Guide to Fertile Minnesota

Fertile is a city in Polk County, Minnesota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.13 square miles (5.52 km2), all of it land. The area east, south, and southwest of Fertile are hilly while the areas to the north and west of Fertile are very flat and good for agriculture. Minnesota Highway 32 and Minnesota Highway 102 are two of the main routes in the community. The Agassiz Recreational Trail, a 53 mile multi-use trail built on an abandoned railroad grade passes through the city.

FERTILE, a city in sections 20 and 21 of Garfield, was named for Fertile village of Worth County in northern Iowa, whence some of its first settlers came. The city was incorporated as a village on May 22, 1888; it was first settled in 1879 and was platted on May 25, 1887, by James B. and Caroline F. Holms of Minneapolis, owners of the property, as 19 blocks with the Duluth, Crookston and Northern Railroad tracks through the middle and a public park in the southwest corner. John S. LaDue had a grocery store in LaDue Grove, three miles west of Fertile, where he was first postmaster when the post office began in 1881; he moved it to the townsite in 1887.

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Band Park, Fertile Minnesota, 1910
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Agassiz Environmental Learning Center 400 Summit Avenue SW Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-3129 Located in the heart of the Sand Hills of Fertile, MN, the Nature Center combines the best of nature study, conservation education, outdoor recreation, and environmental education. The AELC site covers 640 acres and includes over 10 miles of hiking/cross country ski trails, a campground, a deck overlooking the Sand Hill River and a nature center which provides restroom facilities and a meeting room for classes and community events.
Al & Laura's Foods 309 N Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6151 We are Al & Laura's Foods, your friendly local provider for meats, food, and drinks for all occasions. We are your ideal stop for putting together tonight's dinner or grabbing snacks for the lake. We also have a selection of household items and other useful products. On our site you can find information about our hours, services, select products, and how to contact us with any further inquiries.
Al & Terry's Processing 106 Washington Avenue NE Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6132
Altru Clinic - Fertile 101 S Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6064 Fax: (218) 945-6063 Altru Health System is a community of over 4,000 health professionals and support staff committed to caring for the region for more than 100 years.
American Lawn Service 12464 420th Street SE Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-3115
Apex Agronomy 42229 150th Avenue SW Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-3800
Aqua Pure Water Solutions 116 W Main Avenue Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-3306 Aqua Pure Water Solutions specializes in Home and Business Water Systems for well and city water – Experienced and focused at treating water in the Grand Forks area and surrounding communities. We offer sales and rentals of our Water Softeners, Whole House Filters and Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water systems As an independant Hellenbrand water treatment dealer we provide products and solutions where each component is designed for optimum performance that is built to provide years of service life.
Attractions Salon 204 N Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6564
Auto Value 42622 State Highway 32 SW Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6166 Auto Value Parts Stores is your source for quality domestic and import auto parts, advice and accessories. View special offers, how-to tips, and find a repair shop near one of our 100 convenient store locations.
Bergeson Nursery 4177 County Highway 1 Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6988 Located 3 miles south and 5 miles east of Fertile, Minnesota, Bergeson Nursery is the premiere retail greenhouse in Bear Park Township. We specialize in selling bare root trees, shrubs, and fruiting plants in the spring, as well as providing high quality bedding plants. In the summer we plant several acres of showy display gardens designed to educate and provide a beautiful tour.
Berhow Plumbing and Heating 14161 400th Street SE Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 637-0325
Cenex - Fertile 44782 State Highway 32 SW Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6067
Chris Engelstad Insurance Agency 102 Lincoln Avenue NE Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-3010
Christian Motors Inc 42622 State Highway 32 SW Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6166 Christian Motors is located in Fertile and is just a short distance away from Grand Forks and Thief River Falls. Christian Motors is a area Grand Forks Chevrolet and Grand Forks GMC dealership. We take pride in our dealership, the products we sell and the vehicle you drive. Your local Grand Forks Chevrolet dealer is pleased to present our wide selection of quality, competitively priced new and used vehicles. We’re confident that you’ll find the perfect vehicle at the best price at your Fertile Chevrolet GMC dealer. Whether you are looking for a car, truck, or SUV, your Grand Forks Chevrolet dealers has many of the popular Chevrolet and GMC models in stock. Feel free to check out our inventory online and see if we have any vehicles that interest you. Come into Grand Forks GMC Chevrolet dealership in Fertile today.
