When you live in Winsted, everything from groceries to school supplies to pet care products is in your neighborhood.

To help people know what’s out there, the Winsted Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors several events throughout the year.

All the supplies you need

Stroll down Main Avenue, and you’ll find retail essentials to keep your household running smoothly. Dueber’s Variety store has gifts, clothing, craft supplies, and more. For plumbing and electrical supplies, head to the Winsted Hardware and Garden Store. Across the street you’ll find Keaveny Drug, which has pharmaceutical supplies and other health care items. Down the street is Glenn’s SuperValu, a grocery store that bags and carries out your groceries for you.

Winsted Floral and Gifts is located one block north of Glenn’s on McLeod County Road 1. From flowers and balloons to tux rentals and unique gifts, this store has it all.

Copper Creek Pottery, a new local pottery shop offering handmade functional and decorative items, is another place to look for one-of-a-kind gifts. Go to www.coppercreekpottery.weebly.com for more information.

Business services galore

Full service banking, financial management, insurance and investment services, legal advice, printing, auto body, repair and parts, custom vehicle and conversions, and gas and fuel are a few of the many business services offered in Winsted.

There are also beauty salons, health care services, and dentist offices nearby to help you look and feel your best.

For wedding pictures and other portraits, head to Duran’s Photography on Main Avenue. The framing can be done at Oak Tree Gallery, off of McLeod County Road 5 southwest of Winsted.

Delicious food and drink options

With all the great restaurant options in Winsted, you’ll never go hungry.

When you’re in the mood for pizza, try Jimmy’s Pizza on First Street in downtown Winsted, or Casey’s on McLeod County Road 1.

Subway, also located on McLeod County Road 1, is a popular favorite, with numerous choices available and a short wait. Another fun place to go is the Roadhouse Coffee Shop, where you can enjoy a cup of coffee or a good meal.

Head to Carlson’s Orchard, Bakery and Restaurant for lunch, apples, baked goods, and homemade soups and jams. It’s open August through November, and is located a few miles west of Winsted on Montgomery Avenue.

Homestyle meals can be found at V’s Grill on Main Avenue.

The Blue Note Restaurant and the Blue Note Bar and Ballroom, located on Third Street South, offer tasty meals, catering, on and off-sale liquor, and a banquet facility.

For entertainment while you dine, try the Blue Note, Big Al’s, Keg’s Bar, or PaPa Tom’s Bar and Grill. You’ll find live bands, karaoke, and special events throughout the year. Big Al’s is located on Main Avenue. Keg’s Bar and PaPa Tom’s Bar and Grill are both located on First Street North.

Big city technology

Winsted residents can experience all the technological benefits of a big city while living in a small town.

The local telephone company, TDS Telecom, offers Internet services and various telecommunication equipment. Those with local 485 telephone numbers can take advantage of Hutchinson Telephone Company’s DSL access and Internet access packages.

The local newspaper, Herald Journal, also has a very strong Internet presence. Besides its own web site at www.herald-journal.com, which is considered a leader among weekly newspaper web sites, the company also has designed web sites for many other local businesses.

Great support for local agriculture

Winsted is home to a vibrant farming community, and there are several businesses, as well as individuals, who support this demanding occupation.

Gro Natural (formerly Limpert Environmental) recently moved its facility in Litchfield to South Third Street in Winsted. The company is a manufacturer of all-natural products for hydroseeding, erosion control and soil.

The Winsted Farmers Elevator, located on Baker Avenue, offers seeds, and will buy/sell grain or store it. It also provides a variety of health care products and food for your pets.

For agricultural services such as crop fertilizer, and herbicides, custom crop spraying, bulk fuel delivery, and tire sales and service, stop at the Winsted Farmers Co-op 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 section four times throughout the year. It can be accessed online at www.herald-journal.com/farmhorizons.