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Rushford Peterson Valley

Attractions & Entertainment

Attractions & Entertainment

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The Rushford Peterson Valley offers so much to see and enjoy. Take a tour, attend a variety of events, enjoy some music, and so much more.

At Norsland Lefse, see lefse being made that is then shipped throughout North America. Tour the Peterson State Fish Hatchery, which annually produces about 70,000 lake trout and 50,000 Rainbow trout for Minnesota’s Trout Program. The nearby Lanesboro State Fish Hatchery produces about 100,000 pounds of rainbow and brown trout each year for stocking. Other unique local businesses or manufacturers may be open for tours by appointment.

Fillmore County Historical Society
Fillmore County Historical Society
Business:
Fillmore County Historical Society
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Street:
202 County Road 8
City:
Fountain
State:
MN
Phone:
507-268-4449
Website:
fillmorecountyhistory.org/
Description:

Discover the Stories of the Place and People You Love

Genealogy Library
Rural Life Exhibits
Restored Schoolhouse
Oliver Tractor & Ag Equipment Collection
Bernard Pietenpol Aircraft & Exhibit

Open 9am-3:30pm Tuesday-Saturday. Closed Holidays.


Chamber Member
Metz’s Hart-Land Creamery, Honey & Dairy
Metz’s Hart-Land Creamery, Honey & Dairy
Business:
Metz’s Hart-Land Creamery, Honey & Dairy
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Street:
25909 County Road 102
City:
Rushford
State:
MN
Phone:
507-864-2627
Website:
www.metzhartland.com
Description:

Metz's Hart-Land Creamery LLC was formed in August 2014 to diversify our farming operations to include all family members. Our milk is never transported or trucked—it goes directly from our cows to the creamery to you. Our cheese curds are always fresh and squeaky. Try our Artisan block cheeses and cheese spreads! Locally produced honey is also available.


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Nordic Lanes & Lounge
Nordic Lanes & Lounge
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Nordic Lanes & Lounge
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Street:
403 S. Mill Street
City:
Rushford
State:
MN
Phone:
507-864-7799
Website:
www.nordiclanes.com
Description:

Bowling for family fun! Many open bowl times available. League bowling for men, women, couples and youth. Make bowling reservations for birthdays and other parties. Full service bar and lounge. Pizza and full menu available from The Creamery next door! Nordic Lanes can also be reserved for events and banquets. Visit our Facebook page for updates and entertainment schedules.


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Norsland Lefse
Norsland Lefse
Business:
Norsland Lefse
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Street:
210 W. Jessie Street
City:
Rushford
State:
MN
Phone:
,507-864-2323
Website:
www.norslandlefse.com
Description:

Norsland Lefse is much more than a coffee shop and bakery. It's a producer of traditional lefse and other Scandinavian treats for 30 years. Norsland Lefse is made with real potatoes, with no preservatives to ensure it tastes just like Grandma's! The Gift Shop features Scandinavian items and the Coffee Shop & Bakery incorporates lefse into a unique menu and fresh baked goods.


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Peterson Station Museum
Peterson Station Museum
Business:
Peterson Station Museum
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Street:
228 Mill St
City:
Peterson
State:
MN
Phone:
507-875-2415
Website:
www.petersonmn.org
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Nearly 100 years after Peterson Station opened to serve SE MN Railroad customers, it welcomed the public again in 1974 as a museum and genealogy center.


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Rushford Peterson Valley Farmers Market
Rushford Peterson Valley Farmers Market
Business:
Rushford Peterson Valley Farmers Market
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Street:
102 N. Mill Street
City:
Rushford
State:
MN
Website:
Facebook Page
Description:

A weekly outdoor market featuring area vendors and a variety of their locally grown, raised or produced foods and handmade wares. Open May 18-October 12, 2021 on Tuesdays 4-6:30 pm on the front grounds of Wellhouse Ministry (former school building), 102 N. Mill Street, Rushford.


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Rushford Public Library
Business:
Rushford Public Library
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Street:
101 N. Mill Street
City:
Rushford
State:
Minnesota
Phone:
http://507-864-7600,507-864-7600
Website:
rushford.lib.mn.us/
Description:

Thousands of fiction and non-fiction books for all ages, including large print and audio books, magazines, videos/DVDs, and music CDs. Inter-library loans through the regional library system and downloadable books, magazines, movies and more. Computers available for the public. You may even borrow a bicycle through the library's BikeShare Program, in partnership with the Root River Trail Towns.