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Fairfax (city) | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2000-2010 Change | |
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Population | 1,432 | 1,405 | 1,276 | 1,295 | 1,235 | -60 | -4.63 |
Land Area (sq. mile) | 1.40 | 1.34 | 1.28 | 1.29 | 1.30 | .0.01 | +0.78 |
Density (persons per sq. mile) | 1,022.86 | 1,048.51 | 996.88 | 1,006.59 | 950.00 | -56.59 | -5.37 |
Housing Units | 529 | 592 | 589 | 589 | 577 | -12 | -2.04 |
Households | -- | 578 | 527 | 534 | 513 | -21 | -3.93 |
Persons Per Household | -- | 2.32 | 2.30 | 2.32 | 2.41 | +0.09 | +3.88 |
Fairfax is a city in Renville County, Minnesota. Minnesota State Highways 4 and 19 are two of the main routes in the city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.30 square miles (3.37 km2), all of it land. The elevation is 1,033 ft (315 m).
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As of the census of 2010, there were 1,235 people, 513 households, and 327 families residing in the city. The population density was 950.0 inhabitants per square mile (366.8/km2). There were 577 housing units at an average density of 443.8 per square mile (171.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.6% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 6.3% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.3% of the population.
There were 513 households of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.3% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.87.
The median age in the city was 45.3 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.1% were from 25 to 44; 27.6% were from 45 to 64; and 22.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.
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Fairfax City Hall 18 1st Street SE PO Box K Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7255 Fax: (507) 426-7256 Regular Business Hours: City Council meetings: |
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Mayor | 12/31/2022 | Bradley R. Augustin 805 Park Street S Fairfax MN 55332 |
(507) 426-8350 | |
City Administrator | appointed |
Nicholas Johnson 112 1st Street SE - PO Box K Fairfax, MN 55332 |
(507) 426-7255 | |
Council Member | 12/31/2022 | Bradley Bastian 605 Elm Drive Fairfax MN 55332 |
(507) 220-7192 | |
Council Member | 12/31/2022 | Joshua Bunkers 503 Park Street S Fairfax MN 55332 |
(507) 430-3318 | |
Council Member | 12/31/2024 | John Schaefer 319 2nd Street SE Fairfax MN 55332 |
(507) 426-7051 | |
Council Member | 12/31/2024 | Steve Schmidt 607 Elm Drive Fairfax MN 55332 |
(507) 828-1444 |
US Post Office 137 Park Street S Fairfax, MN 55332-3180 Phone: (507) 426-7700 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS
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Utility Type | Utility Name | Utility Phone |
Electricity | Fairfax Municipal Utilities | (507) 426-7255 |
Natural Gas | Fairfax Municipal Utilities | (507) 426-7255 |
Wastewater | Fairfax Municipal Utilities | (507) 426-7255 |
Water | Fairfax Municipal Utilities | (507) 426-7255 |
Telephone | CenturyLink | (800) 872-4017 |
Cable TV | Mediacom | (800) 332-0245 |
Employer | Products/Services | Employees |
Fairfax Community Home Inc | Nursing Care Facilities | 68 |
GFW Middle School | Elementary & Secondary Schools | 38 |
Central Region Cooperative | Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 18 |
Deming Construction | Nonresidential Building Construction | 12 |
Wendinger Bldg & Remodeling | Residential Building Construction | 10 |
Prinsco | Clay Product & Refractory Manufacturing | 8 |
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Fairfax Historical Depot Museum 200 Park Street S Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7919 |
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Fort Ridgely History Center 72404 County Road 30 Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7888 Tour Historic Fort Ridgely and wander through the ruins of this once thriving outpost. Learn about the U. S.-Dakota Conflict of 1862, a major event in Minnesota's early history. Stop by the cemetery to learn more about the history. For recreation, this park offers plenty: play a nine hole course; hike or ride the trails on horseback; play volleyball or softball; fish; and camp (drive-in and walk-in sites are available). Come winter, ski, snowmobile or slide down the big hill. |
FairRidge Trail Enjoy bicycling, hiking, jogging, and in-line skating from Fairfax Depot Park to Fort Ridgely State Park near the scenic Minnesota River Valley. Beautiful scenery and historical landmarks make this trail popular and memorable for all ages and interests. From the restored train depot at one end to beautiful Fort Ridgely State Park, historic battlefield and Interpretive Center at the other end, you will see rich farm land, a creek meandering through wooded hills and the scenic Minnesota River Valley with a wide variety of wildlife including the majestic bald eagle. |
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Fort Ridgely Golf Course 72158 County Road 30 Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7840 This is a 2,739 yard, par 35 course with narrow fairways, many mature trees, and grass greens. It is a walk-only course. No advance reservation for tee times, it is first-come, first-served only. Weekday Rates are $9 for 9 holes or $14 for all day. Weekend/Holiday Rates are $13 for 9 holes or $18 for all day. Punch cards and season passes are also available. Equipment rental (golf clubs and pull carts) is available at park office. Contact the park for equipment rental fees. |
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Fort Ridgely
State Park 72404 County Road 30 Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7888 Tour Historic Fort Ridgely and wander through the ruins of this once thriving outpost. Learn about the U. S.-Dakota Conflict of 1862, a major event in Minnesota's early history. Stop by the cemetery to learn more about the history. For recreation, this park offers plenty: play a nine hole course; hike or ride the trails on horseback; play volleyball or softball; fish; and camp (drive-in and walk-in sites are available). Come winter, ski, snowmobile or slide down the big hill. |
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Mayflower Country Club County Road 39 Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-6115 |
