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GRAND CITIES MONUMENT

Grand Cities Monument is a locally operated monument and memorial provider serving communities across Minnesota and North Dakota. As part of the Forever Stone Memorials family, we offer the strength and resources of a larger network while maintaining the independence, craftsmanship, and personal service of a hometown business.

We specialize in granite monuments and memorials of all sizes — from simple foot markers to large Veteran memorials for cities and public spaces. We also create custom granite signage for cemeteries, municipalities, and businesses. With a wide selection of granite colors, styles, and finishes, along with fully custom design capabilities, we help families and communities create memorials that are meaningful, durable, and made to last.

All design, sandblasting, and setting is done in-house by our experienced local team. Our outdoor display features monument designs and styles you won’t find from nearby competitors, and we can match existing markers or create one-of-a-kind custom pieces. With competitive, transparent pricing and a wide delivery area, Grand Cities Monument is trusted for both quality and care.

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HISTORY

Grand Cities Monument has a long-standing history rooted in the local community. The location was originally known as Stennes Granite, a monument company that served the region for more than 40 years. When Dean and Tina purchased the business from Tom Stennes, they continued operating under the Stennes Granite name, preserving its trusted reputation and commitment to quality.

At the end of 2020, as Dean and Tina prepared for retirement, the business was sold to Fergus Falls Monument, a company owned by the Welle family since 1952 and continuously operating since the 1890s. This transition brought together generations of monument craftsmanship while maintaining the local service and values the community expected.

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In 2023, Fergus Falls Monument underwent a rebrand, creating Forever Stone Memorials as the overarching brand for its family of locations, including Grand Cities Monument, Fergus Falls Monument, and Morris Monument. This rebrand unified the locations under one name while allowing each to remain locally operated and independently managed.

Today, Grand Cities Monument continues to operate as a mostly independent subsidiary within the Forever Stone Memorials family. All design, sandblasting, and monument setting is done in-house by our local team. Our Production Manager, Darren, has over 30 years of experience in the monument industry and began his career with Stennes Granite while still in high school — providing a direct link between the past and the craftsmanship we deliver today.

CONTACT US

Joshua Dockum
Sales Manager
East Grand Forks, MN
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Darren Nelson
Production Manager
East Grand Forks, MN
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