Southern Region



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Here the Mississippi River and many small, quiet streams wind their way through scenic valleys nestled among wooded bluffs; the Minnesota River reaches across the farmland. Patches of prairie and remnants of grasslands still cover this land.  

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Upcoming Events

  • Syttende Mai Celebration

    Willmar

    5/17/2008

    Norway's Constitution Day Celebration sponsored by the Sons of Norway Fedraheimen Lodge No. 59. trolls and music add to the fun of this event for kid


  • SEMBA's 10th Annual Spring Bluegrass Festival

    Houston

    5/16/2008 - 5/18/2008

    3 days with 6 bands, workshops, jamming and good family fun. Come & enjoy bluegrass at its best.


  • Minnesota Statehood Sesquicentennial Wagon Train

    Cannon Falls

    5/4/2008 - 5/11/2008

    Come and join us as we kick off the Minnesota Statehood Sesquicentennial Celebration Week with a authentic wagon train! Follow the wagons on a 8 day


  • Original Olmsted County Gold Rush

    Rochester

    5/10/2008 - 8/17/2008

    1,500 dealers form across the United States will be displaying their wares. Antiques, furniture, primitives, glassware, clocks & watches, lamps, coin