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Welcome to St. Peter! You are about to experience one of the most unique destinations Minnesota has to offer!

St. Peter is a community of approximately 11,000 residents. The area offers excellent opportunities for golfing, disc golfing, hiking, biking, boating, camping, exploring history, sporting events, cul-tural events, shopping, dining and the only approved Nobel Con-ference outside of Sweden.

St. Peter is home to several museums, including the Treaty Site History Center, E. St. Julien Cox House and Soderlund’s Drug-store and Pharmacy Museum. The St. Peter Tourism and Visitors Bureau offers walking tours of the downtown historic district. You can contact the St. Peter Area Chamber of Commerce at 934-3400 for tour maps.

In this publication you will find a broad overview of the many options available in St. Peter and the surrounding area. It is the goal of everyone in St. Peter to make your visit as enjoyable and memorable as possible. We are very proud of our history and op-portunities and we are pleased that you choose us to visit.

What to do while visiting the St. Peter area:

• Visit the “Pearly Gates of St. Peter” • Enjoy traditional golf or disc golf • Go boating in one of the many beautiful area lakes • Enjoy a walk at the arboretum at Gustavus College • Hike one of the many wonderful trails at Seven Mile Creek • Take a walking tour of historical downtown • Visit one of our fine museums • Shop in our many fine specialty and antique stores • Dine at any of our fine restaurants • Enjoy a picnic at Minnesota Square Park • Fish or hike along the Minnesota River • Visit one of our beautiful parks

2012 Official Guide to the

St. Peter AreaPage Design & Layout:

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Published by St. Peter HeraldPublisher, Ed Lee

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St. Peter has much to offer t.Peterisacityofapproximately11,000peoplelocatedin

southcentralMinnesota.TheCityis75milessouthwestoftheMinneapolis-St.Paulmetropolitanarea,and10milesnorthofMankatoalongHighway169.

The Nicollet County courthouse is located in St. Peter. ThecityisrepresentedbytheRegionNineDevelopmentCommission,MinnesotaStateSenateDistrict23andHouseDistrict23A,andtheFirstU.S.CongressionalDistrict.

t.Peterisrecognizedforitsrichheritage,historicstructures,natural resources, educational facilities, industries, unique

characterandqualityoflife.St.PeterishometoGustavusAdolphusCollege,theSt.Peter

RegionalTreatmentCenter,MinnesotaSchoolBoardsAssociationandnationalheadquartersofScholarshipAmerica.Itisalsorecog-nizedasacenterforthearts,asitishometomanylocalartisans.

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LocationLocatedinthebeautifulMinnesotaRiverValley,thecommunityisboundedbytheMinnesotaRiverandsurroundedbyscenicbluffs.Theareasalongthevalleyarecoveredbydensewoodlands,pro-vidinganexcellenthabitat for avarietyofwildlife.EightmilestothewestliestheSwanLakeWildlifearea,whichissaidtobeoneofthefinestnaturalwildlifepreservesinthenation.Severallakesofferfishing,camping,boatingandhuntingaswellasotheryear-roundrecreationalactivitiesfortheentirefamily.TheareainandaroundSt.Petercontainsrichblacksoilthatiswellsuitedforagriculture.The Minnesota RiverValley also contains abundantdepositsofsilicaand“KasotaStone”usedincommercialfacadesnationwide.TheCityitselfisfourmileslong,twomileswideandcoversmorethat5,000acres.

GovernmentThecityofSt.Peter,incorporatedin1873,isgovernedbyanon-partisanmayor/citycouncil.Councilpoliciesand theday-to-dayoperationsof theCityaremanagedbyanappointedcityadmin-istratorandstaff.TheCityalsohasaneconomicdevelopmentau-thority,planningandzoningcommission,housingandredevelop-mentauthority,andahospitalandnursinghomecommission.ThecityofSt.Peterprovidesservicesthroughitspolice,publicworks,fire,communitydevelopmentandrecreationandleisureservicesdepartments.

Economic DevelopmentSt.Peterhasmadeacommitmenttoeconomicdevelopmentandhasastaffofprofessionalsworkingonthedevelopmentandexpan-sion of new and existing businesses.An economic developmentauthoritywas established to facilitate commercial and industrialdevelopment.FinancialassistancemaybeprovidedbytheCityintheformoftaxincrementfinancing,alocalrevolvingloanfund,andprogramsofferedbytheSmallBusinessAdministration.Otherpublic/privateincentivesareavailableforqualifiedprojects.

