In the Media
Linden Hill in the Media
WCCO News “Finding Minnesota”
WCCO’s John Lauritsen highlights the Linden Hill mansion during the “Finding Minnesota” program that aired on May 17, 2023.
Watch the segment here: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/two-mansions-of-minnesota-lumber-barons-a-popular-destination-for-reunions-weddings/
Learn more about group lodging here: Retreats & Reunions
Learn more about day rental options here: Day Rentals
Learn more about Linden Hill weddings here: Wedding Venue
Minnesota History Magazine
Dr. Alexander L. Ames’ essay highlighting Linden Hill and the lumber industry in Little Falls was published as the cover story in the Fall 2023 issue of Minnesota History Magazine. Dr. Ames served as an intern for the Friends of Linden Hill in 2010 while studying for his master’s degree at Saint Cloud State University. Learn more about the publication and order your copy here: Vol. 68 No. 7 Fall 2023 (68/7) : Minnesota History Magazine : MNHS.ORG
Lakeland PBS “InFOCUS”
Lakeland PBS’s Justin Othoudt highlights Linden Hill’s museum during the InFOCUS segment that aired on June 9th, 2023. The museum is housed in the Weyerhaeuser (green) mansion and features original family heirlooms that now serve as artifacts from a bygone era. The museum is open for guided tours on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Click here for more information about our historic tour offerings.
Watch the segment here: https://youtu.be/xl0YGjRgaZA
Valley News Live “North Dakota Today”
Jordan Schroeer from North Dakota Today highlights the 2023 Christmas at the Mansions event that takes place each year the 10 days following Thanksgiving. Learn more about the 2024 Little Falls Christmas Tours and plan your visit here: Little Falls Christmas Tours
Watch the segment here: NDT – Christmas at the Mansions – November 20 (valleynewslive.com)
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Let’s just say we’ve got a drink lineup fit for a Lumberjack…🍉🍑🍋🟩 All cocktails are available as mocktails, too! ![]()
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Of course, we’re always serving up ice cold Starry Eyed Brewing Co. beer among other favorites🍺![]()
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Come thirsty. Come hungry. Come ready for a good time. ![]()
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See you at Lumberjack Fest 2026! 🪓🌲🪵![]()
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#LumberjackFest #LindenHill #Fundraiser #FamilyFun #CocktailMenu
🌲 LUMBERJACK FEST IS MORE THAN A FUN NIGHT OUT. IT’S AN INVESTMENT IN LINDEN HILL FOR THE FUTURE. 🪓![]()
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Yes, there will be axe throwing.![]()
Yes, there will be a dunk tank.![]()
Yes, there will be good food, games, and a silent auction.![]()
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But the real reason we host Lumberjack Fest is much bigger than one evening.![]()
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Every ticket purchased helps support the mission of Friends of Linden Hill: to preserve and share the history and spirit of the Musser/Weyerhaeuser estate on the Mississippi River.![]()
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Linden Hill is more than two historic mansions. It’s 9.5 acres of history, stories, gardens, architecture, and memories that belong to our community. Keeping this place cared for, sharing its stories, and making sure future generations can experience it takes a lot of work—and a lot of community support.![]()
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That’s why we’re bringing people together for Lumberjack Fest 2026.![]()
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Come have fun. Come compete. Come dunk someone. Come bid on something awesome.![]()
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And know that when you do, you’re helping us keep Linden Hill here for the next generation. ❤️![]()
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A huge thank-you to the businesses, donors, volunteers, staff, and everyone who has helped make this event possible. And thank YOU for supporting Linden Hill simply by showing up.![]()
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🪓 Lumberjack Fest![]()
📅 Thursday, August 20![]()
⏰ 5–8 PM![]()
📍 Linden Hill Historic Estate, Little Falls![]()
🎟️ $30 Adults | $10 Children![]()
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Your ticket buys you a night of fun. Your support helps preserve a piece of Little Falls history.![]()
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We hope you’ll join us. 🌲![]()
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#LumberjackFest #LindenHill #LittleFallsMN #SupportLocalHistory #PreserveHistory
The Morrison County Historical Society is joining the fun at Lumberjack Fest 2026.🪵 They will be sharing some artifacts and images related to the timber industry.![]()
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🌲See you Thursday, August 20 at Linden Hill.We will be hanging out at Linden Hill's Lumberjack Fest next Thursday, August 20. Stop by our table and see some cool timber industry-related artifacts and images.
