Pipestone
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Pipestone
Locals say Pipestone area
Where the prairie meets the pipestone.
Pipestone redPrairie oliveLake steel blue
Welcome to the Pipestone area, where the prairie meets the lakes and everybody knows your name. Whether you're here for the pipestone quarries, the fishing, or just the small-town charm, you'll find a friendly wave and a good cup of coffee.
Clubs for Pipestone
No clubs for Pipestone yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Pipestone. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Pipestone. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Pipestone National Monument Sacred quarry site for Native American pipestone, with tallgrass prairie and Winnewissa Falls.
- Lake Shetek State Park Minnesota's largest lake in the southwest, with camping, swimming, and birding.
- Pipestone County Museum Local history, including the story of the pipestone quarries and pioneer life.
- Lake Benton Opera House Restored 1890s opera house hosting performances and events.
- Murray County Fairgrounds Home of the Murray County Fair each summer.
- Pipestone Performing Arts Center Community theater and concerts in a historic building.
- Outdoors Fishing on glacial lakes like Lake Shetek
- Outdoors Hiking the tallgrass prairie at Pipestone National Monument
- With kids Visit Pipestone National Monument
- With kids Attend the county fairs
- Evenings Small-town bars and taverns
- Evenings VFW halls with live music
- Locals love Lake beaches
- Locals love Small-town diners and cafes
Through the year
- Pipestone Water Tower Festival June Community festival with parade, food, and entertainment.
- Murray County Fair August County fair with livestock, carnival, and exhibits.
- Lincoln County Fair July County fair in Tyler with 4-H, rides, and music.
- Lake Benton Opera House Summer Series Summer Live performances and concerts at the historic opera house.
- Pipestone National Monument Cultural Events Throughout the year Native American cultural demonstrations and programs.
Cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. Best time to be out is late spring through early fall, especially for lake activities. Best: Late spring through early fall, especially for lake activities.
Talk like a local
- “Uff da”
- Norwegian expression of surprise or exhaustion.
- “Hotdish”
- Casserole, a staple at potlucks.
- “The Cities”
- Minneapolis/St. Paul.
- “Duck, duck, gray duck”
- Local version of duck duck goose.
Getaways
- Brookings, SD Home of South Dakota State University, with shops and dining.
- Sioux Falls, SD Largest nearby city, with Falls Park and the zoo.
- Madison, SD Lake county area, known for the Dakota Prairie Museum.
- Marshall, MN Regional hub with Southwest Minnesota State University and shopping.
Local flavour
Rooting for Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Wild, University of Minnesota Golden Gophers, South Dakota State Jackrabbits
Eat and drink
- Hotdish (tater tot hotdish) A casserole staple at every potluck and church supper.
- Lutefisk A Scandinavian holiday tradition, often served with lefse and drawn butter.
- Lefse Soft Norwegian flatbread, a must at family gatherings.
- Walleye The state fish, caught in local lakes and fried at summer fish fries.
- Wild rice A native grain, often served as a side or in soups.
- Cheese curds Deep-fried or fresh, a Minnesota favourite at fairs and bars.
Where people go
- Pipestone National Monument Quarries of red pipestone, sacred to Native Americans, with a historic cultural center.
- Glacial lakes Many lakes in Murray and Lincoln counties for fishing, boating, and summer cabins.
- County fairs Annual gatherings with livestock, 4-H, and local food.
- Small-town diners and cafes Classic Midwestern eateries serving hotdish, pie, and coffee.
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Pipestone, Murray and Lincoln counties, MN. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.