Major EmployersSeveralstateandnationalcompanieshavelocatedtheirheadquar-ters in St. Peter. Major employers in the City are:The St. PeterRegionalTreatmentCenter,1200employees;GustavusAdolphusCollege,700employees;SchoolDistrictNo.508,235employees;River’sEdgeHospital&Clinic,170employees;NicolletCounty,250 employees; Alumacraft Boat Co., 140 employees; Econo-Foods,100employees;GoodSamaritanSociety,100employees;MinnesotaValleyEducationDistrict,100employees;Rolco,100employees;ScholarshipAmerica,110employees;andtheCityofSt.Peter,85employees.




Eateries offer hometown hospitalityA wide variety of dining experiences are offered in the St. Peter area, so whether you’re looking for fast food, coffee and conversation, pub grub or fine dining, there’s no need to travel far.

Restaurants and cafés abound in St. Peter and the surrounding communities of Cleveland, Kasota and Nicollet, offering a little bit of everything, including that special hometown hospitality.

Arby’s, 1221 S. Minnesota Ave., 931-2422, fast and delicious.

Cedars Grill, 408 S. Third St., Open February 2011!

China Town, 302 S. Minnesota Ave., 934-5566, delectable, authentic cuisine in a friendly, casual setting.

City Grille, 814 N. Minnesota Ave., 934-2362, high-quality family dining.

Econofoods Deli, 612 S. Minnesota Ave., 931-5541, daily specials.

Embassy Bar, 325 S. Minnesota Ave., 931-3903, great hamburgers, hot beef sandwiches and food baskets.

El Agave, 402 S. Third St., 934-5323, authentic Mexican food, daily specials, great Margaritas and full bar.

Erbert & Gerbert’s, 224 S. Minnesota Ave., 934-2020, Subs and Club sandwiches, soups and sides. Delivery available.

Dairy Queen Brazier, 850 N. Minnesota Ave., 931-4580, hot, delicious food and scrumptious ice cream desserts.

Domino’s Pizza, 103 S. Minnesota Ave., 934-9112, hot, fresh pizza in 30 minutes.

Flame Bar, 225 W. Nassau St., 931-9277, grill, appetizers, munchies, burger baskets and more.

Godfather’s Pizza, 225 S. Minnesota Ave., 931-6140, no scrimping on the pepperoni or anything else.

Great Wall, 108 S. Minnesota Ave., 931-8828, outstanding tastes of the orient that will tantalize your taste buds.

Hobbers Bar & Grill, located just off Hwy 99 E., 931-6875. Great homemade meals.

Jake’s Pizza, 119 W. Broadway, near the corner of Minnesota Avenue and Broadway, 934-4494, with ingredients made from scratch using family recipes that have been handed down from generation to generation.

Jocko’s Bar & Grill, 325 Broadway St., Cleveland, 931-6637, breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week.

KFC, 1505 Old Minnesota Ave., 931-1168, finger-lickin’ you-know-what.

Kokomo’s, 114 10th St. (Highways 99 & 15), Cleveland, 931-6410, savory suppers in a comfortable atmosphere.

McDonald’s, 120 W. St. Julien St., 931-3011, just look for the Golden Arches.

Patrick’s, 125 S. Third St., 931-9051, American and Mexican lunches and suppers.

RiverRock Coffee Shop, 301 S. Minnesota Ave., 931-1540, a unique blend of coffees, soups and sandwiches to please your appetite.

St. Peter Food Co-op & Deli, 228 W. Mulberry St., 934-4880, nutritious sandwiches, soups, entrées and desserts.

Subway, 1306 S. Minnesota Ave., 931-1000, hearty, filling sandwiches, soups and salads.

Taco John’s, 103 N. Minnesota Ave., 934-6201, a quick, delicious trip south of the border.

Westwood Bar & Grill, Squirrel’s Nest Landing, 243-9998, enjoy a beautiful view of Lake Washington with indoor and deck dining.

Whiskey River, Hwy 99 E, 934-5600, terrific steaks, burgers and hospitality.




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City of historyChurch of the Holy Communion-Episcopal, 118 N. Minnesota Ave., is one of the oldest in town. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. Captain William B. Dodd, one of the early pioneers is buried behind the church.

