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Milan Minnesota Community Guide

Founded by Norwegian immigrants in 1879, Milan has retained the flavor of a small ethnic village that is proud of its heritage. The community is peaceful and values its progressive diversity. A flourishing arts and cultural community has established the Arv Hus Museum and the Milan Village Arts School. Milan is also home to many highly esteemed artists. Agriculture plays a large role in the community using the latest technology for large grain farming, small niche vegetable farming and everything in between. Come, visit our friendly community . You'll be glad you stopped! Courtesy City of Milan

Milan is a city in Chippewa County, Minnesota. U.S. Route 59 and Minnesota State Highway 7 (co-signed); and Minnesota State Highway 40 are two of the main routes in the community. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.23 square miles (3.19 km²),  of which 1.22 square miles (3.16 km²) is land .and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km²) is water. The elevation is 1,030 ft (314 m) above sea level.

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MILAN, a city in Kragero Township, was settled in 1870, was laid out as a village in 1880 by the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad, was platted December 1, 1880, and was incorporated February 23, 1893. This name of the great city in northern Italy is borne also by villages in twelve other states of our Union. Thorbjorn Anderson provided postal service beginning in 1879 at his Anderson Department Store, which was sold to A. Anderson, who enlarged it, claiming it to be the largest between Minneapolis and Aberdeen, S.Dak.; in 1891 Thorbjorn Anderson established the bank.

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General view, Milan Minnesota, 1900s LakesnWoods.com Postcard and Postcard Image Collection- click image to enlarge Visit The Milan Photo Gallery for more recent and historic area photos

Milan City Hall PO Box 162 Milan,  MN  56262 Phone: (320) 734-4411 Fax: (320) 734-4415 Regular Business Hours: Monday - Friday,  9:00 am - 4:00 pm City Council Meetings: 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm
Title	Term Ends	Name and Address		Phone
Mayor	12/31/2022	Ronald Anderson 201 2nd Street N Milan,  MN  56262		(320) 736-4418
Clerk/Treasurer	appointed	Veronica Blommel PO Box 162 Milan,  MN  56262		(320) 734-4411
Council Member	12/31/2022	James Anderson 122 Lac qui Parle Avenue Milan,  MN  56262		(320) 734-4726
Council Member	12/31/2022	Bruce Dalrymple 113 N 1st Street Milan,  MN  56262		(320) 734-4930
Council Member	12/31/2024	Heidi Hanson 101 Milwaukee Avenue Milan,  MN  56262		(320) 734-4804
Council Member	12/31/2024	Jeff Higgins 202 2nd Street Milan,  MN  56262		(320) 734-4649

US Post Office 222 Main Street Milan, MN 56262-2416 Phone: (320) 734-4662 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS Regular Business Hours: Week Days        7:15 am - 11:15 am Saturday           7:15 am - 9:15 am

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Arv Hus Museum Main Street PO Box 18 Milan, MN 56262 Phone: (320) 734-4868 Heritage House features the work of world famous Norwegian rosemalers, a mural by Augsburg artist Phillip Thompson and other local history and culture displays. Group tours available.

Health Care:

Milan Clinic 237 N 2nd Street Milan, MN 56262 Phone: (320) 734-4632 Web:  www.montevideomedical.com The Chippewa County-Montevideo Hospital is a unified medical services provider located in Montevideo, Minnesota. Our contemporary facilities are well equipped and staffed by dedicated professionals who focus on our mission to provide a lifetime of quality personalized care. We are a growing medical center providing a broad range of Surgical and Medical services including: Primary Care, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Allergy, Audiology, Ophthalmology, Urology, ENT, Dermatology, Oncology, Cardiology, Nephrology, Neurological care, and Behavioral Health.

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Lac qui Parle Valley Public Schools Independent School District #2853 2860 291st Street Madison, MN 56256 Phone: (320) 752-4200 Fax:  (320) 752-4409 Web:  www.lqpv.org Grades:  PK-12 Students:
Lac qui Parle Valley High and Middle School 2860 291st Avenue Madison, MN 56256 Phone: (320) 752-4200 Fax:  (320) 752-4409 Grades:  5-12 Students:  460
MMN Elementary School 316 4th Street W Madison, MN 56256 Phone: (320) 598-7528 Fax: (320) 598-3001 Grades:  PK-4 Students:  146
Appleton Milan Elementary School 349 Edquist Street Appleton, MN 56208 Phone: (320 -289-1114 Fax: (320) 289-1334 Grades:  PK-4 Students:  185

Big Bend Lutheran Church 8070 90th Avenue NW Milan, MN 56262 Phone: (320) 734-4455 Web:  www.bigbendlutheranchurch.org Pastor:  Jay Grave Sunday Worship:  10:30 am  (9:00 am Summer)
Kviteseid Lutheran Church - ELCA 308 N 3rd Street PO Box 31 Milan, MN 56262 Phone: (320) 734-4455 Web:  www.milanslutheranchurch.com Pastor:  Cathie Rhodes Sunday Worship:  9:00 am

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Milan Beach Resort 18095 State Highway 40 NW Milan, MN 56262 Phone: (320) 734-4400 Milan Beach Resort is a family-owned restaurant and campground on the shores of Lac qui Parle. A Milan area tradition, specializing in fishing supplies and bait shop and great conversation. Camping, RV, boat rental available. Milan Beach Resort interior.jpg Hunting and fishing licenses are available for sale.

