Visitors guide 2016

Photos Taken by: Tony Wenzel

Little Falls

We Welcome you

1.800.325.5916 | www.littlefallsmn.com

Little Falls Welcomes You!

MANSIONS, MUSEUMS & MORE! • • • • • • • • • • •

Mississippi River Dam (Downtown Little Falls) Gordon Rosenmeier Home Tour Linden Hill Historic Homes Tour (Weyerhaeuser & Musser Homes) Charles A. Lindbergh Historic Site with Tour of Boyhood Home Great River Art Center Minnesota Military Museum (located at Camp Ripley) Pine Grove Zoo & Pine Grove Park Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Museum Charles A. Lindbergh State Park Little Falls Historic Downtown District Tour MN Fishing Museum and Hall of Fame

MANSIONS & MUSEUMS ON THE MISSISSIPPI LITTLE FALLS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU 606 SE First Street | Little Falls, MN 56345 320.616.4959 | 800.325.5916 LFCVB1@LFCVB.com | www.littlefallsmn.com

FREE Historic Mansion Tours Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Rosenmeier House | Built in 1903

Little Falls was established in 1848 on the Mississippi River. The dam was built in 1890 and provided a power source for several lumber, flour, and paper mills along the river.

Walking or Driving for a Great Experience

Retail merchants sold everything from axes, zippers, bicycles, and etc. The largest retail establishment in the late 19th century was Burton’s Clothing and Shoe, founded by Barney Burton who arrived in Little Falls in 1886.

If you visit the Modern Little Falls the historical walking and driving tour are a fabulous way to step back in time. The historic videos can be viewed at www.littlefallsmn.com under videos and podcasts. The town was home to many powerful people, such as Charles A. Lindbergh, Charles A. Weyerhaeuser, Drew Musser, Jessica Lange, Gayle Gillingham, Brian Kolbilka (2012 Noble Peace Prize recipient), and former MN Senator Gordon Rosenmeier and a few more sports legends.

Home of the Flying Aces!

Season: Sept. - March Junior Hockey • mnflyingaces.com • 320.632.2857

You must tour Linden Hill Mansions (1898), and the Burton-Rosenmeier Home (1903), Cass Gilbert Train Depot (1900), and the St. Francis Convent (1890); which are all historic hot spots. Step back in time has new meaning.

As the town has modern luxuries such as two beautiful Bed and Breakfast locations, retro Dining at A.T. the Black and White restaurant, or the local bakery Pete and Joys; which has polish pottery and a great location to step back in time and have an old fashioned fantastic experience.

Little Falls is the Heart of Central Minnesota…

Where the Mississippi Pauses Day One - Mississippi River bridge - Maple Island Park with a dam nestled in the center of downtown - Linden Hill Historic Mansions tours - Rosenmeier Home Historic tours - Pine Grove Zoo - Charles A. Lindbergh Historic Site

We are home to Charles A. Lindbergh Historic Site and State Park and both are located on the Mississippi River just down the road from the Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Museum. We are also home to the MN Fishing Museum and Hall of Fame and Pine Grove Zoo (100+ years).

Day Two - MN Military Museum (Camp Ripley) - MN Fishing Museum - Vintage Courthouse tours Little Falls is Located Two Hours North from the Twin Cities Area on the Bank of the Mississippi .

For personalized tours please contact: Little Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau

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Want the Up North feel and see our secrets we want to share, just up the road five miles is Camp Ripley the 2nd largest Army National Guard post in the United States. It is home to the Minnesota Military Museum, which has artifacts dating back to the Civil War with both indoor and outdoor exhibits and located on the Mississippi River. If you are headed up North from Little Falls Cabin Fever is the recommended place to have dinner, as it offers fine dining by candle light or Up North Dinner and a drink.

The Visitors Bureau will help plan your adventure and tour the mansion for your unforgettable visit.

- Kristina VonBerge

- Executive Director

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Videos of the Historic Little Falls can be viewed at www.littlefallsmn.com

by: Tony Wenzel

606 1st Street SE | Little Falls, Mn 56345 1.800.325.5916 | www.littlefallsmn.com

On the Cover: Randi Johnson & Erik Bullock. Photo Taken by: Tony Wenzel

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• Cities and County............................... 2-4 • A.T. The Black and White ........................5 • Resorts, Campgrounds, Hotels +B&B... 6-8 • Stoney Ridge Treehouse..........................9 • Bars and Restaurants.......................10-11

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(320) 632-5374 | ATtheblacknwhite.com

• Little Falls Area & Downtown Map....20-21

We Love Our Listeners In Little Falls!

• Public Art Scavenger Hunt................32-33 • Services................................................37

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Publication of ECM Publishers, Inc.

216 S.E. 1st Street, Little Falls • (320) 632-2345 www.mcrecord.com

Your Weekly Community Newspaper

Located in the historic Cass Gilbert Depot 200 NW 1st Street, Little Falls, MN 56345

320-632-5155

Locally owned and operated A.T. The Black & White opened for business over 83 years ago. Of course the former burger shop and converted hardware store has changed its face significantly over the years. Owners Tomas and Amanda Zimmerman have established an innovative dining elegance in historic downtown Little Falls.

UNIQUE MENU OPTIONS

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“Helping Morrison County businesses grow & expand” Established in 1849 “Where Minnesota History Begins”

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316 East Broadway PO Box 356 Little Falls, MN 56345 320.632.2583 mcdc@fallsnet.com

PHONE: (320) 616-5500 | FAx: (320) 616-5505 www.cityoflittlefalls.com An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

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Tender steak Medallions’ Chipotle Mango glazed Salmon Walnut Encrusted Walle ye Appetizers Sunday breakfast omelet bar Saturday night Prime Ri b Hazelnut encrusted chicken Fresh Raspberry coulis & a great Kids Menu Seasonal specials

EMERGENCY LAW ENFORCEMENT: 320.616.5570 | FIRE DEPARTMENT:320.616.5591 MORRISON COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT: 320.632.9233 ST. GABRIEL’S HOSPITAL: 320.632.5441

For over eight years, the Zimmermans have provided an atmosphere superior in dining experience for all occasions.

WE HAVE A WINE MENU WITH OVER 21 CHOICES AND CRAFT BEER ON SITE.

A.T. THE BLACK & WHITE WAS BUILT IN 1931 AND CALLED THE BLACK AND WHITE HAMBURGER SHOP AS A DINER IN THE STYLE OF WHITE CASTLE.

Tomas met Little Falls native Amanda while the two attended Le Cordon Bleu in Minneapolis. They graduated in 2002, married in 2004 and bought the A.T. The Black & White in 2006.

The knowledgeable and friendly serving staff are here to assist and offer you wine suggestions with your menu choice if you seek it.

TOURISTS CANNOT TALK ENOUGH ABOUT THE GREAT EXPERIENCE: RETRO AND FANTASTIC FOOD. YOU WANT TO TAKE A PICTURE OF YOUR FOOD AND SHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA.

