According to Minnesota’s last census, there are 29,773 veteran-owned small businesses spread across the state. When thinking about how to thank former members of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Marine Corps for their service, consider supporting the following local favorites.
One of the most beautiful and memorable ways to experience a winter night in Minnesota is to explore its scenic trails by candlelight. At the following special events, you can enjoy cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or hiking with trailside luminaries (candles or lanterns) lighting the way. On clear nights, a full moon and twinkling stars may shed even more light on your outdoor adventure.
You're invited to celebrate Halloween at Nickelodeon Boo-niverse®! Throughout the month of October, Nickelodeon Universe will transform into a spooky adventure full of Halloween frights. Watch a nightly Fright Lights show, boogie down during the Shock and Ride Halloween Dance Party, and watch live pumpkin carvings.
Finish up your Holiday Shopping here at the Mankato Makerspace. It will be your one-stop-shop for all gift-giving needs and don't forget to treat yourself as well. We will have over 20 talented creative vendors presenting their well-crafted items at the Mankato Makerspace 1700 3rd AveThe day will be filled with amazing talent from local craftsmen and women! Booths packed full of art and handmade items, well-crafted gifts. From wood cutting boards- stained glass- pottery- knitted items to and so more..... needless to say we have a little bit of everything!!!!
Join all your friends in Forks for a snow-filled day of fun with snowshoeing, sledding, iceskating, a cardboard sled race, horse-drawn sleigh rides and much more!
Cost: FREE event --> Complimentary equipment use is on a first come, first-served basis
Location: Lincoln Drive Park - 120 Euclid Avenue
It's time for another garage sale. Help the museum fund our operations and clear out our warehouse of excess inventory. There will be trains of nearly every scale, buildings, books and other items for sale at hobby show prices!
The sale will take place Saturday, March 7th from 10-5 & Sunday the 8th from 12-3 in our event space near the museum main entranc. No admission required, but while you are here considering visiting the museum!
Let's kick-off the dazzling season with a Lights Parade! Join us in downtown Marshall as floats are decked out in lights on Friday November 25th at 6pm. Following the parade, Independence Park will be illuminated with Light Up the Night's winter wonderland of lights and music by Kayla Daniels from 7-8pm!
Lake City lights up its main street and central park at this annual Christmas lighting celebration on Saturday November 29th.
Norvary is a Northern Vietnamese Bistro in Winona. There are two parts implied in the name Norvary- Northern Vietnam cuisine and a variety of chef's growing up most favorite street food items. Owned and operated by first-generation Vietnamese-American husband and wife, the cuisine is rooted in tradition and focuses on creativity.
The Cuyuna Rolling Hills was developed in three stages. The first stage started in 1923 with sand greens and was designed and built by the local mining companies.
The second stage was laid out in 1932, and with the some small design changes, has kept that basic design up to this day. Harry Middlebrook, with help from both the mining and railroad companies, is primarily responsible for the original design.
