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Hedberg Landscape and Masonry Supplies
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| Plymouth, Farmington and Stillwater |
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info@hedbergaggregates.com
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| 763-545-4400 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2010 |
Hedberg is the area's favorite wholesale and retail provider of landscape hardgoods, masonry products, natural stone and water gardening supplies. The eco-friendly Hedberg Nursery in Stillwater features specialty and locally grown perennials, native plants, raingarden materials and organic fertilizers
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Whole Foods
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| 3060 Excelsior Blvd Minneapolis Minnesota 55416 |
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www.wholefoodsmarket.com
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| 612-927-8141 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2013 |
Selling the highest quality natural and organic products available.
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By the Barrel
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| 3501 Washburn Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55412 |
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bythebarrel@gmail.com
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| 651-245-1366 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2011 |
By The Barrel is a family owned company based in Minneapolis that specializes in finding unique uses for recycled wine barrels. All of our products are made from 100% recycled oak wine barrels. We use only premium barrels, which means that we will never sell you an old, loose, or beat up barrel. We are passionate about conservation and are constantly dreaming up new uses for our barrels. Our rain barrels, planters, outdoor tables, beverage coolers, and composters are the perfect eco-friendly addition to your yard or garden!
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Ecoscapes Native Nursery
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| 721 Ladybird Lane, Burnsville, MN 55337 |
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info@ecoscapes1.com
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| 612-965-0848 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2012 |
We carry 75+ species of 1 gallon potted native perennials for raingardens, butterfly, bird, and pollinator habitat gardens as well as traditional gardens. Visit us at our nursery conveniently located in Burnsville, MN right off of Interstate 35W, partnered with Rocks, Dirt, Mulch, and More, formerly Innovative Landscape Supply, that carries a wide selection of landscape materials to go along with your next native planting project.
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Ecoscapes Sustainable Landscaping
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craigstark@ecoscapes1.com
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| 612-965-0848 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2008 |
Ecoscapes Sustainable Landscaping is a full service design-build landscaping company serving the Twin Cities metro area. Specializing in sustainable landscape renovation, we solve existing landscape problems including grading, drainage, overgrown or misplaced plantings and invasive species. We can also design and install rain gardens, native plantings, outdoor kitchens, patios and retaining walls.
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Glacial Ridge Growers
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25132 250th Avenue
Glenwood, MN 56334 |
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glacridgegrowers@aol.com
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| 320-634-0136/866-518-1671 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2007 |
Glacial Ridge Growers, Inc. from Glenwood, Minnesota are propagators and growers of a wide variety of local ecotype Native plants used in rain-gardens, restoration projects, and other plantings. We sell them at the St. Paul Farmers Market and also wholesale to other garden centers and landscapers along with our other perennials, annuals, herbs, and organic vegetable plants.
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Heidi's Lifestyle Gardens
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405 Comstock Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55447 |
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heidi@bloomonmn.com
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| 763-474-4969 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2008 |
For almost 30 years, Heidi's Lifestyle Gardens have designed, built and managed environmentally sound gardens to the delight of our residential and commercial customers in and around the Twin Cities. We house or can locate specialty plants for your unique landscape project. We cultivate Minnesota Grown annuals, tropical plants, specialty dahlias, herbs, heirloom vegetables, perennials, roses, shrubs and ornamental trees.
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J & F Reddy Rents, Inc.
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3320 Republic Avenue South
St. Louis Park, MN 55426 |
| 952-927-5641 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2009 |
Reddy Rents is your local, community rental store since 1963. We rent lawn & garden as well as remodeling equipment. We stock sod cutters, garden tillers, bed edgers, Bobcats, Dingos, trucks and trailers--everything you need for your landscaping project.
