FOOD & DRINK
Le Center City Council develops plans to build dog park
Following community demands for a place to play with their canines, the city of Le Center is moving forward with plans to develop a dog park in town. At the March 12 City Council meeting, city leaders held a discussion on establishing a community focus group to work towards establishing a dog park in Le Center. City staff have already been scouting possible locations for the park, including a strip of land by the water tower just south of the Le Center Sportsman’s Club. ...
Behind the Gathering Tree sculpture: Fabrication artist showcases process in new documentary
Since 2017, the Gathering Tree in Mothers Louise Park has been a shining testament to the power of community cooperation. The 85,000 bulbs, hung up by two dozen volunteers, light up the night sky each year during Le Sueur’s annual Christmas in the Valley celebration. But now the Gathering Tree’s days are numbered. Two years ago, the city found the tree was harboring an emerald ash borer infestation. The wood boring pest has been responsible for the deaths of over 15 million ash trees across...
TCU's Jazz Fest is a growing tradition for the local music scene
Last spring, blizzard conditions hampered an otherwise pleasant evening of jazz music that is Tri-City United High School’s Jazz Fest, which kept Cleveland High School away from performing for the event. This year’s Jazz Fest, held Thursday, March 14 in the high school performing arts center, was host to...
Mayer couple laces up dancing shoes for fundraiser
2B CONTINUED has announced that its 4th annual gala to benefit suicide prevention and mental health awareness is coming up Saturday, April 13. Pre-show begins at 5:30 p.m. with showtime at 6:30 p.m. at the Glencoe City Center. The event features 12 selected star couples from Brown, Carver, McLeod, Nicollet, Renville, Sibley, and Wright counties. The dancers are working with a professional choreographer to learn a dance routine to participate in the friendly dance competition which raises money for the 2B CONTINUED organization and awareness...
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