Freeport, Minnesota is in the northeastern corner of Oak Township, in Stearns County, Minnesota. The community was developed along the Great Northern Railway. John Hoeschen, a German immigrant, opened a store there, while his brother, Joseph, built the first hotel in the village. These were the first businesses in the community, although there were already farms in the area, the first built by Henry Wahls, who owned the land upon which the townsite was built, while the east end, upon which the church and school were built, was the property of Frank Benolken. Originally, the village was named Oak Station, but it was later changed to Freeport, probably for the Illinois city by that name, which was the hometown of the Benolkens. Freeport was incorporated as a village in 1892, and the first sidewalk and oak plank walk were put down in 1894, stretching from the Woling Hotel to the church. A post office was established in 1879, with John Hoeschen as the first postmaster. By 1910, Freeport had a population of 450. Freeport is situated along Interstate Highway 94, which is also US Highway 52, while County Road 157 passes through the center of town, roughly paralleling the interstate. Nearby communities include Albany, Greenwald, Meire Grove, Melrose, New Munich, and St. Anthony. St. Cloud is about thirty miles east and slightly south of Freeport.
 
 
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Council meeting agendas and minutes are presented on the official municipal web site, along with a video aerial view of the city, permit forms and building permits in PDF format, and access to various reports and other documents. Council and staff contacts, office hours, and a city calendar are posted. Other resources include a gallery of photographs.
http://freeportmn.org/
City of Freeport Chamber of Commerce
Made up of business owners and community leaders in the Freeport, Minnesota region, the Chamber is a non-profit membership organization which works to encourage growth and to provide networking opportunities to its members. Meeting times, the benefits of membership, and a business directory are featured.
http://www.freeportmn.com/
The family owned operation manufactures feed for dairy and beef cattle, swine, horses, goats, poultry, pets, and specialty animals. Established in 1903, the company’s history is told, and an overview of its products is put forth, including a list of dealers, and several informational pages on animal health and nutrition.
http://www.famofeeds.com/
Specializing in the sale of Massey-Ferguson equipment since 1958, the dealership carries the AGCO-Massey Ferguson line of equipment that includes White, Allis, Hesston, Glenco, White Tillage, and Massey lawn equipment, as well as Snapper lawn equipment. Its new and used products are featured, and its location and hours are posted.
http://www.freeportfarmcenter.com/
The wedding and event design studio is based in Freeport, Minnesota. Its services are described in detail, and its pricing on bridal bouquets, bridesmaids bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, memorial arrangements and alter bouquets, and table centerpieces are enumerated, and the company also offers vases, table decor, specialty linens, and other decorative details.
http://www.freeportfloraldesign.com/
Chartered in 1901, the financial institution was originally known as the Uhlenkott State Bank, becoming the Freeport State Bank after it was acquired by John Kuhn, Moritz Hoeschen, and Hubert and Peter Thelen in 1912, and currently has branches in Freeport, New Munich, Melrose, and Greenwald. Its bank and ATM locations, lobby and drive-up hours, bank clubs, and savings and loan products are featured.
http://www.freeportstatebank.com/
Specializing in providing veterinary services to area dairies, the veterinary service is based in Freeport, Minnesota. Its address, phone, and office hours are published to the site, along with a schedule of educational meetings, an overview of its services and technology, and appointment policies.
http://www.freeportvetservice.com/
Meeting at its facilities on Main Street West, the Freeport, Minnesota church was established in 1998. Its history and a profile of the church is put forward, its beliefs and practices are outlined, and a schedule of worship services and weekly programs, a church calendar, and archive of Sunday sermons are posted.
https://www.harvestchurchfreeport.org/
Featuring more than fifty wildlife species from around the world, the Freeport, Minnesota zoo offers educational opportunities to individuals of all ages, as well as schools, businesses, and homes through its mobile programs, including petting zoos and other programs. Its location, hours, special events, and educational programs are discussed.
http://www.hemkerzoo.com/
Herbert Hennen purchased the lumber yard in Freeport, Minnesota from the Dahlquist Brothers in 1949, and it has been in the Hennen family ever since. Its memberships and affiliations, its services, and its products are highlighted, including a photo gallery, location, contacts, and hours of operation.
http://hennenlumber.com/
Offering automotive repair, tires and wheels, the auto service center is on West Main Street in Freeport, Minnesota, where it sells consumer, commercial and farm tires, and offers auto repair services. Its location, hours of operation, tire brands, discount coupons, and a list of brands are included.
http://www.hoeschenautorepair.com/
A ministry of the Sacred Heart Church, the Freeport, Minnesota Catholic school serves students in kindergarten through the sixth grade. Its curriculum, testing programs, and a calendar of activities and events are published, along with its fundraising programs, student service projects, and policy information.
http://www.shsfreeport.org/
The Catholic parishes Sacred Heart and St. Rose of Lima, in Freeport, Minnesota, as well as Immaculate Conception in New Munich, are featured, including directions, mass schedules, ministry schedules, liturgy schedules, and a calendar of events are put forth. Registration forms are included.
http://www.sacredheartfreeport.org/