City nearly becomes state capitalSt. Peter has been the home of five governors and

nearly became the capital of Minnesota. Those are two of the significant events in the history of St. Peter.The Dakota (Sioux) Indians were living in the vicinity of present day St. Peter at the time of the arrival of the white settlers. Traverse des Sioux (Crossing of the Sioux), a natural ford just north of St. Peter, was used by the Dako-ta to cross the Minnesota River. It was named by French explorers and became the site of a thriving trading post. The historic Traverse des Sioux Treaty was signed there in 1851. The treaty ceded 24 million acres of land to the federal government by the Dakota.

Soon after the signing, a community of over 300 was established in the vicinity of the treaty site. It was called Traverse des Sioux, but it soon began to lose population to a new community a short distance to the south. Settled in 1853 and initially known as Rock Bend, the name was later changed to St. Peter. Free lots to those who built on them were among the incentives that drew settlers to St. Peter.

In 1857, St. Peter flirted with fame. For a short time, a movement was underway to make St. Peter the state capital, and a wide main street was laid out in anticipation of the decision. However, Joseph Rolette, a legislator from Pembina who opposed the transfer, stole the bill that would have authorized the move.

Failure to comply with the terms of the treaty signed at Traverse

des Sioux led to the Dakota uprising in 1862. Throughout Southern Minnesota, many people — both whites and Dakota — were killed. There were a number of deaths in Nicollet County.

Gustavus Adolphus College classes started in St. Pe-ter in October of 1876 following its establishment there. The college originated in Red Wing, then operated in East Union before coming to St. Peter. In 1866, the state hospital was opened in St. Peter in a building originally used as a hotel. In time, as buildings were completed, the hospital was moved to its present site. The former hotel and hospital still stands on the northwest corner of Third and Walnut streets.

The city has played host to many colorful characters, from outlaws to presidential candidates. St. Peter was visited by members of the Jesse James gang prior to the robbery at Northfield in 1876. One of the gang members said the local bank was not worth robbing. In 1890, can-didate William Jennings Bryan spoke to a crowd from

the balcony of the Nicollet Hotel.St. Peter was also the home of five Minnesota governors: Willis

A. Gorman, territorial governor, 1853-57; Henry A. Swift, 1863-64; Horace Austin, 1870-74; Andrew McGill, 1887-89; and John A. John-son, 1905-09. Johnson was considered to be a strong contender for the democratic party’s 1912 presidential nomination, prior to his death in 1909 following complications after surgery.

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St. Peter Herald1886-1906Governor

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Assemblies of GodJesus Assembly of God

722 Sunrise Dr., St. Peter934-1468

BaptistCalvary Baptist Church

516 W.. Jefferson, St. Peter931-4567

CatholicChurch of the Nativity

210 S. W. Second St., Cleveland931-5409

Church of St. Peter1801 N. Broadway, St. Peter

931-1628

All Saints Catholic Church600 Third St., Madison Lake

243-3319

Marysburg Catholic ChurchRural Madison Lake

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Christian & Missionary Alliance

Bethany Alliance Church1400 N. Washington Ave., St. Peter

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Church of ChristCleveland Church of Christ

900 State Highway 99, Cleveland931-5924

Episcopal ChurchChurch of the Holy Communion118 N. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter

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LutheranChrist Chapel

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First Lutheran, ELCA1114 Traverse Road, St. Peter

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Norseland Evangelical Lutheran37777 State Hwy. 22

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Our Savior’s Lutheran ELCA305 S. Sixth St., Cleveland

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St. Paul’s LutheranGerman Lake

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St. Peter Evangelical LutheranWisconsin Synod

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Scandian Grove Lutheran42869 Co. Rd. 52

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Trinity Lutheran511 S. Fifth St., St. Peter

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MethodistSt. Peter United Methodist Fellowship

627 W. Park Row, St. Peter931-2100

NondenominationalFaith Bible Church

SPRTC, Bartlett Hall, St. Peter931-6268

New Life Christian Fellowship701 N. Minnesota Ave.

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Union Presbyterian311 W. Locust St., St. Peter

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Gustavus Adolphus College plays a big role in St. Peter and the surrounding community. From providing one of the best

private, liberal arts educations in the Midwest to providing jobs and events for the people of south central Minnesota, Gustavus is a treasure to the area.

Founded in 1862, Gustavus is known for its quality education and arts programs. Locally, the college, which overlooks St. Peter, is also known for its many additional offerings for area residents.

Gustavus is a private, co-educational liberal arts college af-filiated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. Nearly 2,500 students attend the college.

