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 Contents
Welcome to Zumbrota Advertising Sponsors
Enjoy the fantastic amenities.................7 Advantage Care Hearing Center .............27
Zumbrota Covered Bridge America’s Best Value Inn & Suites ........40
Like Christmas Cards.............................9 Ameriprise Financial ...............................2
History of Covered Bridge ......11, 13,15 Anderson Veterinary Service .................20
Parks and Recreation ATI Services/Agri-Tech Industrial .........20
Covered Bridge Park...........................17 Bank of Zumbrota ..................................44
East Park.............................................17 Ben Olsen Realty ..................................14
Goodhue County Fair...........................19 Bigelow Homes .....................................10
Shades of Sherwood Campground........19 Bigelow & Lennon Construction L.C.C. 22
Zumbrota Golf Club............................19 Bridget’s Cafe ........................................37
Zumbro Valley Rifle Club ...................19 Busby’s Hardware & Furniture ..............30
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Public Schools Countryside Lawn & Landscape, Inc. ....12
Sports Facilities..............................19 D’s Auto Care ..........................................8
Trail Systems Dairy Queen Grill & Chill .....................39
Goodhue Pioneer State Trail................23 dwell local .............................................36
City of Zumbrota Trail .......................23 Edward Jones..........................................21
Flowers On Main ...................................32
Trout Fishing Goodhue County Cooperative Electric ...20
Hay Creek. ............................................25 The Guilty Goose ...................................38
Mazeppa Creek, Cold Spring Creek.... 25 H & R Block Business Services .............42
Arts & Entertainment The Kalass Agency ................................24
Covered Bridge Festival.......................29 Luya Shoes and Other Fine Things ........28
Art On Main........................................31 NAPA Auto Parts, Erv’s Supply of Parts...4
Crossings Clay Studio/Gallery.............31 News-Record/Zumbro Shopper .............34
Farmers’ Market..................................31 Nilssen’s Hub Food Center.....................30
Heritage of Promise..............................31 Reliable Heating & Cooling ...................16
Music In The Park................................31 Pellicci Ace Hardware ............................43
Public Libary.......................................33 Rockne Law Office .................................24
State Theatre.........................................33 Schumacher Excavating, Inc. .................22
Z-Theatre..............................................33 Snap Fitness • 24-7 .................................18
Zumbro River Art Splash.....................33 Starr Wash ...............................................5
Zumbrota Area Arts Council...............33 Stary-Yerka VFW Post 5727 ..................39
Zumbrota Area Historical Society.......33 State Farm, Lyle R. Wendroth, Agent .....26
Zumbrota Community Band................33 Swain Toys .............................................32
Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School Theis Printing, Inc. ................................34
Fine Arts Facilities........................33 Wild Ginger Boutique ............................30
Historic Downtown Zumbrota Area Arts Council ..................34
Shopping, historic buildings ................35 Zumbrota Community Trust ...................16
First Thursdays......................................35 Zumbrota Eye Care.................................32
Churches, Food, Lodging ...............39 Zumbrota Golf Club ...............................18
Map – City of Zumbrota ...................41 Zumbrota Ford........................................ 6
Zumbrota Health Services ......................27
Zumbrota Lions Club..............................16
Zumbrota Telephone Co. ........................24

Zumbrota Visitors’ Guide 2021

Published by
175 West Avenue, Zumbrota, MN 55992 Grimsrud Publishing, Inc.
Phone 507-732-7319 225 Main Street, Zumbrota, MN 55992
Website: www.ci.zumbrota.mn.us Theis Printing, Inc.
Zumbrota, MN 55992
Zumbrota Economic Development Authority
175 West Avenue, Zumbrota, MN 55992

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 Map – City of Zumbrota
A City Hall/Police Station
B Covered Bridge
C Covered Bridge Park
D Goodhue County Fair
E East Park
F Heritage of Promise
N G Historic Downtown
H History Center
I Mayo Clinic
J Public Library
D K State Theatre
L Swimming Pool
M Trailhead
N Zumbrota Golf Club
O ZM Public Schools

L C
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F A

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Your local Napa. We stock auto parts,

tools and equipment, and many other items for
heavy duty trucks, marine, and farming equipment.
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 TAR R WASH
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Self-Serve Car Wash Open 24/7
Rent our huge 20' Picnic Tables. Seats 25.
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Birthday Parties, Family Gatherings,
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• Cable TV and WiFi
Weddings, and Festivals.
• Free Local Calls Reserve yours today. 507-273-9912
• Continental Breakfast
• Pets Welcome
• Close to Restaurants and Visit today and
Area Attractions
• Bus Parking
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Located along the north fork of the Zumbro River in so you can keep
beautiful southeastern Minnesota. Located conveniently near the last the mess here.
authentic covered bridge in Minnesota. Our hotel is only an hour from
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1435 Northstar Drive, Zumbrota • 507-732-7852
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 Churches Eat•Drink•Lodging
Christ Lutheran Church W.E.L.S. FOOD & DRINK
223 East 5th Street / 507-732-5421 Downtown near the Historic Covered Bridge
Christ Lutheran Church W.E.L.S. there are numerous choices, including Bridget’s
223 East 5th Street / 507-732-5421 Cafe (ad page 37), Coffee Mill Cafe and the Stary-
Family Worship Church Yerka VFW Post 5727 (ad page 39), Pizza Kabin,
81 W Fifth Street / 507-732-7438 and The Guilty Goose (ad page 38).
First Congregational Church, UCC There are also several restaurants along High-
455 East Avenue / 507-732-7015 Built in way 52, including The Covered Bridge
1861 and on the National Register of Historic Places.
Restaurant, Dairy Queen Grill & Chill (ad page
Lands Lutheran Church
16640 Highway 60 W / 507-732-5482 39), Subway, China One and McDonald’s.
Lighthouse Community Church In the north end of town you can visit
179 West 3rd Street / 507-732-5074 the Zumbrota Golf Clubhouse (ad page 18) or the
New River Assembly of God Stockman’s Supply Restaurant.
290 South Main Street / 507-398-2604 LODGING
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church If you’re staying overnight, you can tuck in
1549 East Avenue / 507-732-5449 at America’s Best Value Inn & Suites (ad page
St. Paul’s Catholic Church 40), located next to the Covered Bridge
749 Main Street / 507-732-5324 Restaurant along Highway 52. There is a VRBO
Stordahl Lutheran Church E.L.C.A. apartment suite above Wild Ginger (ad page 30)
15049 County 12 Boulevard / 507-732-5711 in the historic downtown on Main Street.
United Redeemer Lutheran CAMPING
560 West 3rd Street / (507) 732-7303 You can park your camper or tent in the Covered
The Wesleyan Church Bridge Campground on the banks of the Zumbro
179 West 3rd Street / 507-732-7452 River in town or stay just upstream at the Shades
of Sherwood Campground.

1660 South Main Street, Zumbrota Stary-Yerka VFW

507-732-5127 Post 5727

Hwy. 52 & Hwy. 58, Zumbrota

Bar and Grill
25 East 1st Street, Zumbrota
507-732-5910 507-732-5411

507-732-5600 Family-owned and operated!

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 Welcome to Zumbrota
Zumbrota warmly welcomes you to enjoy all of
our fantastic amenities. Our city is located in
Goodhue County of southeastern Minnesota.

