Welcome to the City of Barnesville, Minnesota

What is the Main Street Program?
The Main Street Program is community leaders, business people and private individuals working together to strengthen the local economy and make Barnesville a better place to live and work.

June 2010 Gold Business of the Month
Midwest Bank

Silver: Ockhardt Photography
Copper: Seifert Custom Cabinetry
Home Based: Sharon Biewer (Avon)

Previous Business of the Month

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Midwest Bank
Bolgrean Construction
Advantage Realtors, Ted duCharme
Jim Hanson Cleaning & Tree Moving
Carlson & Associates Insurance
Schritz Plumbing & Heating LLC
Kletsch Photography
Suz Dance
Dairy Queen
Designs by Becky
Dean's Bulk Service
Good Samaritan Society
Barnesville Animal Care Clinic
Barnesville Bed N Biscuit
Kelli's Bridal
Eagle Cafe
Barnesville Bus Company
Barnesville Chiropractic & Fitness Center
Willow Creek Agency
Barnesville Building Center
Barnesville Good Samaritan Society
J&S Farmer’s Mill
Record Review
Kim Peterson Construction

2009 Business of the Year: Farmer’s Cooperative Oil Company
2008 Business of the Year: Galaxie Sports Bar & Supper Club
2007 Business of the Year: Wells Fargo

To donate to the City of Barnesville Main Street Program, click the graphic below:

Who leads the Main Street Program?
The Main Street Program is governed by a nine member Board of Directors. The Board sets policy, provides direction to committee activities and oversees the duties of the Program Director.

2010 Main Street Board Members
Ryan Tonsfeldt, President
Ted duCharme, VP
Sydni Mansager, Secretary
Mary Ann Scheffler
Jeremy Krause
Peggy Maier
Tammy Heiden
Nicki Stetz
Scott Loeslie
Pete Larson

Main Street Board Meetings
• Main Street Board Meetings - 3rd Wednesday at noon of every month
• Design Committee - 2nd Tuesday at 6:00 pm of every month
• Promotions - 1st Monday at 6:30 pm of every month

Does it just help “Main Street”?
NO! The Main Street Program is designed to work with and assist the entire community. The Barnesville Main Street Program is actually a member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation known as Main Street.

Important information about the Barnesville Main Street Program
Introduced:

1991 – MN implemented a state program and Barnesville was one of the five cities selected to take part
1995 – Barnesville Chamber of Commerce and Main Street merged

Funding:

Barnesville Economic Development Authority
Private donations – Annual membership of businesses and citizens

Mission Statement: To strengthen Barnesville’s “small town” sense of community by enhancing the interdependent relationships between residents and businesses.

Involvement Opportunities:

Design- Historic Preservation, Community appearance and design
Promotions- Special events, image and retail development
Volunteer – Help with a special project, as little or as much as you’d like

For More information:
Main Street Office
202 Front Street North
P.O. Box 550
Barnesville, MN 56514
Phone (218) 354-2479
mainstreet@bvillemn.net

Office hours Monday-Friday 8:30-3:00

Board and Committee activities
• The Board & Committee Activities are as follows:
• Barney Board Calendar of Events
• Business Seminars
• Welcome packets for new residents
• Showcase Business Trade Show
• Downtown Flower Planters
• Welcome to Barnesville entrance signs
• Community Picnic
• Welcome Banners on streetlights
• Storefront Grants
• Annual Meeting & Awards
• Goods & Services Directory
• Miracle on Front Street Holiday events
• Holiday Tour of Homes
• Annual Wine Gala
• Spring & Fall Area-wide Rummage Sales
• Fall Farmer’s Market
• Main Street Golf Tournament
• Miss Barnesville Pageant & parade float
• Weekly Main Street News Column
• Quarterly newsletters