“WE ARE A FAMILY-OWNED RESTAURANT THAT SERVES FAMILIES THE FRESHEST FOOD AVAILABLE IN THE AREA WITH GREAT SERVICE AND CHANGE OUR MENU SEASONALLY TO SERVE THE FRESHEST PRODUCE OF THE SEASON.”

Tomas and Amanda also have a young son who, Tomas joked, isn’t quite ready to be put on the payroll in the family business.

Make your visit to Little Falls a great experience and a memorable visit… just like your grandparents.

P.S. - They would love to visit and share their story over lunch too!

GOVERNMENT OFFICES CITY OF LITTLE FALLS: 320.616.5500 | www.cityoflittlefalls.com MORRISON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER: 320.632.2941 | www.co.morrison.mn.us

HOURS: Sun-Mon 7am-3pm | Tues-Thurs 7am-8pm | Fri & Sat 7am-9pm

Crème Brule Black and White Express

Craft Beers Fine wines Specialty coffee from “Reality Roasters”

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Resorts , CampgroundS and rv Parks

BED AND BREAKFAST - LODGING

ICE CREA M & COFFEE SHOP

High rates got you down?...then stop in and check us out.

320-632-5488

Discounted Weekly Rates Available

Very Clean • Quiet • Refrig/Microwaves • Expanded Cable Wireless Internet • Picnic Area with Grill • Outside Plugins ATV’s/Snowmobiles Welcome 1201 Haven Road, Little Falls, Minnesota Our Convenient Location is 1 mile North of Downtown

www.clifwoodmotel.com FREE

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(320) 749-2650

120 West Sixth Street  Randall, MN 56475 www.innsbrookmotelrvpark.com

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Close to the Charles A. Lindbergh Historic Site, Camp Ripley and the Mississippi River Our front desk is staffed 24 hours a day for your convenience. Start each day with free 8-item SuperStart breakfast bonanza. Save time with amenities like in-room coffee maker and hair dryer, free high-speed Internet and large-vehicle parking.

Non-smoking and handicapped-accessible rooms are available.

320.632.2351 300 12th Street NE Little Falls, MN 56345

We offer comfortable and quiet refreshed rooms!

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• 221 Sites • River Tubing • Wi-Fi • Mini-Golf • Beach • Fishing • Arcade

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2,000 Sq. Ft. Heated Pool & Kiddie Pool

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• Innsbrook Motel & RV Park • Campfire Bay Resort 320.749.2650 800.677.7263 • Charles A. Lindbergh State Park • Cedar Lake 320.573.2983 320.616.2525

• Stoney Ridge Tree House 320.573.4328 • Sweet Water Resort 800.601.3474

• Two Rivers Campground 320.584.5125

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Voted #1 for guest satisfaction by Country Inn Guests!

320-632-1000

209 16th St NE Little Falls, MN 56345

• NEW 69 total units including 21 new room additions • NEW 6 long term stay apartments complete with separate bedrooms, full kitchen, dining area and living room.

• NEW Elevator •

NEW exercise room and Anytime Fitness access

• NEW Meeting room accommodations for up to 75 people • NEW complimentary expanded hot breakfast buffet •

4 NEW complimentary internet workstations

• Complimentary high-speed wired & wireless Internet in every room • Indoor pool & whirlpool • Whirlpool suites/2-room suites available.

• Microwave, refrigerator and 42” flat-screen TV in every room

www.countryinns.com/littlefallsmn

STONEY RIDGE TREE HOUSE

320.573.4328 Burtrum, MN

Sleeps up to nine people in a giant tree house in the woods on the lake!

850 Sq Ft tree house 18 Ft off the ground

Over looking Rock Lake on fifty acres in central Minnesota, this exclusive hideaway is about two hours north west of the Twin Cities.

The tree house is a refreshing break away from the ordinary.

The tree house sits 18 feet off the ground on a ridge over looking Rock Lake. Its surrounded by our 50 acres and 500 acres of state land, we enjoy a lot of wild life, peace and quiet here. Throughout the land there are a lot of trails for walking, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing. In the summer you can enjoy paddle boating and kayaking.

The tree house is built of almost all home sawed lumber. It has two bedrooms, a full bathroom, a kitchen, a sitting area in both the loft and the main level. It also has heating and air conditioning making it possible to rent year round. There is a wrap around porch on three sides and a deck out front, with a 6 person hot tub on it. To access the tree house you will walk over a thirty foot covered bridge that touches the ground on one side for easy access.

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Bars and restaurants

320.632.6727

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Royal 120 W Broadway Little Falls, MN 56345

HOURS: Monday - Thursday 4-10pm

320-632-6401

Friday - Saturday 4pm-12am Sunday 4-9pm

632-3526

Family Dining • Delivery • To Go • Catering Weekday Lunch Buffets • Nightly Specials Homemade Pies • Homemade Food Sunday Breakfast Buffet • Sunday Brunch Buffet

Hwy. 371 North 2 mi. North of Little Falls

1006 North Haven Road Little Falls, MN 56345

Dining Tuesday - Saturday | 4:30 -9:30 Bar Monday - Saturday | 3:00 - 1:00 pm

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Open Mid May - Sept 13, 2015 | 11am-9pm | 7 Days a Week

Sunday | 11:30 am - 12:00 am

Dairy Treat

Pull Tabs • Big Screen TV

On/Off Sale Liquor

Best BBQs in Little Falls Ice Cream | Hamburgers | Fries Deep Fried Gizzards

Fine Dining in a Casual Atmosphere PRIME RIB • STEAKS • SEAFOOD • PASTAS SEE FULL MENU @

www.cabinfeverlittlefalls.com COME SEE OUR SECRET TREASURE!

108 East Broadway Little Falls 320.414.0384

Open Mon-Sat 10-1, Sun 12-12 Happy Hour 3-6 Daily

Serving Burgers, Wraps, Sandwiches & Pizza!

• Darts • Pool • Pull Tabs (LIC.#35880) • Games • Multiple TVs • Large Big Screen TV to Watch your favorite sporting events

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BAKERY

SMOKE SHOP GROCERY LAUNDRY | GAS |

7AM-10PM | 320.632.6655 206 1ST STREET NE LITTLE FALLS, MN

Pete & Joy’s Bakery

Little Falls Favorite!

-Big John Burgers-

- Bakery Fresh -

Mon, Tues, Sat • 8am-2pm Weds, Thurs, Fri • 8am-7pm

320-616-4733

105 1st Ave S. Bowlus MN 56314

125 BROADWAY AVE. W • LITTLE FALLS, MN 56345

(nestled along the Soo Line Bike Trail)

Business: 320.584.8193 Jordie Stay: 320.223.0788 Sonya Stay: 320.492.0212 jordiestrailside.com jtsc2008@live.com

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Fresh Baked Rolls and Breads Muffins, Cookies and Desserts Freshed Baked Pies Fresh Ground Coffee and Cappuccino

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Boxed Lunches Salads, Sandwiches, Soups, etc.

