The 20th anniversary of the Upper Minnesota River Valley arts crawl known as the Meander is this weekend. It starts with a locally-produced walking theater production of "Her Story."
Two rural newspaper editors created an exhibit featuring 150 photographs and narratives telling the story of 30 different cooperatives in Minnesota as part of the 100th anniversary of the Capper-Volstead Act, often referred to as the "Magna Carta" of the cooperative movement.
Project aims for community support to improve a floodplain park along the Minnesota River in Granite Falls. It's part of an overall vision to revitalize the community's downtown area as a place for families and visitors to gather and enjoy the river valley setting.
Granite Falls Advocate Tribune
Small town assets are taking a note from new trends that are getting folks in the door at businesses and organizational centers across America. One local example of innovation in partnering a modern day escape room experience with a historical society s mission is finding success at the Andrew Volstead House, home of the Granite Falls Historical Society. The Nellie Volstead’s Escape Room has seen large groups lining up to get a big city adventure with ties to a local legacy.
The escape room is located in the kitchen of the Andrew Volstead House Museum. Appointments must be made ahead of time and are scheduled for operational hours. The nominal fee is $19 per person or $10 per student ages 10-16 with an adult accompanying the group in the museum. Included with the purchase is use of a photo booth with 1920s clothing available. If guests solve the puzzle they also receive a special Volstead ornament.