Lumberjack Fest 2026 is happening THURSDAY! ![]()
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If you’re still on the fence about joining us, here’s what we’ve got waiting for you at Linden Hill:![]()
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🍽️ THE FOOD:![]()
Shredded beef from Thielen Meats of Little Falls of Little Falls![]()
Buns + potato salad thanks to Performance Foodservice![]()
Chips + brownies ![]()
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💦 THE DUNK TANK:![]()
These brave souls have volunteered to take the plunge:![]()
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🪣 Greg Johnson![]()
🪣 Tim Bjorge![]()
🪣 Nate Miller![]()
🪣 Collin Eckman![]()
🪣 Angela Gau Imdieke![]()
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We’re very grateful for their willingness to get wet for a good cause. 🤩![]()
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🎯 THE ACTIVITIES:![]()
🪓 Axe throwing by Woodsman Axe![]()
🪵 Log sawing competition![]()
🍺 Stein holding![]()
🎪 Junior Lumberjack Games![]()
💦 And, of course, the dunk tank!![]()
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🎁 THE SILENT AUCTION:![]()
We’ve got some GOOD stuff up for grabs, including:![]()
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🧹 $299 gutter cleaning donated by Jason Borresch of Gutter Shutter![]()
⚡ $300 in service from Jim’s Electric![]()
🌬️ Air Purifier donated by Ted & Julie Munger of Environotics-Air Guardians![]()
🍽️ $25 gift card to Ciao Thyme![]()
🎬 $25 gift card to the Falls Theatre![]()
🍪 Plate of Christmas cookies baked by Denise Czech![]()
🦁 Pine Grove Zoo passes + a ZooScape experience thanks to Director Marnita VanHoecke![]()
🎲 Game Night Basket from Maria & Jon Archer![]()
🍷 Wine Basket donated by Julia Mueller![]()
💆 60-minute massage gift basket from Allison Zak Chiropractic![]()
🎣 Ice Fishing Basket from Anna Read with Monahan’s Marine![]()
🎁 And two wonderful baskets donated by Cindy Skuza![]()
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Finally, we couldn’t make Lumberjack Fest happen without the businesses who stepped up to support it. ![]()
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🌲 A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:![]()
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⚡ Jim's Electric Company, Inc.![]()
🧱 Eagle Construction![]()
✏️ Kampa Gerbi & Associates Insurance Agency![]()
🚤 Monahan's Marine of Little Falls![]()
🏡 Central MN Realty – Lynn McCarthy & Trish Tenold![]()
🎭 The Falls Theatre / Ciao Thyme![]()
☕ Reality Roasters Coffee Company![]()
🔨 Leave A Mark Engraving![]()
🍦 Lindy Scoop![]()
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Grab your flannel, gather your people and come spend the evening with us!![]()
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📅 Thursday, August 20![]()
⏰ 5–8 PM![]()
📍 Linden Hill Historic Estate![]()
🎟️ $30 Adults | $10 Children![]()
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Come hungry. Come competitive. Come ready to throw axes and dunk somebody. 😂🪓💦![]()
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Tickets are available through the Linden Hill office or at Linden-Hill.org.![]()
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#LumberjackFest #LittleFallsMN #LindenHill #FamilyFun #CommunitySupport
Just in case you needed proof that they all agreed to this dunk tank business…😜 ![]()
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Do you have your tickets to Lumberjack Fest 2026 yet? It’s only 1 week away!🪓🪵![]()
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Pictured are 3/4 of our dunk tank volunteers along with event chair and Friends of Linden Hill board member, Kolbi Grant. Big thanks to these Flyers for helping raise funds in support of Linden Hill!🎉![]()
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Get your tickets at the Linden Hill office or online here: events.humanitix.com/lumberjack-fest-2026![]()
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#LumberjackFest #DunkTank #FlyerPride #LittleFallsMN #LindenHill![]()
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Little Falls Community Schools
Stop by and see us today at the Middle School Commons for registration day! You might even get the chance to meet one of the brave souls who will be sitting in the dunk tank during Lumberjack Fest😜💦
💦Have you heard there is going to be a DUNK TANK at this year’s Lumberjack Fest?! Stop by our booth at the Middle School Commons tomorrow during Registration Day to learn more about this fun event! ![]()
