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UTILITIES • TRASH • POST OFFICE • GROCERIES
Water tower! Work starts in July 2020, finished by summer 2021
If you are new in town, welcome to Gary! This page should help you get headed in the right direction.
If you have any questions, call the city office at 218-356-8600 and we will be happy to assist you.
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WATER/SEWER/TRASH BILLIING
Water, sewer, trash and mosquito spraying are billed monthly/one bill.
• Option one: Mail your payment to P.O. box 104 . Gary, MN. 56545
• Option two: Pay the bill at the city office to the office at 115 1st Ave. E., Gary, MN. 56545
LATE PAYMENT FEES
* Bills paid after the 20th of the month are subject to a $15 late fee.
* Late Payment: 60 days late will be subject to discontinued service.
* $30 shut off fee and $30 turn on fee when the water is restored.
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NATURAL GAS
COMMUNITY CO-OP
https://www.communitycoops.com/
Lake Park Office: 14583 Hwy 10 West, PO Box 329, Lake Park, MN 56554 • 218-238-5911
Jake Swiers at 888-935-2281, email naturalgas@communitycoops.com or call Rocky at 218-850-4142.
• To have your furnace/stove etc. converted,
contact Thronson Construction 218-356-8512
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POWER
OTTER TAIL POWER COMPANY • www.OTPCO.com
410 College Ave., Crookston, MN 56716
Phone 218.281.3632 800.257.4044
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GARY POST OFFICE
201 1st Ave E, Gary, MN 56545
Phone: 218-356-8694 • Fax: 605-357-4906
Lobby Hours: 24/7
Link Here for office hours and pick up schedules
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FARMERS UNION SERVICES
GROCERIES • GAS • HARDWARE • MECHANIC • PROPANE • BULK FUEL • FEED • HOT COFFEE
102 4th Ave. E (Highway 19) • 218-356-8234
Hours: M-F 7:30 a.m.-5:30 • Weekends 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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TRASH PICK UP - WEDNESDSAY
Put garbage cans by your curb. Morning pick up
LEAVES & BRANCHES: NO lumber or items other than leaves & branches may be added in this pile.
CHARGE: Place leaves or branches by the curb.
• Leaves: $1 per bag. The leaves must be in a bag.
• Branches: $5.00 for a pick up load and $15.00 if the city has to use the flat bed.
ThIs will appear on your monthly bill.
ANNUAL CLEAN UP DAY: A notice will be sent with your monthly bill. It is usually spreing, just before graduation.
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INTERNET/PHONE/T.V.
Which TV Supplier is better?
It all depends on what you like to watch and if you care about a dish being on your roof/porch. The cost is determined by what package you order. They are very comparable unless you hit a great "special".
Arvig www.arvig.com - Phone 218-584-5111
Direct TV www.directv.com Phone 800.531.5000
Dish www.dish.com Phone 877.871.3961
INTERNET & LAND LINE
The only place you can get effective internet and a land line at this time is ACS (Arvig)
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CELL PHONE
VERIZON http://www.verizon.com
Verizon gets the best reception in Gary at this time. If you have a different service and get no reception, they should do a "search". If it shows no reception in Gary, they should wave the fee to end your services if you choose.