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Southwest Minnesota

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2022 Laura Ingalls Wilder Outdoor Theater ‘Fragments of a Dream’

JULY 8-9, 15-16, 22-23 Gates open 7 p.m. Pageant Singers 7:30 p.m. Performance 8:30 p.m.

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Wheels Across the Prairie Museum

Opening its doors on June 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. 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. Wheels is also a Bluestar Museum for active military personnel. 3297 US Hwy 14, Tracy, MN 56175 Hours: Opening June 1 June-September: Wed-Sun. 1-5 p.m. or by appointment Admission: $4 for children 12 and under $8 for children 13 and over

Murray County Museum 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 Phone: 507-836-6533 Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission: Free admission, donations accepted. Admission into the museum, Sierk Building and Wornson Cabin is free.

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 well-known 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 By appointment only: 507-836-6533 Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission: $3

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Founded in 1872, Rail service didn’t exist for the first 30 years of Currie’s life until a single railroad track was built into the city but wasn’t expanded further west of town and the nickname “End-OLine” was originated. The 38-mile track began in Bingham Lake in Cottonwood County and ended at Currie, and the train was turned back around on a fifty-six-foot wood and steel turntable. Although the original turntable was damaged in 1922, a larger seventy-foot turntable was built on the same site. Today, the turntable is still operational as an educational ride for park visitors. The museum tour showcases railroad artifacts, steam engines, a replica of the county’s first courthouse, and the original Currie depot, among others. 440 North Mill Street, Currie, MN 56123 Phone: 507-763-3708 Hours: Memorial Day Weekend-Labor Day Wed. - Sun. 10 am-5 pm Guided and Self Guided Tours Offered Fall Hours (Sept. 5-Oct. 22, 2022) Open Select Hours or by appointment Visit our website closer to Labor Day for details Guided tours 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 Wisconsin, 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 Ingalls/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 and models of the Ingalls TV series homes. 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 Museum buildings closed November-March, Gift Store is open, call for hours 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 the Gordons 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 $7 per car or $40 per tour bus

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exhibits that pertain to the military, churches and various businesses that were located in the city of Balaton. Guests can conduct research and find family files through the large research center that the museum has on-site. Historical donations are encouraged by staff members. 161 2nd Street West, PO Box 213, Balaton, MN 56115 Hours: Mon., 1-4 p.m. and Wed, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or call 507-829-3095 to schedule a visit anytime by appointment Admission: Free admission, donations accepted. Slaughter Slough 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-Americans. 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, the 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. Hours: Sun up to sun down Admission: Free

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Area Lake Shetek State Park 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. 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. The park also includes the only remaining original cabin of Lake Shetek called Koch Cabin with a monument in memory of pioneer settlers. Don’t forget to apply that SPF before hitting the swimming beach, boat launch, or a six-mile bike trail that brings you to the town of Currie. Hit the summer waters by renting a boat, canoe, or kayak. If you are hoping to stick around for a while, consider camping at one of the 32 campsites with full hookups at Sunrise Campground. 163 State Park Road, Currie, MN 56123 Hours: Park open daily from 8 am-10 pm; Office hours vary Admission: Vehicle permit required and the price varies. For more information, contact the park office at 507-763-3256. 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

Museums Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran until 1934 when it was renamed to Shetek Lutheran and lastly to Willow Lake Lutheran in 1943. 1907 230th Ave, Currie, MN 56123

Lyon County Museum The Lyon County Historical Society Museum is located at 301 West Lyon St. in Marshall, which is located 13 miles north of U.S. Hwy. 14. The museum consists of three floors of exhibit galleries, storage rooms, work space, research space, programming space, and a Schwan’s ice cream shop. The exhibit galleries are a combination of semi-permanent and temporary exhibits. One of the main features of the museum is the second-floor exhibit gallery called “Making Lyon County Home” which features an in-depth look at towns in Lyon County. Museum hours are MondayFriday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call 507-537-6580 or www.lyoncomuseum.org

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3-4 All Town Rummage Sale – Balaton 17-18 City Wide Garage Sales – Tracy 23-26 Wood Duck Festival - Fulda 23-26 Lamberton 150th Anniversary The Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant runs for three weekends in July and is performed along the banks of Plum Creek at an outdoor theater.

Balaton’s multi-day something for everyone tournaments, to food unforgettable fireworks Yankton.

July event has — from basketball The City of Currie is proud to vendors and an once again bring one of southwest display over Lake Minnesota’s most spectacular fireworks displays on July 4, this year as part of its 150th celebration.

July

2-4 Balaton Fun Fest - Balaton 3-4 4th of July & Currie’s 150th Celebration – Currie 6 Tracy Area Gardens & Quilts Tour – Tracy 8-9 Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant – Walnut Grove 8-10 Murray County Draft Horse Show – Slayton 8-10 Days of ‘87 Celebration – Slayton 9 Family Festival – Walnut Grove 15-16 Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant – Walnut Grove 16 Family Festival – Walnut Grove 22-23 Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant – Walnut Grove 23 Family Festival – Walnut Grove 29-30 Loose Gravel Music Festival – Walnut Grove

August

17-20 Murray County Fair – Slayton 20 Prairie Day Parade – Slayton

September Tracy’s Box Car Days covers four full days and includes a midway, bingo, musical entertainment, games for adults and kids and, of course, one of the area’s largest parades, which begins at 1 p.m. sharp on Labor Day.

2-5 Box Car Days – Tracy 9-10 Women of Today Autumn Boutique – Slayton 9-10 Hot Iron Days - Lamberton

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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 8-9, 15-16, and 22-23! 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 45th 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 Cree Creek.” ek ” 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. 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.; pageant singers perform at 7:30 p.m.; performance begins at 8:30 p.m. The Wilder Pageant will be celebrating 45 years of performing “Fragments of a Dream.” A cast and crew reunion will be held Saturday, July 9 at 6 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 888-8593102 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 9, 16, 23; 11 a.m.-6 p.m.).

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The Family Festival is held each Saturday during the Wilder pageant and is located at the City Park in downtown 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 2 p.m. on July 9, 16, 23 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 July 29 & 30 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 Bedal 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.

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CHURCH OF ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH

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Tracy United Methodist Church 162 Morgan St., 507-629-4576 Sunday Services 10 a.m. and via Facebook •

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Heritage Baptist Bible Church 321 8th St., 507-859-2520

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Trinity Lutheran Church 601 7th St., 507-859-2168

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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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Fulda: Indoor Community Swimming Pool, 303 N. Lafayette Ave. 507-425-2427

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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. The course rating is 33.9 with a slope rating of 110.

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