Peterson, MN

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Small town tourism at its finest. Peterson is situated along the Root River and the Root River State Trail.

Peterson is tucked against steep wooded bluffs, a picturesque place to live and play in Southeastern Minnesota along the Root River and Root River State Trail. Nestled in the bluffs of Southeastern Minnesota in the heart of the Rushford Peterson Valley, just across the bridge from National Scenic Byway 16, you will find the city of Peterson. Peter Peterson Haslerud, the town father, must have settled here because of the Root River, fertile soil, breathtaking scenery, bountiful wildlife, great fishing, abundant trout streams, and few if any mosquitoes! Our city of 1/2 square mile boasts an RV campground with a new children's playground, a historic inn, a lovely B&B, hotel suites, a restaurant famous for homemade pies and their breakfast and lunch specialties, an old-fashioned ice cream shop, canoe, inter-tube and kayak rental, American Legion open to the public, an artist making unique gift items from exotic woods and acrylics, plus more! Many groups use our variety of accommodations to host reunions and retreats. Use Peterson as your home base when visiting the area and canoe the Root River, bike and hike the Root River Trail, scout out the common birds (350) of our valley, visit the Peterson State Fish Hatchery, and don’t forget to tour The Peterson Station Museum. Drive the Scenic Byway and watch eagles soar over the river, shop Historic Bluff Country to find a wide variety of treasures, discover nearby caves, and take an Amish Tour. Friends of Peterson is our nonprofit volunteer group supporting and promoting Peterson community events for area residents and visitors. We always welcome more volunteers to plan, organize and help with our events. Planning meetings are held monthly on the fourth Thursday at 7:00 PM. Contact: [email protected]

Annual Events:
GAMMEL DAG FEST AND MIDSUMMER CELEBRATION – June (Saturday of Father’s Day weekend)
TRAIL TOWNS 60-MILE GARAGE SALE - June (4th Friday)
MUSIC CONCERT SERIES IN THE HISTORIC BANDSTAND – July (Sundays)
TASTE OF THE TRAIL – September (Saturday after Labor Day)
CHRISTMAS IN PETERSON – December (2nd Saturday)
See our event listings and posts for more information. Along with Peterson's local events, check out what is happening in nearby Rushford, Whalan, Lanesboro, Harmony, Houston, and all over the Root River Valley.

10/24/2026

10/24/2026

Dragonflies are remarkable! Attract them with a natural garden.

10/24/2026

Big win on Tuesday night! Boys finished the season with a 6-2 record and earned the 4 seed to host a playoff game for time in 5 years! End of season players of the game from Kenyon are:

Offensive: Jaxon Johnson

Defensive: Carson Johnson

Special Teams: Sebastian Escobar

Since Carson had a pick 6 defensive touchdown on Tuesday, that means pizza for the boys today! Our first playoff game will be against a really good Triton team at home on Tuesday the 27th at 7 pm, hope to see everyone out there packing the stands!

10/24/2026

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10/24/2026

See you soon, open 10-5 today! 2nd Stop Consignment open today too❣️

10/24/2026

These are going to be the best brownies of your life 🤤🤤🤤 going out to the stand NOW so RUN FAST! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

10/24/2026

🗳️ Minnesota, make your voice heard!
Can’t make it to the polls on Election Day? Early voting gives you more options, including upcoming weekend hours at county election offices.
✅ Sat., Oct. 24 | 9 AM–3 PM
✅ Tues., Oct. 27 | Extended hours until 7 PM
✅ Sat., Oct. 31 | 9 AM–3 PM
✅ Sun., Nov. 1 | 9 AM–3 PM
Find early voting information at mnvotes.gov/earlyvoting.
Be informed. Make a plan. Vote.

10/24/2026

🎃We're just a week away from our Halloween Hike on the Lost Creek Hiking Trail/Bluff Country Hiking Club!

Join us on Saturday October 31 from 9 am - 12 pm for a self-guided Halloween-themed hike along the LCHT, followed by some food and drinks at Jordan Townhall. The Bluff Country Hiking Club will be cooking up some delicious grab-and-go breakfast burritos, and we'll have apple c***r, orange juice, Halloween themed cake doughnuts, and lots of other goodies to enjoy. 😋

We hope to see you there!

Address

118 Fillmore Street, PO Box 67
Peterson, MN
55962

Telephone

+15078752222

Website

http://www.petersonmn.com/

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