The club’s offi cers are Craig Dullinger, president; Jay
Mischke, vice president; Pat Raiber, secretary; and Ryan
Severance, treasurer.
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Darwin Rod and Gun Club
The club
c lub, , one mile east of Darwin on Highway 12, meets
meet
the second Wednesday of the month at 8 p.m.
The Darwin Rod and Gun Club is community-minded,
community -minded, with
emphasis on hunting, fi shing, and conservation. It hosts trap-
shooting leagues in the summer and provides a shooting
range for members year-round. Several events take place
for members and the public each year. Annual dues are $20,
or $200 for a lifetime membership.
Dassel Friends of the Library
Dassel Friends of the Library is a group of individuals whose
goal is to support, enhance, and promote the many benefi ts
of the library system.
New members are welcome For more information, contact
the Dassel Library at 320-275-3756.
Dassel
assel Area Historical
Histo rical Society
Known as the cultural, arts, and historical center of the
Dassel area, the Dassel History Center and Ergot Museum
offers an array of events and exhibits throughout the year.
Located at 901 First St. N. in Dassel, the history center is home
to the Dassel Area Historical Society (DAHS), an organization
with a mission to bring the past, present, and future together
in a way in which all generations can learn and enjoy.
The museum is housed in the Universal Laboratories building,
which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In
2006, it was named one of the 25 top preservation projects
in the state of Minnesota by the Minnesota Preservation
Alliance.
Its main exhibit, Ergot: From Blight to Blessing, showcases
what the building was primarily used for – processing ergot.
From the early 1940s to the mid-1970s, Universal Laboratories
provided raw ergot from the grain fi elds of the western US
and Canada to pharmaceutical companies. Critical drugs
were produced from the ergot, saving countless military and
civilian lives.
Another exhibit, Seed Corn: From Maize to Amazing,
highlights Dassel’s rich seed corn story and how it became
known as the Seed Capital of the World.
The history center offers other permanent exhibits,
including a Peterson Pharmacy exhibit, featuring donated
historical pharmaceutical artifacts; and Magnus Johnson:
from Swedish Immigrant Farmer to US Senator
Senator, showcasing
the political career of the late Senator from the Kingston
area.
In addition, the museum features an assortment of
temporary exhibits throughout the year providing artifacts,
photos, and historical information.
The Dassel Event Center is located on site, where special
events take place throughout the year. It is also available for
rent by the public.
A variety of unique gifts are available for purchase at the
museum, including DAHS totes, jewelry, artwork, and prints
done by local artists; and historical books by local authors.
The museum is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays,
and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m., and by appointment. There is no admission fee.
For more information about the Dassel History Center, visit
the website, www.dasselhistorycenter.org. Questions may be
directed to 320-275-3077, or [email protected]. The mailing
address for the Dassel History Center and Ergot Museum is PO
Box D, Dassel, MN 55325.
Dassel-Cokato Arts Association
The Dassel-Cokato Arts Association’s mission it is to
nurture the arts by supporting artists and art events in the
community.
The DCAA was organized in 2004, during the construction
of the Dassel-Cokato Performing Arts Center (PAC), located
at the DC High School. Most DCAA events take place in the
800-seat PAC, and past events have included many concerts
performed by the Minnesota Orchestra, Tonic Sol-fa, Mark
Schultz, Peter Yarrow (of the former Peter, Paul & Mary trio),
Todd Oliver, and free concerts, such as a performance by
the US Army Field Band’s Jazz Ambassadors.
Touring performances, including “Church Basement
Ladies,” Children’s Theatre Company productions, Don
Shelby as Mark Twain, and a professional national touring
production of “A Christmas Carol” have also been presented
at the PAC.
Some DCAA events take place in the smaller, more intimate
space at the Dassel History Center, such as performances by
comedians such as Louie Anderson and a one-woman show
entitled “Singing for the Cows.”
The DCAA also sponsors the annual Red Rooster Fine Arts
Show during the Memorial Day weekend. Artists of all ages
are encouraged to participate in this judged event.
The Dassel-Cokato Arts Association always welcomes new
members.
As a non-profi t organization, tax-deductible donations
to the DCAA help to bring world-class entertainment to our
community with extremely affordable ticket prices. Members
also have the opportunity to purchase tickets before they go
on sale to the general public.
To become a member, or for more information, contact
Executive Director Deborah Moen at 612-236-5137, visit http://
pac.dc.k12.mn.us, or email [email protected].
Dassel-Cokato Girl Scouts
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DASSEL-COKATO VISITORS GUIDE 2019-20
The Girl Scouts Lakes & Pines of MN/Wisc, Troop 3068,
meet twice a month, usually the fi rst and third Thursday of
the month. The current meeting place is at Gethsemane
Lutheran Church in Dassel. The members of Troop 3068
complete different projects, go to summer camp, and do
service activities. Troop 3068 sells cookies once a year, in the
spring.
Dassel-Cokato Kinship Caregivers Support Group
This group brings together grandparents and other relatives
who are raising their grandchildren, nieces, or nephews.
It is a time to discuss struggles and celebrations in a safe,
supportive environment.