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Landscape Alternatives
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| 25316 St. Croix Tr. Shafer, MN 55074 |
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landscapealt@frontiernet.net
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| 651-257-4460 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2010 |
Landscape Alternatives, Inc. has been providing top quality, local ecotype native plants for gardeners and landscape contractors in the Twin Cities and East Central Minnesota since 1986. Our plants are available direct at our St. Croix nursery where we also feature demonstration gardens, free seminars and children's activities. They also are available at a growing number of Twin Cities garden centers. Check our web site for details and directions. Follow us on Facebook: Landscape Alternatives
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New Leaf Landscaping and Design
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| 4535 Wilshire Blvd, Mound, MN 55364 |
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luke@newleafoutdoors.com
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| 612-423-1320 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2013 |
Established in 2004, New Leaf Landscaping and Design is a local company built on designing, installing, and maintaining the highest quality landscapes. Taking a personalized approach, we work with our clients to address the challenges of matching function with environmental stewardship. New Leaf takes pride ensuring you receive a healthy and balanced landscape while promoting a healthy and balanced ecosystem.
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Outdoor Lab Landscape Design LLC
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| 2552 Hillwood Drive Maplewood, MN 55119 |
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info@outdoorlab.net
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| 612.868.7687 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2013 |
Outdoor Lab is a complete landscape design, installation and maintenance company in St Paul, Minnesota.
Our mission is to create and
maintain distinctive and resilient landscapes by combining innovative design, sound ecological practices and professional installation.
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Patio Town
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info@patiotown.com
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| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2008 |
Permeable (and traditional) interlocking pavers, retaining walls, natural stone, decorative rock, boulders, stepping stones, mulch, and more. It's all at Patio Town. We have everything you need for do-it-yourself landscaping projects. Or the professionals in our Villa Landscapes design-and-build division can create a unique solution specific to your yard and manage installation from start to finish.
Locations:
North Metro
8500 Jefferson Lane N.
Maple Grove, MN 55445
Ph: 763 488 1300
South Metro
2801 Hwy. 13 W.
Burnsville, MN 55337
Ph: 952 894 4400
East Metro
6300 Hwy 36 Blvd.
Oakdale, MN 55128
Ph: 651 770 1391
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Prairie Restorations, Inc.
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P.O. Box 327
Princeton, MN 55371 |
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info@prairieresto.com
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| 763-389-4342 or 1-800-837 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2008 |
Prairie Restorations, Inc. is a full service restoration company specializing in the installation and management of native plant communities. We are also suppliers of native seed and plant materials.
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Sunrise Native Plants
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P.O. Box 336
Center City, MN 55012 |
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info@sunrisenativeplants.com
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| (651) 257-4414 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2007 |
Sunrise Native Plants provides landscapers and gardeners in Central Minnesota with an extensive variety of grasses, shrubs, vines and flowering plants native to the region. We can help you choose the right plants for any landscaping project, including rain gardens, by making recommendations based on the soil type, light conditions and moisture levels of the area you are landscaping.
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| Watershed Partners |
| The following watershed districts are funders of the Metro Blooms Rain Garden Education Workshops. These workshops would not be possible without the financial support we receive from these organizations. We thank them for their continued support in helping us educate the public about the importance of installing rain gardens to reduce stormwater runoff to help protect our environment. |
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Bassett Creek Watershed Management Organization
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bcra@barr.com
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| 952-832-2652 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2008 |
The Basset Creek Watershed Management Organization is approximately 40 square miles and includes the nine municipalities: Crystal, Golden Valley, Medicine Lake, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, New Hope, Plymouth, Robbinsdale and St. Louis Park.
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Blue Thumb
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dpape@ricecreek.org
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| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2007 |
Blue Thumb is a collaborative program originally developed by Rice Creek Watershed District. Blue Thumb partners are a group of professionals from local governmental units (watershed and conservation districts, cities, counties); non-profit and community organizations; and nursery and landscape professionals.
The Blue Thumb program aims to encourage homeowners to use native plant gardening, raingardens, and shoreline stabilization to reduce runoff from their home landscape in an effort improve water quality.
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Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission
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3235 Fernbrook Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447 |
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judie@jass.biz
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| 763- 553-1144 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2008 |
The Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission oversees Elm Creek which includes 13 lakes and eight municipalities: Champlin, Corcoran, Dayton, Hassan, Maple Grove, Medina, Plymouth and Rogers.