Christian Transport Inc 515 N Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6021 TDS Trucking / Christian Transport is a family owned company that was started over 35 years ago.
CHS Inc. 206 NP Drive NW Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6181 Our cooperative is one of many company-owned, locally-governed ag service centers that are part of CHS Inc., the nation’s leading farmer-owned cooperative, committed to delivering value and helping its owners grow. Our member-owners and customers are connected from locations close to home in northern Minnesota, to essential global markets.
Cloud Nine Hair Studio 203 S Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-3747
Cornerbids 42952 State Highway 32 SW Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 289-7238
County Emergency Medical Service 308 N Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6140 County Emergency Medical Services provides advanced life support ambulance services in southern Polk and northern Norman counties in Northwestern Minnesota. Based in Fertile, Minnesota, County Emergency Medical Services is Minnesota's first rural-based advanced life support ambulance service. County EMS provides both emergency and inter-facility patient care and transport. County EMS provides additional services to the surrounding communities including an extensive First Responder program, as well as a full curriculum of emergency medical courses.
Culligan Water Conditioning 215 Elm Street SE Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-3000 Since the beginning, Culligan's mission has been to deliver high quality water treatment products that will benefit every part of our customers' lives. We hope to raise the quality of life by purifying its most essential element: water. We've seen about every water problem imaginable and we're solving these problems to deliver the refreshing, clean and pure water that's become our hallmark. Water treated with Culligan softeners or filtration systems will make an impression on you and your household or work.
D R Gravel & Logging 304 E Main Avenue Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6367
Dale's Sun Tanning Barn 707 McKinley Street SE Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6360
Dollar General 11040 430th Street SW Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-3112 Dollar General makes shopping for everyday needs simpler and hassle-free by offering a carefully edited assortment of the most popular brands at low everyday prices in small, convenient locations and online!
Erickson's Smokehouse Bar and Grill 605 S Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6806
Fair Meadow Nursing Home 300 Garfield Avenue SE Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6194 Fair Meadow Nursing Home is a 42 bed skilled nursing facility in Fertile, MN. We pride ourselves on the small town, close knit, home environment feel it provides residents.
Fertile Building Center 42564 State Highway 32 SW Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6964 Fertile Building Center is your hometown lumber yard. We specialize in building Pole barn and stick buildings.
Fertile City Hall 101 S Mill Street PO Box 628 Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-3136 Fax: (218) 945-3236 Regular Business Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm City Council Meetings: 2nd Monday of the month at 6:30 pm
Fertile Garden Center 42009 State Highway 32 SW Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6550 An eco-friendly greenhouse striving to serve the best plants and vegetables to the community.
Fertile Journal 214 N Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6120 Fax: (218) 945-6125 Weekly newspaper published on Wednesdays with a circulation of 1,316.
Fertile Oil Company 102 Main Avenue W Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6188 Fertile Oil Co. was started by Danny Strem in 1989. The business started with just one full-time employee, Danny. He delivered only gas and fuel products with one truck. Fertile Oil has evolved into a business employing six people, making deliveries with six trucks, and Danny overseeing all of Fertile Oil’s daily operations. Propane, along with many other products have been added to the product line since its start in 1989.
Fertile Public Library 101 S Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6167 We offer a variety of free services to our community as part of our mission of strengthening communities and enriching lives, including wireless printing, free wi-fi, computer access, and tax forms.
Fertile Repair 107 Lincoln Avenue NE Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-3132
Fertile Sand & Gravel 105 Lincoln Avenue NW Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6069
Fertile Skating Rink Elm Street and Garfield Avenue Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-3555 Our lighted skating rink and warming house makes for great evening fun. Join with other families in the Fertile area, get some exercise, or just enjoy the winter weather. The rink will be closed when the temperature is at or below –15 degrees or if the weather is too stormy to keep it open. Also, the rink will be closed when the ice is in unusable condition and during the time it is being flooded and resurfaced.
Fertile Wine & Spirits 309 N Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6160 Located conveniently in Fertile, Minnesota, Fertile Wine and Spirits offer a genuine and unique selection of alcoholic beverages. From local to nationally recognized beverages, Fertile Wine and Spirits is guaranteed to satisfy your tastes.