• Visit the Zumbrota Covered

Bridge and read its history
• Enjoy the
Covered Bridge Festival
• Appreciate arts
and entertainment
• Shop the historic downtown’s
unique stores
• Head out into trails,
parks, and recreation
• Exhibit at the
Goodhue County Fair
• Eat, drink, and stay at
excellent establishments

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Auto and Light Truck Repair Take Out or Dine In.
Catering Weddings and Parties.
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"From Current to Classic" Hours: Tuesday-Friday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saturday 7 a.m.-2 p.m.; Closed Sunday and Monday
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 Like Christmas Cards
Dotting the countryside like year-round Christ- the woodland country, these bridges have weath-
mas cards, more than 1,500 covered bridges re- ered time with the same ease with which they
main to remind Americans of their horse ‘n buggy spanned the nation’s streams long ago.
past. Though most common in Pennsylvania, Ohio,
Architecturally sound and uniquely suited to Indiana and the New England States, these sturdy
structures can be found as far west as California,
as far south as Louisiana, as far north as Alaska.
The Midwestern and central plain states are
almost devoid of these landmarks, perhaps be-
cause the great land rush was to the western coastal
states during the 1800’s and they did not become
densely populated until after the covered bridge
era.
Not the least of the casualties of the Civil War
• Local Handcrafted Items • Faire Trade Products was the destruction of hundred of these “kissing
bridges.” Yet, the wonder is not that so many of
• Specialty Food Products • Furniture these links with the past have disappeared, but
that so many remain.
• Seasonal • Dwell Local Hand-Poured Many citizens are now dedicated to assuring
that the covered bridge will continue to add its
• Home Decor Soy Candles special charm to rural America: camera-laden tour-
ists wander off the well-trodden path in search of
them, artists and poets have become “covered
bridge buffs,” and civic groups for their restora-
tion and reconstruction have come into being.
(From Americana series, Hammermill Paper Co.)
Zumbrota Covered Bridge

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507-202-3815
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 Historic Downtown
Zumbrota’s Historic Downtown is more than a
shopping hub selling unique and quality merchan-
dise. It’s home of Minnesota’s only authentic cov-
ered bridge, historic State Theatre, History Cen-
ter, former Carnegie Library (Crossings), First
Congregational United Church of Christ which is
on the National Register of Historic Places, “Heri-
tage of Promise” sculpture by Jeff Barber, Public
Library and former Zumbrota Armory (now an
apartment building). Professional services are down-
town, as well – legal, investment, media, insur-
ance, pharmacies, eye care, barber shops, cloth-
ing, art & craft galleries, beauty salons, restau-
rants, and grocery/convenience stores.

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 History of Zumbrota Covered Bridge
Minnesota’s last remaining covered bridge, the tially constructed, the bridge was built with white-
Zumbrota Covered Bridge, is located in Zum-
ZUMBRO SHOPPER brota, Minnesota in Goodhue County and crosses
the North Fork of the Zumbro River.
pine timbers used for the structural supports and
the floor, and the planks were pinned together
with turned white-oak dowels. The dowels were
soaked in linseed oil and coated with a red iron
Celebrating the people, 1856 The Strafford Western Immigration oxide in order to preserve them from the elements.
The bridge has a span of about one hundred
places and local Company traveled west from Massachusetts to
businesses that make find a new homestead. Coming upon the beautiful twenty feet and is fifteen feet wide. Originally, no
Zumbrota special! Zumbro River Valley, they founded the settle- center support was used. The exterior was origi-
ment that would become the city of Zumbrota. A nally painted red. In later years, it was painted
series of bridges were built but were destroyed by white and is red again today.
ice and flooding. Something more permanent was
needed to assistant travelers going north from
Zumbrota to Goodhue and Red Wing.
It should be noted that the famous Dubuque to
St. Paul stagecoach trail passed through down-
town Zumbrota but its river crossing was north-
west and up stream from the city and never did use
the Zumbrota Covered Bridge, as sometimes re-
ported. Today, U.S. Highway 52 roughly follows
this old trail.
KEEPING OUR 1869 The Zumbrota Covered Bridge was 1871 The bridge became a covered bridge.
COMMUNITY CONNECTED first constructed without a roof over the river on It was enclosed with weatherproof sides and por-
225 Main Street, Zumbrota Highway 58 – at the north end of the Main Street tals and a low gabled roof with cedar shingles. A
www.Zumbrota.com • 507-732-7617 business district. vertical board-and-batten exterior trim was added
The bridge was constructed using the town lat- to the sides and portals. The enclosure lengthened
tice truss design, plans by A.J. Thatcher and con- the life of the structural supports beyond their
struction supervised by E.L. Kingsburg. As ini- normal projected twenty years of serviceability.

Creating opportunities for everyone to experience the arts

The Zumbrota Area Arts Council (ZAAC) is a non-profit whose
purpose is to enhance the public’s awareness and appreciation for
the arts through education programs and arts-related activities, to
cultivate area talent by providing opportunities for exposure, and to
cooperate with other organizations who share a similar purpose.
Activities include: Zumbrota State Theatre - live theater, concerts, movies;
Art On Main - Banner project; Youth Art Events; Music in the Park Series.

Find us on Facebook at www.zaac.org

ZAAC and Zumbrota State Theatre https://zaac.org/state-theatre
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 Public Library
www.zumbrota.info/
100 West Ave.
Phone: 507-732-5211
The City of Zumbrota is fortunate to host one of
Southeast Minnesota’s most modern &
progressive libraries. The Zumbrota Public Li-
http://zaac.org/
brary, a division of SELCO (Southeastern
Creates opportunities for everyone to experi-
Libraries Cooperating) located at 100 West
ence the arts. Owns the State Theatre. Sponsor Z-
Avenue, contains approximately 36,000 volumes
Theatre, Art On Main, Zumbro River Art Splash,
and periodicals, 4,300 videos and DVD’s, 111
and Music In The Park.
magazine and newspaper subscriptions and eight
internet ready computer stations.

Full Service Lawn Care • Complete Landscape Design and Install

96 East 4th Street History Museum – 55 East 3rd Street

http://zaac.org/state-theatre Former city hall/fire hall is now the history cen-
Concerts, movies, and plays. ter for Zumbrota.
Historic theatre was build in 1921 Museum Hours – Saturdays 10 am to 1 pm
or by appointment 507-732-7333

http://ztheatre.org/
[email protected]
Zumbrota Community Band
Annuals, Perennials, Trees, Shrubs, Zumbrota’s premier live theatre company The Zumbrota Community Band is an organi-
Productions at the State Theatre zation of musicians of all experience levels that
Garden Decor, Bulk Rock, Mulch and Soils, come together for the enjoyment of music. Any
instrument and experience level are welcome.
Landscape and Garden Supplies Our goal is to have fun and share the music with
• Landscaping • Design performances throughout the year. Practices are
weekly on Monday evenings. Contact Mary Goplen
• Patios/Pavers 507-398-2378 for details or with any questions.
• Retaining Walls
• Ponds/Water Features ZM Public School
• Mowing
• Fertilizing Fine Arts Facilities
Neumann Auditorium at Zumbrota-Mazeppa
• Snow Removal High School in Zumbrota holds plays and dance/
Jake Raasch, Owner and Operator musical performances. The outstanding ZM March-
http://zaac.org/art-2/art_splash ing Band performs at many summer parades/fes-
50 Jefferson Drive, Zumbrota, MN Open house at area artist studios and other loca- tivals. The Art Department holds an exhibition
tions. An annual event.
507-732-4404 • www.countrysidellinc.com every spring.
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 1876 The bridge was raised about two

SWAIN feet on both ends.

TOYS
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We’re more than
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507-732-7792 • 507-951-1852 1970 The Covered Bridge was moved from
the fairgrounds to the Covered Bridge Park. Due
Farm Toys • Pedal Tractors Gifts, Kitchen Items, to a lack of funds and the poor condition of the
bridge, the decision was made to not put it across
NASCAR • Muscle Cars Kids and Baby, Tux Rental, the river.
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Flowers On Main
345 South Main Street
Highway 52 to Zumbrota,
Zumbrota, MN 55992
507-732-5599
1932 The Covered Bridge was replaced
exit on Highway 58 West, go past McDonald's by the Minnesota Highway Department with a
and continue south for one mile. ZumbrotaFlowersOnMain.com steel bridge that could handle the increased traf-
fic. The bridge was moved to the nearby Goodhue
County Fairgrounds for preservation purposes. It 1997 The Covered Bridge was placed over
FIND THE was used during Fair Week for exhibitions, a bar
and storage.
the Zumbro River at West Avenue, one block west
of its original location and near the City Hall and
Public Library. A concrete center support column
PERFECT FIT 1964 The Zumbrota Covered Bridge Soci- and steel under-support beams were added. From
ety was formed. A pasture along the Zumbro River years of sitting on the ground, the wooden under-

AND STYLE! was transformed into the Covered Bridge Park.