American Legion Post 359 101 Lincoln Avenue PO Box 166 Milan, MN 56262 Phone: (320) 734-4600 Serving alcoholic drinks, pizza, and sandwiches. Complete with pool table, darts, jute box and Pull Tabs. The "south" side of the building is availble for rent and often has events such as the popular steak frys and fish frys during hunting season. Call 734-4600 for information on renting the space.
Apple Valley Pork 13070 Chip Swift Street NW Milan, MN 56262 Phone: (320) 734-7675
Bergen's Prairie Market 234 N 2nd Street Milan, MN 56262 Phone: (320) 734-4429 Bergen's Prairie Market Open Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Full line of groceries, fresh meat & produce, organic foods, snacks, pop, Nordic foods. Local foods available including eggs, meat and produce. Friendly customer service!
Easy Bean Farm 5075 100th Avenue NW Milan, MN 56262 Phone: (320) 734- Web:  www.easybeanfarm.com Easy Bean Farm is owned and managed by me, Michael Jacobs, my wife Malena Arner Handeen, our daughter Hazel, and our son Arlo. I began managing this farm in the fall of 1996 after working as a furniture maker in St. Paul. Our first two seasons we sold our produce mainly through farmers’ markets and then moved on to selling our produce to restaurants, food co-ops, and through our C.S.A.
Fragodt Auction and Real Estate 94 Washington Avenue Milan, MN 56262 Phone: (320) 734-4408 Web:  www.fragodtauctions.com Fragodt Auction & Real Estate specializes in auction marketing of all types of farmland and real estate. We employ the most advanced marketing methods in the industry. Selling land or property is one of the largest financial transactions most people will ever make. Our mission is to provide unparalleled service, uncompromising ethics, and the utmost integrity and professionalism.
Glacial Plains Co-op 105 Elevator Road Milan, MN 56262 Phone: (320) 734-4435 Web:  www.glacialplains.com Glacial Plains business philosophy is to concentrate on our local trade area. We will strive to become more competitive and offer the highest levels of service all the while maintaining profitability so that we can continue to return cash to our owners. It's your cooperative that looks to return the money from profits that result from you entrusting us with your business and it's the one thing that you won't get back from many of our competitors.
Hilden Digging 411 N 4th Street Milan, MN 56262 Phone: (320) 760-4172
John's Machine and Diesel Repair 226 N 2nd Street Milan, MN 56262 Phone: (320) 734-4441 Web:  www.vetterengines.com Founded in 1974 by John Vetter, John’s Machine & Diesel Repair specializes in automotive and agricultural/industrial engine machine work, custom engine building, custom machining and automotive parts. We are a full “in-house” machine shop that can handle anything from a 1 cylinder Kohler to a V12 Caterpillar engine.
Kranz Construction 11070 Cip Swift Street NW Milan, MN 56262 Phone: (320) 734-4658
Milan Beach Resort 18095 State Highway 40 NW Milan, MN 56262 Phone: (320) 734-4400 Milan Beach Resort is a family-owned restaurant and campground on the shores of Lac qui Parle. A Milan area tradition, specializing in fishing supplies and bait shop and great conversation. Camping, RV, boat rental available. Milan Beach Resort interior.jpg Hunting and fishing licenses are available for sale.
Milan Blacksmith Shop 220 N 2nd Street Milan, MN 56262 Phone: (320) 734-4951
Milan City Hall PO Box 162 Milan,  MN  56262 Phone: (320) 734-4411 Fax: (320) 734-4415 Web:  www.milan.govoffice.com
Milan Clinic 237 N 2nd Street Milan, MN 56262 Phone: (320) 734-4632 Web:  www.montevideomedical.com The Chippewa County-Montevideo Hospital is a unified medical services provider located in Montevideo, Minnesota. Our contemporary facilities are well equipped and staffed by dedicated professionals who focus on our mission to provide a lifetime of quality personalized care. We are a growing medical center providing a broad range of Surgical and Medical services including: Primary Care, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Allergy, Audiology, Ophthalmology, Urology, ENT, Dermatology, Oncology, Cardiology, Nephrology, Neurological care, and Behavioral Health.
Milan Fire Hall PO Box 162 Milan,  MN  56262 Phone: (320) 734-4411 Fax: (320) 734-4415 Web:  www.milan.govoffice.com
Milan Public Library 235 N 2nd Street Milan, MN 56262 Phone: (320) 734-44792 Web:  www.milan.lib.mn.us
Milan Village Arts School 97 Washington Avenue Milan, MN 56262 Phone: (320) 734-4807 Web:  www.milanvillageartsschool.org The Mission of the Milan Village Arts School is to engage people in the practice of traditional, contemporary and folk arts, fostering prosperity, community and culture in our region.
Prairie Sun Bank 240 N 2nd Street Milan, MN 56262 Phone: (320) 734-4444 Web:  www.bankwithpsb.com
Twin River Technology 242 N 2nd Street Milan, MN 56262 Phone: (320) 734-4490
US Post Office 222 N 2nd Street Milan, MN 56262-2416 Phone: (320) 734-4662 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS Web: www.usps.com

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