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Kandiyohi County Historical Society

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The Kandiyohi County Historical Society is a non-profit 501 (c)3 dedicated to "discovering, preservi

10/28/2026

🎄⏰ Only 4 Days Left to Sign Up for Kandi Kane Lane! ⏰🎄

Don't miss your chance to be part of the 4th Annual Kandi Kane Lane at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society!

We're looking for businesses, nonprofits, community organizations, families, and individuals to decorate a holiday tree and help transform the museum into a festive winter wonderland from November 30 - December 31, 2026.

✨ Show off your creativity with a unique theme
✨ Spread holiday cheer throughout the community
✨ Compete for the title of visitors' favorite tree

🗓️ Registration Deadline: October 31, 2026
⏳ That's only 4 days away!

🔗 Sign up today: https://forms.gle/2CCLbTpg2TmgaeaY9

Help us fill the museum with holiday spirit and create a magical experience for visitors of all ages. We can't wait to see your creative tree designs!

Photo by Gregory Harp

10/20/2026

🎄 Calling All Tree Decorators! 🎄

The Kandiyohi County Historical Society is excited to host our 4th Annual Kandi Kane Lane from November 30 - December 31, 2026!

We're inviting businesses, nonprofits, community organizations, families, and individuals to help make this holiday tradition shine by decorating a tree for visitors to enjoy. Let your creativity sparkle with a unique theme and festive decorations!

🏆 Museum visitors will vote for their favorite tree, and one lucky display will be crowned the winner!

📅 Deadline to sign up: October 31, 2026

🎄 Event Dates: November 30 - December 31, 2026

📝 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/2CCLbTpg2TmgaeaY9

Help us fill the museum with holiday cheer and community spirit this season. We can't wait to see your creative tree designs!

Photograph by Gregory Harp

10/19/2026

We're looking for nominations for the Class of 2027!

The West Central MN Baseball Hall of Fame honors individuals from within a 45-mile radius of Willmar, including communities such as Glenwood, Montevideo, Redwood Falls, and Dassel-Cokato. Nominees may be recognized in one of three categories:

➡Professional
➡Amateur
➡Community Involvement

Established in 2014 through a partnership between the Kandiyohi County Historical Society and the Willmar Stingers, the Hall of Fame celebrates the rich baseball tradition of our region.

📝 Nomination forms are available online: https://www.kandiyohicountyhistory.com/baseball-hall-of-fame/
📞 Questions? Call 320-235-1881
📧 [email protected]

📅 Nomination deadline: Friday, October 30, 2026

Willmar Stingers

10/13/2026

Reminder the Kandiyohi County Historical Society book club meets tomorrow night, October 14, at 6:30pm at in our community room. Any questions, please contact us at 320-235-1881

10/12/2026

🎃🍂 Vote for Your Favorite Scarecrow! 🍂🎃

The Kandiyohi County Historical Society's Scarecrow Festival is happening now through October 31, 2026!

Take a stroll through the Historical Society grounds and check out the amazing scarecrows created and decorated by community members. You'll find them located between the Schoolhouse and Log Cabin.

🗳️ Voting is open through October 31! Vote for your favorite scarecrow by scanning the QR code on-site or by using this link: https://forms.gle/qN61yvNbP9ds6Vr48

Bring your family and friends and enjoy this fun fall tradition while supporting local creativity!

10/12/2026

Just a reminder that we're open today from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM!

Stop by and explore all that we have to offer. While you're here, be sure to visit the Cogelow Art Center exhibit, "Coming Home," featuring the work of Fred Cogelow alongside four talented area artists: Jesse Garcia, Mary La Patka, Shalese Sands and Ana Serrano.

This special exhibit will be on display through October 30, so don't miss your chance to experience these incredible works of art.

We look forward to seeing you today!

10/09/2026

Yesterday, KCHS was able to take a bus trip to the Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum in Little Falls. We had a bus full of veterans who were able to take in this new museum. It was an honor to bring these veterans to this place.

Thank you to the Austin F. Hanscom Post 167 of The American Legion in Willmar, Minnesota Willmar Legion Willmar Community Center Willmar Bus Service and Willmar DAV for their support to make this trip free for all the veterans.

10/07/2026

🎄✨ Help make the holidays sparkle at the 4th Annual Kandi Kane Lane!

The Kandiyohi County Historical Society is inviting businesses, nonprofits, community organizations, and families to decorate a tree for this year's festive display.

📅 Open to visitors: November 30 - December 31, 2026

Get creative with your theme and showcase your holiday spirit! Visitors to the museum will vote for their favorite tree, and one lucky participant will take home bragging rights as the winning tree decorator.

⏱ Deadline to sign up is October 30, 2026.

🎁 Ready to join the fun? Sign up here: 👉 https://forms.gle/d6k2LrvCxkYu4C9q9

10/02/2026

The bus is full!!!

Address

610 Highway 71 NE
Willmar, MN
56201

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 2pm

Telephone

(320)2351881

Website

http://www.kandiyohicountyhistory.com/

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