Whiz Bang Band!

The Robbinsdale City Band is known as the longest continuing municipal band in the Upper Midwest. Its beginnings trace back to 1906, when the Grenell Minstrels performed a concert to raise money for instruments and … Read more

New: Lilac Way Posters!

In 2007 graphic designer Karen Laukkonen started her website to advocate for the preservation of Highway 100’s remaining roadside parks, and to document the seven original parks. Since then, she has extensively photographed and reported … Read more

Remembering Rollie

We are saddened to note that longtime Robbinsdale historian Rolland “Rollie” Heywood died on August 20, 2023, at age 92. He is remembered as an invaluable font of knowledge for anyone who wanted to know … Read more

A Big Wish Come True

As has often been said by our board members and visitors, we know our museum has a great collection; we just wish we knew exactly what we have! Now, the board is pleased to announce … Read more

The Legion vs. Marijuana

During the long, dry summer of 1938, the brave men and women of Robbinsdale’s Westphal Post 251 American Legion answered the call of politicians, clergy and concerned citizens across the nation. While the Dust Bowl … Read more