The Mississippi and Minnesota rivers and many small, quiet streams wind through scenic valleys among wooded bluffs. The spirit and traditions of the Dakota Indians and early pioneers are honored at historic sites, and the communities here are noted for their antique shops, historic architecture, ethnic festivals and bike trails. http://exploreminnesota.com/region-Southern/rss-events 2009-11-19T12:31:35.0000000-06:00 http://exploreminnesota.com/event/23732/redwood-falls/christmas-by-candlelight 2009-11-19T12:31:35.0000000-06:00 23732$0 <img align="left" valign"top" src="http://exploreminnesota.com//assets/images/icons/calendar/gr_xmasholly.png" border="0" />Redwood Falls<br />Annual Christmas By Candlelight celebration is held the Friday before Thanksgiving. Friday night activities include horse-drawn sleigh rides down lumi<br style="clear:both;" /> http://exploreminnesota.com/event/25339/madelia/razzle-dazzle-festival 2009-11-19T12:31:35.0000000-06:00 25339$0 <img align="left" valign"top" src="http://exploreminnesota.com//assets/images/icons/calendar/gr_festivals.png" border="0" />Madelia<br />Join us in beautiful downtown Madelia for a winter festival. There will be a parade of lights, reindeer, shopping, food and much more. We hope to se<br style="clear:both;" /> http://exploreminnesota.com/event/10416/zumbro-falls/light-maze-kttc-lights 2009-11-19T12:31:35.0000000-06:00 10416$0 <img align="left" valign"top" src="http://exploreminnesota.com//assets/images/icons/calendar/gr_xmaslights.png" border="0" />Zumbro Falls<br />1.5 mile drive thru light tour and the world's ONLY light maze. Exciting theme areas featuring over 450 light displays (over 200 appear animated). Nig<br style="clear:both;" />