Featuring Polish Pottery

Downtown Little Falls • 632.6388 {Open 6am Monday thru Saturday}

Angler’s Corner Cushing, Mn 56443 • 320-749-2244

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Looney Bend 320.277.9452

37051 Highway 27 Hillman, MN

Off Sale • M-TH 10-10pm; Fri-Sat 9-10pm

Open 10am - 1am Daily

KEY FOR CA$H Wednesdays 7pm BINGO Thursdays 6pm

HAPPY HOUR 5pm - 6pm

Prime Rib or BBQ Dinners on Sat. 7 Pull Tab Boxes (05442-001) 18 Item Salad Bar on Fri. & Sat. Nights Famous Bloody Mary’s Find us on Facebook!

COME SEE OUR SECRET TREASURE!

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Located 2 Blocks West of Pine Grove Zoo

Donna’s Big Johns Drive In

LITTLE FALLS CONVENIENCE STORE |

12616 HWY 27 | Little Falls, MN | 320.632.9640

Grill Hours:

WEEKEND BREAKFAST

M-TH 10-9pm; Fri-Sat 9-10pm; Sun 9-9pm

Bar Hours: greatwallmn.com

Sun-TH 10am - close; Fri-Sat 9am -1am

Happy Hour 4-6pm Mon-Fri

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LET THE DISCOVERY BEGIN IN LITTLE FALLS

58 E. Broadway Little Falls, MN 56345 (320) 616.2166

Great Ideas for the Whole Family and Date Night Locations!

• 1-DAY TURN AROUND • NEW & USED COMPUTERS • LAPTOPS & ACCESSORIES

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Central Minnesota’s Internet Service

OVER 2000 ART PIECES AVAILABLE FEATURING ARTISITS:

HANSEL • KINKADE • KOUBA

where creativity meets community

• Art Classes • Gift Shop • • Live Music • Theater • Books • • Art Gallery •

CHARLES A. LINDBERGH STATE PARK

• Crane Meadows (National Wildlife Refuge, The Refuge offers a scenic 3.7 mile hiking trail)

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Little Falls Artist Charles G. Kapsner Named Master Artist.

The Five Wings Arts Council recently selected Little Falls artist Charles Kapsner as its Master Artist for 2013-2014.

Master Artists have also given back to their communities and have defined goals for their future.

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The Mississippi River Trail, coursing along America’s backbone, the Mississippi River, from its headwaters in Itasca State Park, to the Gulf of Mexico, offers approximately 3,000 miles of on-road bikeways and pedestrian and bicycle pathways for the recreational enjoyment, health, conservation and tourism development of river communities, river states, and the nation. We invite you to explore the trail!

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Featuring: Textiles, Airbrush & Creative Face and Body Art mnartisits.org | Text or Call 214.762.3778 | Email: uebeart@yahoo.com Art Tours: artcaperworldwide.com

• State Wildlife Management Area Charles A. Lindbergh State Park

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• Crow Wing State Park (Located on the Crow Wing and the Mississippi River)

320-632-1575

jUDY ULBECKER Fine ARTIST

• Camp Ripley Environmental Center

CRANE MEADOWS REFUGE

Paul Larson Memorial Dr

122 1st Street SE PO Box 157 Little Falls, MN 56345 320.632.0960

• The Upper Mississippi River: “Mighty Mississippi” provides picturesque scenery. 40% of all North American waterfowl use the river as a Migratory Flyway, 326 bird species use the river as flyway during Spring and Fall Migration.

320-616-2714 320-616-2525

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Great River Arts is where creativity meets the community. Great River Arts is the hub for the arts in the greater Morrison County area.

Birding in Morrison County

• Maple Island Park (downtown Little Falls.. just off the Mississippi, adjacent to the Little Falls Famous Dam)

Lindbergh Dr NW

Hours: Wed – Fri 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Sat: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

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Little Falls Convention & Visitos Bureau

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St. Francis Community Garden Waller House Inn Little Elk Preserve Historic Site Minnesota Fishing Museum Pine Grove Zoo Charles A Lindbergh Historic Site Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Museum

ARTISTIC BIKE RACKS

SOO LINE RECREATION TRAIL • 10.5 miles • Connects to Lake Wobegon Trail • Park and Ride

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320.NEW.BIKE 639.2453

124 2nd St. NE Little Falls, MN

Lindbergh Elementary School - NW side of Building 101 9th street SE Little Falls, MN 56345 MN STATE CEMETERY - located next to camp ripley 15550 Hwy 115 Little Falls, MN 56345

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A.T. BLACK AND WHITE CAFé

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The legend of “fairy crosses” have come down through history from the first meeting of John Smith and Pocahontas, which states that the Indian Princess gave John Smith a good luck charm necklace made out of a “fairy cross”. It’s also known that President Theodore Roosevelt carried an amulet made from a “fairy cross”.

The Staurolites, better known as “fairy stones” are found at Blanchard Dam. Take Hilton Road (approximately 8.6 miles) to 68th Street (take path at the Dead End road). These “Fairy” or “Lucky” stones are twinned staurolite crystals simulating the Roman, Maltese and St. Andrew’s crosses. They are as much as an inch in length and are of dark brown color.

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320-632-5374 | ATtheblacknwhite.com MUST VISIT • Interior Murals

PETE AND JOY’S

ZOOMSKI’S Midtown Cafe

500 East Broadway | Little Falls, MN 56345 | (320) 632.4355 Hours Monday–Friday 6:30am - 3pm Saturday 7:45am–1:30pm. Closed Sundays.

Lattes • Scones • Fresh Baked Bread • Sandwiches • Wraps • Soups Full Breakfast Menu • Paninis • Baked Goods • Awesome Veggie Burger

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Little Falls Dam, View from Maple Island Park

320-632-6388 | Local to Little Falls

More at Zoomskis.com

Just across the Mississippi River from Camp Ripley

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LITTLE FALLS SENIOR CENTER Every Thursday Morning 510 7TH Street NE Little Falls, MN 320-632-8009

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Downtown Little Falls 320-632-6388

GREAT RIVER ARTS 320.632.0960

Community Events Open to the Public

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Dinners, Comedians, Dueling Pianos, Bands, Chili Cook- off, Great Sampling, Children’s Events and more…

First Baptist Church 400 E. Broadway – 320.632.9523 Historic Church Tours

Holy Family, 1877 Riverwood Drive – 320.632.5720 Our Lady of Lourdes, 208 Broadway West – 320.616.9689 St. Mary’s Church, 305 SE 4th Street – 320.632.5640 Little Falls Alliance Church 903 13th Ave NE – 320.632.3047 Living Hope Assembly of God 17389 Haven Road – 320. 632.4365 Grace Covenant Church 17117 Riverwood Drive – 320.632.3629 Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 14827 Prairie Drive – 320.632.3579 Zion Lutheran Church “Missouri Synod” 411 3rd Ave NE – 320.632.5792 Bethel Lutheran 907 Broadway Ave W – 320.632.2316 First Lutheran Church (ELCA) 2100 Riverview Drive – 320.632.6667 First United Church UCC/UMC 1000 SE 1st Street – 320.632.5468

