Kasota

Population: 670 Incorporated: 1858 City Office: 200 N. Webster St., 507-931-3290, kasotamn.govoffice2.com Post Office: 140 Cherry St., 507-931-5720

What to do Firemen’s Dance - Annual event set for Sept. 12 celebrates the Kasota Fire Department’s anniversary. Music, food and refreshments through the evening. Visit Kasota Fire Department on Facebook.

Kasota Prairie Scientific and Natural Area - Situated on a rock terrace 70 feet above the Minnesota River Valley is this 42-acre scientific natural area. About 2 miles south of Kasota on 367th Avenue. Visit dnr. state. mn.us/snas/detail.html?id=sna00961.

Kasota Prairie - Ninety acres of native prairie and another 30 acres of restored prairie on

land owned by Unimin Corp. The area has been preserved as a public scientific, educational and recreational resource, and includes 120 acres of woods, marsh, grassland and a large beaver pond between the bluffs and the Minnesota River. Maintained parking and trails. Approximately 1 mile south of Kasota on township road 140. Visit skp.org.

Chankaska Creek Ranch and Winery - Vineyard and winery sits on the bank of Chankaska Creek, offering wine tastings and events, many with live music. Visit chankaskawines.com.

Drive a Tank - The only place in the world to drive a tank and shoot a fully automatic historic machine gun not owned by a government entity. Visit driveatank.com.

Churches Kasota Presbyterian Church - 141 S Rice St., 507-931-2100