The organization began the community’s efforts
to preserve the last remaining authentic covered
structure had deteriorated. In addition to saving
the old bridge, the new location provided a safe
pedestrian river crossing to connect the public
bridge in Minnesota. swimming pool and park to the downtown and the

Frames by
David Spencer.

RAY-BAN, COACH, KATE SPADE, DOLCE & GABBANA, AND MANY MORE!

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507-732-5013
[email protected]
EYE CARE
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 When it comes to finding the
house of your dreams, we
can walk you through every step.

http://zaac.org/art-2/art-on-main
Zumbrota Area Arts Council brings art to the
streets of Zumbrota. Banners by many artists
brighten the downtown in the summer. They hang
with flower baskets from historical period light-
ing.

Heritage of Promise
BenOlsenTeam.com 100 West Avenue/next to Public Library
“Heritage of Promise”, sculpture by Jeff Bar-
ber.
Ben Olsen Travis Goodman
(c)507-382-2496 (c)651-380-3913
[email protected] [email protected]

Lana Huemann Randy Hoffarth

(c)651-380-5177 (c)507-259-0351
[email protected] [email protected]

Connie Rude Kyle Knaup Jodi Gillard

(c)507-273-7312 (c)507-271-2048 (c)507-491-3288
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Crossings Music In The Park
East Ave. between 6th and 7th St.
Now Featuring Virtual Showings Clay Studio & Gallery http://zaac.org/music-in-the-park
Call today to view one of our properties! Bring your lawn chair and come prepared to
320 East Ave / 507-732-7616 relax and be entertained at these weekly free
Serving Zumbrota and surrounding communities. www.crossingsatcarnegie.com/ summer concerts in East Park.
[email protected]

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 most populated portion of the city. The relocation terest and worthy of the most careful preservation
project was done by Minnowa Construction of for the future.”
Harmony, Minnesota and largely paid for by ISTEA In 1996, AIA Minnesota – A Society of the
grant funds and some local contributions. For 63 American Institute of Architects included the Zum-
years, 1869-1932, the Zumbrota Covered Bridge brota Covered Bridge in its publication, entitled,
was the focal point of traffic passing north out of “100 places plus 1” – An unofficial architectural
Zumbrota and on to Goodhue and Red Wing. survey of favorite Minnesota sites.
The Zumbrota Covered Bridge is listed on the
2007 The Covered Bridge Task Force was National Registry of Historic Places.
organized at the initiative of the Zumbrota Com- Historical signs were added to the bridge en-
munity Trust. It replaced the Zumbrota Covered trance in 2021.
Bridge Society. The Task Force has worked to
promote, protect, and preserve the historic bridge.
The first goal was to establish the Covered Bridge
2017 A visitor center/trailhead has been
built near the covered bridge. Rest rooms and
Endowment Fund. Annual earned income on the picnic tables are available.
fund is used for the efforts listed above. Actions When completed, the Goodhue Pioneer State
included producing the story of the Covered Bridge Trail will connect the cities of Red Wing, Goodhue,
in video format, planning Plein Aire (painting in Zumbrota, and Pine Island.

Food Center
“Family-owned since 1903”
the open air) events where artists produced paint-
ings of the bridge, plus providing funds to paint
the bridge. A special effort to provide fire protec-
tion and surveillance equipment was successful
and a grant was received from the National Cov-
It will be a part of a trail system that connects
two very popular and well-used trails, the Cannon
Valley Regional Trail in Red Wing, and the Dou-
glas State Trail in Pine Island.
Currently, completed paved trail goes 5.5 miles
ered Bridge Preservation Program. north of Zumbrota’s Covered Bridge Park and
228 West Avenue, Zumbrota from Hay Creek to Red Wing.
HARDWARE & FURNITURE 507-732-7329 Preservation The preservation of
the Covered Bridge is assured not only by the
321 Main Street, Zumbrota Hours: Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-9 p.m. and Zumbrota community, but also by the Goodhue
507-732-5232 Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m.-8 p.m. County Historical Society which have contrib-
uted both support and technical assistance.
Considered a form of art by many, and a tech-
nical innovation when they were first built, cov-

Wild Ginger ered bridges, like the Zumbrota Covered Bridge,

represent the ideals, skills, and heritage of those
New Englanders who were early pioneers in the

Boutique settlement of the west. The Historic American

Building Survey of 1934 took note of the Zum-
brota Covered Bridge in records on file at the
A women’s apparel, Library of Congress. A citation from Secretary of
the Interior Harold Ickes stated that “...the bridge
2019 Heavy snow collapsed the roof of the
covered bridge on February 24, 2019. Reconstruc-
accessory, and gift shop. is of exceptional historical and architectural in- tion was completed on Nov. 26, 2019.

An eclectic boutique focusing on

“Slow Fashion,” quality-based
products which advocates respect
to people and the environment.

507-732-4123 • www.shopwildginger.com Find us on

Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Facebook
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 “Your Foundation for a Living Legacy”
Arts & Entertainment

Giving – Caring – Sharing

We are volunteers. We are committed
to supporting the needs of a wide
variety of community groups, 507.732.4777 Saturday
educational interests, and benevolent
needs in Zumbrota and it’s 24 Hour September 18, 2021
four surrounding townships. Emergency Service The annual Covered Bridge Festival is nor-
mally held on the third weekend in June, but this
Over $600,000 made in www.reliableheatingcooling.com summer, due to Covid-19, the date has been changed
charitable grants since 2004. [email protected] to Saturday, September 18, 2021.
Most activities are held at the Covered Bridge
Contact us: Zumbrota Community Trust Park. Camping is available all weekend in the
PO Box 226, Zumbrota, MN 55992 Covered Bridge Park on a first come, first serve
Email: [email protected] basis.
For updated information, go to:
City of Zumbrota
175 West Avenue
ZUMBROTA LIONS CLUB Zumbrota, MN 55992
Lions Clubs International is the largest service Phone: 507-732-7319
club organization in the world. Lions Clubs Website: www.ci.zumbrota.mn.us
have aided the blind and visually impaired,
championed youth initiatives, and strengthened
local communities through hands-on service
and humanitarian projects.
Interested in service projects? Strengthening
the local community? The Zumbrota Lions
Club is accepting members.
Meeting times are currently via Zoom.
Future meetings may be a hybrid of in person
and Zoom.
The club meets the second Tuesday of
every month at 6:30 p.m.
Entrance fees have been waived from
January 1- June 30, 2021.
Current service projects of the ZLC are
collecting and recycling plastic and plastic
bags, resulting in park benches for the
community, and supporting Music in the Park
selling popcorn and sodas.
Interested? Contact ZLC at:
[email protected]
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 Parks & Recreation
Covered Bridge Park
On the north side of the Zumbro River is the
scenic and 64-acre Covered Bridge Park. It con-
tains nature and trails, MODERN CAMP SITES,
restrooms/shower, shelters, picnic areas, KIDS
KINGDOM PLAYGROUND, horseshoe, softball
fields, SWIMMING POOL, stream fishing,
FRISBEE GOLF, volleyball area, and ice rink.
Across Hwy. 58 in East Covered Bridge Park is
a modern SOFTBALL COMPLEX with shade
pavilion, concession stand, and bathrooms. There
is also a full outdoor basketball court and SKATE
BOARD PARK.

Enclosed Picnic Shelter

The Covered Bridge Park is home to an en-
closed picnic shelter. This is available to rent from
April through October. The rental cost is $75 (non-
refundable) with a required $100 deposit. Please
contact City Hall at 507-732-7318 to reservation
information.

East Park
We think shoes are works of art. East Avenue between 6th and 7th Streets.
Park has a playground and band stand.

