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Become a Minnesota Main Street Member Community – Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Minnesota Main Street served four Designated Member communities in its first year of operation, and added a fifth community in 2011; our list of Associate Members also continues to grow.
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Designated Main Street Programs
Our Designated Main Street Programs use the National Main Street Center’s Four-Point Approach®, have broad community support, paid staff, and meet (or will soon meet) other standards. Designated Main Street Programs receive several benefits from their annual membership including complimentary training admissions and funding for on-site technical assistance.
Brainerd Main Street has been working since 2007 to revitalize Brainerd’s Central Business District. Near the Mississippi river, the area features various historic buildings and unique, locally owned shopping and dining experiences. Both the Brainerd Public Library and the Parker Building are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and are currently in use.
Faribault Main Street features a downtown area that has been recognized as a Historic District by the National Register. Countless renovations of historic buildings have taken place and Faribault features 24 commercial buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The wide variety of businesses, including restaurants, shops, coffee shops, and theaters have helped Faribault’s Main Street thrive.
New Ulm Retail Development Corporation – New Ulm became a designated Minnesota Main Street program in 2011 and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Districts since 2005.In addition to being home to dozens of restaurants and eateries, New Ulm’s pedestrian-friendly historic commercial district features many retail shops and various special events.
Red Wing Downtown Main Street strives to preserve the traditional Main Street as a healthy, economically vital center of commerce and social activity for residents and visitors. Reinvestment in the area has helped lead to a wide variety of businesses and attractions, including restaurants, cafes, and unique shops opening and staying downtown.
Willmar Design Center brings a great deal of activity to the area in the form of weekly outdoor markets, annual parades, outdoor art festivals, and block parties. Visitors can discover many of the historic buildings within WImar’s Main Street district by following one of the three different measured walking paths in the area.
Associate Member Programs
City of Albert Lea
Amboy Community Club
Austin Main Street Project
Belle Plaine Chamber of Commerce
Chisholm Development Association
Fergus Falls
City of Hastings
Lake City Downtown Restoration and Redevelopment Collaborative
Litchfield Heritage Preservation Commission
Luverne EDA
City Center Partnership (Mankato)
Northfield Downtown Development Corporation
Osakis Chamber of Commerce
MainStreet Owatonna
Park Rapids Downtown Business Association
Downtown Council of St. Cloud
City of Sauk Centre
Spring Valley
Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce
City of Wabasha
Winona Area Chamber of Commerce
Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce
Any community or downtown revitalization program may become an associate member of Minnesota Main Street by submitting this registration form and annual dues. Associate Members receive discounted admissions to trainings, networking opportunities, and the monthly E-Newsletter.
