Chamber Members
Automotive & Repair
Mafia Customs
580 Service Rd S
PO Box 281
Watkins, MN 55389
Contact: Brad Rosenow
Telephone: 320-764-7640
E-mail: brad@mafiacustomsllc.com
Website: www.mafiacustomsllc.com
Flash’s Gas & Auto
301 3rd St N
PO Box 176
Watkins, MN 55389
Telephone: 320-764-2465
E-mail: flashsgasandautoinc@gmail.com
Facebook: Flash’s Gas & Auto
About: We are a hometown gas station & auto repair shop that performs services such as oil changes, tires, brakes, transmission fluid flushes, coolant flushes, and other light automotive work. We also fill propane tanks and we have clear kerosene on site. We stock various sizes of batteries, wiper blades, light bulbs and more!
Ron’s Collision & Custom Paint, Inc.
101 State Hwy 55
Watkins, MN 55389
Contact: Ron Oster
Telephone: 320-764-5745
Fax: 320-764-5746
E-mail: ronsccp@gmail.com
About: We are a full service collision repair shop. We work with all insurance companies and provide quality repairs on mostly late model cars and pickups.
Contact: Aaron
Telephone: 320-764-2666
E-mail: aaronsautorepair@arvig.net
About: Automotive repair and service on most makes and models.
Aaron’s Auto Repair
170 4th St N
Watkins, MN 55389
Banking & Financial Services
Citizens Bank of Minnesota
170 Meeker Ave N
PO Box 490
Watkins, MN 55389
Contact: Deposit: Joleen Schoenecker
Lending: Sarah Kern
Telephone: 320-764-2600
E-mail: jschoenecker@citizensmn.bank
Website: www.citizensmn.bank
About: Citizens Bank Minnesota is a community-owned and operated bank, with its main office located in New Ulm and branch offices in Lafayette, La Salle, Lakeville, Watkins and Ormsby, Minnesota. Chartered in 1876, Citizens is one of the oldest banks in Minnesota with over 145 years of strength and stability. We take pride in the fact that not only are we a community bank, as demonstrated by our energetic participation and support in the growth and success of the communities that we serve, but also that we are community-owned.
Our team members pride themselves on their core values of Excellence, Integrity, Culture, Loyalty, and Innovation. Whether it is through our WooHoo! Banking products and services, community involvement, or dedication to knowing our customers and “Delivering the Ultimate Experience” every day, the team members at Citizens are proud to be a part of the history and future of the communities they serve.
Citizens Agency Minnesota
170 Meeker Ave N
PO Box 490
Watkins, MN 55389
Contact: Mary Geislinger
Telephone: 320-764-5380
E-mail: mgeislinger@citizensmn.com
Website: www.cbmnagency.com
Clubs & Non-Profit Organizations
Watkins Baseball Club
211 Cedar Ave S
Watkins, MN 55389
Watkins Lions Club
141 Church St
Watkins, MN 55389
Contact: Matt Gieslinger
Telephone: 320-291-8938
E-mail: Matt: matt@geislingerandsons.com
Kevin: kevinwkramer03@gmail.com
About: Watkins Baseball Club is an organization that was put together in efforts to help raise funds towards the Watkins Baseball Field. We run our gambling operations out of Red Goat Bar & Grill as well as Gordie’s Bar. We donate a majority of our proceeds to the baseball field for yearly maintenance and upgrades as well as donate to many youth events and programs within the Eden Valley-Watkins community.
Contact: Jenny or Chris Rowan
Telephone: Jenny: 320-223-3602
Chris: 320-492-2203
E-mail: watkinslionsclub@gmail.com
Facebook: Watkins Lions Club
Commercial Contracting & Manufacturing
Geislinger & Sons, Inc.
511 Central Ave
PO Box 437
Watkins, MN 55389
Contact: Jeff Geislinger
Telephone: 320-764-2006
Fax: 320-764-2007
E-mail: jeff@geislingerandsons.com
Website: www.geislingerandsons.com
KUE Contractors, Inc.