Luya Shoes and Other Fine Things

236 Main Street, Zumbrota, MN 55992
251 Water Street, Excelsior, MN 55331

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Call or text today
507-577-1818
Didi Wondrow, Manager and Personal Trainer
98 West 5th Street, Zumbrota, MN 55992
507-577-1818
18 — Zumbrota Visitors’ Guide Zumbrota Visitors’ Guide — 27
 Zumbrota Golf Club
80 Golf Links Avenue (See map page 41)
Zumbrota, MN 55992 / Phone: 507-732-5817
Zumbrota Golf Club provides members and
guests one of the finest 18-hole golf courses in SE
Minnesota. Its beautiful scenery and unique land-
scape makes this course a challenge to play. The
front nine is a traditional tree-lined course with
smaller greens while the back is a link-style lay-
out with huge greens. Reservations and services
Goodhue County Fair are available for both members and the public.
267 West 5th Street August 10-14
44217 County 6 Blvd (See map page 41)
Zumbrota, MN 55992 Zumbrota, MN 55992 / Phone: 507-732-5001
Bus: 507-732-5612 http://www.goodhuecountyfair.com/
One of state’s best 4H Fairs
635 2nd Street
Kenyon, MN 55946
Bus: 507-789-5206 Shades of Sherwood
Campground & Water Park
14334 Sherwood Trail, west of Zumbrota
Becky Brenda Phone: 507-732-5100
http://www.shadesofsherwood.com/
Shades of Sherwood is a family campground
that has many different activities and amenities.
Lyle R. Wendroth, Agent
[email protected]

Zumbrota-Mazeppa
High School
Debb Shareen Home of the ZM Cougars
Two outdoor tennis courts are located behind
the Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School, 199 Mill
Street, Zumbrota. The high school school com-
plex has a playground, indoor gyms, outdoor hoops
for basketball, football field, baseball and softball
45440 200th Avenue, east of Zumbrota field.

26 — Zumbrota Visitors’ Guide Zumbrota Visitors’ Guide/Parks & Recreation — 19

 Trout Fishing north of Goodhue, Mazeppa Creek (Trout
Brook) and Cold Spring Brook west of
Zumbro Falls.

COMPLETE REPAIR OF:

• Pickup to Medium Duty Gas and
Diesel Trucks
• Automotive Repair -
All Makes and Models
• RVs - Repair and Maintenance
• Trailers - Wiring, Brakes and
Complete Repair
• Small Engines City of Zumbrota and Goodhue County Soil and
“Small engine to diesel truck... Water Conservation District have improved the
if you have it, we can repair it.” fish habitat in the Covered Bridge Park section
of the Zumbro River. Shocking is ongoing to
580 West 1st Street determine fish count and species of fish.
1410 Northstar Drive, Zumbrota Zumbrota, MN 55992 Fishing in the Covered Bridge Park
507-732-5117 507-732-7979 Young people enjoy stream fishing locally
in the Covered Bridge Park (North Fork/
Zumbro River). Cast your favorite lure and
catch a smallmouth bass or maybe a brown
trout.
Hay Creek, Mazeppa Creek and Cold Spring
Creek best for area trout fishing
For the best area trout fishing, try Hay Creek,

Dairy Cattle • Beef Cattle • Sheep and Goats • Companion Animals

We provide pets and their owners the
best veterinary experience possible.
Anderson Veterinary Services is pleased to serve Zumbrota and the
surrounding areas. We are here for you, your pet and large animals.
In addition to knowledge and training, our team offers kindness,
compassion, patience, professionalism, integrity, and agility.

Anderson
Veterinary Service
44326 County 6 Blvd., Zumbrota • 507-732-7338

20 — Zumbrota Visitors’ Guide Zumbrota Visitors’ Guide/Trout Fishing — 25

 Rockne We give you peace
of mind, which gives
Law Office us peace of mind.
• Real Estate/Business Law
• Tax Planning and Preparation
• Estate, Wills and Trusts
• Family Law
• Bankruptcy
• Agricultural Law

242 Main Street, Zumbrota

1-800-450-7614 • 507-732-7614

507-732-5191
Fax: 507-732-7846
email: [email protected]
385 Main Street, PO Box 7, Zumbrota

Zumbrota’s Fiber Optic and

DSL Internet Provider!
ONLY ONLY ONLY
$ $
49.95 59.95 $75.00
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Megabytes/Second Megabytes/Second Megabytes/Second

Zumbrota
Telephone Co.
411 Main Street, PO Box 205
Zumbrota • 507-732-5103
Serving Zumbrota for over 100 years!
24 — Zumbrota Visitors’ Guide Zumbrota Visitors’ Guide — 21
 Trail Systems
Quality, Commitment Goodhue Pioneer State Trail
Southern Portion
Currently, there are two sections of the

and Expertise Goodhue Pioneer State Trail. The southern

portion of the trail starts in the city of Zum-
brota, connecting to the city’s trail system,
and heads north for 5.2 miles. This portion
Come and see our model homes. of the trail is paved and is used by hikers and
bikers in the summer and is part of the GIA
snowmobile trail system in the winter.
Covered Bridge Riders Sports & Recre-
ation has 67 miles of trail in Goodhue County.
Email: [email protected]
See on Facebook
Specializing in
New Construction for Goodhue Pioneer
State Trail
over 40 years. City of
Let us help design Zumbrota Trail
your dream home!
Contact Wayne at
507-951-3402 Trailhead with public restrooms, picnic shelter

[email protected]

Trestle one mile north of Covered Bridge Park

Goodhue Pioneer State Trail
Northern Portion
In the northern portion, there are 4 miles of
developed, paved trail from Red Wing to Hay

Schumacher Creek, and an adjacent natural surface

treadway, beginning in the Hay Creek Unit of
the Richard J. Dorer State Forest, that is avail-
able for horse use. The northern trailhead of

Excavating, Inc.
the Goodhue Pioneer connects with the city
of Red Wing’s city trails, as well as the Can-
non Valley Trail, a 19.7 mile trail that con- Goodhue Pioneer State Trail (Southern Portion)
nects Red Wing to Cannon Falls. and City of Zumbrota Trail
Goodhue Pioneer State Trail will even-
ZUMBROTA, MN tually connect to other well-known trails City of Zumbrota Trail
Site Work, Road Construction, Soil Conservation Work, When completed, the Goodhue Pioneer State
Trail will connect the cities of Red Wing,
Several miles of paved and scenic walking
trail is within the city. The trail follows along-
Septic Systems, Sewer and Water Installation, Goodhue, Zumbrota, Mazeppa, Bellechester, side Jefferson Drive on the city’s west side and
and Pine Island for a distance of 47 miles. It northward into the Covered Bridge Park. On
Basements and Footings, Sand and Gravel Products, will be a part of a trail system that connects your way to the park, you’ll cross over an old
railroad trestle and pass through beautiful hard-
Black Dirt and Crushed Rock two very popular, and well- used trails, the
Cannon Valley Regional Trail in Red Wing, woods. At the famous Covered Bridge, you’ll
Todd and Scott Schumacher and the Douglas State Trail in Pine Island. pass over the Zumbro River and onto West
Avenue. To complete a full circle, go south on
Certified, Licensed and Bonded 507-732-5043 Check out state trail information on this
website: mndnr.gov/state_trails. West Avenue 14 blocks to Jefferson Drive.
22 — Zumbrota Visitors’ Guide Zumbrota Visitors’ Guide / Trail System — 23
 Trail Systems
Quality, Commitment Goodhue Pioneer State Trail
Southern Portion
Currently, there are two sections of the

and Expertise Goodhue Pioneer State Trail. The southern

portion of the trail starts in the city of Zum-
brota, connecting to the city’s trail system,
and heads north for 5.2 miles. This portion
Come and see our model homes. of the trail is paved and is used by hikers and
bikers in the summer and is part of the GIA
snowmobile trail system in the winter.
Covered Bridge Riders Sports & Recre-
ation has 67 miles of trail in Goodhue County.
Email: [email protected]
See on Facebook
Specializing in
New Construction for Goodhue Pioneer
State Trail
over 40 years. City of
Let us help design Zumbrota Trail
your dream home!
Contact Wayne at
507-951-3402 Trailhead with public restrooms, picnic shelter

[email protected]

Trestle one mile north of Covered Bridge Park

Goodhue Pioneer State Trail
Northern Portion
In the northern portion, there are 4 miles of
developed, paved trail from Red Wing to Hay