We invite you to St. Francis Campus Sacred Heart Chapel • 632-2981

Join us for Sunday Mass at 8:30am, weekdays 11:00am

Franciscan Gift Shop • 632-0601 Open Mon-Fri: noon-5pm

Hospitality Services • 632-0695 Meeting space, rooms by request

St. Clare Library • 632-2981 Open Mon-Fri 10am - 2pm

St. Francis Music Center • 632-0637 www.sfmusiccenter.org

St. Francis Health and Recreation Center 632-0627 • www.stfrancisrec.org

Riverside Bible Church 609 13th Ave SE – 320.414.0323 Rock Family Worship Center 11881 Edgar Drive – 320.632.2100 Faith Lutheran Church 303 18th Street S.E. – 320.414.0533

inner Theater

PETE AND JOY’S BAKERY

Historical hurches AND Area CHURCHES Tri-Parish Catholic Family

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www.fslf.org • (320)632-2981

116 8th Ave SE, Little Falls, MN 56345 Living the Gospel courageously . . . with energy, spirit, peace.

Something old, something new.

Family-owned and operated since 1950, we're one of the premier venues for receptions, celebrations and events of all kind. With our classic menus and excellent customer service, we work to ensure every experience is unforgettable.

Great location! Being only about 30 mins from both Brainerd and St. Cloud makes Little Falls a great central location for any event.

Learn more about us:

www.fallsballroom.com | info@fallsballroom.com 15870 Minnesota 27, Little Falls, MN 56345 Call us at: (320) 632.9992

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ZOO GONE WILD DUELING PIANOS Falls Ballroom

check out our website: www.fallsballroom.com For Information on ticket sales call 320.616.5595

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GREATER MINNESOTA TWO CYLINDER CLUB ANNUAL FIELD DAYS The club hosts this show the First Weekend in May Annually out at the Morrison County Fairgrounds. It features plowing, a swap meet, consignment auction, flea market, antique tractor pull, and more!

• St. Gabriel’s Hospital

• Little Falls Orthopedics

FARMERS MARKETS

• Family Medical Center

• CHI Health At Home

Open May - October | Many Locations

• Family Medical Center Pierz

• St. Camillus Place

• Family Medical Center Randall

• Alverna Apartments

Zoomski’s and West Side Location (by Boys & Girls Club) hosts a Farmers/Growers Market Wednesdays & Saturdays 8:00am-12:00pm Coborn’s Parking Lot – Thursdays 3:00pm-7:00pm

815 2nd Street SE, Little Falls, MN 56345 • www.chistgabriels.com • 320.632.5441

Sprout Food Hub Indoor Farmers Market

www.sproutmn.com

2016 EVENTS Monday, May 2 Wednesday, May 4

ROCK+RUN Family Fun!

Little Falls Area Health Fair Little Falls Community Middle School Day of Caring Little Falls Community High School

All Events Sponsored by CHI St. Gabriel’s Health & Live Better Live Longer

Saturday, May 21 Saturday, June 18 Friday, July 15

LBLL 8th Annual Rock-n-Run (5K,10K,1K & 3K) Held at Belle Prairie Soccer Field Falls Festival on Foot Downtown Little Falls

612. 695.2721 609 13th Ave NE #8

Little Falls, MN 56345

The lakes area’s leading destination farm

Specializing in on farm produce sales, event hosting and the region’s largest corn maze open September and October. Located 5 miles southeast of Brainerd. www.thefarmonstmathias.com

ACS Relay for Life Flyer Field

VINTAGE CAR DRIVE IN OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Sponsored by the Little Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau & Lone Eagle Auto Club EVERY MONTH 3RD WEDNESDAY Info call 320.616.4959 No reservations needed LOCATION: Cabin Fever DATE: Wed. - June 15, 2016 TIME: 6:00 – 8:00 PM

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LOCATION: Falls Ballroom DATE: Wed. - July 20, 2016 TIME: 6:00 – 8:00 PM

LOCATION: Falls Ballroom DATE: Wed. - August 17, 2016 TIME: 6:00 – 8:00 PM

JUNE 30, 2016

ROCK THE PARK Maple Island • FREE to the public Outdoor LIVE Music Great River Arts sponsored

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May 21 Black & White Event | Wine + Beer Tasting

Wednesday - June 22, 2016

For info on Horizon Health’s Events, Contact Vicki at 800.224.6451 or vvillebro@horizonhealthservices.com

For more information please contact:

Kate Bjorge: 320-631-5675 | katebjorge@catholichealth.net | www.lbll.today

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Come and join us on the Historical Lawn of Linden Hill mansions for an evening of fun.

• Dinner • Silent auction • Live auction • Wine sampling • Self guided Musser Mansion Tours • Theme: Black and White evening wear

open to the public tickets on sale in advance or AT THE DOOR

JUNE 4, 2016

JUNE 18, 2016

LIVING HISTORY LIVING HISTORY MEET THE LINDBERGH’S MEET THE LINDBERGH’S Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Last tour leaves at 4 p.m.

Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Last tour leaves at 4 p.m.

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JULY 16, 2016

PIERZ FREEDOM FEST City of Pierz 101 Main Street South Pierz MN 56364 320-468-6471

Long Lake

HALFWAY JAM XIII BOWLUS Royalton, MN FUN DAY

Sponsored by the

Sponsored by the Swanville Lions Club

AUGUST 3, 2016

S E PT EMB ER

Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Last tour leaves at 4 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

LONE EAGLE AUTO CLUB CAR SHOW

LIVING HISTORY MEET THE LINDBERGH’S

AUGUST 6, 2016

TIME: 4 - 8:00pm Outdoor FREE Event Local Musicians • Food Face Painting • Vendors

LIVING HISTORY MEET THE LINDBERGH’S

Ticket information: Call Duane Johnson - 320.547.2408

Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last tour leaves at 4 p.m.

ST. FRANCIS GREEN FAIR

August 6 & 20, 2016

Noon - 3pm

July 6 & 20, 2016

RANDALL PARADE RID A N I M AE S , FA M I L L S & Y FUN !

• This event held the weekend after Labor Day • Le Bourget Park on the West Side of town

Feb. 27, 2016 Saturday, July 8, 9 & 10, 2016 Feb.Noon - 3pm 27, 2016

July 4, 2016

July 3, 2016

JULY 28-30, 2016

LITTLE FALLS ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES FAIR

Long Lake Saturday,

July 8,Swanville 9 & 10, Lions 2016Club

PLATTE RIVER DAYS

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AUGUST 11-14, 2016

MORRISON COUNTY FAIR Contact the Fair Manager to book your event at the Morrison County Fair Event Center!

