Our Madelia Stories

Madelia’s motto is “Drawing from its history to illuminate its future.” In 1945, Fox Lake, Minnesota resident, and entrepreneur Percy Jose drew from the legacy of Ford Motor Company with his love of automobiles, his desire to help people with their transportation needs, and his wanting to be close to...Continue Reading

After spending his entire life in Madelia, it made perfect sense for Josh Henry to start his business, Elite Electrical Innovations, in his hometown. “I chose Madelia because I was raised here and also enjoy the community. I have enjoyed seeing how the community has grown since I was a...Continue Reading

When Nick Pietsch’s father passed away in 2001, he and his brother had an important decision to make: either continue Pietsch Construction, the company founded by their father in the late 1980s, or go their separate ways. Nick remembered, “I was working part-time in the construction company and was...Continue Reading