The city of Melrose is in Stearns County, Minnesota. The chief routes through the city is Interstate Highway 94 and County Road 13. Nearby communities include Freeport, Greenwald, Meire Grove, New Munich, St. Rosa, and Sauk Centre. St. Cloud is about thirty-five miles east of Melrose. Melrose Township was established in 1866, largely be settlers from Maine, and the village was incorporated in 1881. The township exists yet as as separate political entity, and includes the northern two-thirds of the city. Both the township and city were named for the first parts of the names of two pioneer women, Melissa and Rose. Topics relating to either the city or township are appropriate for this category. The aviator, Charles Lindbergh, lived in Melrose for a time as a child, as his father resided there. James Gallagher, the first man to pilot a plane non-stop around the world, grew up in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School.
 
 
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Chartered by VFW Post #7050, Troop 68, in Melrose, Minnesota, is a member of the Central Minnesota Council of the Boy Scouts of America youth organization. Its site features a history of the troop, including yearly photo galleries and video, a schedule of upcoming events, a blog, and general information about scouting, advancements, and troop projects.
http://www.melrosetroop68.org/
Located along County Road 173 SE in Melrose, Minnesota, the family owned veterinary pharmacy began as Stearns Farm and Feed, but its business focus has changed to pharmaceuticals and other animal health products, medical supplies, equipment, and general supplies for grooming, trimming, and handling. Its products for dairy animals, beef animals, equine, sheep, goats, swine, and pets are highlighted, and orders may be placed online.
http://www.leedstone.com/
Melrose Area Chamber of Commerce
Made up of businesses, civic organizations, educational institutions, and individuals in the Melrose, Minnesota area, the nonprofit organization works to improve the local business climate. Chamber membership benefits, policies, schedules, and a calendar of events are posted, and a guide to the community includes a profile of the community, including attractions and events.
http://www.melrosemn.org/
Melrose Area Historical Society
The non-profit organization operates the Melrose Area Museum, housed in the former Melrose Convent for the Church of St. Mary's Sisters, who taught and worked there. Membership policies, officers, and meeting schedules are posted, with an overview of the museum, its collections, research facilities, events, and hours of operation.
http://www.melrosemnhistory.com/
Offering elementary, middle, and high school programs, for a PK-12th grade program, in one building, the school is located on 5th Avenue NE in Melrose, Minnesota. A district calendar, school bulletins, menus, registration guide, and school board policies are featured. Its reading corps program, summer recreation program, and other extra-curricular programs are included.
http://www.isd740.org/
Published in Melrose, Minnesota, the local weekly newspaper comes out each Wednesday, in print and online. Subscribers to the print edition receive the electronic edition for free, otherwise a subscription is required for full access to its local and regional news and sports stories, obituaries, legal notices, photographs, and a business directory, some of which is available without a subscription. Newspapers are archived for thirty days.
http://www.melrosebeacon.com/
Based in Melrose, Minnesota, the towing company serves Stearns County and surrounding areas, offering roadside assistance, battery replacements, towing, and recovery services, which includes standard wrecker services, flat bed services, winch-outs, light, medium and heavy-duty towing, and deliveries. The company honors American Automobile Association memberships.
http://shaggystowing.com/
The congregation was officially organized in 1890, becoming a member of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod in 1897. Its history, beliefs and practices are outlined, and an overview of its ministries, church leadership, staff contacts and office hours, and a sermon archive.
http://www.stpaulsmelrose.org/
The studio is on East Main Street in Melrose, Minnesota, where Yoga lessons are offered for children age one to five, with an adult, as well as Yoga for mothers-to-be, Yoga Nidra, for conscious deep relaxation, restorative Yoga, and emPowered Yoga, which adds light hand weights to an active Vinyasa flow class, as well as Yoga for several other people and situations, including those sixty-five and older, for athletes, and introductory classes. A monthly calendar and rates are posted.
http://www.yogamelrose.org/