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New taxi service offers rides to, from airport
A Twin Cities taxi service is now offering rides between the Faribault area and the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. KURTesy Ride announced its expansion into the Faribault area on Monday, which was its third anniversary of operation. “We take a more hands-on approach, where we are always constantly communicating with our passengers via text,” KURTesy Ride owner Kurt Schardin said. “Because the biggest concern of a person taking a ride...
FHS musical hectically parodies '70s disaster flicks
A sleazebag capitalist who cuts corners on safety regulations, a nosy reporter trying to expose him and a nun with a gambling addiction are just a few of the over-the-top characters in Faribault High School’s spring musical. “Disaster!” is a two-hour parody of classic disaster movies from the 1970s, often poking fun at the unrealistic scenarios found in the old films. The comedic production opens Thursday night and caps off its four-day run with a matinee on Sunday afternoon. ...
Lucia's Cocina food truck owner hopes to purchase EDA-owned land, start restaurant
As Waseca is looking for new businesses to come into town, one that’s already around is hoping to upgrade. Mona Montenegro, owner of Lucia’s Cocina, is planning on purchasing land in Waseca to build a restaurant. The Waseca Planning Commission represented the first obstacle cleared by Montenegro in the process of purchasing the property. Montenegro intends to take over the property at 513 Elm Ave. W. in Waseca, currently owned...
Reflections from 5 Northfield poets collected into new volume
IF YOU GO The Northfield Public Library is hosting a hometown book launch for the poetry collection entitled “We Look West” on Thursday, May 16 at 7 p.m. 3cd8a099-b380-42c9-a605-4f58534d154b In the newly published volume, “We Look West,” local poet Julie A. Ryan’s same-name poem closes the collection one reviewer has titled “a bouquet of vintage memories.” The 115-page volume published by Shipwreckt Books in Winona invites readers to sample 16...
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