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With community support, iconic popcorn wagon returning to Madelia
With community support, iconic popcorn wagon returning to Madelia originally appeared on Bring Me The News.
A beloved popcorn wagon that served downtown Madelia for more than 60 years is making a return.
Spearheaded by Madelia resident Ryan Visher, owner of Hope and Faith Floral & Gifts, the popcorn wagon will be restored and begin operating again with the help of community donations.
The wagon was originally operated by Ruth Allen, who sold popcorn in downtown Madelia for decades, according to the Mankato Free Press.
Visher, who has launched a GoFundMe to help pay for the van's rehabilitation and transportation to Minnesota, has been documenting the wagon's journey from Wyoming.
"We are restoring the nostalgic wagon and will be offering popcorn, candy, and other treats in the same wagon that was on our Main Street for over 60 years,' a GoFundMe reads.
'The last owner is selling it to us, but we have to bring it back from Wyoming and want to restore it to its original state.'
The GoFundMe has raised around $4,700 of its $5,000 goal.
Since it returned back to Minnesota, Visher has been receiving assistance from local businesses to restore the wagon to its former glory.
Hope and Faith anticipates the wagon to make its debut at the city's Park Days, which runs from July 12 to July 14.
This story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