130 Central Ave
PO Box 408
Watkins, MN 55389
Contact: Kent Louwagie
Telephone: 320-231-3956
Fax: 320-231-9710
E-mail: kent.louwagie@bolton-menk.com
Website: www.bolton-menk.com
Bolton & Menk, Inc.
2040 Highway 12 East
Willmar, MN 56201
Contact: Joe, Justin, Jeff or Jay Kuechle
Telephone: 320-764-2525
Fax: 320-764-2524
E-mail: info@kuecontractors.com
Website: www.kuecontractors.com
LP Watkins
510 4th St N
Watkins, MN 55389
Construction, Home Improvement, & Home Services
Faber Building and Supplies
500 Central Ave S
PO Box 495
Watkins, MN 55389
Telephone: 320-764-2225
Interiors by Cait
366 Church St. North
PO Box 294
Eden Valley, MN 55329
Contact: Cait Schneider
Telephone: 320-260-8079
E-mail: interiorsbycait@gmail.com
Website: www.interiorsbycait.com
Interiors By Cait is a one stop shop for all your interior furnishings, flooring products and design service needs since 2014. Cait graduated from Alex Tech & Comm. College in 2010 with an AAS Degree in Interior Design. A dream she has had since she was a little girl. Cait works alongside many contractors and installers ( to project manage and make sure her clients' projects run smoothly and in a timely matter, all while getting the best design for her clients.
Interiors By Cait works with new homes and any size remodel, big or small. IBC offers one-time- home consults, decor staging, project management, flooring products such as carpet, vinyl, wood and tile, window treatments, accessories and artwork.
Kramer Electric
560 Service Rd S
PO Box 337
Watkins, MN 55389
Rowan Revivals, LLC
211 Meeker Ave S
Watkins, MN 55389
Contact: Jenny Rowan
Telephone: Jenny: 320-223-3602
E-mail: admin@rowanrevivals.com
Website: www.rowanrevivals.com
Facebook: Rowan Revivals
About: Rowan Revivals, LLC is a local woman-owned small business specializing in cabinet painting. We offer cabinet makeovers at a fraction of the cost of cabinet replacement. We provide durable finishes that stand the test of time. Contact us for a FREE estimate, or to chat about your dream project!
Twardy Construction LLC
65419 375th Street
Watkins, MN 55389
Contact: Boone Twardy
Telephone: 320-221-1840
E-mail: twardyconstructionllc@gmail.com
About: Twardy Construction does any and all carpentry needs-new builds, remodel, decks, and everything in-between. Boone worked construction for the union since right out of high school in 2005. Heather joined the union working construction in 2018 after they built our house together. Twardy Construction remodeling, new construction and everything in-between! “We take pride in our work and treat every job as if it was our own.”
West Central Sanitation
PO Box 796
Willmar, MN 56201
Contact: Don Williamson
Telephone: 320-235-7630
E-mail: donwilliamson@wcsanitation.com
Website: www.wcsanitation.com
About: West Central Sanitation is a locally owned and family ran trash and recycling company. We are proud to sere the entire Watkins area with garbage, recycling, and roll off services.
Farm & Agriculture/Equipment Welding & Repair
Centra Sota Cooperative
500 4th St N
Watkins, MN 55389
Contact: Elizabeth Schangen
Telephone: 320-764-9635
E-mail: eschlangen@centrasota.com
Website: www.centrasota.com
Salzl Welding Inc.
38975 CSAH 17
Watkins, MN 55389
Contact: Leander Salzl
Telephone: 320-764-7533
Grocery & Convenience
J&R Family Market
135 Central Ave N
PO Box 56
Watkins, MN 55389
Contact: Jeff or Reneen Babbitt
Telephone: 320-764-2980
E-mail: hello@jrfamilymarket.com
Facebook: J&R Family Market
About: J&R Family Market – established 2019 – is proud to continue a decades-long tradition of providing value & service driven grocery access to our community and the surrounding areas. We strive to carry all of the essentials that our customers need, and as much variety and selection as we can possibly fit. We look forward to seeing you at J&R Family Market, “the little store with more”!
