A group of Dundee residents hoped that restoring an historic flour and grist mill above the dam on the Milwaukee River, will produce not only hydroelectric power, but an appreciation of the area's natural environment and early lumber trade. Click here to read the 1992 newspaper article on the restoration. The Town of Osceola owns the property. The directors handle all facets of operation and projects relating to the property. This includes regulating the dam to state regulations, maintaining the millrace, ponds, and surrounding areas, obtaining permits, securing equipment and supplies, keeping records, budgeting and fund raising. This group reports directly to the board of the Town of Osceola.

A donation of $9,000 from Jim and Ruth Tobin kicked off funding for the restoration. Fundraisers such as picnics, raffles, and placemats, plus donations from area businesses, organizations and individuals, have supported much of the restoration.

In 1997, the Partners and the Town of Osceola joined in an agreement with Alliant Electric Co. that purchases electricity generated by the mill turbine.

Three projects on the grounds have been completed as Eagle Scout projects for area youths. These are the development of a nature trail that includes identification tags on some flora and fauna, construction of the wooden stairs and handrail on the hill.

In October of 2006, the mill had a makeover by: Extreme Makeover Home Edition as part of the Matthew Koepke home makeover.

The following projects have been completed through 2024:

The mill building
-floor repair
-new windows
-period gutters
-new cedar siding
-new roof
-new elevator belting
-new pulley belting conversion gear
-rebuilt turbine installed
-new generator
-antique & period items displayed
-replica waterwheel
-re-motar loose brick at the mill
-electrical work needing updating
-thoroughly cleaned in 2024
-2024 record year for electrical production
-new trash gate and railing

The mill park grounds
-stonework around the two ponds
-grounds cleaning and weeding
-period landscaping throughout
-ponds licensed as fish hatcheries
-ponds stocked with fish
-nature trail through wooded areas
-stairway with handrail
-nature trail
-pavillion
-pond overflow protection repaired
-purchased curtains for pavillion events

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