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Memorial Park Memorial Park in Fairfax is located one block off T.H. 19. Turn on Dana Kiecker Street and it will lead you right to the Memorial Park Baseball Grandstand complex. The baseball park has had the distinction of being named the amateur baseball park of the year in 1996. The St. Paul Saints have played at the complex a couple of times. The Fairfax Cardinals Amateur Baseball team plays there, as well as, the Fairfax Legion Team. Baseball has always been a favorite with Fairfax residents. Memorial Park has a Municipal Swimming pool that hosts young and old alike especially on the hot hot days in summer or if you are a tennis enthusiast you can play on one of the two courts located in the park. If tennis isn't your game and basketball is, there are basketball hoops inside the tennis courts. Picnic shelters and a playground for the energetic kids to play are both located in this park |
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Fairfax Clinic 300 Park Street S Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7228 |
Gibbon Fairfax Winthrop
Schools Independent School District #2365 323 E 11th Street Gibbon, MN 55335 Phone: (507) 834-6501 Fax: (507) 834-6264
Grades: PK-12 The communities of Gibbon, Fairfax, and Winthrop began sharing educational resources in 1987 and established the GFW School District in 1992. Still remembering the proud heritage of America’s heartland, the GFW Schools are renowned for extraordinary educational programs, unequaled by schools of any size. |
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GFW High School
1001 N Cottonwood Street Winthrop, MN 55396 Phone: (507) 647-5382 Fax: (507) 647-4329 Grades:
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GFW Middle School 300 SE 2nd Street Fairfax, MN 55332 Closed 2020. Middle school students now attend GFW High School in Gibbon |
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GFW Elementary School
323 E 11th Street Gibbon, MN 55335 Phone: (507) 834-6501 Fax: (507) 834-6264 Grades: PK-5 |
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Prairie Lutheran School 15 2nd Street NE Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7755 Grades: |
Central Lutheran Church 405 1st Street SE Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7061 Pastor: |
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Emanuel Lutheran Church 68364 County Road 27 Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7819 Pastor: |
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Our Savior's Lutheran Church - ELCA 406 1st Street SE PO Box 595 Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7540 Pastor: n/a |
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St. Andrew's Church 17 1st Street NW Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7069 Pastor: |
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St. John Lutheran Church 107 Lincoln Avenue W Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-8372 Pastor: |
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United Methodist Church 401 SE 1st Street Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7329 Pastor: |
The Eagle Extra 116 Park Street S Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7005 Web: www.theeagleextra.com Weekly newspaper with a circulation of 183. |
Fairfax Motel 403 Lincoln Avenue E Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7266 11 unit motel located on HWY 19 in Fairfax. Each room has color tv, AC, shower, TouchTone phones, by-your-door parking. We offer single rooms with one Queen size bed, some with kitchenettes, and double rooms with 2 full sized beds. Fairfax has FairRidge Bike Trail, is six miles from Ft. Ridgely State Park, and 17 miles from Jackpot Junction casino. |
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Fort Ridgely
State Park 72404 County Road 30 Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7888 Tour Historic Fort Ridgely and wander through the ruins of this once thriving outpost. Learn about the U. S.-Dakota Conflict of 1862, a major event in Minnesota's early history. Stop by the cemetery to learn more about the history. For recreation, this park offers plenty: play a nine hole course; hike or ride the trails on horseback; play volleyball or softball; fish; and camp (drive-in and walk-in sites are available). Come winter, ski, snowmobile or slide down the big hill. |
2 B Truck & Auto Service 102 Lincoln Avenue E Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7121 |
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4-Square Builders Inc 200 Park Street S Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-8206 |
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5th Street Auto Body 115 5th Avenue SE Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-6060 |
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A & W Feed & Seed 17 Park Street N Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7820 |
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Albrecht Electric 60680 480th Street Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-8120 |
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All Seasons Storage 12 3rd Street SW Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-8173 |
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Anna Dummer Realty 17 2nd Avenue NE Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-6002 Web: www.fairfaxmnhomes.com |
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Applewood Home 1001 1st Street SE Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7008 |
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Arrow Acrylic 104 1st Avenue NW Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 240-2901 |
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Auto Clinic 19 Lincoln Avenue W Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7612 |
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Beauty Boutique 308 Lincoln Avenue E Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7465 |
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Beltz Real Estate 122 1st Street SE Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7454 |
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Black's Repair & Supply 502 Park Street S Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7082 |
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Casey's General Store 111 Lincoln Avenue W Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7372 |
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Cherrington Corporation 19 Park Street S Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7261 |
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Colleen's Hair Studio 15 2nd Avenue NE Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7295 |
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Corner Cafe 420 Lincoln Avenue E Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7832 |
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Country Bunkbeds & Crafts 51528 State Highway Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-8378 |
