This Central MN Drive-In Just Announced Its 2026 Opening Date

If you are a fan of fresh onion rings, burgers, and soft serve cones, I've got some good news for you. Sue's Drive In, located in Pierz, just announced its opening date for 2026, and no, it's not a cruel joke.

Opening Date Has Been Set

Sue's Drive In, a Central Minnesota institution located off Highway 27 in Pierz, announced on social media Saturday afternoon that it will be opening for the season on April 1st.

Much like seeing a robin, or our first 70-degree day in March, when Sue's opens up, we know warmer weather is on the way.

Known For Onion Rings and Soft Serve

Sue's, known to locals from the Little Falls, Buckman, Genola, and Pierz area, can attract visitors from all across Minnesota if they are willing to take a slight detour along Highway 27.

Online reviews of Sue's Drive In highlight the fresh onion rings, burgers, and, of course, the shakes and malts that are made with soft serve and come in a variety of flavors.

One Of The Earliest Openings In Recent History

The April 1st opening date is one of the earliest opening dates in recent history, as you have to go back 4 years to 2022, when Sue's last opened on April 1st. Over the years, it seems that Sue's usually opens up for the year around the first week in April, giving Central Minnesotans another reason to celebrate the upcoming warmer weather.

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You can find Sue's Drive In at 425 Main St S in Pierz.

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