• Sunday after Labor Day at the Morrison County Fairgrounds • Antique Car Show and Swap Meet

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Swanville/Sobieski Swanville/Sobieski Lions Club Lions Club

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PIERZ OKTOBER FEST City of Pierz - 320-468-6471 101 Main Street South Pierz MN 56364 September 3, 2016

SEPTEMBER 17, 2016

CHEERS TO LIVING HISTORY MEET THE LINDBERGH’S MORRISON COUNTY Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Last tour leaves at 4 p.m.

Beer & Wine Sampling Located at Camp Ripley

October 1, 2016

ZOO FEST

THE FABULOUS ARMADILLOS October 21, 2016

Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser For Tickets Please Call: 320.616.4959

Pine Grove Zoo 320.616.5595

LITTLE FALLS ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR The Arts and Craft Fair is an annual fair held the weekend after Labor Day. It is sponsored by the Little Falls Chamber of Commerce since 1972.

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• Largest Craft show in the Midwest • Over 600+ vendors and Booths • Visited by 125,000+ annually

START A N EW TRADITION

September 10 & 11, 2016 • Downtown Little Falls 600 Juried Artists and Crafters • 50 Food Vendors • Free Parking and Shuttle Bus • • Rated one of the best Arts & Crafts Fairs in the nation • artsandcrafts@littlefallsmnchamber.com

320-632-5155

littlefallsmnchamber.com

Harvest Ball

Friday - November 18, 2016 For info on Horizon Health’s Events, Contact Vicki at 800.224.6451 or vvillebro@horizonhealthservices.com

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER

Free for all guests! Held at the Little Falls High School NOVEMBER 24, 2016 11:00 – 2:00 pm

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MAP OF LITTLE FALLS

MAP OF LITTLE FALLS

Golfing

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Paul Larson Memorial Dr

Pine Grove Park and Zoo

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MN Fishing Museum

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West Wind Antiques

Open Year Round !

Hours & Admission: Call or visit our website

320.616.2011 | mnfishingmuseum.com 304 West Broadway Little Falls, MN 56345

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Superstore

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209 16th St NE Little Falls, MN 56345

• NEW 69 total units including 21 new room additions • NEW 6 long term stay apartments complete with separate bedrooms, full kitchen, dining area and living room.

• NEW Elevator •

NEW exercise room and Anytime Fitness access

• NEW Meeting room accommodations for up to 75 people • NEW complimentary expanded hot breakfast buffet •

OPEN 24 HOurs

1101 2nd Ave. NE • Little Falls 632-2367

4 NEW complimentary internet workstations

• Complimentary high-speed wired & wireless Internet in every room • Indoor pool & whirlpool • Whirlpool suites/2-room suites available.

• Microwave, refrigerator and 42” flat-screen TV in every room

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MHP

Dining

Shopping

• A.T. The Black & White • Cabin Fever • Johnny C’s Sports Bar • Pete & Joy’s Bakery • The Royal • Dairy Treat • Donna’s Big Johns • Great Wall • LF Convenience Store • Zoomski’s

• Antiques & Collectables • Baby’s on Broadway • B&N Excellent Apparel • Falls Net • Gumdrop Tree • GoldSmith Jewelers • New 2 You Thrift Store • Hello Gorgeous

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Visitors Center

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Charles A. Lindbergh State Park

Charles A. Lindbergh

An “Occasional Store” offering refurbished/repurposed furniture, antiques, and unique items.

Discounted Weekly Rates Available

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April - November

Morrison County Fairground

Very Clean • Quiet • Refrig/Microwaves • Expanded Cable & Wifi Wireless Service • Picnic Area with Grill • Outside Plugins ATV’s/Snowmobiles Welcome 1201 Haven Road, Little Falls, Minnesota Our Convenient Location is 1 mile North of Downtown

Waller House B&B Columbia

Campground

Open every 3rd Weekend

High rates got you down?...then stop in and check us out.

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LITTLE FALLS/MORRISON COUNTY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT/ LINDBERGH FIELD (LXL): 320.616.5525 EXECUTIVE EXPRESS: 320.253.2226 LF TAXI SERVICE: 320.632.4104 GREYHOUND BUS SERVICE: 800.231.2222

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. A. LINDBERGH CHARLES

LITTLE FALLS PUB CRAWL

(February 4, 1902 – August 26, 1974) ”The Lone Eagle”- Aviator, Author, Inventor, Explorer, and Social Activist. First Person to Fly Non-Stop Solo Atlantic Ocean

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PAUL LARSON - Founder of Larson Boat Works & Crestliner Company BRIAN KOBILKA - Nobel Prize-Winning Professor of Chemistry in 2012 JIM LANGER - Member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame RON KRESHA - MN State Representative GORDON ROSENMEIER - Former State Senator and Lawyer CHARLES A. WEYERHAEUSER - Lumber Baron DREW MUSSER - Lumber Baron

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Christmas at the Mansions Linden Hill www.littlefallsmn.com

D U AN E BO BI C K

Hometown: Bowlus, Mn Division: Heavyweight Height: 6’3” / 191Cm 3x All Navy Champion Reach: 82” / 208Cm 2x All Service Champion Weight: 217Lbs 1971 National AUU Champion

1.800.325.5916

MN Fishing Museum & Hall of Fame

Gordon Rosenmeier Century Old Home Mini Mansion

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1971 Pan-American Gold Medalist 1972 Olympian - Munich, Germany 1972 National Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champ 2011 Minnesota Boxing Hall of Fame 2014 Polish American Sports Hall of Fame

BEN HANOWSKI

Member of the 2013 Calgary Flames and represented team USA in the Deutschland Cup in 2015

Call for info 320.616.4959

BRIAN MACH

Former Flyer hockey player, celebrates his 1,000th game as an NHL referee

JESSICA LANGE ST. NICHOLAS DAY

CHARLES A .WEYERHAEUSER MUSEUM 320.632.4007 www.morrisoncountyhistory.org

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FREE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS LUNCH December 25, 2016 Charlies Pizza Gifts for the kids Santa visits

(Born: April 20, 1949) One of the most celebrated actresses of the modern era and is widely considered to be one of the greatest actresses of all-time.