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Countryview Estates 300 10th Avenue SE Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7271 Web: www.cvestates.org Countryview Estates accommodates the individual housing and health care needs of the senior tenant. Countryview Estates is a part of the campus of healthcare offered by the Fairfax Community Home, Inc. It is designed to provide a safe and comfortable yet affordable lifestyle while preserving your independence. The campus of healthcare provides skilled nursing services for long-term care and short-term rehabilitation stays. Assisted living apartments and outpatient therapy services are also available. |
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Culligan Water Conditioning 120 1st Street SE Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7285 |
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Dahms Insurance Agency 308 Lincoln Avenue Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-8225 |
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Dave's Full Service 310 Lincoln Avenue E Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7482 |
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Deming Construction Co 3023 3rd Avenue Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7241 |
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Dueber's 133 1st Avenue NW Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-8345 |
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F & F Floral 113 Park Street S Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-8342 |
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Fairfax Ag 402 Lincoln Avenue E Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7757 Web: www.fairfaxag.com Fairfax Ag / Stormor Sales & Service of Fairfax, MN has been in the agricultural equipment industry since 1975. We provide field-tested and proven farm equipment like dryers and augers to our customers, offering a variety of configurations that would fit to almost any need. |
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Fairfax Agency 118 Park Street S Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7281 |
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Fairfax Body Shop 501 2nd Avenue SE Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7280 |
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Fairfax City Clerk 112 1st Street SE Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7255 |
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Fairfax Clinic 300 Park Street S Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7228 |
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Fairfax Community Home Health 1000 1st Street SE Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-8387 |
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Fairfax Community Home Inc 300 10th Avenue SE Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-8241 |
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Fairfax Lanes 111 1st Avenue SE Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7835 |
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Fairfax Library 24 1st Street SE Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7269 Web: www.pioneerland.lib.mn.us/fairfax/index.htm |
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Fairfax Mobil Mart 600 East Lincoln Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7218 |
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Fairfax Motel 403 Lincoln Avenue E Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7266 |
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Fairfax Police Department 24 1st Street SE Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-8240 |
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Fairfax Printing The Kemis Co 116 Park Street S Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7005 |
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Fairfax Seed Center Highway 19 Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7402 |
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Fairfax Standard 102 1st Avenue NW Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7235 |
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Fairfax Swimming Pool 200 1st Avenue NW Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7503 |
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Fairfax TV Sales & Service 116 1st Avenue NW Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7217 |
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Fairfax Veterinary Clinic 11 1st Street NW Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7258 |
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Farm Mercantile 110 1st Street SE Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-8120 |
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First National Bank
of Fairfax 16 1st Street SE Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7242 Web: www.fnbfx.com The First National Bank of Fairfax, Minnesota is a small independent community bank that is locally owned and locally managed with one office. Founded in 1910, it is located in a rural community with a population of about 1,300 situated at the crossroads of Minnesota State Highways 4 and 19 in Renville County in Southwestern Minnesota. We are about 5 miles north of the Minnesota River and in the area of the corn belt, where the soil is fertile with gently sloping terrain. |
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Fort Ridgely Golf Course 72158 County Road 30 Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7840 |
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Fort Ridgely History Center 72404 County Road 30 Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7888 |
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Frandsen Bank & Trust 100 South Park Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7222 Fax: (507) 426-7791 Web: www.qcfb.com/locations-Fairfax.aspx Frandsen Bank & Trust helps individuals and businesses build financial success. We offer personal banking, business banking, trust and investment services. More importantly, we deliver the service and convenience you deserve - online, in person and by phone. We're proud to be a community-focused bank committed to understanding your financial needs. |
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Grapevine Gifts & Rentals 124 Park Street S Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-6022 Web: www.grapevineweddingrentals.com Offering decorations for weddings and special events (birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, company parties, etc.) since 2000 to include arches, card boxes, chairs & tables, chair covers & sashes, empire columns, head table backdrops, ficus & white branch trees with lights, silk arrangements, floral & ivy garlands, drapery & lights backdrop 10'-40'W x 8'H, glassware/mirror table centerpieces, lattice panel backdrops, light strings & tulle, table runners, pew candelabra and bows, picket fence backdrops, punch fountain, tablecloths & skirts, table runners, table overlays, unity candelabra & more! Please contact us and request our rental price list! |
