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Building Our Minnesota
Sign Company History
Since 1979

Welcome to the Minnesota sign company history that defines Schad Tracy Signs. What started as a small operation in Oronoco has grown into one of the region’s most trusted manufacturers. Over the last 45 years, we have built a legacy of quality craftsmanship across the Twin Cities, Rochester, and Western Wisconsin.

Minnesota map graphic highlighting the dual hubs for specialized sign manufacturing in Rochester and rapid installation in Burnsville.

Two Strategic
Locations

With manufacturing in Oronoco and an install hub in Burnsville, we can efficiently service the entire state, from the Iowa border to the North Metro.

Close-up view of a custom metal sign with cutouts for "Uncommon Coffee" being fabricated inside our Minnesota sign workshop.

100% In-House
Manufacturing

We don’t middle-man your project. Your signs are designed, fabricated, painted, and assembled by our own employees in our Minnesota facility.

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We Handle
the Red Tape

Our project managers are experts in local zoning codes for Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester, and beyond. We handle the entitlement process so you don’t have to.

A New Chapter in Minnesota Sign Company History

Schad Tracy Signs was founded on a simple promise: superior craftsmanship and honest service. What started as a small operation in Oronoco, MN has grown into one of the region’s most trusted commercial sign manufacturers.

 

Over the last 45 years, we have expanded our capabilities to include a dedicated installation hub in Burnsville and a state-of-the-art fabrication facility in Southern Minnesota. While our technology has evolved from hand-painting to digital LED message centers, our core mission remains the same: helping Minnesota businesses stand out.

Why Our Minnesota Sign Company
History Matters

When you hire a partner for your branding, experience counts. Our Minnesota sign company history proves that we don’t just build signs; we build relationships that last for decades. Trust the team that has been navigating local zoning codes and Minnesota winters for over 45 years.

Premier Exterior Signage
Minnesota & Beyond

Schad Tracy Signs is more than just a local shop. We are a regional manufacturing powerhouse serving Rochester, the Twin Cities Metro, Western Wisconsin, and beyond. Our fleet of crane trucks ensures that no installation is too high or too complex.

Burnsville and Oronoco, Minnesota

About Schad Tracy Signs FAQs

Answers to common questions about our company, the services we provide, and how we support businesses across Twin Cities, Rochester, & Western Wisconsin.

Who is Schad Tracy Signs?

Schad Tracy Signs is a Minnesota commercial sign company that designs, permits, fabricates, installs, services, and maintains custom signage for businesses and organizations. The company serves customers across Minnesota and Western Wisconsin with exterior signs, interior signs, illuminated signs, wayfinding systems, and custom branding solutions.

How long has Schad Tracy Signs been in business?

Schad Tracy Signs has been creating commercial signs since 1979. Over the years, the company has grown from a local sign provider into a full-service signage partner with experience in design, manufacturing, permitting, installation, service, maintenance, and rebranding projects.

Where is Schad Tracy Signs located?

Schad Tracy Signs has locations in Burnsville and Oronoco, Minnesota. The Burnsville location supports the Twin Cities metro area, while the Oronoco facility helps serve Rochester, Southern Minnesota, and surrounding communities.

What does Schad Tracy Signs specialize in?

Schad Tracy Signs specializes in custom commercial signage, including channel letter signs, monument signs, pylon signs, cabinet signs, wall signs, interior signs, ADA signs, wayfinding signs, vinyl graphics, digital message centers, and illuminated signage. The company also helps with sign permitting, fabrication, installation, repair, maintenance, and corporate rebranding.

Why do Minnesota businesses choose Schad Tracy Signs?

Minnesota businesses choose Schad Tracy Signs because the company offers a complete sign process from concept to installation and long-term service. With decades of experience, local manufacturing capabilities, permitting knowledge, and professional installation crews, Schad Tracy Signs helps businesses create durable, visible, and brand-focused signage.

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Need help with a sign project?

Contact our team for a consultation or service request.