Southwest Minnesota Weekend Getaway June 21 - Darfur, MN Celebrates 100 Years Why not? Getting the scoop from some locals. Beer and Mini-Donuts! Just Mini-Donuts Diving for candy. Parade is over just in time. June 22 - Laura Ingalls Wilder-ing in Walnut Grove, MN The original site of the Congregational Church (now a private residence) The original site of Laura's school (now a private residence) The hotel where Laura worked (now a private residence) The Big Rock On the Banks of Plum Creek! Hannah, Pioneer Girl Original Pew from the Congregational Church Donna Plays "Buffalo Gals" on the pump organ. Student. Teacher. The Jeffers Petroglyphs - more info here Thunderbird and horse Hand Turtle Petrified ripples in the sand Cactus in Minnesota |