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The Village

Experience a glimpse of life as an early pioneer in Southwest Minnesota. Spend a self-guided afternoon at The Village or join a tour.

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Museum and Archive

Visit our Museum to browse current exhibits, view our archives, or talk with research staff.

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Want to learn more about your family geneaology or local history? We can help!

Dive in

Glen Burnham’s Belgian horse Flicka and Maggie give rides around the Pioneer Village for patrons Thursday night. Visit Santa in the Fire Hall and Tour the lights tomorrow night from 6-9 p.m.

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Need a unique venue for your wedding, private party, or corporate gathering? Pioneer Village is sure to wow your guests.

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What We're About

Dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting the history of Nobles County, Minnesota

Latest News from the Society

16 hours ago

https://www.dglobe.com/news/4626190-leaving-legacy-former-globe-regional-editor-lew-hudson-dies

Lew Hudson is the author of "From New Cloth: The Making of Worthington," which was published in 1976 ... See more

BRAINERD — Although he’s gone, Lew Hudson’s legacy remains.Hudson, a former regional editor of the Daily Globe, died Wednesday at the age of 91. Anyone who knew Hudson from work association, or ... See more

1 week ago

Nobles County 1888

https://www.dglobe.com/community/history/4622055-column-finlay-dun-told-brits-southwest-minnesota-%E2%80%94-1881

https://reflections.mndigital.org/catalog/p15160coll4:274 #/image/0

Editor’s note: Former longtime Daily Globe Editor Ray Crippen died Dec. 27, 2015. We will continue to publish previously run “Isn’t That Something” columns on Saturdays, until further notice, ... See more

2 weeks ago

ISO a person to get a John Deere B running. Tractor located at Pioneer Village. Give me a call at 507-360-4855.

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From archiving new collections to guiding school tours and maintaining The Village, we thrive on the help of dedicated volunteers and community groups. Find out how you can put your talents to good use.

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