours:
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Title | Term Ends | Name and Address | Phone | |
Mayor | 12/31/2022 | Julie Sander 700 S 12th Street Bird Island, MN 55310 |
(320)
579-0308 (320) 365-4892 |
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City Administrator | appointed | Deb
Lingl 660 Birch Avenue Bird Island, MN 55310 |
(320) 365-3371 | |
Council Member | 12/31/2022 | Krista Schneider 260 S 6th Street Bird Island, MN 55310 |
(320) 522-1309 | |
Council Member | 12/31/2022 | Jeff
Engelmann 431 Ash Avenue Bird Island, MN 55310 |
(320) 522-0880 | |
Council Member | 12/31/2024 | Neal G. Prokosch 150 12th Street N Bird Island, MN 55310 |
(320) 579-0052 | |
Council Member | 12/31/2024 | Bill Leach 471 Dogwood Avenue Bird Island, MN 55310 |
(320) 579-0366 |
US Post Office 240 Main Street Bird Island, MN 55310-1226 Phone: (320) 365-3800 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS
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Utility Type | Utility Name | Utility Phone |
Electricity | Xcel Energy | (800) 895-4999 |
Natural Gas | Sheehan's Gas Company | (320) 365-4400 |
Wastewater | Bird Island Municipal | (320) 365-3371 |
Water | Bird Island Municipal | (320) 365-3371 |
Telephone | CenturyLink Communications | (800) 244-1111 |
Cable TV | Mediacom Cablevision | (800) 332-0245 |
Employer | Products/Services | Employees |
BOLD School District | Elementary & Secondary Schools | 150 |
Renville County Community Residence | Residential Mental Retardation Facilities | 60 |
St Mary's School | Elementary & Secondary Schools | 26 |
Gleseners Assisted Living | Other Residential Care Facilities | 25 |
Athmann's Inn/Island Ballroom | Full-Service Restaurants | 24 |
Rural Computer Consultants | Custom Computer Programming Services | 17 |
Frandsen Bank & Trust | Commercial. Banking | 15 |
Bird Island Handi Stop | Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores | 13 |
The Learning Funhouse, Inc. | Child Day Care Services | 12 |
George Paur Insurance Agency | Insurance Agencies & Brokerages | 11 |
Greater Minnesota Family Services | Continuing Care Retirement Communities | 10 |
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Minnesota State
Highway Map of the Bird Island Minnesota area
Wing
Ding Days 3rd weekend in June |
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Polka
Fest Days 1st weekend in July |
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Renville County
Fair 3rd weekend in August |
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Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian School District 701 S 9th Street Olivia, MN 56277 Phone: (320) 523-1031 Fax: (320) 523-2399 Grades: K-12 |
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BOLD High
School 701 S 9th Street Olivia, MN 56277 Phone: (320) 523-1031 Fax: (320) 523-2399 Grades:
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BOLD Elementary School 110 S 9th Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-3551 Fax: (320) 365-3515 Grades: K-6 |
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St. Mary's
Elementary School 140 S 10th Street PO Box 500 Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-3693 Web: www.stmarysschoolbirdisland.com Grades:
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Bird Island United Methodist Church 300 S 8th Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 523-2052 Pastor: Rev
Byron Perrine |
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Our Savior's Lutheran Church 510 Dogwood Avenue Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-3996 Pastor: n/a |
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St. Mary's
Catholic Church 220 S 10th Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-3593 Web: www.stmarysschoolbirdisland.com Pastor:
Father George Schmit |
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Alliance Pipeline LP 38884 870th Avenue Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4094 |
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Anderson Larson Hanson 145 Main Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4868 |
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Athmann's Inn 110 Main Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-9997 Web: www.athmannsinn.com It has been our privilege to serve this area for almost half a century. We have a full menu that you can order anything from steaks to seafood, or soup to sandwiches. Our salad bar is available seven days a week after 5 p.m. If you like steak, you will want to try the "Porkies Special", our most popular item on the menu. We have a Sunday Noon special that features Chicken, Ham, and a 3rd entree served with mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, cole slaw, dinner roll, relishes, and dessert. If you are looking for a fast noon meal during the week we always offer 2 specials to choose from that are served with potatoes, vegetable, bread and dessert. Not that hungry, try our soup or chili with a sandwich, or a taco salad or chicken strip salad. We have 2 private rooms for your meetings or party. (Check out the restaurant photos). We offer prepared meals at night for any occasion such as groom suppers and class reunions. Looking for a place to have your wedding, check out the Island Ballroom. We have served as many as 700 people there. Need a caterer? We have done catering throughout the area for over 30 years. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you, and would be more than happy to help you with your special occasion. |
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Auto Value 620 Highway Avenue Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-3781 |
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Bird
Island Bean Co LLC Highway 212 E Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-3070 Web: www.bibcllc.com Bird Island Bean Company, Southern Minnesota's local provider of dry edible bean crop data, agronomy assistance, and grower services. Through our interactive web space and our customer-focused approach, we are committed to helping area edible bean farmers grow and succeed. |
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Bird Island Handi Stop 551 E Highway 212 Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4536 |
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Bird Island Hawk Creek Mutual 351 E Highway 212 Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-3546 Web: www.bihcm.com Bird Island-Hawk Creek Mutual Insurance Company is a "Township Mutual" insurance company chartered under MN Statue 67A. We, along with our Package Partners, provide property & liability insurance coverage for farm & home. We provide a wide range of insurance coverage's to meet your needs, and have done so since 1892. Our Company mission is to provide service which will assist in the effective utilization of insurance resources and promote a financially sound, competitive farm mutual insurance company for the ultimate benefit of the policyholders. |
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Bird Island Police Department 735 Birch Avenue Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4101 |
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Bird Island Soil Service Center 511 Oak Avenue Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-3655 |
