December at the Minnesota Discovery Center
Here's Your Monthly News & Updates
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Learning Experiences and Events That You Love!
We enjoy bringing you events and experiences that the whole family can enjoy.
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Welcome to December everybody! We are gearing up for the winter season, here's what's coming....
SCROLL DOWN FOR THIS MONTH'S HISTORY HIGHLIGHT!
1.) MUSEUM : Open Tuesday-Saturday. NEW EXHIBIT OPENING DECEMBER 8th, FREE TO ATTEND.
2.) IRON RANGE RESEARCH CENTER: Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm (CLOSED Sunday & Monday). Next Late Night December 29th. It is FREE to visit the Research Center.
3.) MINER'S DAUGHTER GIFT SHOP: Reopening November 5th, Tuesday-Saturday. The gift shop is now located inside the winter admission entrance.
4.) REDHEAD MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK: All trails open for fat-biking and snowshoeing. Youth & adult size snowshoes available for rent inside MDC!
9.) RUSTIC PIG RESTARAUNT: The Rustic Pig is available for private venue rentals. Call 218-254-7959 and ask for our Sales and Events team.
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WINTER CAMPUS HOURS:
Tuesday: 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday: 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm
Friday: 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Monday: CLOSED
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WINTER RESEARCH CENTER HOURS:
Tuesday: 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday: 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday: 10 am - 5 pm
Friday: 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Monday - CLOSED
Sunday - CLOSED
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NOVEMBER MEMBER PERK & UPCOMING EVENTS |
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MDC November Member Perk!
Hey members, stop by MDC and discover more about your December Member Perk.
Are you a member? Now through the end of December, MDC members can enjoy 50% off snowshoe rentals through the month of December. But that’s not all, members can also bring in one non-member 1-day during December and get complimentary admission! Promotion cannot be combined with any other discount.
Watch our Facebook page, website and monthly email updates for a new member perk each month!
Not a member yet? Become a member today by calling 218-254-7959.
MDC Perks begin the day you become a member!
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New Temporary Exhibit Unveiling this December!
Never Dry: The Rise of Prohibition on the Iron Range.
The Minnesota Discovery Center invites YOU to discover our newest temporary exhibit, "Never Dry", on Thursday, December 8, 2022. "Never Dry" takes you on a journey of booze, bootlegging, and busts in true Iron Range fashion. Special guest, Author Tony Dierckins, will be presenting the history of Iron Range brewing prior to the exhibit unveiling.
This event is free and open to the public offering complimentary appetizers and a cash bar. All MDC Members will receive a FREE drink ticket with proof of membership.
Event Timeline:
Doors Open/Social Hour: 5:30pm
Guest Speaker: 6:00pm
Exhibit Unveiling: 7:00pm
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Our Giving Campaign in Support of the Trollies Continues Through December!
MDC launches Give to the Max Fundraiser in Support of Iconic MDC Trollies.
The Minnesota Discovery Center is seeking your support for our preservation project supporting our two beloved historic trollies.
Support MDC's 2022 Giving Campaign - Trolley Upholstery Replacement Project. This year, the Minnesota Discovery Center (MDC) is seeking $4,000 in funding to replace padding and upholstery on eight 10ft bench seats in two of our historic trollies. The total project cost is approximately $8,000. MDC will receive a 1:1 cash match on all donations up to $4,000 made in November! Help us reach our campaign goals by donating today and we will DOUBLE your donation! To donate or view our campaign page, click the button below.
Total Raised - $1,408 and counting! We are almost halfway there!
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Chisholm Kiwanis Club Brings Back Holly Jolly Holiday at MDC
Mark your calendars - December 15th from 4-7pm
Join us Thursday, December 15th from 4-7pm for a Holly Jolly Holiday experience! This FREE family event has so much to offer including pictures with Santa, a free movie, Christmas craft making, a FREE meal, games, and much more!
Bring the whole family and enjoy a night together with our community at the Minnesota Discovery Center.
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Late Night in the Research Center December 29th!
Our experienced staff are ready to assist you with your family research needs!
