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Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant Shetek Area Campgrounds Shetek Area Churches Lake Maps

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Shetek Area Golf Courses Directory of Advertisers Shetek Area Map

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MURRAY COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER 2042 Juniper Ave., Slayton, MN 507-836-6153 murraycountymed.org Open Mon. thru Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 9-Noon Virtual Care; Emergency Medicine SANFORD TRACY 249 5th St. E., Tracy, MN 507-629-8400 sanfordhealth.org Open Mon. thru Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 9-Noon Virtual Care; Emergency Medicine SANFORD WESTBROOK 920 Bell Ave., Westbrook, MN 507-274-1100 sanfordhealth.org Open Mon. thru Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 9-Noon Virtual Care; Emergency Medicine

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Wheels Across the Prairie Museum

Opening its doors on Jun. 1, 1985, the Wheels Across the Prairie Museum depicts the transition to using steam engines and the horseless carriage in the Tracy area. The depository showcases wheel artifacts from the agricultural, railroad, and automotive sectors to represent the industries that allowed the county to thrive. As visitors approach the city of Tracy on HWY 14, they are greeted by the museum’s signature 1915 freight train that was part of the St. Paul railroad system. Amiret’s original United States Post Office building, a blacksmith shop, an 1897 train depot and a new display of local Tracy authors, are a few of the exhibits visitors can expect to be educated on in the historical domain.

3297 US Hwy 14, Tracy, MN 56175 Hours: Open seasonally beginning May 22 May: Weekends only, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and by special appointment.

June-September: Wed-Fri. 1:00p.m-5:00 p.m.and weekends 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

October-November: Weekends 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm and by special appointment Admission: $2 for children 12 and under $6 for children 13 and over

Murray County Museum/Dinehart/Holt House The Murray County Museum, established in 1934, strives to represent the history of Murray County through the collection of artifacts in its exhibits. Step into the Roaring Twenties, walk through a newly-refreshed school display, view the newest transportation exhibit, and somber yourself as you read of the deadly 1940’s Slayton car accident that took the lives of 12 young men and women.

2480 29th St, Slayton, MN 56172 Hours: By appointment only; Tue.-Fri., 10:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Admission: Free admission, donations accepted.

Dinehart-Holt House Part of the Murray County Museum, the Dinehart-Holt House is a Victorian home that was built in 1891 and tenanted by Mr. Christopher Dinehart and his family.

Dinehart was a founder and President of the State Bank of Slayton and was wellknown throughout the city, often hosting parties and opening their home up to members of the community so they could relax and listen to music at the house on Linden Avenue in Slayton. Many members of the Dinehart family lived and died in the home, and it is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

2812 Linden Ave, Slayton, MN 56172 Hours: By appointment only; Tue.-Fri., 10:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Admission: $3

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Rail service didn’t exist for the first 30 years of Currie’s life until a single railroad track was expanded to the city and the nickname “End-O-Line” was originated. The 38-mile track began in Bingham Lake and ended at Currie, and the train was turned back around by a fifty-six-foot wood and steel turntable.

Although the original turntable was destroyed, a seventy-foot turntable was put in a different location on site for visitors to explore. The museum tour showcases railroad artifacts, steam engines, the county’s first courthouse, and the women’s waiting room of the original Currie depot, among others.

440 North Mill Street, Currie, MN 56123 Hours: Spring Hours (May 4-May 22); Tues. - Sat. 10 A.M. – 4:30 P.M Self Guided Tours Only Summer Hours (May 26 – Sept. 5, 2021) Wed. - Sun. 10 A.M. – 5 P.M. Guided and Self Guided Tours Offered Fall Hours: (Sept. 8 – Oct. 23, 2021) Tues. – Sat. 10 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. Self Guided Tours Only Admission: Guided tours offered by admission $7.00 for adults 18 years and older $5 for students 6-17 years FREE for children 5 and younger, veterans, and active military/blue star families

Walnut Grove Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum The family of Laura Ingalls Wilder voyaged across the American frontier, traveling by a covered wagon to locations like Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Indian Territory, and Dakota Territory. The family lived near Walnut Grove in the 1870s and the buildings on the museum grounds unfold the Wilder family story, taking you through exhibits like the early settler home, a little red schoolhouse, and a covered wagon. Antiques available for viewing include quilts owned by Laura and her daughter Rose, models of the Ingalls TV series homes and a 250-count Kelton Doll collection from the 1800s.

