Western Minnesota Prairie Waters

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Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway




Andrew J. Volstead House
Yellow Med. Co. Historical Museum

in Granite Falls

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5. Andrew J. Volstead House

Located at 163 9th Ave., Granite Falls. U.S. Congressman Andrew J. Volstead, co- author of the Capper-Volstead Act which established farmer cooperatives and of prohibition, lived in this home which is on the National Register of Historic Places. The front parlor is a museum of Volstead memorabilia. May be seen during business hours Monday-Friday. 320-564-3011

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6. Yellow Medicine County Historical Museum

At the intersection of TH 23 & 67 in Granite Falls. The museum displays geology, archaeology and Native American artifacts. Items exhibited show the life of the early settlers and their progress through the pioneer years. Authentic log cabin and church on the site. Open May through October, Tuesday-Friday, 11am-3pm; Saturday-Sunday noon-4pm. 320-564-4479 or 4039.



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