Students earn bachelor of arts degrees with approximately 65 different majors.

Gustavus offers a wide variety of organizations and activities for students, including music ensembles, campus media and the-

ater. The college also hosts many academic conferences, includ-ing the annual fall Nobel Conference, which attracts thousands of scholars and visitors to the campus.

Its landmark, Christ Chapel, plays host to cultural events throughout the year — many of which are open to the public — including the very popular “Christmas in Christ Chapel,” which rings in the holiday season each December.

The campus also hosts many athletic events throughout the year. The Lund Center involves nearly 85 percent of the student body with varsity, intramural and personal fitness programs. The college is part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and is affiliated with the NCAA Division III.

Some Gustavus athletic facilities are open to the public. The Swanson Tennis Center, a domed indoor tennis facility, offers memberships for juniors, adults and families.

Gustavus Adolphus College:Part of the community since 1876

Gustavus Adolphus College historic Old Main building. The college hosts the Nobel Conference each year, and it draws people from all over the world.


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The St. Peter Public Library, a 16,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility. More than 18,000 items are available for viewing and checkout.

Visit the Community CenterThe St. Peter Community Center is a gathering place for peo-

ple of all ages.Everyone is invited and encouraged to stop in and take a look.The gym is available for a wide variety of sports and activi-

ties.Free open gym is offered nearly every day of the week. A walk-

ing track is open to the public during community center hours, which are generally early in the morning to late at night.

The 90,000 square foot community center was built at a cost of about $11 million.

Replacing the community center that was destroyed in the March 1998 tornado, construction on the new community cen-ter began in the fall of 2000. The building opened in summer of 2002.

The center also houses a senior center, community education rooms, a day care, a youth center and several public and private offices. School board and city council meetings are held in the Governor’s Room.

Connected to the center is the St. Peter Public Library, a 16,000 square foot state of the art facility. More than 18,000 items are available for viewing and checkout. The library hosts programs year round for readers of all ages.

Adjacent to the community center and library is Gorman Park, which is home to the $100,000 community built TREEmendous Playground.

The Community Center and the St. Peter Public Library pro-vide entertainment and resources to people of all ages.



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History finds a home at theTreaty Site History CenterWith over 10,000 visitors each year, the state-of-the-art histori-

cal museum located on Highway 169, north of St. Peter, fea-tures three exhibit rooms to display the rich and intriguing history of Nicollet County.

New exhibits tell the stories of the relationships between the Da-kota people and the white settlers, and stories of Nicollet County ag-riculture and commerce. New exhibits are created periodically. The museum shop features a variety of memorabilia, including local and related history books for adults and children, as well as 19th century craft items such as Indian arrows and tomahawks, made by Minnesota crafters.

Extensive archives also provide visitors with information about the historical heritage of the area. The archives contain manuscripts, fam-ily histories, photographs, church and cemetery records, obituary files and microfilmed newspapers from Nicollet County. There are also maps and several publications that may be helpful to researchers and genealogists.

Tours may be arranged by calling the Nicollet County Historical Society at (507) 934-2160. Admission is $4 for adults; $2 for students

6-18 and free for children 5 and under. A $6 combination pass to the Treaty Site and the Cox House is available.

The modern building is truly a sight to behold with Kasota stone facades and skylights in the lobby. A color theme has been chosen to tie the history and decor together. Native plants from the 1850s, including prairie grass and wild flowers, surround the outside of the building.

A paved patio area displaying sponsorship bricks is located on the west end of the building.

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Historic Cox house a Victorian treasureThe 1871 E. St. Julien

Cox House, located at 500 N. Washington Ave., is an

excellent example of Gothic Italianate architecture

in Minnesota. The fully restored home is furnished in late Victorian, and tours

are given by costumed guides.

As the home of St. Peter’s first mayor, and

later state senator, it was the center of social activity for the prospering riverside

town.

Today the home provides a colorful backdrop to

programs, social events, weddings, the Victorian

Christmas at the Cox House, old-fashioned

perennial plant sales, garden parties and group tours.

For more information about the Cox House,call (507) 934-2160.

Historical buildings abundant in St. PeterBorneman House - 125 N. Minnesota Ave.

Carnegie Library (Bungum Realty) - 429 South Minnesota Ave.Donahower House (Donahower House Bed & Breakfast) - 720 S. Minnesota Ave.

Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion - 118 N. Minnesota Ave.First National Bank (Godfather’s Pizza) - 225 S. Minnesota Ave.

