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Long Prairie Lumber is one-stop
shop for construction needs
There has been a lumberyard on the site of Long
Prairie Lumber since the 1970s. When the Miller
brothers, Ray, Dave, Steve and Lee took it over in
May 2014, it received a refurbishment that bright-
ened up the space and stocked the shelves.
All four brothers own the business, but Ray and
Lee manage it.
“We four brothers were in construction for many
years, started by our dad,” Ray said. “But it’s not as
fun to climb around on roofs anymore. We hope to
build up the lumberyard to the point where we could
turn off the construction side of the business.”
“Our primary reason for buying the business was
because of age,” Lee said. “I miss the outdoor part
of it, but you do what you have to do to keep things
rolling.”
In five years, the Millers have built up the business.
The ceiling and lighting inside the store was redone
and the walls were painted, giving the space bright
light. One of the next projects on the agenda is to
update the exterior.
“We knew it would be a big task to get the local
community to come in and buy local again,” Lee
said.
The basic services offered at Long Prairie Lumber
include drafting and in-house printing of blueprints,
which are free with the purchase of materials. At the
shop, customers can look at 3-D views of their proj-
ects. Delivery of materials is free.
“We do a lot of ag-related post frame buildings,”
Ray said.
There is glass cutting and screen repair. A boom
truck is available to place shingles on building roofs.
There is also a skid steer with auger and a telehandler
with telescopic boom.
After-hour services are available.
Some of the many materials and building supplies
Since taking over the business in 2014, the Miller
bothers have refurbished the interior of Long Prairie
Lumber to make it a bright place to work. There is a
full inventory of construction supplies and tools.
The people at Long Prairie Lumber are ready to help with any project. All you need to do is ask. Pictured
behind the counter (from left) are: Wally Miller (no relation), shipping/receiving and deliveries; Lee Miller, sales,
drafting, estimating; Tami Jambor, sales, billing/receivables and ordering; and Ray Miller, business manager,
sales, estimating.
that are in stock at Long Prairie Lumber include
Bayer-Built doors and millwork, from Belgrade;
Thermo-Tech windows from Sauk Rapids; Minnkota
Windows from Fargo; Andersen Windows from Bay-
port and GAF shingles.
There are a number of foundation and concrete
products for various building needs. These products
include insulated concrete forms, concrete blocks,
mortar and Sakrete, rebar, waterproofing membrane,
and more.
One of the newest items to be added to the inven-
tory is Fusion laminate flooring.
“It’s all vinyl and is great for places like basements
and bathrooms,” Ray said.
There is composite and PVC decking, aluminum
and vinyl railings. For siding, customers can choose
from vinyl, steel, wood and LP Smartside (which is
OSB using a special glue and coating with a 50-year
warranty.)
Stone veneer by Adorn and Waypost is available.
Shelves are stocked with GRK screws and tools by
Irwin, Stanley, DeWalt and National. Cabinets are
by Woodland Custom Cabinets.
“We strive to carry quality materials,” Lee said.
“What we don’t stock, we can get in short order.”
Most recently, the Millers started up a rental divi-
sion for tools and equipment. It’s something the com-
munity has been lacking.
“There hasn’t been a rental business in Long Prai-
rie for five years,” Lee said. “We’ll be adding to the in-
ventory each year. Right now, we have a power wash-
er, several types of nail guns, concrete tools, pressure
washer, floor buffing machine, scaffolding, a drywall
lift and insulation blower, to name a few.”
The Miller brothers are happy with the progress
they’ve made in the past five years.
“We’re not trying to get real big,” Lee said. “We
want to stay a business for the local community.”
Long Prairie Lumber is located at 102 First Ave.
SW in Long Prairie. For more information, call (320)
732-6641 or visit longprairielumber.com.
Long prairie Lumber
2102 1st Avenue SW, Long Prairie
320.732.6641
www.longprairielumber.com