330 8th St, Walnut Grove, MN 56180 Hours: April: Mon.-Sat., 10 am-4 pm; Sun, 12:00 pm - 4 pm May: Mon.-Sat., 10 am-5 pm Sun., !2:00 pm - 5 pm June-August.: Mon.-Sun. 10 am-6 pm September: Mon-Sat., 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun. 12:00 pm-5:00pm October.: Mon-Sat, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Sun., 12:00 pm-4:00 pm. ; Closed November-March Admission: $10 for 13 years and older; $4 for children 5-12; FREE for children up to 4 years old

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Ingalls Dugout Site Located 1.5 miles north of Walnut Grove, the Ingalls Dugout Site is where Laura Ingalls resided from 1874 to 1876. Rumor has it that visitors can recognize plum thickets, tablelands, spring, and other locations that Laura writes about in her book, “On the Banks of Plum Creek”. Laura’s parents, Charles and Caroline, sold the property after three crop failures and 71 years later, the 172-acre farm was purchased by Harold and Della Gordon.

The pair didn’t know the historical significance of the estate until Laura’s book illustrator, Garth Williams, tracked down the Gordon’s after viewing court records revealing their farm to be the location of the Ingalls dugout.

13501 County Rd 5, Walnut Grove, MN 56180 Hours: Seasonal from dawn until dusk Admission: Based on the honor system; $5 per car or $30 per tour bus

Balaton Area Historical Society - Balaton Area History Center Balaton High School may have come to an end in 2000, but its memory lives on through school memorabilia, trophies, and class photos at the Balaton Area History Center. Live vicariously through those in the past as you step through exhibits that pertain to the military, churches and various businesses that

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161 2nd Street West, PO Box 213, Balaton, MN 56115 Hours: April 1-Oct 30 Mon. 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm and Wed. 9:00 am-12:00 pm.

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East of Lake Shetek, area visitors can find the site of the Lake Shetek Massacre from the Dakota War of 1962 where 40 men from the Dakota tribe charged Euro-American settlers after many years of broken promises and treaties from the Euro-American’s. As a result, 15 were killed, women and children were held hostage and 21 settlers managed to escape. Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services, Slaughter Sough is represented by a memorial and trail.

Located in Murray Township. If you are heading West on Co. Hwy 3, turn right on 225th Ave and continue straight for 2.2 miles.

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Area Lake Shetek State Park’s Monument & Koch Cabin

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Lake Shetek is the largest lake in southwest Minnesota, spread across five miles with a maximum depth of 10 feet. “Shetek” originates from the Ojibwe word meaning “pelican”, a bird that makes its presence known on the lake during the warmer months.

The park includes the only remaining original cabin of Lake Shetek called Koch Cabin with a monument in memory of pioneer settlers and the The U.S.-Dakota War of 1862.

Visit the 45-acre Loon Island that connects to the mainland by a 1,000-foot causeway. Explore the island by hiking the 2.77-mile Loon Island Trail.

163 State Park Road, Currie, MN Hours: Park open daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.; Office hours vary Admission: Vehicle permit required and the price varies. For more information, contact the park office at 507-763-3256.

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Willow Lake Lutheran Church

One of the area’s oldest churches was built in 1899 and established after a couple with connections to Laura Ingalls Wilder donated the church. The church’s last service may have taken place on Oct. 22, 2006, but the sanctuary still hosts community events and weddings as well as sing-a-longs on the same weekend as the Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant that is held in Walnut Grove. Costing only $2,000, the congregation first named the 50x28 foot building Willow Lake N orwegian Evangelical Lutheran until 1934 when it was renamed to Shetek Lutheran and lastly to Willow Lake Lutheran in 1943.

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June

5 Prairie Women’s Expo – Tracy 18-19 City Wide Garage Sales – Tracy 24-27 Wood Duck Festival - Fulda

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2-4 Balaton Fun Fest - Balaton 4 Currie 4th of July Celebration – Currie 9-10 Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant – Walnut Grove 9-11 Murray County Draft Horse Show – Slayton 9-11 Days of ‘87 Celebration – Slayton 10 Family Festival – Walnut Grove 16-17 Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant – Walnut Grove 17 Family Festival – Walnut Grove 23-24 Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant – Walnut Grove 24 Family Festival – Walnut Grove 31 Loose Gravel Music Festival – Walnut Grove

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August

18-21 Murray County Fair – Slayton 21 Prairie Day Parade – Slayton

September

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Want to Relive the Good Old Days? “Come Home To Laura!”