Jack’s of Watkins
241 Veterans Dr
Watkins, MN 55389
Contact: Mitchell Bertram
Telephone: 320-453-9335
E-mail: mitchellb@jackscompanies.com
Website: www.jackscompanies.com
About: Jack’s Oil began in 1976 with one man and one truck. We’ve since established Jack’s Companies, which consists of Jack’s Oil, Jack’s Towing, and four Jack’s C-store locations. We are family-owned and operated. We owe our success to our focus on customer satisfaction; we do everything possible to make your experience with our companies pleasant. Count on us to always be FAIR, COMPETITIVE, and TRUSTWORTHY.
Health Care, Wellness & Assisted Living
A to Zinc Nutrition, LLC
68115 380th St
Watkins, MN 55389
Contact: Kari Collett
Telephone: 320-310-7211
E-mail: kari@atozincnutrition.com
Website: www.atozincnutrition.com
About: Kari is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian specializing in functional nutrition. With additional training specific to food sensitivities, she is also a Certified LEAP Therapist. A to Zinc Nutrition restores health naturally with food and nutrients specific to you!
Reflections Mental Health
410 Luella St
Watkins, MN 55389
Watkins Chiropractic Clinic
165 Central Ave N
PO Box 39
Watkins, MN 55389
Central Fitness & Tanning
200 Central Ave S
Watkins, MN 55389
Contact: Nia Meierhofer
Telephone: 320-249-7664
E-mail: centralfitnessandtanning@gmail.com
Facebook: Central Fitness & Tanning
Housing
Contact: Stephanie Fryer
Telephone: 763-300-7875
E-mail: info@watkins-house.com
Website: watkins-house.com
About: The Watkins House is a small-setting, residential, assisted living primarily for seniors ages 55 and older.
The Watkins House
341 4th St N
Watkins, MN 55389
Watkins Area Homes & St. Anthony Manor
131 Church St
Watkins, MN 55389
Contact: Cindy Tomsche
Telephone: 320-764-5600
Fax: 320-764-5601
E-mail: cindy@smrrental.com
Website: www.smrrental.com
News
Eden Valley-Watkins Voice
115 Stearns Ave E
PO Box 7
Eden Valley, MN 55329
Contact: Mike Jacobson
Telephone: 320-243-3772
E-mail: editor@evwvoice.com
Website: www.evwvoice.com
About: Eden Valley-Wakins Voice is a local community weekly newspaper. We also are a local print shop for business and personal printing needs.
Tri County News
39A Maus Drive Suite 1
Kimball, MN 55353
Contact: Jean Matua
Telephone: 320-398-5000
E-mail: editor@tricountynews.com
Website: www.tricountynews.com
Personal Services and Care
Candy’s On Main
141 Central Ave N
Watkins, MN 55389
Ertl Funeral Home
221 Church Street
PO Box 36
Watkins, MN 55389
Contact: Erin Riebe
Telephone: 320-764-2800
E-mail: info@ertlfuneral.com
Website: www.ertlfuneral.com
About: Al Ertl built Ertl Funeral Home in 1953. His son, Tom, began working there in 1986 and purchased the business in 1997. In 2011, ownership passed to Tom Vertin, a third-generation funeral director who continues the tradition of providing compassionate, family-owned funeral care. In order to best serve the local communities, Ertl Funeral Home merged with Johnson-Hagglund Funeral & Cremation Service in Litchfield. They are proud to provide families with dignified, personalized services for all those in their care.
Hilltop Health Care Center & Gardenview Assisted Living
410 Luella St
Watkins, MN 55389
Real Estate Services
Brandi Hansen - Realtor
31994 683rd Ave
Watkins, MN 55389
Telephone: 320-249-4326
E-mail: brandi@centralmnrealty.com
Website: www.brandihansenrealtor.com
About: While studying at SCSU, I was a member of the Real Estate Association which is where my interest in real estate was sparked. After graduating from St. Cloud State University with a Bachelor's degree in Finance, I worked as a consumer loan officer at a local credit union for a few years. I continued learning about real estate and my (now) husband and I began to invest in real estate by flipping homes. I took my experience in real estate investing and my background in finance and the banking industry, and applied it to a career that allows me to help others fulfill their real estate goals.
