Platted in 1857, the Rice County community was founded by John, Edward, and George Archibald, who named it for their hometown of Dundas, Ontario, Canada. The Archibald brothers built mills on both sides of the Cannon River. The city’s original downtown district was on Second Street. By 1866, Dundas had a library, hotel, shoe store, restaurant, meeting hall and saloon. After the Minnesota Central Railway established a station on the west side of the river, businesses began to shift nearer to the railroad, and Railway Street was developed, and the Railway Addition was platted in 1865. The Ault Store is the only remaining building from the city’s original downtown area. It, as well as the Edward T. Archibald House and the Archibald Mill are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, the city is largely a bedroom community for nearby Northfield and the Twin Cities region. After maintaining a relatively steady population ranging from just under 400 to just over 500 for most of its history, the population of Dundas more than doubled in the 2000s. Dundas is served by Minnesota Highway 3-S, and includes the Bridgewater Heights neighborhood. Northfield abuts Dundas on the northeast. Faribault is about eleven miles south-southwest, and the Minneapolis and St. Paul area is about forty-five miles north of Dundas.
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Based in Dundas, Minnesota, the construction company specializes in excavation, septic and demolition services, but also provides snow removal services, basement construction, grading, ponds, waterways, and trucking services, including emergency septic contracting. Its office location and contacts are posted.
http://bandbexc.com/
Specializing in the sale of pre-owned automobiles, the car dealership is on Stafford Road North in Dundas, Minnesota. A map shows the location of the lot, and its hours of operation, contacts, inventory, and services are highlighted, including detailing and other services. Discount coupons may be available.
http://www.cartimeautocenter.com/
In business since the early 1950s, College City Beverage is a family owned distributor for Anheuser-Busch and other beverage products. Its services are highlighted, its brands are identified and may be searched by a number of variables, and a calendar of events, contacts, and a blog are included.
http://www.collegecitybeverage.com/
Danco Automotive & Truck Accessories
Striving to offer automotive accessories for any make, model and year, from classics and antiques to modern cars, trucks and vans, the store offers audio equipment, floor mats, seat covers, decals, sunroofs, bed liners, seat heaters, remote starters, pin and graphic stripes, and leather interiors.
http://www.dancoautoaccessories.com/
The Dundas, Minnesota city is made up of homes and businesses dating back to the 1860s, with several new additions to its residential and business community. The official municipal web site offers a history, profile, demographics, maps, and administrative contacts, as well as a guide to local organizations, schools, churches, and parks.
http://www.cityofdundas.org/
The Dundas Dukes began in 1890 or earlier, although it was known as the Dundas Cardinals for a short time in the early 1960s. Playing in the Cannon Valley League, its roster, schedules, game results, statistics, and directions to its playing fields are put forth, and games may be heard online.
http://www.dundasdukes.com/
The private, not-for-profit company in Dundas, Minnesota serves Rice County and the surrounding region, offering employment services for people with disabilities. Its history, services, strategic plan, and accreditations are highlighted, staff listings, contacts and job openings are posted.
http://epicenterpriseinc.org/
Associated with the United Methodist Church, the congregation is situated at the corner of Cabot Avenue and Highway 8 in rural Dundas, Minnesota. Its ministries, fellowship services, and programs are discussed, and a calendar of events, service schedule, and the text of recent sermons are put forth.
http://www.littleprairieumc.org/
The mini-storage facility is located in Dundas, Minnesota, near Northfield, where it offers storage spaces of varying sizes, able to accommodate personal, residential, commercial or seasonal storage, as well as spaces for automobiles, campers, or boats. Its location, prices and terms are stated.
http://www.selfstoragedundas.com/
