Reflections in the window of the Webster Post Office.
IN WEBSTER, MINNESOTA, on a Sunday morning, the rooster crowed…
the black cat prowled…
and the John Deere combine roared through town.
And we were an hour late for worship services at St. John’s Lutheran Church (due to an incorrect time published in an area newspaper).
Because we missed church and had an hour before serving of the annual fall harvest dinner at St. John’s, my husband and I had more than enough time to explore this unincorporated village in northern Rice County some 30 minutes south of the Twin Cities.
BRO Machine Company housed in an old creamery.
It takes all of about a few minutes to drive around Webster, unless you park, get out and search for photo ops to define the essence of this rural community. Only then do you notice the nuances that give Webster its character.
Like any small town, it’s worth your time to stop and appreciate, to notice the bikes dropped by kids on lawns, the toy trucks abandoned outside front doors, the aging buildings, the well-kept yards with beautiful flower gardens, and the rolling countryside around Webster. All of this makes you (or at least me) want to pull up roots and move to this peaceful place.
But since that’s not practical…I took photos a few weeks ago…in September.
A beautifully-landscaped yard in Webster.
A front yard in Webster.
I was particularly charmed by the friendly MN Valley Co-op Supply sign on the side of the building.
PLEASE CHECK BACK for one more post with images of Webster, which is only a few blocks long and wide.
© Copyright 2012 Audrey Kletscher Helbling
Minnesota Prairie Roots 
How could you not mention the 1954 Chevy sitting in that front yard in Webster???? That car alone, is enough of a reason to visit Webster! What a State, what wonderful little towns it has! God must have spent extra time when he made Minnesota. Enjoy this beautiful Autumn day everyone!
Oh, Allan, of course I would expect you to notice the car. Sorry I didn’t ID it but I don’t know cars like you. It just caught my eye as an “old car.”
Did your Husband react to the car like I did? 🙂 It’s a guy thing, no old car shall ever be ignorned, just admired, and adored by us men. I think your Husband should co-blog with you, and do a separate thing with only old cars, trucks, or anything with a motor, or once had a motor. Southern MN is filled with classic automobiles, and should be blogged about. Your faithful reader and fan. “Old man with Cars on the brain”.
Ha, ha, Allan. I don’t think there’s any chance that Randy would blog. He knows his cars, but writing and photography most definitely are not his “thing.” He’s an automotive machinist by profession and an excellent one. He’s had many, many opportunities to work on old cars, tractors, trucks, etc., for customers.
Great Post – Oh the Simple Life – loving your photos! Happy Hump Day:)
Thank you. I try to show scenes that most people just pass right by. There’s beauty in simplicity.
Love it. -kate
Ah, thank you, Kate.
Once again, you have beautifully honored one of our quaint small rural towns. I never tire of these wonderful treasures tucked in amongst our beautiful hills, here in S.E. MN. Many/most were busy settlements owing their life to the farmers who bought their needed supplies or brought in their products (milk, corn, beans, etc) to the local creamery or elevator. Sadly, these are dwindling quickly as the larger corporate farms are replacing the smaller family run operations that had a smattering of all things “farm” rather than specializing in one crop, etc. Well done!
I never tire of small towns either.
That home in Webster is so gorgeous. I would love to live in a home that looked like that. Beautiful level lawn all around it too. Our church changed the time last Sunday too so we unintentionally slept in and missed the service. It was actually lovely to not rush for once on a Sunday morning xx
Yes, I agree about the home and you’re seeing only a snippet of it. I understand the part about, for once, not feeling rushed on a Sunday morning.
Very nice tour which You offered. I especially love the inside photo of church presenting the altar.
I’d expect you to like that interior church image.
Love those first two photos – so cool!
Thanks, Gretchen.