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                                                                                                                         City of Hawley
                                                                                   New Home Incentive for 2015 and 2016
Program offered features #1) Tax Abatement Program and #2) Utility Credit.  The Tax Abatement program will be give people building new homes within the city limits a rebate on their property taxes up to $200,000 of the assessed value.  Homeowners will have to pay their property taxes but then will be given a rebate back.  The Utility Credit is a $1000 credit on your utility bills from Hawley Public Utilities Commission once you move into your home.  For more information visit the city of Hawley website: 
City of Hawley

                           Tax Increment Financing (TIF) For Qualifying Businesses
Each business is individually examined for this tax break.  If awarded the tax break would refund businesses property taxes for the first 9 years.  Things considered are cost of building being constructed and jobs created by the business.  Contact the City of Hawley at 218-483-3331 for more details or visit their website.
                                                      
                                                                                                                  History of Hawley
Located along U.S. Highway 10, Hawley is situation almost directly between the metropolitan area of Fargo, ND/Moorhead, MN and the lakes country of Detroit Lakes, MN.  This unique setting provides a quick commute to Fargo/Moorhead for almost unlimited employment opportunities plus a quick commute to Minnesota's famous lakes region.

Hawley is home to 2,074 residents and approximately 854 housesholds (2011 survey).  The community is located in a beautiful setting of the Buffalo River valley.  The community has a storied history dating back to the late 1800's.  In a short period from 1871 to 1872 Hawley went through six quick name changes until it finally decided to name the town after Thomas Hawley Canfield who originally laid out the community. 

Perhaps Hawley's most famous historical significance comes from the work of a one man and his dream to build and sail a Viking ship.   Robert Asp worked as a High School counselor in a nearby town and chose Hawley as the city where he would build his dream.  The vessel was constructed over a decade with help from many locals and the city.  The Hjemkomst as it came to be called eventually sailed from Duluth, MN to Oslo, Norway.  The vessel itself it currently on display at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead, MN.  For more information on that story or the demographics of Hawley follow the links below....the read is well worth your time.

Hjemkomst Information
History of Hawley
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Hawley Welcomes You!
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Hawley, MN 56549
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Hawley: Birth place of the Hjemkomst.
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The Mighty Buffalo River.
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Hawley Golf Course with 3 Free Practice Holes Available.
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Hawley, MN 56549

                                               Hawley Public Schools
Hawley Schools offer small class sizes, great teachers (I personally know many of them) and a wide variety of courses.  The facilities have recently been remodeled and upgraded to provide the best learning environment possible.  Incorporating technology has been utilized to the utmost as even Kindergarteners have a computer class everyday.  With approximately 900 students K-12 everyone has an opportunity to participate in just about any activity.  Visit Hawley Schools website below for more information on classes, teachers, activities and resources.

Hawley Public Schools

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Dilworth/Glyndon-Felton Schools
Hawley Schools
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Detroit Lakes Schools
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City of Moorhead
City of Dilworth
City of Glyndon
City of Lake Park
City of Detroit Lakes
                                              Hawley Community Information

Parks
Hawley currently has 5 different parks for children to enjoy.  The biggest is located at the Elementary School on the north side of town adjacent to 7th Street.  The next largest park is the Westgate Park (or according to my young son "The Big Brown Park").  It is located at the intersection of Westgage Circle and Hartford Street.  The most unique park might be the Riverbend Park.  This park is located on the south side of Highway 10 and just west of the golf course entrance.  The park features slides, swings, playground equipment as well as 6 horseshoe courts, and a disc golf course with up to 12 holes.  The final two parks are Brekken Park (my son calls this park "Eddie's Park" because it is close to our house) located near the crossroads of Peters Street and 1st Street and Community Kids Park (The "Blue Park" according to Eddie) located at the intersection of 5th Street and Main Street. 

Other City Attractions
Hawley Golf and Country Club:  The most unique course in the state of Minnesota.  Offers 3 FREE holes you can play anytime you want!  18 Hole par 71 course with reasonable green fees and membership rates.  218-483-4808 
Hawley Golf Course Website
Hawley Rodeo Grounds:  Hawley Rodeo takes place every year on the first weekend of June.  The week is full of activities, parades and two nights of fun Rodeo action.

Hawley Swimming Pool:  Located between the High School and Elementary School this pool has given great joy to young and old for many years.  The pool also hosts swimming lessons durning the summer months.

