Foley, Minnesota is the county seat of Benton County. The city's history goes back to the lumber barons of the late 1800s, and particularly the four Foley brothers who came from Ontario, Canada in the latter part of the century. Michael Foley came first, arriving in 1870, then persuading his brothers, Thomas, Timothy and John to join him in the lumber business. Purchasing eight acres of land in Gilmanton Township, the Foleys established a logging camp and steam sawmill at the site of the current town, as well as other camps throughout the county. They contracted with the Great Northern Railroad to cut the white oak trees in the surrounding area into timber for the railroad, providing high-grade lumber for bridge timbers and frames for railway cars, while second-grade oak was used for railway ties. The town developed as lumber and railroad workers, business people, and other moved to the camp to work or to set up shop. By 1898, the town was platted, and a hotel and stores were soon opened, followed shortly by a bank, newspaper, drug store, livery stable, meat market, machinery dealer, cafes, and saloons. Before long, however, the supplies of big timber was depleted, but there were still enough trees to cut into other wood products that were in demand. Three mills were established north of the railroad tracks, known as the Wood and Stave Mills and Heading Mills. Foley was incorporated as a village in 1900, becoming the county seat in 1901. In time, the forests and woodlands were replaced by farms, primarily dairy farms. Although the city's population remains under three thousand, its population has risen every census year since 1900, with the exception of 1930, when it decreased by 4.7%. Along Minnesota Highway 23, Foley is northeast of Parent and southwest of Ronneby. St. Cloud is about fifteen miles southwest of Foley.
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Foley, Minnesota is the county seat of Benton County. The official municipal web site offers administrative contacts and office hours, council packets, agendas and minutes, project reports, public notices, and ordinances, as well as its planning commission, public safety committee, housing advisory and appeals board, and board of health. A history and profile of the community, including demographics, are included.
http://ci.foley.mn.us/
Based in Foley, Minnesota, the program is known as Community Action Respecting Elders, and is focused on arranging care for seniors who are living independently in the home, offering services such as transportation, homemaking, grocery shopping, chores, yard work, respite care, home modifications and minor home repairs, health and safety education, supplemental food programs, physical fitness programs, and visiting and phone calls. A calendar of events, contacts, and office hours are posted.
http://foleyareacare.org/
Foley Area Chamber of Commerce
Made up of business owners and others in the Foley, Minnesota region, the organization works to facilitate positive growth, encouraging buying local, and acting as a voice of support for the business community, as well as providing networking opportunities and advocating for its membership through relationships with educational, governmental, and non-profit organizations. A calendar of meetings is posted to the site.
http://www.foleyareachamber.com/
Operating Foley Elementary School, Foley Intermediate School, and Foley High School, whose campuses together provide a PK-12th grade curriculum for students in Foley, Minnesota. A profile and history of the school district is offered, and details of its schools, policies, and featured programs are offered, along with a district calendar, administrative and staff contacts, office hours, and announcements.
http://www.foley.k12.mn.us/
Serving central Minnesota, the healthcare campus is situated in a residential neighborhood in downtown Foley, where it offers adult day services, short-term rehabilitation services, assisted living services, memory care, and other services, which are highlighted here. Job openings and volunteer opportunities are featured, and an application may be completed online.
http://www.heritageoffoley.com/
Located on Duelm Road NE in Foley, Minnesota, Jack & Jim's includes restaurant and event center. Its breakfast, lunch and dinner menus are featured, with an overview of its event facilities, an event menu, and information about leasing the center. A map shows the location of the facility, and the restaurant's hours of operation are posted to the site. Employment applications may be accessed online.
http://jackandjims.com/
Situated in the TLC Daycare building off of Highway 23 in Foley, Minnesota, the clinic offers general chiropractic services, acupuncture, nutrition counseling, craniosacral therapy, massage, and other services, which are highlighted here, along with directions, office hours, contacts, and appointment policies. Appointments may also be requested online.
http://www.mcneilfamilychiro.com/