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Bird Island State Bank 205 Main Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4111 Web: www.birdislandbank.com The State Bank of Bird Island has been sold to Frandsen Financial Corporation, Arden Hills, MN. as of December, 2010. Frandsen Financial Corporation operates more than 30 full-service community bank offices in Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota. Frandsen banking offices near Bird Island are located in Hector and Fairfax. We will continue to operate as the "State Bank of Bird Island" until mid 2012. You may continue to use your current supply of checks during this time. With additional resources now available, the staff at the State Bank of Bird Island looks forward to greater ways to serve your financial needs in the future. |
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Bird Island Union 750 Ash Avenue Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-3266 |
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Bird Island Village Library 260 Main Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4640 |
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Bird Village 81232 405th Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4079 |
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Bold K Through 6 School 110 S 9th Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-3551 |
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Broaster 745 Highway Avenue Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4590 |
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Christensen Family LLC 37405 740th Avenue Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-3829 |
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Collision Correction Center 730 Highway Avenue Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4276 |
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Dirks-Blem Funeral Home 640 Dogwood Avenue Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4813 Web: www.dirksblem.com Dirks-Blem Funeral Service offers many styles of services to honor the memory of your loved one. Funerals should be meaningful, reflect the individual, and celebrate the life they led. Personalized funerals are more involved, giving people a chance to remember what made that individual so unique. |
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Electric Motor Company 451 Highway Avenue Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4800 |
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Elmwood Estates 1120 Elm Avenue Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-3203 |
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Erickson Brother Construction 631 Sunrise Avenue Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-3356 |
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Ewers Electric 141 S 8th Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4198 |
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Farmer's Elevator-Bird Island 215 Main Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4012 |
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Finish Line Seed Inc 76374 380th Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-3674 |
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Four Star Cleaning 77753 370th Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4389 |
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Gathering Friends 101 Main Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4670 |
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George Paur Insurance 351 E Highway 212 Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-3546 Web: www.gpagencyinc.com Since 1969 George Paur Agency, Inc. has been committed to more than a policy at a good price. Obtaining the best coverage at the best available price is our ultimate goal, which is why we choose to maintain status as an Independent Insurance Agent. Being an Independent Insurance Agent assures you the best possible product at the best price. Unlike insurance companies that are locked into one provider, we have the ability to research various products, compare and contrast them based on your needs. We work closely with the Auto-Owners Insurance Company, Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company, Bird Island-Hawk Creek Mutual Insurance Company, Continental Western Group, North Star Mutual Insurance Companies, RAM Mutual, Western National Insurance Company, Progressive Insurance Companies, Rain & Hail Insurance Services & Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Minnesota. |
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George Plass Sales & Service Highway 212 E Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4701 |
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Glesener's Inc 160 Main Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-3823 |
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Guy's & Doll's Hair Fashions 244 Main Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-3101 |
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Hardware Hank Beckler's 245 Main Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-3310 |
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Health Enhancement-Bird Island 210 Highway Avenue Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4635 |
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Henslin Auctions,
Inc. 100 Main Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4120 Web: www.henslinauctions.com |
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Investment Centers of America 145 Main Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4099 |
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Island Ballroom Highway Avenue Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-3525 Web: www.athmannsinn.com |
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J & D Livestock 38594 870th Avenue Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4228 |
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JK's Service Center 761 Highway Avenue Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4774 |
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JR Equipment Inc 1211 Highway Avenue Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-3389 |
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Julia's Gifts 130 Main Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-3443 |
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Jungers Brothers 78672 380th Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4721 |
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Karen's Creative Quilting 175 Main Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4191 |
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Keith L Scott Agency 620 Highway Avenue Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-3400 |
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Kibble
Equipment, Inc. 241 Highway Avenue Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-3445 Web: www.kibbleeq.com Knowledgeable and experienced, the staff at Kibble Equipment is ready to help you make the best decisions for your operation. Stop in today and visit with the folks at Kibble Equipment. We look forward to seeing you! |
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L & L Appliance Sales 451 Highway Avenue Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4220 |
