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The Minnesota Town With $700 Rent That Has Everyone Rethinking Where They Live
There’s a small city in southern Minnesota that’s been minding its own business, keeping its lakes clean, its downtown charming, and its rent at a level that makes people in larger cities audibly gasp. That city is Fairmont, and if you haven’t heard of it yet, you’re about...
Le Sueur County News
Pioneer Power tractor pull returns
Engines roared and smoke billowed into the air as competitors revved up their vehicles and took off down the Pioneer Power track in one of the region’s biggest tractor pulls in the region. In one of the highlights of the annual Pioneer Power Show, crowds came out to the track behind the showgrounds to witness tractors and trucks being pushed to their limit at the Pioneer Power Antique Tractor Pull on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 29-30. Hundreds of spectators turned out for the competition, which featured factory, hobby stock, open and King of the Hill classes for antique tractors built in 1970 or earlier. For drivers, the event represents the culmination of weeks spent rebuilding, adjusting and preparing their machines for action. Like many of the drivers, North Mankato’s Brodie Hoechst grew up with the sport The driver, who took fourth place in the 7,500 hobby stock with his Farmall Super M tractor on Sunday, has been pulling at Pioneer Power for about 10 years after being introduced to the sport by his father and grandfather. Both of his family members ended competing in the pull. For Hoechst, one of the best moments comes before the tractor has even made
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The Sprawling Minnesota Thrift Store That’s Basically A Real-Life Version Of “American Pickers”
If you’ve ever watched people on television dig through barns and warehouses looking for hidden treasures and thought, “I want to do that,” then Unique in Burnsville, Minnesota is about to become your new favorite destination. It’s got the thrill of the hunt, the joy of the...
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Ferguson's Minnesota Harvest
KEYC
24 Hour pumpkin stands reopen on the roadside
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Hey By George! is reopening its 24 hour pumpkin road stands for the fall season. George Denn, a co-owner and founder of the business, said that it currently operates six stalls that sell pumpkins to around 50,000 people every year. The business has three stalls in...
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Kettle corn business sweetens life for local family
The owner/operators of Grandma D’s Kettle Corn, Dennis and Diane Sommers of Waseca, willingly share the ingredients to their popular treat: Sugar. Salt. Popcorn–a little of the first two, a lot of the other. But when it comes to details like how long it should be cooked or...
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CADA announces closure of St. Peter location
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Last week CADA announced the closure of their St. Peter location. It’s the third location the group has closed in the past two years, with the Blue Earth and St. James offices also closing. The group said that the changes weren’t caused by economic factors,...
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Profinium Insurance Agency to Acquire F & M Insurance Services, Expanding Across Southern Minnesota
Truman, MN August 24th, 2026 – Profinium Insurance Agency has agreed to acquire F & M Insurance Services, based in Preston along with strong ties to Chatfield and Rochester. The acquisition expands Profinium insurance into Southeastern Minnesota and unites two community-focused organizations with deep Southern Minnesota roots. “This partnership...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Limiting property tax hikes across Minnesota
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President of Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce is Retiring
(Fairmont) FAIRMONT — Today marks the final day at the Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce for longtime employee and outgoing President Kandi Menne. Menne has been with the chamber for 11 years, including the past four as president. She first joined the organization in 2015 as office manager before taking over as president in the fall of 2022. During her tenure, Menne helped navigate new state employment laws, gave the Fairmont Area Life visitor guide a fresh look, and oversaw a rebranding that included a new logo and website. She also helped launch several community events, including the annual Sip and Shop fundraiser and the Fourth of July boat parade. Menne, who is retiring, plans to remain in the Fairmont area. Current chamber board member Miranda Tulowetzke will take over as president.