Designed by architect and Zumbrota native Charles L. Grover, the State Theatre in Zumbrota was built in 1921 for a cost of $38,000. Built as a vaudeville house, the Theatre featured radio shows, plays and silent movies.

By 1929, when the talkies came into use, the Theatre was used mostly for movies. The State Theatre has been continuously operating as a theater for 100 years. The community of Zumbrota is very proud of their local theater as evidenced by the abundance of willing volunteers who run the Theatre, which has been not-for-profit for over 10.

The Theatre seats 270 and offers live performances, concerts, movies and more.