The popular Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant tells the story of 1870’s life in the fledgling prairie town of Walnut Grove. This year’s LIVE outdoor drama is set for Fridays and Saturdays, JULY 9-10,16-17 and 23-24!

The family-oriented two-act drama depicts the Ingalls family living near Walnut Grove in the 1870s. Staged in a beautiful natural amphitheater near the banks of Plum Creek a short distance from Walnut Grove, the outdoor drama is faithful to the “Little House” books written by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Area volunteers make up the cast and production crew of over 60 people. The pageant, in its 44th season has played to over 300,000 people.

This story is based on the fourth book in the Laura Ingalls Wilder series, “On the Banks of Plum Creek.” The drama recounts the construction of the town’s church, prairie fires, and the grasshopper plague that wiped out the family’s wheat crop. Elaborate stage sets are complemented with professional lighting and sound systems. The Ingalls’ dugout home, a church, school and general store are among the sets.

COVID HEALTH AND SAFETY We are all ready to return from the “intermission of 2020” and present live theater again. To do so, we will follow guidelines from the State of Minnesota. At present we have adjusted seating to allow social distancing, mask wearing and increased hand washing opportunities. We do this for the safety of both our family audiences and the cast and crew. For update regarding changes to this policy visit the updated, mobile friendly website at walnutgrove.org/pageant. Look under PATRON POLICIES for a complete list of expectations and rules that will be enforced for everyone’s health and safety.

PAGEANT TICKETS Tickets are best ordered by calling the ticket office at 888-859-3102.

Tickets will be held in Will Call. Email confirmation provided. Tickets may be purchased at the gate but call ahead for availability. Seating options are described on our webpage. VIP Seating $25. Reserved Seating price $20. Child may sit on adult lap without charge. General admission $18. Children age 5 and under admitted free in general admission. General admission holders should bring blankets or folding

chairs for hillside seating. Gates open at 7:00 p.m. NEW THIS YEAR. Performance begins at 8:30 p.m.

LOCATION One mile west and one-half mile south of Walnut Grove on Crown Avenue. The roads are all in good shape so far this year. Thank you to Mother Nature and the Minnesota Department of Transportation!

PAGEANT SUPPERS During pageant weekends, churches and community groups serve meals from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Walnut Grove Community Center at 311 Sixth Street. Open to the public. Menus may vary. Call 888859-3102 for group reservations of 25 or more. Check website in june for additional menu options.

FAMILY FESTIVAL This free annual event at the Walnut Grove City Park offers children’s activities, pioneer demonstrations, concessions, arts and crafts, live music and vendor displays. The festival is held three Saturdays of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant (July 10, 17, 24).

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Walnut Grove LAURA/NELLIE LOOK-A-LIKE CONTESTS Girls 8-12 are invited to take part in the Laura Ingalls Wilder and Nellie Oleson Look-a-Like contests. Registration is from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on July 10, 17, 24 at the Walnut Grove City Park. Contest begins at 3:00 p.m. For online registration visit www.walnutgrove.org.

Judging is based on overall appearance and knowledge of the “On the Banks of Plum Creek” book.

Look for most up-to-date information by checking walnutgrove.org for changes, additions and updates.

LOOSE GRAVEL MUSIC FESTIVAL Saturday, July 31 at the Wilder Outdoor Theater. Check the Loosegravelmusicfestival.org or the walnutgrove.org/pageant website to see the blue grass music line up and ticket options for a great day and night of Americana, Blue Grass and Roots music.

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CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH SITE The 1874 church that the Ingalls family attended was located on the corner of 5th and Bedel Streets. The church was torn down in 1954, replaced by private home that is unavailable for viewing.

LAFAYETTE BEDAL HOME Laura and Mary attended school in the home of Lafayette Bedal located on the corner of 4th and Washington Streets.

LAURA INGALLS WILDER HISTORIC MONUMENT Traveling north of Walnut Grove on County Road 5 for 1.6 miles will take you to a monument that honors the Ingalls family and early pioneers.

MASTERS STORE & HALL Located on the corner of 8th Street and County Road 20, the Master’s Store and Hall is owned by the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum and is in the process of being restored. A ‘400 Horses’ Art Exhibit goes through Oct. 31.

