The Arctic Springs Creamery was incorporated in 1889 in Galesville, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin for the purpose of carrying on a milk, cheese and butter business. Although formed as a corporation, stockholders intended that it be run on a cooperative basis. No one could hold more than ten shares of stock. Most major decisions such as land acquisition and personnel changes were submitted for approval at annual and special stockholders meetings. Elected members of the Board of Directors were not allowed to succeed themselves in office.
The original creamery business was increased when the holdings of the Tower and Johnson creamery were added in 1890. Besides maintaining the basic cream gathering and processing system, the creamery endeavored to promote better dairy practices. In 1908 the Babcock butterfat test was adopted by the company. Through its association with the Wisconsin State Creamery Association in 1923, the firm gained access to the latest developments in marketing and processing. The growth of the creamery benefited the community of Galesville in 1921 by providing a site for the new village well and assuming the standby pumping responsibility.
The status of the creamery changed legally in 1924 when it became the Arctic Springs Creamery Cooperative and altered its bylaws to comply with state regulations governing cooperatives. It operated as a cooperative until 1967 when it merged with a larger group, the Hiawatha Dairies Cooperative.
