Linda Powers - Open Studio Visit

The Gunflint Trail Historical Society/Artist-in-Residency Program committee is excited to announce that Linda Powers and her husband will visit the Gunflint Trail, May 18 - 23.

Linda studied Studio Art and Art History at the University of Minnesota, Morris, where she had the opportunity to work with several talented fine art professors. These experiences helped her build a strong foundation for observing the world, appreciating light and shadows, and developing the skills needed to express her artistic vision.

Building Bridges Memory Choir Concert

The Building Bridges Memory Choir will perform a concert of Patriotic and Americana songs at the Fagen Fighters WWII War Museum. The concert will be located in the "Fighter Hanger." Adults $10.00; Active Military and children 10-17 $5.00; children 9 and under free. Tickets provide one day admission to the museum.

MN Cuban Film Festival: Una noche con los Rolling Stones (A night with the Rolling Stones))

One Night Only • Thursday, May 1 • 7pm

A WCCO Original

ABOUT THE FILM

Jeanie Childs was brutally murdered in her south Minneapolis apartment in 1993.

For years her family pushed for answers.

Decades later DNA and a bloody footprint left at the crime scene led police to a hockey dad with a checkered past.

Tall Tales

One Night Only • Thursday, May 8 at 7:00pm

ABOUT THE FILM

Fabled English record producer Mark Pritchard, luminary songwriter Thom Yorke and groundbreaking visual artist Jonathan Zawada present Tall Tales – a debut collaborative visual and audio cinema experience a decade in the making.

Midnight Mayhem: Eraserhead

Saturday, May 3 at 10pm

Midnight Mayhem featuring your host Chaz Kangas.

ABOUT THE FILM

David Lynch’s 1977 debut feature, Eraserhead, is both a lasting cult sensation and a work of extraordinary craft and beauty. With its mesmerizing black-and-white photography by Frederick Elmes and Herbert Cardwell, evocative sound design, and unforgettably enigmatic performance by Jack Nance, this visionary nocturnal odyssey continues to haunt American cinema like no other film.

ABOUT MIDNIGHT MAYHEM

America's 250th Open House

July 4, 2026, will mark the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, and the founding of the United States. History organizations throughout Dakota County have discussed how we can accurately commemorate this national milestone.

You are invited to attend an Open House to provide feedback on our ideas and concepts to celebrate and recognize the past 250 years.

Twin Cities VegWeek

Celebrate a week of healthy, climate and animal-friendly plant-powered living with Compassionate Action for Animals (CAA) during VegWeek 2025! From April 20 to 27, join in on fun, flavorful events including dine-outs, potlucks, and cooking classes. Whether you’re vegan, veg-curious, or just love good food, there’s something for everyone.

Wilderness Weekends with Emily: Signs of Spring Walk

Join us for a walk around Lake Winona to look for signs of spring on April 19th from 9:30-11:30. We will meet next to the Lake Lodge and then head out on a morning stroll! All ages are welcome as this is such a nice way to start your weekend as a family and welcome the season of Spring. Wilderness Weekends, led by Emily Gorman, is an environmental education program offering an immersive experience to explore the ecosystems and ecological treasures of Winona County. Join us to discover, appreciate, and protect the region’s natural wonders. Free to Attend!

Walleye Opener

Celebrating the start of our 21st year and our award.
"Resorters of the Year". we are so honored.
Music at the Tavern from 4-7pm 
Walleye fishing opener!!