The stories of Rock County, MN
8 narrated audio stories from across Rock County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Blue Mounds State Park
Where the Pink Cliff Turns Blue
A prairie park built around stone, distance, and the people who chose to protect both.
Blue Mounds State Park
When Minnesota Chose the Blue Ridge
How a quartzite ridge and prairie were spared the plow in 1937.
Blue Mounds State Park
The Blue Ridge on the Open Prairie
How a quartzite ridge became a guide across prairie country.
Palace Theatre
When Main Street Got a Taste of Broadway
A small-town theater built for movies, live acts, and community memory.
Palace Theatre
When Luverne Brought the Palace Back to Life
A historic theater became a living stage again for Luverne.
Blue Mounds State Park
Where the Prairie Gets Its Weight Back
At Blue Mounds, bison return through careful prairie stewardship.
Rock County
How Jim Brandenburg Framed a Prairie for the World
A Luverne native turned local land into global nature art.
Brandenburg Gallery
Why Luverne Kept Brandenburg Close
A hometown gallery tells a larger story about belonging.
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