PA’S BELL The original bell that Charles Ingalls helped purchase now hangs in the belfry of the English Lutheran Church at 450 Wiggins Street. Pa Ingalls helped pay for the church bell by donating the last $3 he had saved for a pair of new boots.

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Christ Lutheran Church 2959 Queen Ave., 507-836-8291

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First Presbyterian Church 2613 Linden Ave., 507-836-6277

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St. Peter Lutheran Church 260 3rd St. 507-734-6691

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First Reformed Church 2548 Ironwood Ave., 507-836-1070

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Sillerud Lutheran Church 620 221st St. 507-734-4931

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Skandia Evangelical Free Church 722 221st St 507-734-4944

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Trinity Lutheran Church 500 Summit Ave. 507-734-5171

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Victory Christian Church 1010 Lake Yankton Ave. 507-734-2771

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Slayton Baptist Church/ Assembly of God Church 2643 Juniper Ave., 507-836-8988

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Slayton United Methodist Church 2764 Broadway Ave., 507-836-8148

501 Mill St. 507-763-3545 Monsignor R. Paul Heiting Mass on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m.

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Bloody Lake

Nearest town: Currie Area 274.14 acres Shore length: 5.61 miles Max. depth: 9 feet Fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, channel catfish, green sunfish, northern pike, orangespotted sunfish, walleye, white crappie, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, bigmouth buffalo, common carp, quillback, white sucker, fathead minnow

Fox Lake

Nearest town: Currie Area 183.3 acres Shore length: 2.74 miles Max. depth: 8.5 feet Fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, channel catfish, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, northern pike, orangespotted sunfish, walleye, white crappie, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, bigmouth buffalo, common carp, white sucker, fathead minnow, Johnny darter

Lake Shetek

Nearest town: Currie Area 3,462.23 acres Shore length: 36.04 miles Max. depth: 10 feet Fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, channel catfish, crappie, green sunfish, northern pike, orangespotted sunfish, pumpkinseed, sunfish, walleye, white crappie, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, bigmouth buffalo, common carp, quillback, white sucker, bluntnose minnow, fathead minnow, golden shiner, Johnny darter, sand shiner, spotfin shiner, tadpole madtom

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Lake Sarah

Nearest town: Garvin Area: 1,209.24 acres Shore length: 8.13 miles Max. depth: 10 feet Fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, channel catfish, crappie, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, northern pike, orangespotted sunfish, pumpkinseed, walleye, white crappie, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, bigmouth buffalo, common carp, white sucker, creek chub, fathead minnow, Johnny darter

Lake Laura

Nearest town: Walnut Grove Area: 22.23 acres Shore length: 1.65 miles Max. depth: 21 feet Fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, orangespotted sunfish, pumpkinseed, white crappie, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, common carp, white sucker

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Nearest town: Hadley Area: 78.3 acres Shore length: 1.49 miles Max. depth: 7 feet Fish Species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, crappie, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, orangespotted sunfish, pumpkinseed, sunfish, walleye, white crappie, yellow perch, common carp, white sucker, fathead minnow, minnows, shiners

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Lake Yankton

Nearest town: Balaton Area 401.33 acres Shore length: 4.9 miles Max. depth: 8 feet Fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike, orangespotted sunfish, walleye, white crappie, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, bigmouth buffalo, common carp, white sucker, fathead minnow

First Fulda

Nearest town: Fulda Area 122.71 acres Shore length: 1.81 miles Max. depth: 7 feet Fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, orangespotted sunfish, pumpkinseed, walleye, white crappie, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, bigmouth buffalo, common carp, white sucker, fathead minnow, Johnny darter

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Nearest town: Fulda Area 64.14 acres Shore length: 1.62 miles Max. depth: 5 feet Fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, northern pike, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, common carp, white sucker MAP NOT TO SCALE PUBLIC BOAT ACCESS Map source: http://fishing-app.gpsnauticalcharts.com/i-boating-fishing-web-app/fishing-marine-charts-navigation.html

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Lime Lake

Nearest town: Avoca Area: 326.05 acres Shore length: 4.1 miles Max. depth: 7 feet Fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, channel catfish, green sunfish, northern pike, orangespotted sunfish, walleye, white crappie, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, bigmouth buffalo, common carp, quillback, river carpsucker, white sucker, fathead minnow, Johnny darter, sand shiner, shiners