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Learning Funhouse 199 Main Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-3600 Web: www.learningfunhouse.org Stop and visit anytime Homey Atmosphere Hours are catered to family needs Reasonable Rates Fenced in on-site playground facilities for safety Age specific rooms with qualified teachers Nutritious breakfast, lunch & snack Accept all County Childcare Assistance Programs |
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M & W Auto Clinic 212 E Byrd Is Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4733 |
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Main Street Spa 151 S 2nd Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4186 |
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Market Wise Ag 37554 County Road 4 Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-3744 |
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Maynard's of Bird Island 125 Main Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-3200 |
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Mid-State Painting 37830 County Road 11 Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 579-0849 |
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Mikes Gifts & More 241 Dogwood Avenue Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4802 |
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Pete Schmoll Repair 1111 Highway Avenue Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4859 |
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PT Mac Inc 76679 County Road 5 Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (888) 838-2452 Web: www.tarpaulinsmn.com PT Mac Inc of Bird Island, MN offers sales and service of quality tarpaulins. We render service that is fast, friendly, and reliable. We also have truck and trailer repair services. |
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Quad R Farms 88621 430th Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4783 |
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Renville County Fairgrounds Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-3242 |
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Rosemary's Hair Fashions Salon 321 S 11th Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-3638 |
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Rumors 740 Ash Avenue Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-3863 |
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Rural American Fitness LLC 104 Main Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4073 Web: www.ruralamericanfitness.com Our mission is to offer high-quality fitness for adults and youth in our rural community. The center offers year-round classes along with top-of-the-line cardio equipment, weight machines, free-weights and personalized or sport-specific training programs. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned athlete, Rural American Fitness is a perfect fit for you! Included in your membership is full use of our locker rooms, lockers, showers and amenities! |
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Rural
Computer Consultants 211 S 10th Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4027 Web: www.rccbi.com Rural Computer Consultants, Inc. (RCC) is an established provider of software, computer equipment, and services to Fuel Distributers and Mutual Insurance Companies globally. RCC was established in 1979 in a rural community in Bird Island, MN. RCC has grown from Brian and Kevin Sheehan in a one-room office in 1979 to a 43 person team oriented departmentalized staff, servicing customers internationally. |
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S J Jacobs & Sons 461 S 9th Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4222 |
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Saunders Mertens Schmitz PA 145 Main Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4620 Web: www.smscpafirm.com Saunders Mertens Schmitz, PA is a comprehensive small business consulting and accounting firm providing audits, tax, succession and estate planning for individuals and small businesses in Renville County and the surrounding areas. From its beginning in 1978 as an income tax and bookkeeping service in Bird Island, it has grown to a three partner seven member firm providing a wide variety of services to the growing businesses of Renville County. |
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Sheehan's LP Gas Service Inc 106 Main Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4400 Web: www.sheehansgas.com Servicing your Propane Energy needs since 1952! While our company has grown, the values have remained constant by serving our customers with quality products, technical expertise, and personal service |
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Southern Minnesota Sugar Co-Op 85700 County Road 5 Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-3079 Web: www.smbsc.com The Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative factory is built on one square mile of land 1-1/2 miles east of Renville in south-central Minnesota. The facility was originally designed to process 6,500 tons of sugar beets per day and 11,250 cwt sugar per day, although recent modifications have allowed for greater production. One day records set in 2004 were 16,033 tons sliced and 30,570 cwt sugar produced. We currently slice about 2.6 million tons of sugar beets yearly. Sugar beets are produced on 119,259 acres by 587 shareholders in 17 counties covering an area 110 miles long (north to south) and 100 miles wide (east to west). |
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Superior Home
Exteriors 918 S 4th Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 523-0014 Web: www.birdislandgutters.com At Superior Home Exteriors, our experts install and repair your Bird Island gutters with impeccable craftsmanship. We take pride in our affordability and superior customer services. We serve the areas from Bird Island and Redwood Falls to Park Rapids and Fargo. If you are upgrading or replacing your gutters, a qualified Bird Island Gutter Company will help you make informed choices about the changes you need. Most people dont think about their gutters until a problem occurs. If repairs to leaky or broken gutters are needed quickly, we often try to patch the problem and this could lead to repairs that may not fix the problem at all. |
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Terry's Handyman Service 1060 Highway Avenue Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4307 |
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Tim Orth Memorial Foundation 80850 400th Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4419 |
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Trisha's Pelican Pub 140 Main Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-3091 |
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US Post Office 240 Main Street Bird Island, MN 55310-1226 Phone: (320) 365-3800 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS Web: www.usps.com |
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Village Bottle Shoppe 145 Main Street Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4252 |
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Weis Oil 80296 County Road 5 Bird Island, MN 55310 Phone: (320) 365-4019 |
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