Henry Swift House - 820 S. Minnesota Ave.John A. Johnson House - 418 N. Third St.

Konsbruck Hotel - 412 S. Third St.Miller Meat Market (St. Peter Herald) - 311 South Minnesota Ave.

Nicollet County Government Center - 501 S. Minnesota Ave.Nicollet County Bank (Erbert & Gerbert’s) - 224 S. Minnesota Ave.

Nicollet Hotel - 120 S. Minnesota Ave.Montgomery House - 408 S. Washington Ave.

Old Main - Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 W. College Ave.Schumacher House - 202 N. Third St.

Union Presbyterian Church - 311 W. Locust St.St. Peter Commercial District - Downtown St. Peter

St. Peter Regional Treatment Center Museum - Freeman Drive

Several buildings along Highway 169 (Minnesota Avenue) between Broadway Avenue and Grace Street in the Commercial District

were added to the National Register of Historic Places in Feb. 2001.




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Arts Center inviting to allIn the belief that the arts are vital to a healthy community, the

Arts Center of Saint Peter is committed to providing challenging exhibitions,innovative learning opportunities, and cultural enrich-ment for people ofall ages, interests, and abilities.

The Arts Center a provides talented instructors who teach art through color, sound, movement, and words. Our far-reaching mixture of classes promises to open new doors for participants of all ages to explore new artistic passions. The Arts Center has developed a comprehensive, year-round selection of classes and workshops featuring everything from figure drawing and painting to printmaking, mask and costume workshops, felting, writing, clay, and dance. Arts Center classes are taught by well-qualified instructors and include something appealing for all ages – from youth to older adults. For example, Kids Wheel introduces 3rdand 4th graders to the pottery wheel and basic glazing techniques. Play with Clay introduces youngsters age three to five to expressive fun with clay. An eclectic selection of specially designed clay classes caters to the interests of children under 16 years old, as well as adults and families. Summer Youth Art Camp for children ages 10-13 includes anassortment of youth-oriented experiences in the arts. Teens can enjoy classes in figure drawing, printmaking, ce-ramics, and environmental art, while adults and seniors can flex their creative muscles in many opportunities, including memoir writing and pleine air landscape painting. Classes range in size from independent studies of one to larger workshops of 25.

The Arts Center represents a key-determining factor for fami-lies and individuals deciding if they wish to live in the St. Peter area.

Whether raising children or looking toward retirement, families and older adults see us as a source of creative performances, class-es, exhibits and more. Our gallery is free and open to the public. It features an inviting space of beauty, excitement, new dimensions, awareness, and communications. Our events highlight everything from performances by acclaimed bluegrass bands Monroe Cross-ing and The Barley Jacks; from free artists lectures from renowned artists to an evening play reading of Oscar and the Lady in Pink. We enjoy developing a full calendar of exciting events featuring the best in regional and national artists representing a variety of genres.

Whether you’re in St. Peter for the week or just passing through, stop into the Arts Center to peruse the free galleries, artist studios, Clay Center, and shop in the Gallery Shop. The Arts Center’s Gal-lery Shop offers a wide selection of creative works from over 80 local and regional artists and musicians. From jewelry to wood-carved items, music to photography and cards, fibers to glass, books to ceramics the Gallery Shop offers a novel shopping expe-rience for that one-of-a-kind gift or a spoil-yourself indulgence.

The Arts Center is located at 315 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter, MN 56082. For more information visit www.artscentersp.org or find us on Facebook.

The Arts Center of St. Peter is along the 300 block of South Minnesota Avenue.




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March17 St.Patrick’sDay ParadeandcelebrationindowntownSt.Peter. ParaderunsalongSouthThirdStreet. Formoreinformation,call934-3400.

22 WomenCelebratingWomen 6p.m.atC.CharlesJacksonCampusCenter,Gustavus

July4 Old-fashioned4thofJulyCelebration Parade(WashingtonAve.fromBroadwayAve.southto ElmSt.)at10:00a.m.,picnicinMinnesotaSquarePark beginningat12:00noonwithmanyfoodvendors,kids’ activities,music,classiccars,funforthewholefamily. Fireworksat10:00p.m.—NicolletCounty Fairgrounds.

August8-12 NicolletCountyFair NicolletCountyFairgrounds,St.Peter. Formoreinformation,contactthe Fairgroundsofficeat(507)934-3684orcallthe St.PeterTourism&VisitorsBureauat (800)473-3404or934-3400.

