History on display in Atwater, Minnesota, as Threshing Days again draws a crowd

History on display in Atwater, Minnesota, as Threshing Days again draws a crowd

ATWATER — History comes alive each year at Atwater Threshing Days. Engines, tractors and other machinery over 100 years old were up and running on the showgrounds as guests enjoyed the day and learned about the history of farming. According to Atwater Threshers Club member Tony Anderson, before modern farm equipment, threshing would require large groups to come together during harvest season. The Atwater Threshing Days were organized to bring pe…