The State Theatre in Kasson opened on west main street on Thursday, February 25th, 1937. Tickets prices were 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for Children.
Kasson is a friendly and beautiful little city in Dodge County, located in the lower quarter of Minnesota and in the eastern area which means it is close to both Iowa and Wisconsin
The State Theatre in Kasson opened on west main street on Thursday, February 25th, 1937. Tickets prices were 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for Children.
Kasson is a friendly and beautiful little city in Dodge County, located in the lower quarter of Minnesota and in the eastern area which means it is close to both Iowa and Wisconsin. The city has a population of nearly 6,000 people. It is located in a convenient spot less than 15 miles west of Rochester, home of the famous Mayo Clinic.
The living options in Kasson will offer you plenty of variety. Most of the homes that are in Kasson are single family units but there are also plenty of different sized townhouses for rent and rental condos. Development continues to boom in the area and that means new homes continue to go up in in several of the neighborhoods in the community. Living in Kasson is a great mix of a rural feel and plenty of things to do which means it also feels like you are living in a good sized city too without actually giving up any of that small town feel. The best time of the year to make a move to Kasson is the spring, summer and fall. Depending on the the severity of the winter making a move during the winter months can be a little challenging. Driving around the community before scheduling a showing of potential places to live will help you narrow down the parts of town that appeal to you the most.
Kasson is located in the lower east central part of the state. The city is not broken down into any small neighborhoods, and the community is really just one warm neighborhood on its own. The best part? That means that all of the restaurants and stores in town are in close proximity to any potential house you may find.
Kasson's business community is strong and ever growing. The city has the largest retail district in Dodge County. As a sign of the progress being made some businesses have already chosen to expand their sizes and offerings and others have relocated to new buildings as they have gone up in the city in the past few years. From eclectic little shops to antique stores and places to get the everyday essentials you can do it all in Kasson. There are over 250 places to eat locally and when you're ready to dine out choose from an unlimited trip to a buffet or a quaint little caf̩ with good home cooking. You'll find a spot that will be your favorite in no time. Some local favorites include Margaritos, Frank-N-Stein's, and Newts.
Kasson has a wonderful feature in the way of a fun aquatic facility that is located in the city to help residents cool off on those hot summer days. The pool includes lots of places to splash around and an area that is perfect for all ages to hang out and enjoy the water. Swimming lessons are also offered for a variety of ages.
Kasson is well known for its annual Festival in the Park celebration that residents look forward to all year around. The festival takes place in August and started in 1991. It is just one more thing that has continued to grow in this fun little area. Today it includes a fun parade, a fireworks display, and the "Kasson Ambassador," competition. For a good laugh you can participate in the popular belly flop contest, eat yourself silly in an eating contest or show off your pipes by participate in a singing contest.
The Parks and Recreation Department of Kasson offer several adult and youth sports leagues all year around, too. Pick a sport or fun activity that you like to do and use it as a great way to meet new people.