Schumacher Creek, and an adjacent natural surface

treadway, beginning in the Hay Creek Unit of
the Richard J. Dorer State Forest, that is avail-
able for horse use. The northern trailhead of

Excavating, Inc.
the Goodhue Pioneer connects with the city
of Red Wing’s city trails, as well as the Can-
non Valley Trail, a 19.7 mile trail that con- Goodhue Pioneer State Trail (Southern Portion)
nects Red Wing to Cannon Falls. and City of Zumbrota Trail
Goodhue Pioneer State Trail will even-
ZUMBROTA, MN tually connect to other well-known trails City of Zumbrota Trail
Site Work, Road Construction, Soil Conservation Work, When completed, the Goodhue Pioneer State
Trail will connect the cities of Red Wing,
Several miles of paved and scenic walking trail is
within the city. The trail follows along-side Jefferson
Septic Systems, Sewer and Water Installation, Goodhue, Zumbrota, Mazeppa, Bellechester, Drive on the city’s west side and northward into the
and Pine Island for a distance of 47 miles. It Covered Bridge Park. On your way to the park, you’ll
Basements and Footings, Sand and Gravel Products, will be a part of a trail system that connects cross over an old railroad trestle and pass through
Black Dirt and Crushed Rock two very popular, and well- used trails, the
Cannon Valley Regional Trail in Red Wing,
beautiful hardwoods. At the famous Covered Bridge,
you’ll pass over the Zumbro River and onto West
Todd and Scott Schumacher and the Douglas State Trail in Pine Island. Avenue. To complete a full circle, go south on West
Avenue 14 blocks to Jefferson Drive.
Certified, Licensed and Bonded 507-732-5043 Check out state trail information on this
website: mndnr.gov/state_trails.
22 — Zumbrota Visitors’ Guide Zumbrota Visitors’ Guide / Trail System — 23
 Rockne We give you peace
of mind, which gives
Law Office us peace of mind.
• Real Estate/Business Law
• Tax Planning and Preparation
• Estate, Wills and Trusts
• Family Law
• Bankruptcy
• Agricultural Law

242 Main Street, Zumbrota

1-800-450-7614 • 507-732-7614

507-732-5191
Fax: 507-732-7846
email: [email protected]
385 Main Street, PO Box 7, Zumbrota

Zumbrota’s Fiber Optic and

DSL Internet Provider!
ONLY ONLY ONLY
$ $
49.95 59.95 $75.00
25 download 50 download 100 download
Megabytes/Second Megabytes/Second Megabytes/Second

Zumbrota
Telephone Co.
411 Main Street, PO Box 205
Zumbrota • 507-732-5103
Serving Zumbrota for over 100 years!
24 — Zumbrota Visitors’ Guide Zumbrota Visitors’ Guide — 21
 Trout Fishing north of Goodhue, Mazeppa Creek (Trout
Brook) and Cold Spring Brook west of
Zumbro Falls.

COMPLETE REPAIR OF:

• Pickup to Medium Duty Gas and
Diesel Trucks
• Automotive Repair -
All Makes and Models
• RVs - Repair and Maintenance
• Trailers - Wiring, Brakes and
Complete Repair
• Small Engines City of Zumbrota and Goodhue County Soil and
“Small engine to diesel truck... Water Conservation District have improved the
if you have it, we can repair it.” fish habitat in the Covered Bridge Park section
of the Zumbro River. Shocking is ongoing to
580 West 1st Street determine fish count and species of fish.
1410 Northstar Drive, Zumbrota Zumbrota, MN 55992 Fishing in the Covered Bridge Park
507-732-5117 507-732-7979 Young people enjoy stream fishing locally
in the Covered Bridge Park (North Fork/
Zumbro River). Cast your favorite lure and
catch a smallmouth bass or maybe a brown
trout.
Hay Creek, Mazeppa Creek and Cold Spring
Creek best for area trout fishing
For the best area trout fishing, try Hay Creek,

Dairy Cattle • Beef Cattle • Sheep and Goats • Companion Animals

We provide pets and their owners the
best veterinary experience possible.
Anderson Veterinary Services is pleased to serve Zumbrota and the
surrounding areas. We are here for you, your pet and large animals.
In addition to knowledge and training, our team offers kindness,
compassion, patience, professionalism, integrity, and agility.

Anderson
Veterinary Service
44326 County 6 Blvd., Zumbrota • 507-732-7338

20 — Zumbrota Visitors’ Guide Zumbrota Visitors’ Guide/Trout Fishing — 25

 Zumbrota Golf Club
80 Golf Links Avenue (See map page 41)
Zumbrota, MN 55992 / 507-732-5817
Zumbrota Golf Club provides members and
guests one of the finest 18-hole golf courses in SE
Minnesota. Its beautiful scenery and unique land-
scape makes this course a challenge to play. The
front nine is a traditional tree-lined course with
smaller greens while the back is a link-style lay-
Goodhue County Fair out with huge greens. Reservations and services
are available for both members and the public.
44217 County 6 Blvd (See map page 41)
267 West 5th Street Zumbrota, MN 55992
Zumbrota, MN 55992 (507) 732-5001
Bus: 507-732-5612 August 10-14
One of state’s best 4H Fairs
635 2nd Street http://www.goodhuecountyfair.com/
Kenyon, MN 55946
Bus: 507-789-5206
Shades of Sherwood
Campground & Water Park
Becky Brenda 14334 Sherwood Trail, east of Zumbrota
507-732-5100
http://www.shadesofsherwood.com/
Shades of Sherwood is a family campground
Lyle R. Wendroth, Agent that has many different activities and amenities.
[email protected]

Zumbrota-Mazeppa
High School
Debb Shareen Home of the ZM Cougars
Two outdoor tennis courts are located behind
the Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School, 199 Mill
Street, Zumbrota. The high school school com-
plex has a playground, indoor gyms, outdoor hoops
for basketball, football field, baseball and softball
45440 200th Avenue, east of Zumbrota field.

26 — Zumbrota Visitors’ Guide Zumbrota Visitors’ Guide/Parks & Recreation — 19

 FUN ATMOSPHERE • GREAT GOLF
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ZUMBROTA CARE CENTER &

Waive joining fees when you
come in for an office visit.
BRIDGES OF ZUMBROTA
Not sure if you’re ready to join?
Free trials available.
Personal fitness training available.
Snap Fitness welcomes
anyone of all ages!
Call or text today
507-577-1818
Didi Wondrow, Manager and Personal Trainer
98 West 5th Street, Zumbrota, MN 55992
507-577-1818
18 — Zumbrota Visitors’ Guide Zumbrota Visitors’ Guide — 27
 Parks & Recreation
Covered Bridge Park
On the north side of the Zumbro River is the
scenic and 64-acre Covered Bridge Park. It con-
tains nature and trails, MODERN CAMP SITES,
restrooms/shower, shelters, picnic areas, KIDS
KINGDOM PLAYGROUND, horseshoe, softball
fields, SWIMMING POOL, stream fishing,
FRISBEE GOLF, volleyball area, and ice rink.
Across Hwy. 58 in East Covered Bridge Park is
a modern SOFTBALL COMPLEX with shade
pavilion, concession stand, and bathrooms. There
is also a full outdoor basketball court and SKATE
BOARD PARK.

Enclosed Picnic Shelter

The Covered Bridge Park is home to an en-
closed picnic shelter. This is available to rent from
April through October. The rental cost is $75 (non-
refundable) with a required $100 deposit. Please
contact City Hall at 507-732-7318 to reservation
information.

East Park
We think shoes are works of art. East Avenue between 6th and 7th Streets.
Park has a playground and band stand.

