The small city of Loretto, Minnesota is in Hennepin County. Country Roads 11 and 19 are the chief routes through the city. Nearby communities include Burschville, Corcoran, Delano, Greenfield, Hamel, Independence, Long Lake, Maple Plain, Medina, Orono, and Rockford. The community was founded as a stop along the Soo Railway line in 1886. Its early settlers were largely German and Dutch immigrants. Early businesses included Koch's Meat Market, Van Beusekom's General Store, the Dutch Mill Dairy, Weldner's Saloon, Loretto Feed and Seed Company, Pettit's Bar, Murphy's Blacksmith, Fullerton Lumber, and the State Bank of Loretto. Saints Peter and Paul Church, constructed in 1903, is still in use. Loretto was incorporated in 1940. Although never a large town, Loretto has decreased only once since the city was incorporated, that being in the 1970s. Since then, its population has increased each census year.
 
 
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The western portion of the building dates back to 1915, and has been a bar for most of its history. Today, the restaurant and bar incorporates a railroad caboose in the easter extension of the building. Its history, hours of operation, menus, daily specials, and catering services are featured, and guest reviews are included.
http://www.choochooloretto.com/
The family restaurant, bar and grill is situated in downtown Loretto, Minnesota. Its location and directions to the restaurant are given, along with its hours of operation, contact data, menu, food and drink specials, happy hour and bingo night schedules, and a calendar of events are posted.
http://www.detour19.com/
The independent motorsports shop in Loretto, Minnesota specializes in motorcycle, ATV, and snowmobile service and repair, as well as the sale of parts and accessories. Its location and hours of operation are stated, with a description of its services, capabilities and products, as well as a schedule of events, contact information, and a gallery of photographs.
http://www.empirecyclemn.com/
Headquartered in Loretto, Minnesota, the Laestadian Lutheran Church is based on the teachings of Martin Luther and Lars Levi Laestadius, a Swedish Lutheran pastor. Organized in 1973, the denomination has over thirty member congregations in the United States and Canada. Its member churches, organizations, camps, publications and events are put forward.
http://www.llchurch.org/
In business since 1980, the Loretto, Minnesota business specializes in auto accident repair services, paint-less dent removal, hail damage repairs, glass replacement, auto restoration, classic auto body repair, boat hull repairs, and auto painting, including insurance claims. Its location, hours, and contacts are posted.
http://www.lorettoautobody.com/
The Loretto Larks are an amateur baseball team in the North Star League of the Minnesota Baseball Association. Playing at Arnold Klaers Field, its schedules, team rosters, and statistics are set forth, including league NVPs, cycle hitters, and hall of fame inductees from Loretto, Minnesota. A map shows the location of its home field.
http://lorettolarks.teams.mnbaseball.org/
Loretto Towing & Mothers Motors
Offering complete automobile repair services for domestic and foreign vehicles, the Loretto, Minnesota company has been in business since 1960., also providing 24-hour towing, roadside and recovery services for cars and heavy-duty trucks. Its location and hours are posted, and its services are described in detail, along with payment options and contacts.
http://www.mothersmotors.com/
Loretto Volunteer Fire Department
The LVFD is an independent, not-for-profit organization that offers fire suppression services, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, automobile extrication and technical rescue services, fire prevention and fire safety education. Covering the cities of Loretto, Medina, Corcoran, and Independence, the department is based in Loretto, Minnesota.
http://www.lorettofire.org/
Located in western Hennepin County, Minnesota, the city hosts four playground parks as well as the Arnold Klaers Baseball field. The official municipal web site offers election information, council meeting agendas and minutes, administrative contacts and hours, and a history and profile of the community. A city newsletter is available, along with information about municipal utilities, and its direct payment plan.
http://www.ci.loretto.mn.us/
Situated in Loretto, Minnesota, the Roman Catholic church is a sister church of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Corcoran, which share the same pastor. Church bulletins and a schedule of sacraments, masses, and educational programs are documented, along with new parishioner registrations, and contacts for its clergy and staff. Affiliated organizations are highlighted.
http://www.saintsppta.org/
A Minnesota contractor since 1980, the company's corporate headquarters are in Loretto, Minnesota, with regional offices in Waite Park, Minnesota and Williston, North Dakota, with its service area including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and the upper Midwest. Its services are defined in detail, and a gallery of recent projects is included, with descriptions and photos of featured projects.
http://www.shingobee.com/