Fertile-Beltrami School Independent School District #599 210 Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6933 Fax: (218) 945-6934 Grades: PK-12 Students: 463
Fox Beauty Salon 107 N Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6155
Garfield Farmers Mutual Insurance 216 N Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6941
Glenn's Guns 12959 430th Street SW Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6742
Gordy's Sales & Service 37622 105th Avenue SW Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 574-2501
Groceries Plus 11529 410th Street SW Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 687-4605
Hanson Chiropractic Clinic 306 N Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-3220 Dr. Dennis Hanson is a chiropractor serving the small, rural town of Fertile, and the surrounding communities for over 24 years. Dr. Hanson and the rest of the welcoming team at Hanson Chiropractic Clinic are committed to providing chiropractic solutions to address your unique needs, whether you are experiencing back pain, neck pain, headaches, or even muscular tightness and tension. You may be searching for pain relief after an accident, experiencing an injury, or if you suffer from a specific condition like chronic back pain or a spinal condition. With his years of experience, he will create a treatment plan for your specific needs.
Hardware Hank 209 N Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6162 We are your hometown hardware store - no "big box" feel here. We strive to give you personal attention no matter what your project or need. Our store is fully stocked but if we don't have what you need we will do our best to get it for you. In addition to hardware and housewares, you can get your windows and screens repaired, keys duplicated, chainsaw sharpened, exchange propane tanks and print pictures!
Hot Stuff Pizza 101 S Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-3333 Hot Stuff Pizza, your go-to spot for signature, sizzlin’ hot pizza – and a whole lot more! Grab top-quality, freshly-made food like hot breakfast burritos and savory sandwiches, then go crazy over warm snacks and desserts.
J R Dale Farm Supply 42537 State Highway 102 SW Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6156
Jered Gunufson Construction 13053 450th Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-3144
Jerry Petersen Implement Inc 124 Lincoln Avenue NW Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6176
JT's Station LLC 102 S Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6488 JT's Station is a privately owned business located in rural Fertile Minnesota. Our convenience store carries a variety of items that is sure to meet your needs. We sell Hot Stuff foods, frozen foods, selected groceries, household products and much more! Hot Stuff and our deli will provide you with a fresh, quick and easy breakfast, lunch or dinner. We also offer some of the best car services in town!
Kaste Seed Inc 11779 410th Street SE Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6738
Kathy Black Embroidery 107 N Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-3009
Keith Pederson Lawn Service 112 Jefferson Avenue SW Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6652
Knutson Community Center 101 S Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-3136
Larson Brothers 12694 420th Street SE Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6736
Le Blanc Real Estate 506 N Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6969 With 50 years of providing service to this region, we are confident that we have the experience, knowledge and expertise you need! Whether you are wanting to sell or purchase, we are ready to serve you. Please visit our 'AGENTS' section to find a Realtor near you!
Lutheran Social Services 100 Jefferson Avenue SW Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6808 If we serve where we are, with what we have, it will make a difference. This belief has grown Lutheran Social Service into one of the largest and oldest human service nonprofits in the state. Each year, we have the opportunity to connect one in 65 Minnesotans to community, health, safety, housing and prosperity through personalized support.
Mid Valley Electric 208 Blaine Street NE Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6060
Minnesota Disability Law Center 104 W Main Avenue Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-3154
Mopar Mel's Classic Restorations 604 N Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6920 Meet Mel Bohnenkamp, known by most as MoPar Mel. His passion? Restoring cars. But not just any car, only those made between the years 1956 to 1961, although I do take on some that are between 62 and 70 but only those made by Chrysler Corporation.
Mosher Landscaping 13116 400th Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 574-2674
Motteberg Accounting and Tax Service 102 Albert Avenue NW Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-3157
North Side Deli & Grill 702 N Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6534
Oistad Estate and Auction Service 42952 State Highway 32 SW Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-3377 It is Oistad Estate & Auction Service's desire to provide individualized auction and estate services that meet the different needs of our clients.
Olson Farms Seed 43654 150th Avenue SE Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6600
Opdahl's Donuts 104 Washington Avenue NW Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6400 Opdahl's Donuts is a cute little one-of-a-kind bakery in Fertile, Minnesota where we've been making goodies since May of 2011. Jane and her crew are always busy making cake donuts, cookies, breads, pies, scones, muffins, and so much more "Just like grandma used to make" and they are flying out the door! Stop on by or give us a call!!