Luya Shoes and Other Fine Things

236 Main Street, Zumbrota, MN 55992
251 Water Street, Excelsior, MN 55331

28 — Zumbrota Visitors’ Guide Zumbrota Visitors’ Guide/Parks & Recreation — 17

 “Your Foundation for a Living Legacy”
Arts & Entertainment

Giving – Caring – Sharing

We are volunteers. We are committed
to supporting the needs of a wide
variety of community groups, 507.732.4777 Saturday
educational interests, and benevolent
needs in Zumbrota and it’s 24 Hour September 18, 2021
four surrounding townships. Emergency Service The annual Covered Bridge Festival is nor-
mally held on the third weekend in June, but this
Over $600,000 made in www.reliableheatingcooling.com summer, due to Covid-19, the date has been changed
charitable grants since 2004. [email protected] to Saturday, September 18, 2021.
Most activities are held at the Covered Bridge
Contact us: Zumbrota Community Trust Park. Camping is available all weekend in the
PO Box 226, Zumbrota, MN 55992 Covered Bridge Park on a first come, first serve
Email: [email protected] basis.
For more information, go to:
City of Zumbrota
175 West Avenue
ZUMBROTA LIONS CLUB Zumbrota, MN 55992
Lions Clubs International is the largest service Phone: 507-732-7319
club organization in the world. Lions Clubs Website: www.ci.zumbrota.mn.us
have aided the blind and visually impaired,
championed youth initiatives, and strengthened
local communities through hands-on service
and humanitarian projects.
Interested in service projects? Strengthening
the local community? The Zumbrota Lions
Club is accepting members.
Meeting times are currently via Zoom.
Future meetings may be a hybrid of in person
and Zoom.
The club meets the second Tuesday of
every month at 6:30 p.m.
Entrance fees have been waived from
January 1- June 30, 2021.
Current service projects of the ZLC are
collecting and recycling plastic and plastic
bags, resulting in park benches for the
community, and supporting Music in the Park
selling popcorn and sodas.
Interested? Contact ZLC at:
[email protected]
16 — Zumbrota Visitors’ Guide Zumbrota Visitors’ Guide/Arts & Entertainment — 29
 most populated portion of the city. The relocation terest and worthy of the most careful preservation
project was done by Minnowa Construction of for the future.”
Harmony, Minnesota and largely paid for by ISTEA In 1996, AIA Minnesota – A Society of the
grant funds and some local contributions. For 63 American Institute of Architects included the Zum-
years, 1869-1932, the Zumbrota Covered Bridge brota Covered Bridge in its publication, entitled,
was the focal point of traffic passing north out of “100 places plus 1” – An unofficial architectural
Zumbrota and on to Goodhue and Red Wing. survey of favorite Minnesota sites.
The Zumbrota Covered Bridge is listed on the
2007 The Covered Bridge Task Force was National Registry of Historic Places.
organized at the initiative of the Zumbrota Com- Historical signs were added to the bridge en-
munity Trust. It replaced the Zumbrota Covered trance in 2021.
Bridge Society. The Task Force has worked to
promote, protect, and preserve the historic bridge.
The first goal was to establish the Covered Bridge
2017 A visitor center/trailhead has been
built near the covered bridge. Rest rooms and
Endowment Fund. Annual earned income on the picnic tables are available.
fund is used for the efforts listed above. Actions When completed, the Goodhue Pioneer State
included producing the story of the Covered Bridge Trail will connect the cities of Red Wing, Goodhue,
in video format, planning Plein Aire (painting in Zumbrota, and Pine Island.

Food Center
“Family-owned since 1903”
the open air) events where artists produced paint-
ings of the bridge, plus providing funds to paint
the bridge. A special effort to provide fire protec-
tion and surveillance equipment was successful
and a grant was received from the National Cov-
It will be a part of a trail system that connects
two very popular and well-used trails, the Cannon
Valley Regional Trail in Red Wing, and the Dou-
glas State Trail in Pine Island.
Currently, completed paved trail goes 5.5 miles
ered Bridge Preservation Program. north of Zumbrota’s Covered Bridge Park and
228 West Avenue, Zumbrota from Hay Creek to Red Wing.
HARDWARE & FURNITURE 507-732-7329 Preservation The preservation of
the Covered Bridge is assured not only by the
321 Main Street, Zumbrota Hours: Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-9 p.m. and Zumbrota community, but also by the Goodhue
507-732-5232 Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m.-8 p.m. County Historical Society which have contrib-
uted both support and technical assistance.
Considered a form of art by many, and a tech-
nical innovation when they were first built, cov-

Wild Ginger ered bridges, like the Zumbrota Covered Bridge,

represent the ideals, skills, and heritage of those
New Englanders who were early pioneers in the

Boutique settlement of the west. The Historic American

Building Survey of 1934 took note of the Zum-
brota Covered Bridge in records on file at the
A women’s apparel, Library of Congress. A citation from Secretary of
the Interior Harold Ickes stated that “...the bridge
2019 Heavy snow collapsed the roof of the
covered bridge on February 24, 2019. Reconstruc-
accessory, and gift shop. is of exceptional historical and architectural in- tion was completed on Nov. 26, 2019.

An eclectic boutique focusing on

“Slow Fashion,” quality-based
products which advocates respect
to people and the environment.

507-732-4123 • www.shopwildginger.com Find us on

Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Facebook
30 — Zumbrota Visitors’ Guide Zumbrota Visitors’ Guide/Bridge History — 15
 When it comes to finding the
house of your dreams, we
can walk you through every step.

http://zaac.org/art-2/art-on-main
Zumbrota Area Arts Council brings art to the
streets of Zumbrota. Banners by many artists
brighten the downtown in the summer. They hang
with flower baskets from historical period light-
ing. Heritage of Promise
100 West Avenue/next to Public Library
Sculpture by Jeff Barber

BenOlsenTeam.com
Ben Olsen Travis Goodman
(c)507-382-2496 (c)651-380-3913
[email protected] [email protected]

Lana Huemann Randy Hoffarth

(c)651-380-5177 (c)507-259-0351 Farmers’ Market
[email protected] [email protected] Tuesdays, May 25 to Oct.12 – 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
East Ave. between 6th and 7th St.
Connie Rude Kyle Knaup Jodi Gillard Selling wood-fired pizza, produce & products
(c)507-273-7312 (c)507-271-2048 (c)507-491-3288
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Music In The Park
Crossings Tuesdays, June 15 to July 27 – 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Now Featuring Virtual Showings Clay Studio & Gallery East Ave. between 6th and 7th St.
http://zaac.org/music-in-the-park
Call today to view one of our properties! 320 East Avenue / Phone: 507-732-7616 Bring your lawn chair and come prepared to
Serving Zumbrota and surrounding communities. www.crossingsatcarnegie.com/ relax and be entertained at these weekly free
[email protected] summer concerts in East Park.

14 — Zumbrota Visitors’ Guide Zumbrota Visitors’ Guide/Arts & Entertainment — 31

 1876 The bridge was raised about two

SWAIN feet on both ends.

TOYS
47427 180th Avenue, Zumbrota
We’re more than
just flowers...
507-732-7792 • 507-951-1852 1970 The Covered Bridge was moved from
the fairgrounds to the Covered Bridge Park. Due
Farm Toys • Pedal Tractors Gifts, Kitchen Items, to a lack of funds and the poor condition of the
bridge, the decision was made to not put it across
NASCAR • Muscle Cars Kids and Baby, Tux Rental, the river.
Candles and More.
Plus we deliver!

Flowers On Main
345 South Main Street
Highway 52 to Zumbrota,
Zumbrota, MN 55992
507-732-5599
1932 The Covered Bridge was replaced
exit on Highway 58 West, go past McDonald's by the Minnesota Highway Department with a
and continue south for one mile. ZumbrotaFlowersOnMain.com steel bridge that could handle the increased traf-
fic. The bridge was moved to the nearby Goodhue
County Fairgrounds for preservation purposes. It 1997 The Covered Bridge was placed over
FIND THE was used during Fair Week for exhibitions, a bar
and storage.
the Zumbro River at West Avenue, one block west
of its original location and near the City Hall and
Public Library. A concrete center support column
PERFECT FIT 1964 The Zumbrota Covered Bridge Soci- and steel under-support beams were added. From
ety was formed. A pasture along the Zumbro River years of sitting on the ground, the wooden under-

AND STYLE! was transformed into the Covered Bridge Park.

The organization began the community’s efforts
to preserve the last remaining authentic covered
structure had deteriorated. In addition to saving
the old bridge, the new location provided a safe
pedestrian river crossing to connect the public
bridge in Minnesota. swimming pool and park to the downtown and the

Frames by
David Spencer.

