From police station to Civil War training grounds to site of a siege during the US-Dakota War, Fort Ridgely witnessed the tumultuous history of 1800s Minnesota.
Explore the ruins of this once thriving 1853 military outpost and learn more about its role in the US-Dakota War. Visit exhibits inside the restored commissary, and explore the parade grounds.
Whether you are seeking a romantic escape or a weekend of welcome luxury and relaxation, Minnesota's bed and breakfasts blend local expertise, multi-course dining, and unique architecture and settings. Each residence tells its own story, from late 1800s mansions with literary themes to a modern home along a Lake Superior beach.
Come check out Winterfest in Dawson for lots of activities and events all weekend. Fun for the whole family!
Join us for our annual On-the-Water Cleanup! Volunteers clean up the banks of the Red River in canoes. Volunteers must have enough experience canoeing to be comfortable reaching over in a canoe to pick up trash. Back up weather date is August 11. Please do not wear flip flops and wear clothes that can get wet and muddy.
Sign up to volunteer by emailing [email protected], calling 701-356-8915, or by using our online volunteer form:
Create a resilient yard to sustain the Red River by making your own compost tumbler. Workshops include a presentation on the basics of composting. By tumbling this composter around once a week, you could have a barrel of compost by the end of the season. Be ready to take home an empty 55-gallon barrel.
The barrel may be white or blue.
Fee: $59 or $54 for Moorhead residents. Class fee includes all other supplies.
Pre-registration is required. Register through Moorhead Community Education (limited spots available):
Slip gracefully along while sailing Lake Pepin and admire the spectacular scenery aboard our Pearson 36-2. Lake City Sailing specializes in 2 to 3 hour private sailing charters for up to 6 passengers. Whether you are interested in learning the ropes and taking a turn at the helm or just want to sit back and take in the beauty of Lake Pepin, you are sure to have a great time sailing Lake Pepin!
Conveniently located near everything that Austin has to offer - attractions, shopping, leisure activities, and more. In town for business? The Cobblestone Hotel & Suites – Austin offers easy access to Hormel Foods, Mayo Clinic Health Systems Austin, Riverland Community College, McFarland Truck Lines, Walmart Supercenter and more. If fun and relaxation bring you to town, be sure to visit the SPAM® Museum, the Hormel Historic Home, the Historic Paramount Theatre, Austin ArtWorks Center. Enjoy nature at Mill Pond, East Side Lake and the Jay C.
We offer top quality daily rental options for people who are just looking to get out on the water once or twice a year, and unlimited boating boat club memberships for people who are looking to make being together on the water a regular part of their life. Our customers simply show up, go boating and go home. We take care of all the work, they have all the fun.
The rental shack is located at Hjemkomst Landing in the parking lot of the Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave N., Moorhead.
Hours of Operation are May 30th - September 9th (subject to change depending on river and weather conditions.)
• Tuesday, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
• Thursday, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
• Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Sundays, Noon - 6:00 p.m.
Individual Rentals: Single and tandem kayaks and canoes are available on a first come first serve basis. Rentals include paddles and personal flotation devices, which must be worn at all times.
Whether you want to practice your Flying V or polish your toe pick, Minnesota’s ice skating rinks are the perfect surface for winter fun.
Found in every corner of the state, ice rinks form on frozen lakes, ponds and even rivers as soon as the ice is thick enough with refrigerated rinks popping up around Thanksgiving or even earlier. In addition to skating, most of the rinks on this list have skates available for rent as well as warming houses and/or other perks like concessions and special events.