Other Place 113 Washington Avenue NW Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6165
Poissant Therapy & Fitness 208 N Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-3409 Poissant Therapy & Fitness is your local stop for first-rate physical fitness. Located in Fertile, Minnesota, owner and therapist Steve Poissant and staff will use their expertise to specialize your treatment to fit your individual needs. Call today to make an appointment!
Polk County Fair Office 200 Polk Avenue SE Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6708
Prairie Dental Center 222 N Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6111 We are located in the beautiful towns of Ada, Twin Valley, Mahnomen and Fertile. Our goal is to work with you to achieve the best oral health, the most beautiful smile, and the most favorable dental experience possible. Contact us personally for answers to any dental questions. Or better yet, please stop by our dental office to meet us!
Prairie Rose Flowers & Gifts 200 N Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-3801 Prairie Rose proudly serves the Fertile area. We are family owned and operated. We are committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements and gifts, backed by service that is friendly and prompt. Because all of our customers are important, our professional staff is dedicated to making your experience a pleasant one. That is why we always go the extra mile to make your floral gift perfect.
Raymond J German Ltd 105 N Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6913
Red River State Bank and Insurance 114 N Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6171 Red River State Bank is one bank serving many communities in the Red River Valley. Since the beginnings of First State Bank of Fertile in 1887 and Red River State Bank in Halstad in 1904 we have taken the same approach, one-on-one personal service. Everyone has different banking needs, from agricultural loans and lines of credit to personal deposit and long-term investment accounts, we find out your needs and do everything we can to serve them! We are proudly a small-town community bank.
Rediditz 115 N Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6660 ReDiditz is a treasure hunter's dream come true, a place where you can find new and old things for all types of people. We have brand new furniture and beds. We also have antiques and re purposed items for every shoppers needs.
Riverview Clinic 306 N Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6695
Sandhill River Golf Course 44203 State Highway 32 SW Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-3535 The Sandhill River Golf Course is a unique par 36 course set on the banks of the Sandhill River near Fertile, MN. The 9-hole public course has become popular for it's scenic views and beautiful landscaping. Sandhill River Golf Course is known for it's signature Hole #4. Golfers tee off 50 feet above the fairway and have to place their shot between the river and the woods. The course is unique in that golfers have a good chance of golfing an entire round without interference from golfers on other holes.
Sandhill River Watershed District 219 N Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-3204 Located in the center of the Red River Watershed in Northwest Minnesota, the Sand Hill River Watershed is one of the 10 major watershed in the Red River Basin.
Side Street Bar and Grill 508 S Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-3844 Side Street Bar N Grill features Mexican and American food and a fun atmosphere. We offer daily specials on food and drinks.
Sisters of Street Benedict 205 Elm Street SE Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-3382
Steve's Welding 45238 Center Avenue S Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6583
Stuhaug Sanitation Service 40543 State Highway 32 SW Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6707
TDS Fertilizer 515 N Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6021 TDS Fertilizer, Inc. Has always been committed to creating new opportunities and higher levels of service for our customers. We try to build with our customer's and become true partners in their operations.
Thrifty White Drug Stores 203 N Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6174 We are a pharmacy chain fully owned by our employees. We are committed to the communities we serve and believe that our services and products must exceed the expectations of our customers.
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans 103 N Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-3163
Timber Lake Farm Inc. 43618 110th Avenue SE Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6425
Todd's Landscaping 210 Nelson Avenue NW Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6000 Todd's Landscaping prides itself in meeting our client's specifications and exceeding their expectations! We handle all types of landscaping General Irrigation Lighting Patios Retainging Walls Shoreline Restoration Fertilizing Spraying Snow Removal Trimming of Trees/Shrubs 3-D Computer Design
US Post Office 107 Washington Avenue NE Fertile, MN 56540-9998 Phone: (218) 945-6906 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS
Van Den Einde Farms 3253 County Highway 178 Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 938-4224
Vern's Carpet 202 N Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 779-8094 Since 1988, Vern's Carpet has been family owned and operated in beautiful Fertile, Minnesota. More than just a Carpet store, we carry all types of flooring such as Hardwood, Tile, and Laminate, to name a few. Among our other services, we offer professional Rug Binding, in-home measurements, and a design staff ready to assist you in decorating your home with new, comfortable Window Treatments. While we typically service a 100 mile radius around our store, we are open to any job, just give us a call!
Westside Dairy 220 2nd Street NW Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6177
Westside Dairy 43127 120th Avenue SW Fertile, MN 56540 Phone: (218) 945-6177

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