Hawley Public Library:  Recently updated the library is part of the Agassiz Regional Library System sharing information and books with other libraries in Wilkin, Clay, Clearwater, Becker, Mahnomen, Polk and Norman counties. 
Agassiz Regional Library Website
Hawley Churches
Hegland, Lysne & Solem Churches:  Three rural churches Pastor Tom Olson 218-483-4706 (P.S. Solem is GREAT:)
Hawley Lutheran Church:  Pastor Jeff Teeples 218-483-3396
Hawley Lutheran Church Website
Hawley Alliance Church:  Pastor Steve Chamberlain 218-483-3426
Hawley Alliance Church Website
St. Andrew's Catholic Church:  Fr. Pat Sullivan 218-483-4264
St. Andrew's Church Website
Living Grace Lutheran Church:  Minister Krista Anderson 218-486-5880
Living Grace Website
Hawley United Methodist Church:  Pastor Jane Millikan 218-483-4567
Hawley United Methodist Website
Hawley Area Business Directory
Justin Martin Construction:  218-790-2385
L & W Drywall-Dan Lunder:  218-790-1126
Pete's Concrete:  218-979-9386
Hi-Ten Plumbing:  Todd/Jeff 218-790-2385

Auto Sales/Parts/Service:
Roger's Repair:  218-483-4554
Tony's Repari:  218-483-4212
Scotts Auto:  218-486-5500
Lloyd's Auto Sales:  218-486-2277
Knutson Shop: 218-486-1400
Mickelson Body Shop:  218-483-4959
Muscatell Burns Auto: 218-483-3356
Solum Towing:  218-483-4902
Sturdevant's Auto Parts:  218-483-3308

Agribusiness:
Seifert Ag Sales:  701-212-9713
Hawley Co-op Elevator: 218-483-3351
Petermann Seed Farms:  218-483-3302
UAS Service Corp, Inc.:  218-483-3551

Business Services:
BES, Business Enterpreneurial Service:  218-486-4600
Carolyn's Reporting Service:  218-483-4413
CF Financial:  218-277-5858
Froleck Tax Services:  218-483-4320
Haslerud Tax Service:  218-483-3305
Hawley Area Financial Management 218-486-5650
Homestead Accounting:  218-483-3404
Office Essentials Plus:  218-483-4605

Convenience Stores:
Kirks Super Stop:  218-483-4770
Zip Trip:  218-483-3341

Custom Manufacturing:
Alderon Industries:  218-483-3034
Rapat Corporation:  218-483-3344

Daycare Facilities:
Mary Olson's Daycare:  218-483-4840
Julia Berg's Daycare:  218-483-4299
Kara Hanson's Daycare:  218-979-9429
Kirstin Moy's Daycare:  651-769-3760
Smilin' Faces Daycare:  218-483-2111


Lewis Electric-Ryan:  701-429-1950

Real Estate:
Hawley Realty:  218-483-4900
Greater Hawley Homes:  218-483-3120
CB Burnet:  952-844-6000
Zillow.com
Trulia.com
Homes.com
Yahoo Real Estate
Homefinder.com
HomesHQ

Banks:
State Bank of Hawley: 218-483-3361
Bell State Bank & Trust:  218-483-3361

Barbers & Beauty Shops:
Cleo's Clip & Curl:  218-4890
Esther's Hair Salon:  218-483-4735
Hawleywood Hair Salon: 
                      Leanna:  701-730-2646
                      Vicki:  701-388-5770
Shear Shop:  218-483-4850

Campgrounds and Motels:
Lee Lake Campground:  218-937-5355
Riverside Inn & Motel:  218-483-4458

Construction:
Justin Martin Construction:  218-790-2385
Hammers Commercial Construction:  218-298-1149
Eric Wermager:  218-483-3331
Baer Construction:  701-238-6945
Baer Spray Foam Insulation:  218-238-5069
BW Custom Concrete:  218-443-0378
Pete's Concrete:   218-979-9386
D & U Construction:  218-233-7739
Ekre Trenching:  218-937-5611
Larry Henry Backhoe and Loader Service:  218-483-3137
Harlan Hovelson Construction:  218-483-4628
Lund Roofing:  701-238-2531
Sellin Brothers, Inc.:  218-483-3522
Stall Construction, Inc.:  218-849-1325
Steer Builders:  701-261-7798
Young Construction and Sales:  218-483-3484