September8-9 RockBendFolkFestival 19thAnnualcelebrationofsouthernMinnesota’sfolk artsandartists.Originalartsvendors,music(blues, jazz,bluegrass),foodandfun.Musicbeginsatnoon eachday.Admissionfree...donationswelcome. Visitwww.rockbend.orgforartistsappearing.

October2-3 NobelConferenceatGustavusAdolphusCollege: Our Global Ocean Theoceanshavelongbeenasourceoffascination,from thetalesofSinbadtothepopularBluePlanetdocumen tary.Themarineworldprovidesuswithnecessitieslike seafoodandmedicines,fertilizersandpetroleum. Call933-8000.

DecemberNov.30 ChristmasinChristChapelDec.1-2Call933-8000forinformation.

Dec. ChristmasattheCoxHouse1-2 1-4p.m.eachday. VictorianChristmasdecorations,refreshmentsand musicatthehistorichome.Formore information,contacttheNicolletCounty HistoricalSocietyat(507)934-2160orthe St.PeterTourism&VisitorsBureauat (800)473-3404or934-3400. Admissionischarged.

2012 Calendar of Events



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St. Peter’s Old Fashioned 4th of July offers fun for all ages.

St. Peter’s Old Fashioned

4th of JulyWednesday, July 4, 2012

Parade at 10 a.m. (Washington Ave. from Broadway Ave.

south to Elm St.) Picnic in Minnesota Square Park

beginning at noon with many food vendors, kids’ activities, music, classic cars, fun for the whole family.

Fireworks at 10:00 p.m. — Nicollet County Fairgrounds.

Parade units make their way down Washington Avenue.




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St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 17Key City Club Dog Show May 25 - 27

Ambassadors’ Blues - June 9

Old-fashioned 4th of July July 4

Nicollet County Fair August 8 -12

Rock Bend Folk Festival Sept. 8 - 9

Auto Restorer’s Car Show Sept. 16

Christmas in Christ Chapel Nov. 30-Dec. 2

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Rock Bend Folk Festival: a celebration

of musicA two-day celebration of southern Minnesota’s

arts and artists — that’s how Rock Bend Folk Festival is best described. That, and non-stop music.

Bluegrass, folk music and jazz, along with acous-tical and vocal music, can be heard throughout the annual “free” festival the first weekend after Labor Day.

Rock Bend showcases the talents of area art-ists and musicians in St. Peter’s historic Minnesota Square Park. Highlighting the event is an evening concert on Saturday in the park’s main pavilion.

As in past years, the event is expected to attract thousands of visitors to the park for music, arts and food. Approximately 30 arts and craft exhibitors and a variety of food vendors are expected.

This year’s event will feature musical performers for many hours each day. An open stage is planned to allow area musicians a chance to perform. A second stage features stories, songs, demonstrations and other programs for families. It’s a family day. Bring the kids, the folks, blankets and lawn chairs.

Slade Cleaves from Texas performs for a large crowd in Minnesota Square Park at Rock Bend Folk Festival.

Nicollet County Fair features family funThe tradition of the county fair is

alive and well in Nicollet County. This year’s fair, held at the fairgrounds in St. Peter, will feature a rodeo, de-molition derby, tractor pull and talent show. Admission to the fair is free. The 2012 Nicollet County Fair is celebrat-ing 141 years.

The tornado of March 1998 devas-tated the fairgrounds. Today, fairgoers will notice the restored barns and other buildings. Minnesota’s Sesquicentenni-al farm, dating back to 1854, is located in Nicollet County. Google Tostensen farm to view the website.

Sunday is the day set aside to recog-nize the county’s century farms.

Senior citizens will be special guests of the fair on Friday, and two outstand-ing seniors will be recognized at a spe-cial program.

Children’s Day at the fair will be Saturday, with special entertainment and reduced-price tickets for carnival rides. The fair features 4-H exhibits and demonstrations, an amateur talent show, and livestock and animal judging.Midway amusements will be provided. Bingo will be a regular feature of the fair, along with the normal assortment of food stands

across the fairgrounds. Be sure to stop in and experience the fun.

The Scrambler is a popular stop at the Nicollet County Fair.




Hearty souls leap into frigid water at the Winterfest Polar Bear Plunge.

Snow sculptures adorn the city during the February festival.

