Situated on an extensive rock terrace 70 feet above the Minnesota River Valley, the Kasota Prairie is named for its view, the word kasota from the Dakota language meaning "a cleared place." When the Glacial River Warren originally carved the Minnesota River valley, the flooded river covered this terrace. Today, prairie, wet meadow, oak woodland, and lowland hardwood plant communities thrive in the thin soils, only 12 inches deep here.
The Itasca Wilderness Sanctuary holds an important place in Minnesota's conservation history. It was established in 1939 within Itasca State Park at the suggestion of the Minnesota Academy of Science, to preserve a part of the wilderness character of the state that existed prior to logging and settlement. In 1965, it became Minnesota's first National Natural Landmark. Most of the Sanctuary (1601 acres) was designated a state Scientific and Natural Area in 1983, as the finest example of Great Lakes Pine Forest in north-central Minnesota.
Cedar Mountain SNA is one of a string of SNAs aligned along the meandering Minnesota River in Yellow Medicine, Renville and Redwood Counties. While each is unique, they share a common history, influenced both by the Des Moines lobe of the most recent glacial period and the subsequent torrent of Glacial River Warren.
Yoga with Bryana Cook at Portage Brewing Co. Pre-register at northernyogawellness.com, $20 includes yoga and beverage after class
WrestleVérité Presents “Crimson Hearts”: Minnesota’s First No Rope Barbed Wire Deathmatch!
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, February 1st, 2025
Time: Doors open at 2:30 PM, first bell at 3:00 PM
Location: Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343
Tickets: Available now at wrestleverite.com
Featuring Connie Evingson, Ginger Commodore, Joyann Parker, Judi Vinar, Rachel Holder and Lori Dokken
Save the date! Join us on March 15th for the final Women of the North event of the season! Before puck drop, enjoy an exclusive mixology class led by renowned mixologist Nick Kosevich. Learn to craft custom Wild-inspired cocktails and mocktails. This package includes your game ticket, access to the pre-game event and custom Wild cocktail shaker.
Join us Thursday, March 20th from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM for a new event series: Women In Science ??????
This inaugural panel will focus on studying diverse relationships with water in the Great Lakes region with special appearances from local panelists as they discuss the impact of their science on our region and communities.
Guests are invited to participate in this panel discussion as well as explore the Aquarium’s exhibit floor before and after presentations.
We’re off to see the Wizard! In search of their deepest desires – a brain for the scarecrow, a heart for the Tinman, courage for the Cowardly Lion, and the way back home to Kansas for Dorothy…and Toto, too – they meet the Wicked Witch, the Wizard, and more as they follow the yellow brick road through colorful world of Oz.
This annual event is being hosted by the Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce and is free to the public. It will be hosted at Aitkin City Park's new Warming House to celebrate its opening from 3pm-6pm on February 8th, 2025.
This festive celebration features a variety of winter activities:
