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Bridge Street Tavern goes up for sale as owners purchase Faribowl
When one door closes, another one opens — but in Ryan Burr's case he did that in reverse. The Owatonna native, along with wife Amanda, is now the new owner of Faribowl, the Faribault bowling alley that has been closed for repairs since last summer. The announcement came only days after Burr closed his downtown Owatonna business, Bridge Street Tavern, that they are now in the process of selling. Despite...
SUMMER RECREATION: 10 things to do from Kenyon-Wanamingo Community Education
Activity: Lights & Shadows Location:K-W M/HS Early Childhood Wing Dates: Wednesday, June 12, 9:00-10:00 am Cost: $8 Description: Discover the captivating effects of light and shadows. Students will learn more about light and shadows by doing experiments and other art...
Farmington coach leads effort to move high school state softball tourney from North Mankato to University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus
Farmington Tigers softball head coach Paul Harrington is hoping the state high school league will consider moving the high school state softball tournament from its longtime home in North Mankato to the Twin Cities.
Tax preparer kept refunds, charge alleges
A Faribault tax preparer is accused of stealing a client’s refunds. Osman Abdi Adan, 28, was charged with felony theft by swindle Monday in Rice County District Court. In April of last year a man reported he paid Adan $100 to prepare and file his 2022 taxes and he did not receive expected refunds. When the man inquired with the IRS, he said he learned the refunds were deposited into...
Art exhibit celebrates 30 years of helping Northfield youth at The Key
On April 24, members of the community and supporters of The Key, turned out for an art exhibit at the Northfield Arts Guild. The exhibit “Strengthening Youth Through Art” celebrates the art, resilience and creativity of the young people in our community. For Kelli Podracky, executive director of Northfield Union of Youth, the event was a testament that went beyond providing art opportunities; it represented how The Key provides support and a sense of belonging to our youth. ...
'Three' to headline May 411 concert at Guild Theater
If You Go “Three” performs at the Northfield Arts Guild Theater on Sunday, May 5 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling 507-645-8877 at northfieldartsguild.org at the Guild Gift Shop. a314ebd6-ccf2-4561-8425-220c7ca118b0 Glorious harmonies, tasty piano grooves and spectacular singing is how the all-female trio “Three” has been marketed to Northfield music lovers. The trio showcases the vocals of Lori Dokken, Rachel Holder and Judi Vinar. ...
A safe place to stay
Editor’s note: This article mentions domestic violence. Six metro-based organizations are rounding up animal lovers who can foster a dog or a cat caught in a domestic violence situation for up to 72 hours. Fosters will be provided food, a fostering help hotline, toys and anything else needed to take care. People just need to have space their home for a short-term four-legged guest. “What we’re really looking for are...
Highway 52 Hader to Zumbrota study concepts
ZUMBROTA, Minn. - A public meeting was held on May 1 for the Minnesota Department of Transportation to present the potential concepts for the Highway 52 Hader to Zumbrota corridor. Mn-DOT project manager Tom Austin says, “what we really have been hearing from the community since the beginning is mobility...
SE Minnesota transportation study has been launched
CHATFIELD, Minn. – A transit study covering 11 southeast Minnesota counties is getting underway. The City of Chatfield says it is intended to be comprehensive assessment and financial plan for a transportation management organization (TMO) which will address workforce, mobility, access to services and post-secondary education, and quality of life transportation challenges.
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