WinterfestWinterfest was created to bring local businesses and organizations together and offer a variety of public events throughout the festival held each February. Events are as eclectic as the groups that sponsor them, from one-of-a-kind pottery filled with homemade soup at the Arts Center, to the Nicollet County Sheriff’s Office’s frigid Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics.



Page 28 | RECREATION

Parks abound with activities for all ages hether it’s softball, volleyball, swimming, picnicing or

simplyplaying,theparksinSt.Peteroffersomethingforeveryone.AnabundanceofactivitiesareavailableinSt.

Peter’s11parks,whicharesuitedtoanyonewhoenjoysbeingout-doors.

The Roy T. Lindenberg Memorial Pool, located on NorthFourthStreetbetweenMadisonStreetandChathamStreet,isopenallweeklongduringthesummer,JunethroughAugust.

NexttotheoutdoorpoolisVeterans’ Park,locatedonNorthFifthStreet.Locatedwithin theparkaresoftballfields,baseballfields, a basketball court, hockey and ice skating rinks, tenniscourts, a playground and restrooms. Several local baseball andsoftball teamsuseVeterans’Parkas theirhomeduring thesum-mer.

Located in theheartofSt.Peter,Minnesota Square Park isoftenthecenterofactivityduringthesummer.The10.5-acreparkislocatedjustoffHighway169.

Apavilionisthecenterpieceofthepark,whichalsofeaturesabasketballcourt,sandvolleyballcourt,tenniscourts,picnicgrillsandtables,asoftballfield,aplaygroundandrestrooms.

HistoricTraverse des Sioux Park isnorthofSt.PeteralongHighway169.Theparkislocatedontheoriginalsiteofthehistor-icTraversedesSiouxcrossingoftheMinnesotaRiver,frequentlyusedbythefirstexplorersandNativeAmericans.Alongwithitshistoricalsites, theparkalsohashikingtrails,restrooms,ariveraccess,cross-countryskiingandsnowmobiletrails.

TheTraversedesSiouxTreatywassigned in1851at thesitemarked by the Treaty Rock (across Highway 169 on the westside).

The Nicollet County Historical Society’sTreaty Site HistoryCenterislocatedadjacenttothepark.

Riverside Park and the Mill Pondarelocatedona215-acresitealongthebanksoftheMinnesotaRiver.TheMillPond,which

isfedbyartesianwells,islocatedwithintheparkandprovidesamplefishing forchildrenandseniorcitizens.Visitorsmayalsofeedtheducksandgeesethatcongregateatthepond.

Theparkalsooffers amplehiking trails,boating in the river,off-shore fishing, picnic facilities with grills, a sand volleyballcourt,biking,snowmobilingandsliding.Restroomfacilitieswithshowersarealsoavailable.

Campingisavailableinthepark,with15campsites—11withelectricityand4tentsites.Campsitesareavailableonafirst-come,first-servedbasis.CampersmustregisteratthePoliceDepartmentintheMunicipalBuildingnexttothepark.

Gorman ParkisoneofSt.Peter’soldestparksandislocatedonSouthFifthStreet.The4.9-acreparkprovidesplentyofenter-tainmentforvisitorswithaTREEmendousplayground,picnicfa-cilities,ashelter,grills,asoftballfieldandrestrooms.

Jefferson Park and Fieldsisthecenterofsoftballactivityinthecity,andislocatedalongJeffersonAvenueonthesouthsideofthecity.The12-acreparkhasfoursoftballfields,aplayground,aconcessionstandandrestroomfacilities.

Levee Park,locatedonSouthFrontStreet,ishometotheSt.PeterAreaChamberofCommerceandTourismCenter.The1.4-acreparkalsohasaplayground,picnictables,grillsandhorseshoepits.LeveeParkishometoSt.Peter’sPearlyGates.

Stone’s Way Parkisa2-acreparklocatedalongSouthWash-ingtonAvenue,andfeaturesasoftballfield,aplayground,andpic-nictables.

Ramsey Park, locatedalongNorthWashingtonAvenue, is a1-acreparkwithpicnicfacilities,aplaygroundandavolleyballcourt.

McGill Parkisanine-acrenatureparklocatedonChurchStreet.Gault Park locatedalongDoddRoadon thenorthendofSt.

Peter,hassoccerfields,ballfieldsandaplayground.Warren ParklocatedinStandardAdditionisaccessiblefrom

SunriseDrive.

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Gorman Park near downtown St. Peter rests under a blanket of snow.



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