D ECEMB ER CANDLELIGHT SNOWSHOE HIKE Charles A. Lindbergh Historic Site December 31, 2016 Time: 5:00 – 8:00 pm 320.616.5421

Little Falls Resident in the 1960’s

GALE GILLINGHAM

(Feb. 3, 1944 – Oct. 20, 2011) 10 year professional football career in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers from 1966–1974, 1976

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34 LOCATIONS of Historic Significance for the Thriving Little Falls Downtown Area Videos of all locations are available on line at www.littlefallsmn.com

Free iPod Rentals for the tours from the Little Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau

2-Person Coupon $60.00

CENTURY HOME TOURS

18 Holes Green Fees & One Shared Cart

Excluding Wednesdays, Weekends & Holidays

18 Holes with Cart $39 Seniors 62 & Over $34

100+ years old and the facade did not change much from the original home

1 Edgewater Drive | Little Falls, MN | 320.616.5520 www.littlefallsgolf.com | lfcc@cityoflittlefalls.com

Heritage Preservation Commission Approved

Good Thru 2016 Golf Season

25+ homes are a part of the tour

The Grille @ Eagle’s Landing

Self guided tours - outside of the homes

Food & Spirits

Free Guides at the Little Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau

“Top Rated Course in West Central Mn” The Star Tribune Golf Guide

Jessica Lange’s Home

Info 320.616.4959

320.616.5421 | www.mnhs.org/lindbergh In 1931, the Lindbergh family gave the entire 110 acres and summer house to the State of Minnesota in recognition of the elder Charles A. Lindbergh’s life and accomplishments. In 1969, the house and 17 adjacent acres were placed under the management of the Minnesota Historical Society to preserve and interpret the Lindbergh story. Today, visitors can see the 1906 house with original artifacts throughout and see CharlesA. Lindbergh’s evolution from an ordinary boy to environmentalist.

reat river road highlights

CHARLES A. LINDBERGH STATE PARK 320.616.2525

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Waller House “Century Home”

CHARLES A. LINDBERGH HISTORIC SITE

320-632-5721

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CHARLES A. WEYERHAEUSER 320.616.5421 MEMORIAL MUSEUM

Charles Lindbergh’s 1927 flight from New York to Paris launched an aviation revolution and making Lindbergh one of the most famous American’s in the 20th Century. Charles A. Lindbergh’s childhood experiences shaped the lasting legacy he would create through his work in the 20th century. The Charles A. Lindbergh Historic Site is a National Historic Landmark featuring the fully furnished boyhood home of the famous aviator, visitor center exhibits, including a “Spirit of St. Louis” flight simulator, and an interpretive trail along the river.

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Admission

Adults $10 for both homes* $8 for one home Youth (ages 5-17) $5

GORDON ROSENMEIER MANSION

Hours

Open Memorial Day – Labor Day Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday Tours at 11:00 am & 1:00 pm Bus tours welcome by appointment.

Call for more information on our group rate

*Weyerhaeuser mansion always available, Musser mansion subject to availability.

Enjoy a FREE tour of this beautiful Mansion built in 1903 Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm open ALL Year

CHARLES A. WEYERHAEUSER AND DREW MUSSER HOMES INTERESTING FACT: Laura Jane Musser – daughter of Drew Musser had many contacts in the arts such as: Famous pianist Van Cliburn was hosted in the mansions; Actress - Margret Hamilton (Wizard of OZ) and Charles A. Lindbergh’s daughter Reeve Lindbergh along with many more.

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320.616.5580 | info@linden-hill.org 608 Highland Ave. Little Falls, MN

www.linden-hill.org

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MINNESOTA MILITARY MUSEUM 320.616.6050 | www.mnmilitarymuseum.org The mission of the MN Military Museum is to educate the public on the service of Minnesota’s veterans, to preserve a record of their service through exhibits of the Minnesota Military Museum, and to preserve the artifacts related to their service for future generations.

FEATURES: • The only Military Museum in the state representing all Branches of the Military • 20,000 sq. feet of exhibits covering Minnesota’s military experiences from early frontier days to the present • Tanks, helicopters, and other vehicles & equipment to be explored, very “kid friendly” • Extensive Weapon displays • Frequently changed “special exhibits” • Interactive exhibits • Gift shop with Military Surplus items

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WWI JULY 2016

Hours: May - September: Open Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

October - April Thursday-Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.mnmilitarymuseum.org Check out our Veteran’s Registry

Off Season Group Tours by appointment call: 320-616-6050

ibrary

MINNESOTA FISHING MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTER

Enjoy your very own Kayak or Canoe to drift along the beautiful Mississippi River.

320.616.2011 | www.mnfishingmuseum.com • Transportation to Ft. Ripley • Paddle the Mississippi • Stand- up | Canoe | Kayak

Canoe & Kayak Rental Shuttle Service Complete Outfitting & Supplies

The Minnesota Fishing Museum (MFM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the heritage and history of freshwater fishing in Minnesota.

FEATURES: • Group and school • Over 10,000 fishing artifacts tours available • The O’ FISH-L Gift Shop • Handicap Accessible • Tourism and DNR information • Christmas Tree Lane “FREE” • Open year round

CARNEGIE LIBRARY 320.632.9676

National Register of Historic Places

320-414-0382 or 320-360-7244

Little Falls, MN www.ShirleyMaesOutfitters.com

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The Carnegie Library opened to the Public in February 1905, in 1986 it became a part of the Great River Regional Library system and was renovated in 1999 with a new addition, while the original design of this building is still intact. View the Musser family artifacts. Open year around, hours may vary.

Open Year Round !

Hours & Admission: Call or visit our website

320.616.2011 | mnfishingmuseum.com 304 West Broadway Little Falls, MN 56345

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CRANE MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

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Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge 19502 Iris Road Little Falls, MN 56345 (320) 632-1575 cranemeadows@fws.gov

Front St & 1st Ave SE

Kiwanis Park

Kidder St & 1st Ave SE

LeBourget Park

Hwy 27 & Paul Larson Memorial Drive

Legion Park

9th Street and 5th Avenue NE

Lindbergh Lions Rec Area 9th Street SW & 2nd Avenue SW

Lions Park*

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Kidder St SE & 3rd Ave SE

Memorial Park

E Broadway & Front St

Mill Park

Lindbergh Drive & 5th Avenue SW

North Pine Grove Park

West Broadway and 13th Street NW

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4th St NE & 7th Ave NE

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1st St NE & 8th Ave NE

Veterans Memorial Park

East Broadway and Mississippi River

Washington Playground 4th Street and 1st Avenue NE

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1 mile north of Hwy. 27 on County Road 43 15575 Hawthorn Road PO Box 177 Little Falls, MN 56345 320.632.1040

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CHARLES A. LINDBERGH STATE PARK www.dnr.state.mn.us • 8 miles of hiking trails, across the road from Charles A. Lindbergh Historic Site.

• 15 electric campsites, 23 non-electric campsites, 2 cart-in/canoe-in campsites and one group camp.

• Picnic area with enclosed log-cabin shelter.

• Canoe and snowshoe rentals, Free birding kits and geocaching GPS check outs.

• Campground water/showers/flush bathrooms on mid-May through midSeptember. Campground open late spring through mid-October.

• Camping reservations call 866-857-2757 or www.stayatmnparks.com • For more information call 320-616-2525 or visit www.dnr.state.mn.us and search for Charles A. Lindbergh State Park.

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For information on Charles A. Lindbergh State Park’s shelter call (320) 616-2525. For information on the Lions Park call (320) 632-3330.

