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State, County and City Officials Show Support For The Children's Discovery Center
Pictured left to right: Momentum lobbyist Will Waggoner, Breckenridge City Administrator Sydney Wiertzema, CDC Board Members Morgan Schuler, Joni Frolek, Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R) (District 9), CDC Board Members Beth Deal, Madison Yaggie Schuler, Stephanie Sandbakken, Wilkin County Commissioners Eric Klindt and Jon Braaten (not pictured: CDC Board Member Paige Kjesbo) The Children’s Discovery Center is a 100% volunteer-led project And as a board of six mothers, we understa
Oct 234 min read
Growing Off the Land Agriculture Exhibit
We’ve begun construction on our first permanent exhibit, Growing off the Land, thanks to a grant from the Minnesota Legacy Arts and...
Sep 111 min read
STEM Day at the Wilkin County Fair
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who stopped by our booth and joined in on the fun at the Wilkin County Fair! Your energy, curiosity, and...
Sep 41 min read
August 2025 Newsletter
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Aug 271 min read
Celebrating National Dairy Month- June Pop-Up Event Sponsored by Riverview
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our June Pop-Up Event in celebration of National Dairy Month —what a joyful day! We were...
Jul 241 min read
Tuesday Testimonial
As community members who care deeply about the future of our children, we are proud to support the Children’s Discovery Center. This...
Jun 31 min read
Answering Your Questions: What is the Difference Between a Children's Museum and a Recreation Center
There’s a lot of buzz and excitement right now across the Wahpeton-Breckenridge community—and for good reason. With major projects like...
Jun 24 min read
An Evening of Community and Conversation
This past April, the Children’s Discovery Center hosted its very first community and conversation event—and what a night it was! We were...
May 192 min read
Mental Health and the Power of Play
The Importance of the Power of Play and Mental Health
May 74 min read
April Pop-Up Event: Celebrating The Week of the Young Child
A HUGE thank you to everyone who joined us for our Week of the Young Child event on Tuesday, April 8 2025.. The amazing turnout blew us...
Apr 102 min read
Celebrating Children's Museum Day at the Minnesota Capitol
We were thrilled to represent the Children's Discovery Center at this year’s Children’s Museum Day at the Minnesota Capitol ! As proud...
Apr 104 min read
Valentine's Pop-Up at the Breckenridge Public Library
Stories, crafts, STEM activities and more! Thank you to the Breckenridge Public Library for having us and for the incredible families...
Apr 21 min read
Riverview Dairy Sponsors Dairy Farm Exhibit for $100,000
We are thrilled to announce that Riverview, LLP has generously donated $100,000 and has sponsored the Dairy Exhibit at the Children’s...
Apr 21 min read
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How Children’s Museums Help Revitalize Downtowns and Strengthen Communities
Children’s museums have long been a cornerstone of downtown revitalization efforts across the country. These dynamic spaces do more than...
Mar 264 min read
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