Currant Lake

Nearest town: Balaton Area 405.74 acres Shore length: 3.97 miles Max. depth: 9.5 feet Fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, northern pike, orangespotted sunfish, sunfish, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, bigmouth buffalo, common carp, white sucker, fathead minnow, shiners

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Balaton Bay Golf Course 507-724-4653 (GOLF) balatonbaygolf.com Located off Highway 14 1001 Lake Yankton Ave. Balaton, MN Experience the most challenging Par 3 executive course in Southwest Minnesota. It boasts four water holes and numerous sand bunkers. Our longest hole is roughly 170 yards and the shortest coming in right around 100 yards.

Tracy Country Club 507-629-4666 Tracy Country Club on Facebook Located 1 mile east of Tracy 10752 US Highway 14, Tracy, MN This 9-hole course features many challenging holes with narrow fairways, and tricky greens, with some holes including ponds and a creek that runs through the middle of the course. If you prefer to play eighteen holes, there are additional tee’s that add a challenging new dimension to the course.

Fulda Fulda Town and Country Golf 507-425-3328 or 507-220-3204 www.fuldatownandcountrygolf.com Located 1 mile from the center of Fulda, situated near Seven Mile Lake 502 N US Hwy 59, Fulda, MN Established in 1992, Fulda Town & Country Golf Course provides a delightful afternoon on the green in a beautiful setting. This 9-hole, par 36, regulation course has 3,319 yards of golf from the longest tees.

Slayton Slayton Country Club 507-836-8154 www.slaytoncountryclub.com 1075 US Hwy 59, Slayton, MN The 9-hole public course features 2,837 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 35. The course rating is a 36.9 and it has a slope rating of 121.

Westbrook Rolling Hills Golf Club 507-274-5166 Rolling Hills Golf Club on Facebook 1360 280th Ave, Westbrook, MN Rolling Hills is an exciting 9 hole regulation course located at the Rolling Hills Golf Club facility outside of Westbrook, MN. From the longest tees it presents 2,874 yards of golf for a par of 36.

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Currie Currie State Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 End-O-Line Railroad Park & Museum . . .40 Mill Street BBQ Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Mo’ Than Antiques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Murrayland Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Painted Prairie Vineyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Rooster’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Ruppert Oil Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Schreier’s on Shetek Campground . . . . . .9 Schreier’s on Shetek Docks-n-Lifts . . . . . . .9

Marshall Action Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Bot Appliance/405 Loft . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Greenwood Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Real Estate Retrievers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Southwest Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Shetek Area Balaton Bay Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Balaton EDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Bitton’s Roadhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Carlson Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Key Largo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Murray County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Pelican Cove. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Schreier’s on Shetek Campground . . . . . .9 Schreier’s on Shetek Docks-n-Lifts . . . . . . .9 Shetek Marine/Pete’s Corner . . . . . . . . . .27 Taylor Onken, Realtor - Edina Realty . . . . .7

Slayton Alley Cat Lanes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Almich’s Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Creative Three, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Left Bank Roasterie & Café . . . . . . . . . . .17 Laura Deslauriers, Realtor - ReMax . . . . .17 Laura Mae’s Hair Salon for Men. . . . . . . .17 Murray County EDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Murray County Historical Museum. . . . . .40 Murrayland Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Pizza Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Slayton Discount Liquor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 The Plaid Moose Coffeehouse & Cafe. . .23 The Hut. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Three Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Tracy Boxcar Liquor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Brockway-Brown Vet Clinic . . . . . . . . . . .21 G&R Appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Greenwood Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

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Knakmuhs Agency/Tracy Agency. . . . . . .33 Meyer’s Repair/Tracy Karate School . . . .14 Murrayland Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Midwest Supply of Tracy . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 O’Brien Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Prairie View Senior Living. . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Real Estate Retrievers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Sanford Tracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 The Caboose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 The Plaid Moose Coffeehouse & Cafe. . .23 Tracy Aquatic Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Tracy Area Chamber of Commerce . . . . . .7 Tracy Country Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Tracy EDA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Tracy Food Pride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Twin Circle Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Wheels Across the Prairie Museum . . . . .18

Walnut Grove Knakmuhs Agency/Tracy Agency. . . . . . .33 Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum & Information Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant . . . . . . . . . . .2 Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum Gift Store .25 Walnut Grove Community . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Walnut Grove Family Festival. . . . . . . . . .25

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