Ice Rinks

Little Falls Exchange Arena, 1000 5th Avenue SE – 320.632.2032 Pine Tree Park Ice Rink, 4th Street and 7th Avenue NE – 320.616.5500 West Side Ice Rink, 9th Street and 2nd Avenue SW – 320.616.5500

Morrison County’s first school, District #1, has been placed and restored at the Morrison County Fair Grounds, Little Falls, as a symbol of the quality education received by so many area students in all rural schools.

The first school district was organized in 1855, and a school was held that year in the old Mission building, with Miss Cunningham as teacher. A school house was erected near this spot in 1865, and a larger one, this school, ten years later.

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Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1992 to preserve a large, natural wetland complex. It features a unique sand plain wetland/upland complex with a rich mosaic of healthy sedge meadow, shallow lake, oak savanna, prairie, shrubland and forest habitats. It encompasses a large wetland system at the confluence of four tributaries that feed high quality water to Rice and Skunk Lakes and the Platte River. The

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6th Street and 2nd Avenue SE

Playground Equipment

Columbia Park

Picnic Tables

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N of Little Falls on Hwy 371

Charles A. Lindbergh State Park*

Grills

Belle Prairie Park

Boat Ramp

Open all year & Genealogy research FEATURES: • Preserved exhibits, documents and artifacts • Natural prairie gardens • Victorian style fountain and gazebo

Gardens & Parks

Basketball

320.632.4007 | www.morrisoncountyhistory.org

Located above the confluence of Pike Creek and the Mississippi River, the museum was named after Charles A. Weyerhaeuser, a prominent lumberman in the area. Visitors, genealogists, researchers and students can delve into the area’s rich history.

Baseball

CHARLES A WEYERHAEUSER MEMORIAL MUSEUM

County Secrets

Golf

Received State Money to remain open/Rural Schools 1971 - last class taught (19 Kids) OLD SCHOOL HOUSE TOUR FEATURES: • Teachers Tea • Luncheon • Gunny Sack Races • Vintage Merry - Go - Round and Antique Water Pump

Little Falls Country Club, Little Falls – 320.616.5520 City of Pierz Golf Club, Pierz – 320.468.2662 Eagle’s Landing Golf Course, Fort Ripley – 320.632.5721 Pine Ridge Golf Course, Motley – 218.575.3300

Disc Golf

Belle Prairie Park, North of Little Falls on 371 Windy Pines Disc Golf, Living Hope Assembly of God Church, 17389 Haven Road, Little Falls – 320.632.4365

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Swimming Pools/Beaches

Little Falls Community Middle School – 320.616.4200 St. Francis Health & Recreation Center – 320.632.0627 City Beach - Green Prairie Lake, AmericInn, Little Falls, MN – 320. 632.1964 Cedar Lake Near Upsala

Tennis Courts

Little Falls Community High School 1001 5th Avenue SE – 320.616.2200 North Pine Grove Park | 13th Street NW – 320.616.5500 West Side Tennis Court | 8th Street SW – 320.616.5500

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1. Go camping at Pierz Campgrounds, which features electric and water hookups as well as a shower facility.

2. Golf at our beautiful 9-hole golf course. (look for a coupon on page 24!)

3. Eat at one of our great local restaurants (make sure to check out bologna day, a tradition in Pierz!).

4. Attend one of our many community events- including Pierz Freedom Fest and Oktoberfest, an annual celebration of the city’s German heritage / St. Nick Night.

5. Go ice skating at Legion Park or Billig Park (while at Billig Park you can also see the Father Pierz statue, and a Veteran’s Memorial.

6. Check out a book or movie at the Pierz Library, or attend one of their activities or events.

7. Visit Pierz Park, which has a swimming beach, playground and rentable shelters, as well as volleyball and basketball courts.

8. Visit the stunning St. Joseph’s Church, which was built in 1886.

9. Browse the shops along Main Street, featuring many locally made products.

10.Go to a sporting or arts event at Pierz schools- Go Pioneers!

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Bologna Days Every Thursday - All Year Around

Pierz, MN • 320–468-9991

Check Us Out for Great Burgers and More!

HARTMANN’S

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Open Mon.-Thurs. 7:30-5:30, & Fri.RENTAL ‘Til 6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00, Sun. 9:00-2:00

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Public Art

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ARTISTIC BIKE RACKS

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A.T. THE BLACK & WHITE 116 1st Street SE

FISHING MUSEUM 304 W. Broadway

LINDBERGH HISTORIC SITE 1620 Lindbergh Drive S

LITTLE FALLS VISITORS BUREAU 606 1st Street SE

LINDEN HILL 608 Highland Ave

PETE & JOY’S BAKERY 121 E Broadway

ZOOMSKI’S 500 E Broadway

KIWANIS PARK

Kidder Street & 1st Ave. SE

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LIBRARY

1083rd Street NE

PINE GROVE ZOO 1200 W Broadway 1200 W Broadway

FIRST UNITED CHURCH 1000 1st Street. SE

LINCOLN ELEMENTARY 6th Street SW

Just outside of town:

ELEMENTARY ❏ RANDALL 504 E Minnesota Ave. CAFé RANDALL ❏ KIMS 119 Pacific Ave. HIGH SCHOOL ❏ SWANVILLE 602 DeGraff Ave.

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AREA RECREATION COMPLEX ❏ LF Edmund Street & Prairie Drive ❏ RIVERSIDE PARK 1st Street NE & 8th Ave. NE ❏ LITTLE FALLS

116 1st Street SE

LUBERTS AUTO 105 1st Ave. SE

ANTIQUES ON BROADWAY 79 E Broadway

OLD JC PENNEY BUILDING Downtown Little Falls

EXTERIOR MURALS

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REXALL DRUG Melgram Jewelers

GAIL & AX TOBACCO 120 1st Ave. SE

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB 505 W Broadway

PETE & JOY’S BAKERY

❏ WAREHOUSE W Broadway on the Mississippi River MUSEUM ❏ FISHING 304 W Broadway

121 E Broadway

Interior Murals and Frescos

THE BLACK & WHITE ❏ A.T. 116 1st Street SE GROVE ZOO ❏ PINE 1200 W Broadway ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ❏ LINDBERGH 9th Street SE

STATE VETERANS CEMETERY ❏ MN 15550 MN Highway 115 Benches

VISITORS BUREAU 606 1st Street SE

Mont fo r thh l y P r i ze s Disco e Most verie s!

& JOY’S BAKERY ❏ PETE 121 E Broadway NU PAWN SHOP ❏ LIKE 118 1st Street NE COUNTY DROP IN CENTER ❏ MORRISON 120 E Broadway

A.T. THE BLACK & WHITE

PINE GROVE PARK

Garbage Art

RIVER ARTS ❏ GREAT 122 1st Street SE PARK ❏ VETERANS E Broadway & Mississippi River FROM VETERANS PARK ❏ ACROSS E Broadway & Mississippi River

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FALLS VISITORS BUREAU ❏ LITTLE 606 1st Street SE 33

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Hair Care • Color • Cuts • Chocolate & Specialty Gifts

WESTWIND ENTERPRISES Antiques | Used Furniture, Appliances and Lots of Misc.

