Shopping, Dining,
Shopping is simple in Winsted. There are no traffic jams
or long lines to deal with, and local business owners aim to
provide high-quality products and services at fair prices.
Retailers are promoted by the Winsted Area Chamber of
Commerce through a variety of initiatives, including Win-
sted Bucks, which can be used like cash at local businesses.
Purchasing Winsted Bucks for employees, friends, and family
members is a way to keep spending within the community.
To order, email info@winstedchamber.com.
Groceries and gifts
Need ingredients for that new recipe? Glenn’s SuperValu
(located at 491 Main Ave. W.) is a full-service grocery store
with a wide selection of fresh produce, meats, dairy, fro-
zen goods, and more. The store even offers complimentary
bagging and carry-out to customers’ vehicles.
Dollar General is located on 6th Street (McLeod County
Road 1). The small-box retailer offers supplies for beauty,
pets, baby, cleaning, food, and more.
Keaveny Drug, located in downtown Winsted, is a full-ser-
vice pharmacy that carries Hallmark cards, scented can-
dles, and other gift lines, as well as a wide range of health-
care products.
Crazi on the Lake, located at the historic city hall building
downtown, is another fun place to visit. Customers can en-
joy coffee, smoothies, lunches, desserts, and more.
Professional services
Full-service banking, real estate services, financial man-
agement, insurance and investment services, and legal
advice are all available in Winsted. There are also beauty
salons, health care services, and dentist offices nearby.
Joyful Vibes, which offers massage therapy, essential oils,
wellness classes, and more is located at 109 2nd St. S. Suite
#2, and is owned by Tara Vetsch.
Twisted Piston Apparel, located at 115 1st St. N., is your
source for custom screen printing, embroidery, and heat
transfers. No costly art setup or digitizing charges. Custom
design clothing has been their specialty and passion for
more than 20 years and all of their work is done in the USA.
For professional portraits, make an appointment at Du-
ran’s Photography and Laxen Photography, in Winsted.
Geeks in Pink – Cellular Consultants, are located at 161
Main Ave West. “Minnesota’s coolest cellular Geeks are
here to help you get the best value from your wireless ser-
vice and the most from your smartphone.”
Maynards Tackle, located at 205 6th St. N, serves the
needs of sportsmen who love ice fishing and freshwater fish-
ing with a wide variety of hand-crafted fishing jigs, includ-
ing custom fishing tackle of your own design.
For printing and signs, stop at Greater Minnesota Sign &
Graphics (part of Herald Journal), located at 120 6th St. N.
For gun repair, hunting/fishing licenses, and hunting sup-
plies, try Habisch Outdoors along McLeod County Road 1.
All-inclusive vehicle care is also available in Winsted, such
as auto body, repair and parts, custom vehicle and conver-
sions, and gas and fuel.
Tasty treats
Pizza, ice cream, coffee, chicken . . . if you’re in the mood
to eat out, try one of Winsted’s appetizing dining establish-
ments.
With easy access from McLeod County Road 1, Casey’s
General Store, which offers pizza, subs, donuts, and more,
There are a variety of businesses ready to serve you in Winsted,
including these on 1st Street.
is located at 240 6th St. N. Subway and Hussong’s Liquor
(both located at 132 6th St. N) are also popular establish-
ments in Winsted. Downtown Winsted, homestyle meals are
available at V’s Grill and The Pantry. Hometown Pizza Shop
is located downtown at 145 1st St. N.
Carlson’s Orchard, Bakery and Restaurant (a few miles
west of Winsted on Montgomery Avenue) is open August
through November for lunch, apples, baked goods, home-
made soups, and jams. On Third Street South, The Blue Note
Restaurant and the Blue Note Bar and Ballroom offer din-
ing, catering, on- and off-sale liquor, and a banquet facil-
ity. Other entertainment-focused restaurant options include
Keg’s Bar and The Corner Bar (both on First Street North)
with live bands, karaoke, and special events throughout the
year.
Top technology
High-speed internet services and cable TV are available
through local telephone company TDS Telecom or Media-
com Cable. TDS Telecom added fiber optic lines in Winsted
in 2015, increasing internet speeds. Residents with local 485
telephone numbers can also choose to take advantage of
Hutchinson Telephone Company’s DSL access and internet
access packages.
For website design and online marketing, Greater
Minnesota Digital Services (part of Herald Journal) is a local
one-stop-shop. For details, visit greatermndigital.com or
call 320-485-2535.
Rooted in agriculture
For agricultural services such as crop fertilizer, herbicides,
custom crop spraying, bulk fuel delivery, and tire sales and
service, stop at the Winsted Farmers Co-op Creamery on
McLeod County Road 1, just south of town. The co-op also
offers 24-hour gas pumps.
The Herald Journal newspaper publishes a Farm Horizons
guidebook six times per year, available at www.herald-jour-
nal.com/farmhorizons.