I value honestly and integrity, and work hard to be there for my clients every step of the way. I am proud to be working for Central MN Realty serving the communities in Central Minnesota, and I look forward to working with you!
Riverwood Realty
PO Box 335
Eden Valley, MN 55329
Recreation
Watkins Area Swimming Pool
171 School Ave S
PO Box 306
Watkins, MN 55389
Retail & Other
Backyard Garden Creations
PO Box 97
Watkins, MN 55389
Contact: Jean Reinert
Telephone: 320-492-6503
E-mail: kandjreinert@meltel.net
Facebook: Backyard Garden Crafts/Creations
About: Backyard Garden Creations started in my home in 2015 and by the end of 2017, we had outgrown the space. We found our current location on main street in Watkins and opened in 2018. We also consign for over 25 makers and creators of handmade and repurposed items, almost all of which are local. We offer a variety of Sign Making workshops and host parties for children, adults and businesses for any occasion.
Watkins Hardware
101 Central Ave N
PO Box 408
Watkins, MN 55389
Contact: Jeff Kuechle
Telephone: 320-764-2890
E-mail: whsupplymn@gmail.com
Hometown Screenprinting & Design
251 4th St N
Watkins, MN 55389
Contact: Adam Langer
Telephone: 320-237-3218
E-mail: hometownscreenprinting@gmail.com
Website: hometownscreenprinting.com
Off The Wall
120 Central Avenue
Watkins, MN 55389
Contact: Brenda Carlson
Telephone: 320-266-6975
E-mail: otwandvdesigns@gmail.com
About: Occasional shop featuring furniture, home goods, jewelry & designer handbags.
Watkins Liquor Warehouse
711 Mn Hwy 55
PO Box 276
Watkins, MN 55389
Contact: Kayla Hesse
Telephone: 320-764-3400
E-mail: watkinslwarehouse@gmail.com
Mailing address: 63415 380th St, Watkins MN 55389
The 328 Collective
62567 328th St
Litchfield, MN 55355
Contact: Mike Lougheed
Telephone: 701-200-9558
E-mail: mike@the328collective.com
About: The 328 Collective is a laser engraving and 3-D Printing business that specializes in personalization of items making custom gifts and industrial components.
Mies Outland Inc.
720 Hwy 55 W
Watkins, MN 55389
Contact: Jenny Hoffman
Telephone: 320-764-1000
E-mail: frontoffice@miesoutland.com
Website: miesoutlandwatkins.com
About: As Minnesota’s premier powersports dealership for over 75 years, you can look to us for all your off-road, on-road, snowmobile, watercraft and lawn & garden needs.
Restaurants & Bars
Keek’s
711 MN Hwy 55 #2
Watkins, MN 55389
Lynn’s Diner
185 Central Ave N
Watkins, MN 55389
Bud’s Bar
125 Central Ave N
PO Box 146
Watkins, MN 55389
Red Goat Bar & Grill LLC
170 Central Ave N
Watkins, MN 55389
Contact: Christopher Lease
Telephone: 320-764-4628
E-mail: info@redgoatbar.com, mark@mediausainc.com
Website: www.redgoatbar.com
About: The Red Goat Bar & Grill is a family and sports themed bar and grill, located in downtown Watkins. The Red Goat has an extensive menu, 20 tap beers and an outdoor patio with an outdoor bar for summertime fun. Sunday Fundays are year round, featuring Vikings Sunday Funday throughout the NFL season and Sunday Funday music with live bands the rest of the year. The Award Winning Red Goat prides itself on taking care of our customers and making their dining experience a time to remember!
Transportation
A + H Donnay Trucking & Sons
209 2nd St. N
Watkins, MN 55389