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HUMAN SERVICES | NON PROFITS | RETAIL SPECIALTY

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Local Experience, Worldwide Reach Lori Kush, Agent 15594 Highway 27 East Little Falls, MN 56345 Bus: 320-632-1926 lori.kush.prfz@statefarm.com lori@kushagency.com

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“For All Your Insurance Needs 24/7” 501 First St. SE Little Falls, MN 56345

CLOTHING | FURNITURE | HOUSEWARES Tues. - Fri. 9am-5:30pm • Sat. 9am-3pm • Sun. - Mon. Closed

505 W. Broadway Little Falls, MN 56345 (320) 639.2232

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All Profits Help Support the Boys & Girls Club

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KEEP YOUR LOCAL AREA STRONG!

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Local

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SERVICES

Connecting people, animals and nature...

Since 1913 Pine Grove Zoo has been bringing visitors to the Little Falls area and connecting people to nature.

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YOUR DESIGN OR OURS CUSTOM DESIGNS MADE Progressive and engaging educational experiences keeps individuals, families and groups connected and involved.

We maintain high quality animal care by providing natural, spacious habitats, as well as daily enrichment activities.

We partner with local and worldwide organizations to assist in advocating conservation messages.

We believe in the importance of promoting healthy communities and to build understanding and respect for nature and wildlife.

Our goal is to educate and engage people every opportunity we get!

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OTHER HISTORICAL PLACES MORRISON COUNTY

CROWDERS GAS STATION Visit one of the oldest gas stations in Minnesota.

The only full service gas station in Little Falls, MN. Maple Island Park

MORRISON COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1978, National Register of Historic Places

320.632.0325 | www.mncourts.gov In 1856, when Morrison County was established and organized, the county issued $8,000 in bonds to build a courthouse. By 1860, only one room could be used. Not until 1869, when bonds were called back and reissued, was the frame building completed.

Open year around, regular business hours.

RIPLEY ESKER An esker is a landform built of sand and gravel deposited by a melt water stream that flowed beneath a glacier.

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This classic esker stands 3 to 18 meters above the surrounding plain, and is about 68 to 76 meters wide. .

The Ripley esker was formed beneath a tongue-shaped lobe of ice called the Superior lobe, which flowed into this area from the northeast about 20,000 to 15,000 years ago.

HISTORIC CASS GILBERT DEPOT Home of the Little Falls Chamber of Commerce Built in 1900 - Open for Tours

Maple Island Park

Pine Grove Zoo

Maple Island Park

ADVERTISERS INDEX 1st Ave Auto Repair .............................................................. 37 A River Town Gallery ............................................................ 12 A.T. Black & White .................................................................. 5 AmericInn .............................................................................. 7 Angler’s Corner .................................................................... 11 Antiques & Collectibles ......................................................... 34 Arts & Craft Fair ................................................................... 18 Baby’s on Broadway............................................................... 34 Barntiques ............................................................................ 21 Bermel’s Shoe & Clothing ..................................................... 31 B&N Printing ......................................................................... 35 Buds to Blossoms Floral & Gift .............................................. 31 Cabin Fever Saloon & Eatery ................................................. 11 Campfire Bay Resort................................................................. 6 Central MN Bike Club............................................................ 21 Central MN Westwind Enterprises........................................... 34 Charles A. Lindbergh Historic Site ......................................... 25 Charlies Pizza ........................................................................ 10 CHI St. Gabriel’s Health / Live Better Live Longer..................... 16 Clifwood Motel........................................................................ 6 City of Little Falls .................................................................... 4 City of Pierz ......................................................................... 30 City of Randall ..................................................................... 31 Coborn’s Superstore ............................................................. 36 Country Inn & Suites................................................................ 8 Dairy Treat.............................................................................. 11 Design Electronics.................................................................. 35 Donna’s Big Johns ............................................................... 10 Eagle’s Landing Golf Club .................................................... 24 ECM Publishing MC Record .................................................... 4

Elliott’s Tattoo....................................................................... 37 Enterprise Market .................................................................. 35 Falls Ballroom........................................................................ 15 Fallsnet ................................................................................ 13 Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls ............................................. 14 Golf on the Mississippi ......................................................... 24 Goldsmith Jewelers .............................................................. 34 Great River Arts...................................................................... 12 Great River Inn......................................................................... 7 Great Wall ............................................................................ 11 Greater MN Two-Cylinder Club ............................................. 17 Gum Drop Tree ..................................................................... 34 Hartmann’s Hardware Hank .................................................. 30 Hello Gorgeous .................................................................... 35 Holiday Tours / Little Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau.......... 22 Horizon Health ..............................................................17 & 19 Hot Rod Radio ....................................................................... 4 Innsbrook Motel ...................................................................... 6 Johnny C’s.............................................................................. 10 Jordie’s Trail side Cafe............................................................. 11 Judy Ulbecker ........................................................................ 12 Little Falls Business Association.............................................. 35 Little Falls Chamber of Commerce ........................................... 4 Little Falls Convenience Store ................................................ 10 Little Falls Health Services ..................................................... 37 Little Falls Radio ..................................................................... 4 Lincoln Lakes............................................................................ 4 Linden Hill ............................................................................ 26 Lin Furniture .......................................................................... 35 Looney Bend ......................................................................... 10

Marshik Agency, Inc .............................................................. 35 MC Economic Development .................................................... 4 MN Fishing Museum & Hall of Fame ..................................... 27 MN Flying Aces ...................................................................... 2 MN Military Museum ............................................................ 27 New 2 You ............................................................................ 34 Patrick's Bar & Grill ............................................................... 30 Pete & Joy’s Bakery ............................................................... 11 Pierz Floral / Pierz Foods ........................................................ 30 Pierz Golf Course ................................................................. 24 Pine Grove Zoo .................................................................... 36 Randall Liquor Store............................................................... 34 Remax................................................................................... 34 Royal Cafe ........................................................................... 11 Shirley Mae’s Outfitters ........................................................ 26 Sobieski / Swanville Lions ...................................................... 18 Spectrum Marketing Services................................................. 37 Sprout Food Hub.................................................................... 17 State Farm Insurance - Lori Kush ........................................... 34 Stoney Ridge Tree House ......................................................... 9 Super 8 ................................................................................... 6 Sweetwater Resort................................................................... 6 Tesoro / Fort Ripley Gas & Grocery ......................................... 37 The Farm - St. Mathias ........................................................... 17 Touright Bicycle Shop ............................................................ 13 Treasure City ........................................................................ 31 Two Rivers Campground .......................................................... 6 Waller House Inn .................................................................... 7 Zoomski’s Midtown Cafe........................................................ 14

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