Can’t make it in during the day? Why not stop on by and get some of your family research done. We’ll be open from 10:00 am until 8:00 pm on Thursday, December 29th. And remember, it's free to visit the Research Center!
Future Late Night in the Research Center: January, 26th, 2023
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Redhead Mountain Bike Park Open for Fat-Biking & Snowshoeing
All trails open at Redhead for fat-biking and snowshoeing
Looking for a winter adventure? Stop by Redhead Mountain Bike Park for some fat-biking and snowshoeing! Youth and adult size snowshoe rentals available inside MDC. Make sure to pay attention to posted winter rules at the main trailhead before heading out into the park. Fat bikers, pay attention to tire pressure, between 4-8psi depending on snow conditions and temperatures. Low gauge tire pressure readers available inside MDC.
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NOVEMBER RECAP, HIGHLIGHTS, AND MORE |
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BOARD MEMBER APPRECIATION: MDC is so lucky to have such a wonderful group of compassionate community leaders who make up our Board of Directors. Pictured above is a portion of MDC's Board of Directors. Each and everyone of these smiling faces helps MDC make a BIG impact in the communities we serve. If you have ever worked in the non-profit sector, you know how important a group of people like this is. We want to say THANK YOU to all our fantastic MDC Board Members for their commitment to making the Iron Range a better place to live, work, and play!
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THE MDC FAMILY IS GROWING: Oh, Baby! Go, Baby! Check out this beautiful Dr. Seuss themed baby shower, decorated by our amazing Events Manager, Carrie! Congratulations to MDC employee Abri and her growing family! Abri and Ronnie are expecting a baby boy very soon, so we HAD to celebrate! As you can see from the photos, we had a fabulous time!
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BRINGING LIGHT TO CHISHOLM: Last month, several members of the MDC staff came together to bring light to Chisholm's downtown storefront windows! We sponsored the biggest window we could, Rupp's Furniture & Carpet. This year’s theme represents the many different ethnic groups that made the Iron Range their home at the turn of the century. They came to start a new life and pioneer new frontiers such as logging and mining. Thanks to our wonderful staff for helping bring this light to Chisholm! Each wreath translates to, "Merry Christmas". What do you think?
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WORKING HARD: We are so lucky to have such wonderful employees, who are dedicated to serving our Iron Range communities! Here are some fun pictures of our employees working hard to ensure we always put our best foot forward. From setting up our new tradeshow booth to shoveling snow and polishing silverware, they do it all and they do it well! Thank you MDC staffers!
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HISTORY HIGHLIGHT: According to an article published in the Mesabi Tribune by Virginia, Minnesota Historian Harry Lamppa, in 1893, there were 5,000 residents working in sawmills, merchant shops, and 15 area mines. The small northern Minnesota town was beginning to boom. The picture above is part of the large collection of photos housed at the Iron Range Research Center and depicts a group of gentlemen patronizing the Backus Bar in Virginia CA 1893. This photo is part of our new temporary exhibit "Never Dry" debuting December 8th.
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Finally...Sweeten Things Up this Holiday Season at the Miner's Daughter Gift Shop! |
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Let's Welcome Canelake's Candies to the Miner's Daughter Gift Shop!
The Miner's Daughter Gift Shop is the ONLY official retailer of Canelake's Home Made Candies!
Did you know, the Miner's Daughter Gift Shop located at the Minnesota Discovery Center, now carries Canelake's Candy? That's right, we are the only other location in the WORLD you can get their delicious creations! Stop by and get your home made candy before it's gone!
But that's not the only SWEET products we have! We also carry a wide-array of locally made honey, wild rice, pancake mix, and so much more! So, stop on down to the Miner's Daughter Gift Shop and explore more!
*Canelake's Candies began in 1905, with brothers Christ, Gust, Tom & Nick Canelake starting the "Virginia Candy Kitchen" on the 100 block of Chestnut Street.
Open Tuesday-Saturday. View our gift shop/campus hours below.
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Did you know, all purchases at the Miner's Daughter Gift Shop support local creators and our non-profit mission? That's right, you can make a BIG impact this holiday season by shopping SMALL! |
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