What's New & Exciting in the Glacial Lakes & Prairies Region!
New Members
Katy's Closet
Sisseton, SD
www.facebook.com
The Village of Harmony Hill
Watertown, SD
www.villagewatertown.org
New Supporting Members
The Spam Museum
Austin, MN
www.spam.com/museum
What's New & Exciting with our Members
Children's Museum of South Dakota
Brookings, SD
www.prairieplay.org
Whiskers & Tails Veterinary Office: Whiskers & Tails resembles a real-life veterinary office and features a reception desk, tools such as stethoscopes and otoscopes, a place to examine x-rays, kennels, a scale, a variety of animal books, and plush animals ready to be cared for.
McCrory Gardens
Brookings, SD
www.mccrorygardens.com
McCrory Gardens will be selling McCrory Maple Syrup Ice Cream in their giftshop! The ice cream is made using syrup from their very own Maples at McCrory. You can also find Espresso Drinks for sale! Mocha, Latte, cappuccinos and ice drinks.
South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum
Brookings, SD
www.AgMuseum.com
"Little International: Leaving a Legacy" is now open through April 2024.
"Drowning in Dirt: Joseph Hutton and the Dust Bowl!" is now open through August 2024.
Groton, SD
www.city.grotonsd.com
Not only does Groton have four new and/or rebranded businesses, they also have upgrades to their City Campground. All five of their camping pads at City Campground will have 50 amp electric hookups in 2023.
Historic Prairie Village
Madison, SD
www.prairievillage.org
While you're at Prairie Village, visit our recently opened Prairie Village Heritage Museum! This space, while still small and humble, is dedicated to our own history as a living history museum - with ripe potential for expansion.
The exhibit will walk you through the founding, formation, and growth of Prairie Village from 1966 to today. You'll discover newspaper storylines, institutional artifacts, and a timeline of posters from our founding Steam Threshing Jamboree.
Inside the museum, don't miss the Hall of Fame wall, honoring the service and selfless impact of a few uncommonly dedicated supporters. Only one such individual is chosen annually for induction, an honor first celebrated in 2022.
The Goss Opera House
Watertown, SD
www.thegossoperahouse.com
We are so excited to have another phenomenal space available for your events! The Studio on the third floor is the hidden jewel of the Goss. It can be rented alone or in tandem with the Prairie Lakes Landing. This room is equipped with a state of the art projector and screen. It will be a perfect space for your meeting or party.
The Village on Harmony Hill
Watertown, SD
www.villagewatertown.org
We are in the home stretch! Watertown's newest senior living and care community, The Village of Harmony Hill, will come to life this spring. Who wouldn't want to be surrounded by acres of garden and great views, where innovative activities and culinary excellence are the norm! On site tours will begin in May 2023.
Deuel County Farmers Union Oil Co.
Clear Lake, SD
Stop by the brand new Cenex C-Store in Clear Lake for your "convenience" needs. Subs, pizza, chicken, gas, diesel or LP exchange, we have it all!
The Terry Redlin Art Center
Watertown, SD
www.redlinart.com
Terry Redlin's wife, Helene Langenfeld Redlin, was the granddaughter of the founder of Langenfeld's Ice Cream & Dairy. Langenfeld's Ice Cream operated in Watertown, South Dakota until the early 1960's. The Redlin Art Center proudly displays Langenfeld collectibles and vintage ice cream memorabilia. The majority of this special collection was a gift from Helene Redlin's cousin, Bob Wagner. it has recently been relocated from the Redlin Ampitheater to the Log Cabin within the Redlin Art Center. The collection includes vintage malt mixers, ice cream scoops of every shape and size, antique ice cream dishes, including a "penny lick", and much more!
Watertown Area Community Foundation Plaza
Watertown, SD
www.VisitWatertownSD.com
The Foundation Plaza will be opening this summer in Downtown Watertown, with a ribbon cutting scheduled for May 25, 2023.
Featuring:
- Raised stage
- Interactive Water Feature
- Accessible playground equipment
- Flexible use space & shaded seating areas
With the Wind Vineyard & Winery
Rosholt, SD
www.WiththeWindWinery.com
Make sure to stop by With the Wind Vineyard & Winery this summer for the re-release of the sparkling Peachy Keen. Stop by their tasting room, or check out the growing progress of the 2023 spring planting of 1,800 new vines!
Double P Ranch
Clark, SD
www.DoublePRanch.com
Double P Ranch is now pleased to offer guided fishing charters on our comfortable deck boat. As many as 8 guests can enjoy a day on the water. If you have your own boat, enjoy our new beautiful AC processing facility with vacuum packaging and a flash freezer for your catch.
Allevity Entertainment
Aberdeen, SD
www.Allevity.FUN
As the web address suggests, Allevity in Aberdeen is FUN! New additions to the entertainment attraction will be replacing the Axe-Throwing area. These changes will be done by the end of April or early May 2023. New additions are:
• 8 player foosball table ($12/half hour and $20/hour)
• 4 in a row game (free play)
• selfie wall that includes a neon Allevity Entertainment sign
• Jet Pong (coming soon)
Dacotah Prairie Museum
Aberdeen, SD
www.dacotahprairiemuseum.com
Traveling Exhibit COMING IN SUUMMER 2023!
"Thomas and Friends: Explore the Rails" from the Minnesota Children's Museum in St. Paul, MN. Visitors step onto the Island of Sodor where they can climb aboard a large model of Thomas the tank engine, race trains along a giant track, work together to sort and load cargo and maintain engines. As children confront new challenges and test their abilities, the smiling faces of Thomas, Percy, Victor and others are there to offer encouragement and remind children how "really useful" they all are. Exhibit runs May 27, 2023 - September 2, 2023
Children's Exhibit Renovation READY IN LATE SUMMER 2023!
"Country School Days"
Get ready for school by taking care of your chores first; milk the cow, feed the chickens, and make your lunch (pail). Then head off to country school (uphill, both ways, of course) to learn reading, writing and arithmetic, just like the pioneer and early 20th century children did. Adults will enjoy the geographical and historical information provided in addition to the creative hands-on activities for the kids. Can you find your country school on the township map?
