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18/01/2025

𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐀 𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐒𝐍𝐎𝐖! ❄️
It's winter in Minnesota and a great time to get out on your sled! Take a trip to 𝑹𝒐𝒄𝒌 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒚 to enjoy riding on some of the 𝟗𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 of groomed trails maintained by the 𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗬 𝗦𝗡𝗢-𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦! This great group of men and women do an outstanding job connecting communities and points of interest.
Travel from Beaver Creek to Luverne to Kenneth to Hardwick and points north as you ride the trails through the flatlands, hills, and valleys of the county! You'll be glad you did!
www.exploreswmn.com

15/01/2025

Next Saturday night is a great night for a walk outside! Blue Mounds State Park will be lit by candlelight for their ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT HIKE! January 25, 2025 from 5:30 to 8 pm. Nature doesn't get more beautiful than this in the winter!

14/01/2025

Looking for a winter adventure? Why not try out winter camping! Lake Shetek State Park is one of many parks with heated cabins to enjoy all year round. While camping, make sure to stop by some of our other nearby parks with day-trip options, including cross-country skiing and snowshoe rentals.

16/12/2024

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆

Visit the Walnut Grove Mercantile for delicious homemade fudge! From Sea Salt Caramel to Candy Cane Swirl Fudge, the Walnut Grove Mercantile has it all. Satisfy your chocolate cravings at the Mercantile.

16/12/2024

𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝑨𝒏𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑫𝒂𝒚, 𝑫𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 16

Simply Sweet Cheesecake

206 S Hwy 86, Lakefield, MN
612-232-2605
Drive-Thru Tuesday-Friday 8am-2pm

Chocolate has been a beloved treat for over 3,000 years—can you believe it? It's hard to imagine life without it! People often say that almost anything is made even better by dipping it in chocolate. Think about it: cookies, cakes, ice cream, bananas, potato chips, and even cheesecake! If you're craving some delicious Chocolate Ganache, just hop in your car and head over to Simply Sweet. You won't regret it!

15/12/2024

𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒖𝒑𝒄𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝑫𝒂𝒚!

Kiehl's Bakery in Lakefield is the perfect place to pick up delicious cupcakes for National Cupcake Day on December 15! While treating yourself, consider buying a few extra cupcakes this holiday season to share with your coworkers or your Secret Santa. Everyone loves a sweet surprise, and delicious cupcakes make a wonderful gift! You can even personalize them with fun icing and decorations to make them extra special.

Open:
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday - Saturday

📍332 Main St, Lakefield, MN 56150-1200
📱(507) 662-4827

13/12/2024

Mark Brim of DAKOTA NEWS NOW reported this story of the largest nutcracker in the world coming to Luverne in late spring/early summer 2025. The 14 foot tall boots are ready and the remaining 51 feet will soon be here. The excitement is building for Luverne to become the NUTCRACKER CAPITOL OF THE WORLD!
https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2024/12/11/luverne-soon-be-home-worlds-largest-nutcracker-statue/?fbclid=IwY2xjawHIAKtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHS-AnXZ2YmXTjvasBVrwENtCVEnPQg0nqikZ2SHkbqLW7qri15sKFBP5Og_aem_dSp3xub6AeGyCgBhMyMClw

In early 2025 installation of a 65-foot nutcracker statue is projected to be complete at the Luverne gift store off of I-90.

12/12/2024

This weekend! Don't miss out on 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫 performance presented by Prairie Dance Alliance.

Tickets are on sale at Marshall HyVee

𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒔:
Friday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 14 at 1:00 p.m. and at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 15 at 1:00 p.m.

𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆: Schwan Community Center for the Performing Arts is located at the Marshall High School.

10/12/2024

It's a winter wonderland in Southwest Minnesota! What's your favorite family activity during the holiday season?

06/12/2024

Jumping for joy shopping in downtown Marshall! Get everyone checked off your holiday list with the wide variety of shops in Marshall Minnesota! All locally owned, you will be treated like family. Head to Marshall to get all of our shopping done this Holiday Season.

https://www.exploreswmn.com/

03/12/2024

It's Luverne's Annual Winterfest Weekend - December 6-8th - with lots of wonderful things to do throughout town! Make plans to enjoy all that's happening!

03/12/2024

Come to Island Park in Windom to experience a lovely display of holiday lights! These lights will only be on display until the end of the year, so don't miss out!

https://www.exploreswmn.com/

01/12/2024

Warm your heart, mind & soul when you enjoy THE NUTCRACKER STORY on stage in the PERFORMING ARTS CENTER of Luverne Public Schools on Saturday, December 7th at 1 pm. This FREE performance will feature 51 dancers from the Youth Dance Ensemble of Burnsville and Spotlight Dance Center of Luverne!

30/11/2024

Santa & Mrs. Claus are anxious to greet all the children and hear about their Christmas lists on Sunday, December 1st. They'll be inside Luverne's old National Guard Armory on Freeman Street across from the Omaha Depot from 4:30 until 6 pm. Cookies are served by Eastern & Ellis Railroad and hot chocolate by the First Presbyterian Church of Luverne!

30/11/2024

Just look who will be arriving by train at the Omaha Depot on Sunday, December 1st! Santa and Mrs. Claus. It's a great time to take pictures with Santa and let your little ones tell the "jolly ole couple" exactly what they want for Christmas. 4:30 to 6 pm - Sponsored by Eastern & Ellis Railroad and the First Presbyterian Church of Luverne.

30/11/2024

Make plans to meet Santa & Mrs. Claus on Sunday, December 1st at Rushmore, Adrian, Magnolia or Luverne as they arrive on EASTERN & ELLIS SANTA TRAIN! Cookies and hot chocolate will be served! What a great way to begin the holiday season!

27/11/2024

It's Almost that time of year again!

Mark your calendar for Edgerton's Christmas Parade of Lights, on December 4th at 6:00pm. It's fun for the whole family!

18/11/2024

Join us in Worthington Sunday, November 26th for the Worthington Holiday Open House from Noon to 5:00 p.m. Bring your family to enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season, including, horse-drawn carriage rides, live music and a photo opportunity with Santa. Local retailers will be offering special promotions and sidewalk sales.

https://www.experienceworthington.com/holidayopenhouse