RAY-BAN, COACH, KATE SPADE, DOLCE & GABBANA, AND MANY MORE!

ZUMBROTA 352 South Main Street, Zumbrota

507-732-5013
[email protected]
EYE CARE
32 — Zumbrota Visitors’ Guide
zumbrotaeyecare.com
Zumbrota Visitors’ Guide/Bridge History — 13
 Public Library
www.zumbrota.info/
100 West Ave. / Phone: 507-732-5211
The City of Zumbrota is fortunate to host one
of Southeastern Minnesota’s most modern & pro-
gressive libraries. The Zumbrota Public Library,
a division of SELCO (Southeastern Libraries
Cooperating), contains approximately 36,000 http://zaac.org/
volumes and periodicals, 4,300 videos and DVD’s, Creates opportunities for everyone to experi-
111 magazine and newspaper subscriptions and ence the arts. Owns the State Theatre, sponsors Z-
eight internet ready computer stations. Theatre, Art On Main, Zumbro River Art Splash,
and Music In The Park.

Full Service Lawn Care • Complete Landscape Design and Install

History Museum – 55 East 3rd Street

96 East 4th Street Museum Hours: Saturdays 10 am to 1 pm
http://zaac.org/state-theatre or by appointment, phone: 507-732-7333
Concerts, movies, and plays. http://zumbrotaareahistorycenter.org/
Historic theatre was build in 1921 Former city hall/fire hall is now the
Zumbrota Area History Center.

http://ztheatre.org/
[email protected]
Zumbrota Community Band
Annuals, Perennials, Trees, Shrubs, Zumbrota’s premier live theatre company The Zumbrota Community Band is an organi-
Productions at the State Theatre zation of musicians of all experience levels that
Garden Decor, Bulk Rock, Mulch and Soils, come together for the enjoyment of music. Any
Landscape and Garden Supplies instrument and experience level are welcome.
Our goal is to have fun and share the music with
• Landscaping • Design performances throughout the year. Practices are
• Patios/Pavers weekly on Monday evenings. Contact Mary Goplen
507-398-2378 for details or with any questions.
• Retaining Walls
• Ponds/Water Features ZM Public School
• Mowing
• Fertilizing Fine Arts Facilities
• Snow Removal Neumann Auditorium at Zumbrota-Mazeppa
High School in Zumbrota holds plays and dance/
Jake Raasch, Owner and Operator http://zaac.org/art-2/art_splash
musical performances. The outstanding ZM March-
ing Band performs at many summer parades/fes-
50 Jefferson Drive, Zumbrota, MN Open house at area artist studios and other loca- tivals. The Art Department holds an exhibition
tions. An annual event.
507-732-4404 • www.countrysidellinc.com every spring.
12 — Zumbrota Visitors’ Guide Zumbrota Visitors’ Guide/Arts & Entertainment — 33
 History of Zumbrota Covered Bridge
Minnesota’s last remaining covered bridge, the tially constructed, the bridge was built with white-
Zumbrota Covered Bridge, is located in Zum-
ZUMBRO SHOPPER brota, Minnesota in Goodhue County and crosses
the North Fork of the Zumbro River.
pine timbers used for the structural supports and
the floor, and the planks were pinned together
with turned white-oak dowels. The dowels were
soaked in linseed oil and coated with a red iron
Celebrating the people, 1856 The Strafford Western Immigration oxide in order to preserve them from the elements.
The bridge has a span of about one hundred
places and local Company traveled west from Massachusetts to
businesses that make find a new homestead. Coming upon the beautiful twenty feet and is fifteen feet wide. Originally, no
Zumbrota special! Zumbro River Valley, they founded the settle- center support was used. The exterior was origi-
ment that would become the city of Zumbrota. A nally painted red. In later years, it was painted
series of bridges were built but were destroyed by white and is red again today.
ice and flooding. Something more permanent was
needed to assistant travelers going north from
Zumbrota to Goodhue and Red Wing.
It should be noted that the famous Dubuque to
St. Paul stagecoach trail passed through down-
town Zumbrota but its river crossing was north-
west and up stream from the city and never did use
the Zumbrota Covered Bridge, as sometimes re-
ported. Today, U.S. Highway 52 roughly follows
this old trail.
KEEPING OUR 1869 The Zumbrota Covered Bridge was 1871 The bridge became a covered bridge.
COMMUNITY CONNECTED first constructed without a roof over the river on It was enclosed with weatherproof sides and por-
225 Main Street, Zumbrota Highway 58 – at the north end of the Main Street tals and a low gabled roof with cedar shingles. A
www.Zumbrota.com • 507-732-7617 business district. vertical board-and-batten exterior trim was added
The bridge was constructed using the town lat- to the sides and portals. The enclosure lengthened
tice truss design, plans by A.J. Thatcher and con- the life of the structural supports beyond their
struction supervised by E.L. Kingsburg. As ini- normal projected twenty years of serviceability.

Creating opportunities for everyone to experience the arts

The Zumbrota Area Arts Council (ZAAC) is a non-profit whose
purpose is to enhance the public’s awareness and appreciation for
the arts through education programs and arts-related activities, to
cultivate area talent by providing opportunities for exposure, and to
cooperate with other organizations who share a similar purpose.
Activities include: Zumbrota State Theatre - live theater, concerts, movies;
Art On Main - Banner project; Youth Art Events; Music in the Park Series.

Find us on Facebook at www.zaac.org

ZAAC and Zumbrota State Theatre https://zaac.org/state-theatre
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 Historic Downtown
Zumbrota’s Historic Downtown is more than a
shopping hub selling unique and quality merchan-
dise. It’s home of Minnesota’s only authentic cov-
ered bridge, historic State Theatre, History Cen-
ter, former Carnegie Library (Crossings), First
Congregational United Church of Christ which is
on the National Register of Historic Places, “Heri-
tage of Promise” sculpture by Jeff Barber, Public
Library and former Zumbrota Armory (now an
apartment building). Professional services are
downtown, as well – legal, investment, media,
insurance, pharmacies, eye care, barber shops,
clothing, art & craft galleries, beauty salons, res-
taurants, and grocery/convenience stores.

First Thursdays
Full-Service Builders in Zumbrota
Every month participating Zumbrota businesses
will be open the first Thursday of every month
until 7:00 p.m. – all year ‘round.

Building homes and

neighborhoods in
Zumbrota with
innovative and
affordable designs
for over 30 years.

507-529-1161
4057 28th Street NW Suite 100, Rochester, MN
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 Like Christmas Cards
Dotting the countryside like year-round Christ- the woodland country, these bridges have weath-
mas cards, more than 1,500 covered bridges re- ered time with the same ease with which they
main to remind Americans of their horse ‘n buggy spanned the nation’s streams long ago.
past. Though most common in Pennsylvania, Ohio,
Architecturally sound and uniquely suited to Indiana and the New England States, these sturdy
structures can be found as far west as California,
as far south as Louisiana, as far north as Alaska.
The Midwestern and central plain states are
almost devoid of these landmarks, perhaps be-
cause the great land rush was to the western coastal
states during the 1800’s and they did not become
densely populated until after the covered bridge
era.
Not the least of the casualties of the Civil War
• Local Handcrafted Items • Faire Trade Products was the destruction of hundred of these “kissing
bridges.” Yet, the wonder is not that so many of
• Specialty Food Products • Furniture these links with the past have disappeared, but
that so many remain.
• Seasonal • Dwell Local Hand-Poured Many citizens are now dedicated to assuring
that the covered bridge will continue to add its
• Home Decor Soy Candles special charm to rural America: camera-laden tour-
ists wander off the well-trodden path in search of
them, artists and poets have become “covered
bridge buffs,” and civic groups for their restora-
tion and reconstruction have come into being.
(From Americana series, Hammermill Paper Co.)
Zumbrota Covered Bridge

290 South Main Street, Zumbrota, MN

www.dwelllocal.com
507-202-3815
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(Hwys. 52 & 58, south of Route 52 Car Wash) 507-732-4646
Auto and Light Truck Repair Take Out or Dine In.
Catering Weddings and Parties.
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"From Current to Classic" Hours: Tuesday-Friday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saturday 7 a.m.-2 p.m.; Closed Sunday and Monday
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 Welcome to Zumbrota
Zumbrota warmly welcomes you to enjoy all of
our fantastic amenities. Our city is located in
Goodhue County of southeastern Minnesota.

