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Dairy Queen
Paynesville, MN
This Dairy Queen appears to be from the 1950s. For more, see this website. [map]

Dairy Queen
Janesville, MN
This Dairy Queen building most likely started out with a flat roof. The original sign was then reinstalled on top of the peaked roof addition. [map]

Dairy Queen
Starbuck, MN		 Dairy Queen [gone]
Willmar, MN
This Dairy Queen location in Starbuck opened in 1956. However, this sign was not there in recent years. It was installed around 2008. However, it appears to be a vintage sign not a reproduction. It may have come from another location or the original sign may have been in storage. In 2024, this location closed. The sign was removed and it reopened as Shirley's Treats & Eats. [map]

This Dairy Queen in Willmar appears to be from the 1950s. This photo is from 2011. In 2015, this location closed and the rooftop sign was gone. By 2018, a gable roof had been added and the building was housing a used car lot office.

Dairy Queen
Minneapolis, MN
This Dairy Queen was built in 1961. The signage has been updated to reflect its partnership with Orange Julius. The vintage rooftop sign remains. [map]

former Dairy Queen
Cannon Falls, MN
This former Dairy Queen has been known as the Dairy Inn since at least the 1980s. The Dairy Queen sign was adapted. [map]

former Dairy Queen
Roseville, MN
This Dairy Queen was built in 1947 and was the first location built in Minnesota. I believe this "control tower" design may have been unique. Or, if not, there don't seem to be any other buildings left like this. These photos are from 2011. In 2024, the business closed. In 2025, it reopened as Sprinkles and the rooftop sign was adapted. For more, see this website. [map]

More Minnesota:
Bagley

Dairy Queen
St. Joseph, MO
This Dairy Queen opened in 1947. While now sided over and featuring a peaked roof, it still has the original neon sign. The plastic pole sign is a rare survivor. Most of those panels have been replaced with versions reading "DQ" or replaced entirely with DQ swoosh logo signs. [map]

Dairy Bar
Fredericktown, MO		 Dairy Queen
St. Joseph, MO
The Dairy Bar was built in 1958 as a Dairy Queen. It became the Dairy Bar in 1987. [map]

This Dairy Queen was built in 1960 and closed around 2019. It housed the Holy Cow Creamery after that. The building now houses Moshu Shi Mama, a Chinese restaurant. [map]

Edd's Drive-in
Pascagoula, MS
Edd's Drive-in opened in 1953 as a Dairy Queen. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

More Mississippi:
Laurel

North Dakota:
Bismarck

Dairy Queen
Montvale, NJ
This Dairy Queen opened around 1951. There is a neon cone inside the store but I don't know if it's the one from this sign. For more, see this website. [map]

More New Jersey:
Irvington [map]

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