On June 12, 1873, farmers in southwestern Minnesota saw what looked like a snowstorm coming towards their fields from the west. What seemed to be snowflakes were in fact grasshoppers. In a matter of hours, knee-high fields of grass and wheat were eaten to the ground by hungry hoppers.| www3.mnhs.org
A Rich History The Assumption Chapel, otherwise known as Grasshopper Chapel, is nestled among towering trees of the countryside that overlook Cold Spring, Minnesota. As a religious landmark, Assumption Chapel is visited by thousands of people each year who revel in the tranquility, beauty, and mystique of the grounds. After years of reconstruction, the Assumption Grasshopper Chapel still remains in existence today. Celebration Masses, weddings, and other events take place throughout the year ...| christcatholic.com
Vigil Mass | Thursday, August 14 at 7:00 PM Solemnity Day Masses | Friday, August 15 - Various Times| christcatholic.com