Cold Spring MN

for adult clothing. These boutiques offer specialty items that stand out from the typical chain store fare. Dockendorf appreciates this variety, noting, “That’s what’s really nice about them.” Health and wellness have become a significant focus in the town. Cold Spring has welcomed several wellness-oriented businesses. Although Dockendorf does not detail their offerings, she mentions establishments like Lindsay’s Light Lounge, Natural Wellness Advantage, Soulstis, Northern Resonance, and Minnesota Brain Solutions. “They’re all in that healing and wellness space, and I think that’s a big thing right now,” she observes. COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT Cold Spring is preserving its charmwhile strategically planning for future growth, especially in the commercial sector. Dockendorf recounts, “About 20 years ago, the city bought some farmland on the northern border and developed it into a business park. We sold the last lot in 2023.” This successful endeavor has seen a mix of new businesses, some of which outgrew their previous locations and others that moved to town specifically to build there. The city’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) plays a crucial role in business retention and expansion. Dockendorf shares that they are currently negotiating with a retired farmer who owns land Department Heads, from left to right: Jason Blum, Police Chief, Kris Dockendorf, City Administrator, Dan W 5 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 07 COLD SPRING, MN