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Get your tickets to join while they last for your chance to dunk one of these local “celebrities”😜![]()
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See you at Linden Hill on August 20!🪓🪵
🎉 WE HAVE A LUMBERJACK FEST GIVEAWAY WINNER! ![]()
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Congratulations to Michelle Parker! 🪓🌲 Michelle has won FOUR tickets to Lumberjack Fest on August 20!![]()
That means Michelle gets to bring three friends along for an evening of lumberjack competitions, food, family fun, and, of course, our NEW DUNK TANK! 💦![]()
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And we’ve got a pretty brave lineup of local faces willing to take the plunge:![]()
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🪣 Greg Johnson – Little Falls Community Schools Superintendent![]()
🪣 Tim Bjorge – Little Falls Community High School Principal![]()
🪣 Nate Miller – Lincoln Elementary Dean of Students![]()
🪣 Collin Eckman – Lindbergh Elementary 4th Grade Teacher, HS Basketball Coach & Middle School Baseball Coach![]()
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A BIG thank-you to these four gentlemen for volunteering to get a little wet all in the name of supporting Linden Hill! 👏💦![]()
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Now the question is…who are YOU hoping to see in the dunk tank? 👀![]()
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Didn’t win the giveaway? No worries! You can still join us for all the fun. Grab your tickets and bring your crew to Lumberjack Fest on Thursday, August 20, from 5–8 PM!![]()
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🎟️ Adults: $30 | Children: $10 ![]()
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Come for the lumberjack competitions. Stay for the dunk tank. Leave with some excellent memories—and maybe a little revenge. 😈🪓![]()
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Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Linden Hill office or online at Linden-Hill.org. Limited tickets may be available at the doors but are subject to availability. ![]()
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#LumberjackFest #LindenHill #LittleFallsMN #DunkTank #FamilyFun
What won’t we do for our wedding couples? 😂💃🏼![]()
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Move the chairs? Yep.![]()
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Haul the tables? Absolutely.![]()
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Dramatically collapse from exhaustion? Apparently.![]()
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Get back up 3 seconds later to test the dance floor? Obviously.![]()
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Anything to make sure we’re ready for Lynn and Colton’s wedding weekend!🎉 ![]()
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Now, we CELEBRATE! Congrats to our happy couple💕![]()
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#LindenHill #WeddingWeekend #EstateWedding #HistoricVenue #LittleFallsMN
🚨 🎟️ LUMBERJACK FEST TICKET GIVEAWAY! 🎟️🚨![]()
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Want to win 4 FREE tickets to Lumberjack Fest 2026 on Thursday, August 20?![]()
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Here's how to enter:![]()
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🌲 1. Tag 3 friends you'd bring with you.![]()
💦 2. Tell us which local "celebrity" you'd send to the dunk tank!![]()
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Your choices are:![]()
🪣 Greg Johnson – Little Falls Community Schools Superintendent![]()
🪣 Tim Bjorge – Little Falls Community High School Principal![]()
🪣 Nate Miller – Lincoln Elementary Dean of Students![]()
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One lucky winner will be chosen to receive a 4-pack of tickets to an evening full of lumberjack competitions, a picnic-style meal, silent auction, family activities, and (of course) the dunk tank!![]()
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Ready...set...TAG YOUR PEOPLE! 👇![]()
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Giveaway ends Monday, August 10 at 12pm. Winner will be randomly selected and contacted via direct message. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook or Instagram.![]()
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#LumberjackFest #LittleFallsMN #TicketGiveaway #LindenHill #SupportLocalHistory #FamilyFun #MinnesotaEvents
