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Lois Willmert is 2026 Wbago Hall of Fame award winner
When Lois Willmert was informed that she had been selected as the 2026 Winnebago Hall of Fame recipient, her initial response wasn’t what you might expect. “I had just moved back to Winnebago at the time, and Judy Ness and Anne Krause came by to tell me the news,” Willmert recalls. “I saw them both together, and the first thing I said was, “I’m not doing another musical!” Once I found out why they had actually come to visit, though, we all had a good laugh about it.”
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Christ the King’s baked potato bar gaining steam
Christ the King Lutheran Church in Waseca held its annual Baked Potato and Chili Feed in the church basement the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 7. Beverly Ishimaru, wife to Pastor Eric Ishimaru said, “Of the potatoes we’ve prepared, so far we’ve used 119. After we covered all costs, we were also able to raise $1,100 for missions.” This is the third baked potato bar and chili feed Christ the King has held.
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Drive Across Minnesota Just To Try The Gloriously Overstuffed Sandwiches At This Legendary Deli
Some places earn the word “legendary” after years of quietly doing one thing better than everyone else around them. Crossroads Delicatessen in Minnetonka, Minnesota is exactly that kind of place, and the sandwiches alone are worth rearranging your entire week. Let’s start with something important. Minnesota is...
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Joe’s Garage Ensemble to perform Frank Zappa music at St. Peter Halloween show
ST. PETER, Minn. (KEYC) — Joe’s Garage Ensemble will bring music by Frank Zappa to Tremendous Brewing in St. Peter on Halloween night. The 11-member group performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, for “Zappaween,” its third Zappa-themed show in three years. The performance will feature vocalists, a brass section, two drummers and a percussionist.
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Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Opener celebrates growing access to public lands
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Crispy Walleye, Perch, And Catfish Have Diners Raving About This Suburban Minnesota Fish Joint
Minnesota takes its fish seriously. Ask anyone in the state about a Friday fish fry, and you will likely hear strong opinions about batter, filets, and fries. In the south metro suburb of Apple Valley, a small counter-service spot has quietly built a loyal following by serving walleye, perch, catfish, and more without any fuss. Couples who drove past it for months now kick themselves for waiting so long.
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Treat Yourself To The Epic All-You-Can-Eat Buffet At This Hidden Gem Minnesota Restaurant Today
Somewhere in a Burnsville strip mall, a dragon is waiting for you, and it’s holding a plate piled high with crab legs. Dragon Star Buffet is the kind of all-you-can-eat hidden gem that makes you wonder why you ever settled for anything less. You know that feeling when you...
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America’s First Enclosed Mall Opened 70 Years Ago Today. Then Only 80,000 Square Feet, It’s Now 16 Times Bigger and Still Operational
Donald Dayton conceived Southdale Mall after residents cited Minnesota’s winters as a barrier to shopping; 70 years later, it’s still the epitome of luxury
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Area bars go to great lengths for ‘Beers and Brats’
Business owner Shane Wendland, owner of Barden's Bar in Waseca, dined with some of his customers during Waseca’s annual “Beers and Brats” night on Thursday, Oct. 1. He recalls being present at the inaugural launch of the event back in 1975. With seven taverns taking part, Beers and Brats turned State Street into a very busy thoroughfare. Hundreds of bratwursts and a couple hot dogs were served around town.