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Hauser-Hantge Funeral Home 601 Park Street S Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7274 Web: www.hantge.com/locations/fairfax.html Hantge Funeral Chapels are family owned and operated. Our commitment to the communities we serve is to provide professional, quality service. We will always treat the families we serve with respect and compassion. We honor the heritage of the communities in which we live and serve. We offer a wide selection of services and locations so that each family in need can choose best how to honor and acknowledge their loved one's life. |
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Howard Swanson Insurance 122 1st Street SE Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7715 |
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Jandl Cabinets and Remodeling 12 3rd Avenue SW Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7923 |
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Jimmy's Pizza 129 Park Street S Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7499 |
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Kavan Chiropractic 122 1st Street SE Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7323 |
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Knollwood Home 13 4th Street SE Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7335 |
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Lutheran Social Service PO Box 543 Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7852 |
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Mark IV 111 Park Street S Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7297 |
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Mayflower Country Club County Road 39 Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-6115 |
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Maynards of Fairfax 11 Park Street N Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7219 |
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Melvin Eckstein Farm 49195 County Road 2 Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-8123 |
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Meyer & Meyer Farm Inc 68274 Fort Road Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7423 |
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Mike's Auto Parts 102 Lincoln Avenue E Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7221 |
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Municipal Liquor Store 114 1st Avenue NW Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-9965 |
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Myron Kiecker Farm 206 2nd Avenue NW Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7526 |
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Nosbush Dairy 63590 County Road 16 Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-8180 |
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Phoenix Pork Production 42374 County Road 2 Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 557-7447 |
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Pit The Crew 500 Park Street N Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-8226 |
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Prairie Lutheran School 15 2nd Street NE Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7755 |
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Rural Appraisal Service 705 1st Street SE Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-8187 |
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Schaefer & Schaefer 137 1st Avenue SE Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7591 |
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Schweiss
Doors PO Box 220 Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-8273 Web: www.bifold.com Considering hydraulic doors for your garage, airplane hangar or storage building? Our new One-Piece Hydraulic Doors are a premium alternative to our popular bifold folding door. These single-panel hydraulic doors lift up and swing away from your building with only the push of a button. Schweiss One-Piece Hydraulic Doors are powered by a high-quality hydraulic pump, conveniently located away from the door opening - effortlessly maintaining the clean, well-designed look of your building. With Schweiss One-Piece Hydraulic Doors, you'll experience zero headroom loss. |
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Schweiss' Welding 502 E Lincoln Avenue Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7828 |
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Sieben Grose Von Holtum Carey 117 Park Street S Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-8211 |
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South Central Grain & Energy 64908 State Highway Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-8263 Web: www.scgemn.com South Central Grain & Energy is a diversified, farmer-owned cooperative. We pride ourselves in providing quality, competitively priced products and services to our patrons at nine central Minnesota locations. We look forward to serving your needs. |
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Squirrels Bar & Grill 105 1st Avenue NW Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 596-4155 |
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Steve's Bakery 127 1st Avenue SE Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7226 |
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Stoll Sandblasting Painting 120 2nd Avenue Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7387 |
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Sue's Cut & Curl 102 4th Street NE Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7356 |
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Ted's Plumbing & Heating 116 1st Street SE Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7278 |
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US Post Office 137 Park Street S Fairfax, MN 55332-3180 Phone: (507) 426-7700 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS Web: www.usps.com |
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Valley Bank 100 Park Street S Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7222 |
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Wagner Trucking 410 Park Street N Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7841 |
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Wendinger Building & Remodeling 118 2nd Avenue NW Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-7543 |
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Willow Home 1001 1st Street SE Fairfax, MN 55332 Phone: (507) 426-8277 |
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