Delano is a city in southeastern Wright County, Minnesota, about twenty-five miles west of Minneapolis. Surrounding and nearby communities include Greenfield, Independence, Maple Plain, Minnetrista, Montrose, Rockford, Watertown, and Waverly. Formerly the hunting ground of the Dakota people, the area began to be settled by European-Americans when Edmund Brissett established a trading post at the west end of Lake Pulaski in 1850, cutting a road from Lake Harriet and Lake Calhoun to Buffalo. Although the post was abandoned a few years later, the road was improved upon and continued to serve early settlers. James P. Lyle was the first known settler to claim land lying within the current boundaries of Delano, who arrived with James Patten in 1855. They were joined by J.C. Ellis later that year, and Ellis claimed most of the land that would later become Delano. Other early settlers included Luther V. Walter, Riley Sturman, and John and Luther Cunningham. By 1868, the railroad reached Delano, Ellis sold portions of his land to the railroad, and donated six acres for a depot. The new town was originally named Crow River Station, but was soon renamed in honor of Francis Roach Delano, a superintendent with the railroad, and Delano was incorporated as a village in 1876. Other than a few decreases in the town’s population between 1910 and 1930, Delano has experienced steady growth since 1930.
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Delano Area Chamber of Commerce
The DACC is a membership organization made up of business owners in the Delano, Minnesota region which supports its business members through an array of opportunities and benefits, and promotes the Delano area on behalf of its members. A meeting schedule, calendar of events, and a business directory are featured.
http://www.delanochamber.com/
In business since 2012, the Delano, Minnesota company manufactures baseball bats, including six different types of bats, as well as custom specialty or trophy bats, made from maple, birch or ash. Its lineup of bats may be viewed or purchased online, and a model guide, warranty data, and contacts are included.
http://delanobats.com/
Published by Herald Journal Publishing, the newspaper offers news and sports stories, a community guide, obituaries, and other features, much of which requires a subscription for access. Subscriptions may be done through the site, and news items may be submitted. A regional business directory is included.
http://www.delanoheraldjournal.com/
The municipal utility company offers electric and water services to residential and commercial customers within the city of Delano, Minnesota. New customers may request service online, and current customers may pay bills, cancel, or transfer services. Outage information, power cost adjustments, and an explanation of the utility bill statements are featured.
http://www.delanomn.us/
Offering a PK-12th grade curriculum through an elementary school, middle school, and high school, the district is located in Delano, Minnesota, where it also provides community education programs. Featured is a district calendar, faculty and staff contacts, announcements, and other resources.
http://www.delano.k12.mn.us/
The locally owned, full-service, independent community bank in Delano, Minnesota has been in continuous operation since 1908. The bank’s services, products and policies are featured, and its location, lobby and drive-through hours, ATM location, policies, and special services are disclosed.
https://www.statebankofdelano.com/
Delano: The Spirit of Community
The official municipal web site of the City of Delano, Minnesota posts schedules for council meetings and workshops, agendas, minutes, public hearing schedules, and commission schedules, as well as a guide to local government services and facilities, administrative and departmental contacts.
http://www.delano.mn.us/
Scherer Plumbing, Heating & Air
Serving residential and commercial customers in the Delano, Minnesota area, the plumbing and HVAC company has been in business since 1998. Its office location and hours, contacts, and an overview of its services are put forward, with an overview of the material and fixtures used.
http://www.schererplumbingandheating.com/
The Delano, Minnesota brewing company produces four flagship beers, As the Crow Flies Kölsch, Sunday Funday Red Ale, Plunger IPA, and Black Cat Stout, each of which are highlighted here, along with directions to the brewery, a calendar of events, contacts, membership registration, and an online store.
http://southforkbrewingcompany.com/