• Visit the Zumbrota Covered

Bridge and read its history
• Enjoy the
Covered Bridge Festival
• Appreciate arts
and entertainment
• Shop the historic downtown’s
unique stores
• Head out into trails,
parks, and recreation
• Exhibit at the
Goodhue County Fair
• Eat, drink, and stay at
excellent establishments

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 Churches Eat•Drink•Lodging
Christ Ev. Lutheran Church, W.E.L.S. FOOD & DRINK
223 East 5th Street / 507-732-5421 Downtown near the Historic Covered Bridge
Family Worship Church there are numerous choices, including Bridget's
Contact information: 507-732-7438 Cafe (ad page 37), Coffee Mill Cafe and the Stary-
First Congregational Church, UCC Yerka VFW Post 5727 (ads page 39), Pizza Kabin,
455 East Avenue / 507-732-7015 Built in and The Guilty Goose (ad page 38).
1861 and on the National Register of Historic Places. There are also several restaurants along High-
Lands Lutheran Church way 52, including The Covered Bridge Restau-
16640 Highway 60 W / 507-732-5482
Lighthouse Community Church rant, Dairy Queen Grill & Chill (ad page 39),
A Wesleyan Church Subway, China One and McDonald's.
179 West 3rd Street / 507-732-5074 In the north end of town you can visit the Zum-
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church brota Golf Clubhouse (ad page 18) or the Stockman's
1549 East Avenue / 507-732-5449 Supply Restaurant.
St. Paul’s Catholic Church LODGING
749 Main Street / 507-732-5324 If you're staying overnight, you can tuck in at
Stordahl Lutheran Church E.L.C.A. America's Best Value Inn & Suites (ad page 40),
15049 County 12 Boulevard / 507-732-5711 located next to the Covered Bridge Restaurant
United Redeemer Lutheran along Highway 52. There is a VRBO apartment
560 West 3rd Street / (507) 732-7303 suite above Wild Ginger (ad page 30) in the his-
toric downtown on Main Street.
CAMPING
Park your camper or tent in the Covered Bridge
Park campground for $15 per night for tents and
$25 per night for camper sites. Call 507-732-7318.
Or stay upstream at the Shades of Sherwood Camp-
ground west of Zumbrota.

1660 South Main Street, Zumbrota Stary-Yerka VFW

507-732-5127 Post 5727

Hwy. 52 & Hwy. 58, Zumbrota

Bar and Grill
25 East 1st Street, Zumbrota
507-732-5910 507-732-5411

507-732-5600 Family-owned and operated!

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 TAR R WASH
S

Featuring Touchless Automatic

STARR Blast Super Soaker!
Self-Serve Car Wash Open 24/7
Rent our huge 20' Picnic Tables. Seats 25.
Great for Graduations,
Birthday Parties, Family Gatherings,
• 100% Smoke-Free
• Cable TV and WiFi
Weddings, and Festivals.
• Free Local Calls Reserve yours today. 507-273-9912
• Continental Breakfast
• Pets Welcome
• Close to Restaurants and Visit today and
Area Attractions
• Bus Parking
bring your pet!
• Air Conditioning PET WASH AVAILABLE
Located along the north fork of the Zumbro River in so you can keep
beautiful southeastern Minnesota. Located conveniently near the last the mess here.
authentic covered bridge in Minnesota. Our hotel is only an hour from
Mall of America and 30 minutes from Rochester and the Mayo Clinic. 524 SOUTH MAIN STREET, ZUMBROTA
1435 Northstar Drive, Zumbrota • 507-732-7852
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 Map – City of Zumbrota
A City Hall/Police Station
B Covered Bridge
C Covered Bridge Park
D Goodhue County Fair
E East Park
F Heritage of Promise
N G Historic Downtown
H History Center
I Mayo Clinic
J Public Library
D K State Theatre
L Swimming Pool
M Trailhead
N Zumbrota Golf Club
O ZM Public Schools

L C
B
J M
F A

G H
K

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Your local Napa. We stock auto parts,

tools and equipment, and many other items for
heavy duty trucks, marine, and farming equipment.
I

NAPA Auto Parts

Erv’s Supply of Parts
237 Main Street, Zumbrota, MN 55992 • 507-732-7262

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 Contents
Welcome to Zumbrota Advertising Sponsors
Enjoy the fantastic amenities.................7 Advantage Care Hearing Center .............27
Zumbrota Covered Bridge America’s Best Value Inn & Suites ........40
Like Christmas Cards.............................9 Ameriprise Financial ...............................2
History of Covered Bridge ......11, 13,15 Anderson Veterinary Service .................20
Parks and Recreation ATI Services/Agri-Tech Industrial .........20
Covered Bridge Park...........................17 Bank of Zumbrota ..................................44
East Park.............................................17 Ben Olsen Reality ..................................14
Goodhue County Fair...........................19 Bigelow Homes .....................................10
Shades of Sherwood Campground........19 Bigelow & Lennon Construction L.C.C. 22
Zumbrota Golf Club............................19 Bridget’s Cafe ........................................37
Zumbro Valley Rifle Club ...................19 Busby’s Hardware & Furniture ..............30
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Public Schools Countryside Lawn & Landscape, Inc. ....12
Sports Facilities..............................19 D’s Auto Care ..........................................8
Trail Systems Dairy Queen Grill & Chill .....................39
Goodhue Pioneer State Trail................23 dwell local .............................................36
City of Zumbrota Trail .......................23 Edward Jones..........................................21
Flowers On Main ...................................32
Trout Fishing Goodhue County Cooperative Electric ...20
Hay Creek. ............................................25 The Guilty Goose ...................................38
Mazeppa Creek, Cold Spring Creek.... 25 H & R Block Business Services .............42
Arts & Entertainment The Kalass Agency ................................24
Covered Bridge Festival.......................29 Luya Shoes and Other Fine Things ........28
Art On Main........................................31 NAPA Auto Parts, Erv’s Supply of Parts...4
Crossings Clay Studio/Gallery.............31 News-Record/Zumbro Shopper .............34
Heritage of Promise..............................31 Nilssen’s Hub Food Center.....................30
Music In The Park................................31 Reliable Heating & Cooling ...................16
Public Libary.......................................33 Pellicci Ace Hardware ............................43
State Theatre.........................................33 Rockne Law Office .................................24
Z-Theatre..............................................33 Schumacher Excavating, Inc. .................22
Zumbro River Art Splash.....................33 Snap Fitness • 24-7 .................................18
Zumbrota Area Arts Council...............33 Starr Wash ...............................................5
Zumbrota Area Historical Society.......33 Stary-Yerka VFW Post 5727 ..................39
Zumbrota Community Band................33 State Farm, Lyle R. Wendroth, Agent .....26
Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School Swain Toys .............................................32
Fine Arts Facilities........................33 Theis Printing, Inc. ................................34
Historic Downtown Wild Ginger Boutique ............................30
Shopping, historic buildings ................35 Zumbrota Area Arts Council ..................34
Churches, Food, Lodging ...............39 Zumbrota Community Trust ...................16
Map – City of Zumbrota ...................41 Zumbrota Eye Care.................................32
Zumbrota Golf Club ...............................18
Zumbrota Ford........................................ 6
Zumbrota Health Services ......................27
Zumbrota Lions Club..............................16
Zumbrota Telephone Co. ........................24

Zumbrota Visitors’ Guide 2021

Published by
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Phone 507-732-7319 225 Main Street, Zumbrota, MN 55992
Website: www.ci.zumbrota.mn.us Theis Printing, Inc.
59 West 5th Street, Zumbrota, MN 55992
Zumbrota Economic Development Authority
175 West Avenue, Zumbrota, MN 55992

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