Nouvelle Brewing

In January of 2022, we rebranded as Nouvelle Brewing so we could more heavily feature the brewing talents of Andy, as well as our creative chef team. We are Craft Malt Certified and a Certified Independent Craft Brewery. We source local hops, malt, and ingredients as much as possible. 

Mason Jar Kitchen

We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week—and our famous brunch on weekends. Our eclectic menu includes made-from-scratch, stone-oven-baked pizzas, fresh seafood, steaks cut in house and much more.

Hope Breakfast Bar

Hope Breakfast Bar is here to start your day with optimism. From our historic space, to our fresh take on breakfast favorites, we are built on a foundation of the past with a focus on making the future of our community a better place.

Serving Breakfast Morning, Noon & Night

Axel's Restaurant

This upscale classic style restaurant is located in the Historic Village of Mendota and features exceptionally high quality American cuisine served in a beautiful setting by an experienced, guest friendly staff. Axel’s River Grille is in the building of the former Parker House – a premiere restaurant which served the Twin Cities for over 60 years. Unbeatable Axel’s River Grille is the “flag ship” of the Axel’s Family of Restaurants and has set the standards of quality and service which has led our guests to return to all of our restaurants time and time again.

Ole and Lena Days

Ole and Lena Days - A week of fun in the middle of winter! Activities run all week long and include lefse making, a medallion hunt, Scandinavian Feast, a Fireman's Dance, and much more!

Meander Art Crawl

Join us for the annual award-winning Meander Upper Minnesota River Art Crawl! As the name suggests, spend the weekend meandering from studio to studio throughout the region of Swift, Lac qui Parle, Yellow Medicine, Chippewa, and Big Stone counties. With over 40 local artists participating, there is bound to be something for everyone! As an added bonus, the Upper Minnesota River Valley will be bursting with beautiful fall colors to take in as you meander from studio to studio.

Kid Day

A celebration dedicated to the kids! The weekend is fun-filled with a parade, fire truck rides, swimming at the Benson Aquatic Center, a carnival, and more!