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Lower Minnesota River Watershed District
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112 E 5th St, Suite 102
Chaska, MN 55318 |
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info@watersheddistrict.org
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| 952-227-1038 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2008 |
The Lower Minnesota River Watershed District encompasses the Minnesota River Valley from Carver, Minnesota to the confluence with the Mississippi River at Historic Fort Snelling. Popular areas covered by the district include the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Twin Cities International Airport and the Mall of America.
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Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
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18202 Minnetonka Blvd.
Deephaven, MN 55391 |
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admin@minnehahacreek.org
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| 952-471-0590 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2005 |
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) covers 27 cities and two townships, an estimated 181 square miles west of Minneapolis. With over eight major creeks, 129 lakes and thousands of wetlands, MCWD is one of the area's largest watershed districts. Popular water resources include Minnehaha Creek, Lake Minnetonka, the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes and Minnehaha Falls.
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Mississippi Watershed Management Organization
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| 2522 Marshall Street NE Minneapolis, Minnesota 55418-3329 |
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zstone@mwmo.org
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| 612-465-8780 |
The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization is one of about three dozen watershed organizations in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Its boundaries include the Mississippi River as it runs through Minneapolis, as well as the land that drains to the river. The MWMO contains portions of the cities of Lauderdale, Minneapolis, the City of Saint Anthony Village, Saint Paul, Fridley, Columbia Heights, and all of Hilltop. The final member of the MWMO is the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.
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Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District
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| 8080 Mitchell Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 |
| 952 -294-5976 |
The District works with citizens and other entities to improve water quality and provide recreation by initiating and completing projects.
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Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission
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3235 Fernbrook Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447 |
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judie@jass.biz
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| 763- 553-1144 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2006 |
The Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission oversees Shingle Creek and the western portion of the Mississppi River, which includes 16 lakes and the cities of: Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, Crystal, Maple Grove, Minneapolis, New Hope, Osseo, Plymouth and Robbinsdale.
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Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization
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| 800 East Co. Rd. E Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 |
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office@vlawmo.org
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| (651) 204-607 |
VLAWMO covers approximately 25 square miles in the northeast metropolitan area. The watershed encompasses the City of North Oaks and portions of the Cities of White Bear Lake, Gem Lake, Vadnais Heights, Lino Lakes, and White Bear Township.
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West Mississippi Watershed Management Commission
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3235 Fernbrook Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447 |
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judie@jass.biz
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| 763- 553-1144 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2006 |
West Mississippi Watershed Management Commission together with the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission extends over 67 square miles in east-central Hennepin County.
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| City Partners |
| The following cities are funders of the Metro Blooms Rain Garden Education Workshops. These workshops would not be possible without the financial support we receive from these organizations. We thank them for their continued support in helping us educate the public about the importance of installing rain gardens to reduce stormwater runoff to help protect our environment. |
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City of Brooklyn Center
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| 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy. | Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 |
| (763) 569-3300 |
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City of Brooklyn Park
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| 5200 85th Ave. No. Brooklyn Park, MN |
| 763-424-8000 |
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City of Chanhassen
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| 7700 Market Blvd. P.O. Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 |
| (952) 227-1100 |
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City of Crystal
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| 4141 Douglas Drive N, Crystal, MN 55422 |
| 763-531-1000 |
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City of Eden Prairie
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| 8080 Mitchell Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 |
| 952-949-8300 |
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City of Golden Valley
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| 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 |
| 763-593-8000 |
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City of Minneapolis
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350 South 5th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415 |
| (612) 673-3000 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 1986 |
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City of New Hope
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| 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, Minnesota 55428 |
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www.ci.new-hope.mn.us
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| 763-531-5136 |
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City of Plymouth
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3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447 |
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communications@plymouthmn.gov
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| 763-509-5000 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2007 |
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City of Robbinsdale
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| 4100 Lakeview Avenue North Robbinsdale, MN 55422 |
| 763-537-4534 |
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City of St. Louis Park
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5005 Minnetonka Blvd.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416 |
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info@stlouispark.org
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| 952-924-2500 |
| Supporter of Metro Blooms since 2007 |
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City of Vadnais Heights
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| 800 East County Road E, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 |
| 651.204.6000 |
