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Cliff Robertson as Cole Younger in The Great Northfield, Minnesota Raid
Cliff Robertson as Cole Younger, infamous bandit gang co-leader and ex-Confederate guerrilla. 150 years ago today, the James-Younger Gang further bloodied its infamous history when eight bandits outfitted with matching beige dusters and Winchester rifles rode into Northfield, Minnesota, intending to rob the First National Bank… but the small farm town fought back, arming themselves from hardware stores and sending the six surviving—and badly wounded—bandits fleeing with far more lead in their bodies than loot in their sacks. Two weeks later, only Frank and Jesse James remained at large after the three wounded Younger brothers were captured and another gang member killed.
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Bethany beats MLC, wins Saxony Cup
MORTON, Minn. - For the first time since 2021, when the competition was called the Katy Cup, the Saxony Cup will be heading to Bethany. The Vikings had an impressive display at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on Tuesday afternoon to beat the Knights in head-to-head action. Bethany had three players...
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In the Spotlight: Mankato Area Foundation
In this edition of In the Spotlight, Maureen and Jill with Mankato Area Foundation join Lisa Kaye to give an update on the Mankato Area Foundation and talk about the upcoming Lip Sync Battle.
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Martin County Library System Receives Largest Ever Donation
(Fairmont, MN)--The Martin County Library System has received the largest donation in its history. Robert and Hazel Clark, a longtime Fairmont couple, donated $248,000 to the library. The Clarks lived in Fairmont from 1958 until their deaths and were longtime library patrons and donors. Hazel died in 2020 at age...
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SCENE SEPTEMBER - Fest bier, free family fun at SoMinn Oktoberfests
If it’s only September, why is it already time for a barrelful of Oktoberfest celebrations across Southern Minnesota? Because in Germany, what’s recognized as the world’s largest festival occurs mostly during September and encompasses only a few days in October, with Munich’s 2026 Oktoberfest scheduled for Sept. 19-Oct. 4. Although Oktoberfest’s origins date to the October 1810 week-long wedding celebration of Bavaria’s Prince Ludwig (later King Ludwig I) and Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen (hence the famous Oktoberfest fairgrounds are the “Theresienwiese,” or “Therese’s meadow”), it’s clear that with six million people annually attending Oktoberfest in Munich and millions more partaking in Oktoberfest get-togethers elsewhere in the world, this beer-centric festival isn’t just for royals anymore. In fact, the fourth annual Dundas Oktoberfest has “something for everybody,” according to board member Tracie Vranich. “Not everybody dances to the same polka, so Dundas Oktoberfest is inclusive, affordable and family-friendly,” Vranich said. From noon to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, the Rice County town of just under 2,000 people pours its beer, opens its arms and dons its dirndls and lederhosen with hospitable zest, providing plenty of food, drink and fun. “We close down Railway Street and literally use all of downtown Dundas,”
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Women’s Golf Opens Season at Saint Benedict Invitational
SARTELL, Minn. – The Gustavus Adolphus College women's golf team competed in the opening round of the Saint Benedict Invitational on Saturday for their first competition of the fall season. After the first round, the Gusties stand in fifth place out of the field of 11 teams with a team score of +37. Gustavus' B-team follows in sixth place at +45.
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Local Fairmont Couple Leaves Record Donation to Martin County Library
(FAIRMONT) — A longtime Fairmont couple has left a record donation to the Martin County Library System. Robert and Hazel Clark have donated $248,000 to the library, the largest single donation in the system’s history. The Clarks lived in Fairmont from 1958 until their deaths and were longtime library patrons and donors. Hazel died in 2020 at age 101, while Robert died in July at age 104. The library’s annual budget is about one million dollars. Officials say no decisions have been made yet on how the money will be spent, and they want to be thoughtful about using the funds to benefit the entire Martin County Library System. The donation will officially be considered for acceptance at the Martin County Library Board meeting September 8th.
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Minnesota BCA breaks down concerns about viral ‘Cat in the Hat’ Trend
SLEEPY EYE, Minn. (KEYC) - The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said a threatening TikTok post that shut down Sleepy Eye Public Schools and St. Mary’s Catholic School on Tuesday, Sept. 1, was the first instance in Minnesota of a concerning national social media trend. As part of the...
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Green Isle free concerts back in session into October
Green Isle’s annual Clover Leaf Concert Series has reached the second half of its 2026 season, with several music acts from a variety of genres set to play into the fall. The series took a break during some of the hottest days of the summer this year. “I think (the mid-summer hiatus) worked out well,” communicated series organizer Ricky Ybarra via text.
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Odyssey Century 9 Special Event
(Hutchinson, MN) Odyssey Century 9 Cinema in Hutchinson will host a special director Q&A following the Wednesday, September 9th, 6:40pm showing of Echoes in the Night: The Search for Jacob Wetterling. Minneapolis documentary director, producer, and cinematographer Chris Newberry will discuss the film, its creation, and the process of bringing...
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Happy birthday Tilt-A-Whirl! Ride debuted in 1926
With screams and giggles, Minnesota fairgoers are taking delight in the magic of the Tilt-A-Whirl ride as it turns 100 years old. The iconic ride and its brightly colored cars debuted at the Minnesota State Fair in 1926, and it has been bringing joy to fairgoers across the country ever since.
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Movie Extras Sought for Filming in Southeast Minnesota
Extra! Extra! Movie extras are needed for a film being shot in southeast Minnesota. The movie is titled “Wreckless,” with footage being filmed in and around Rochester, and you could be a part of it. The film company has issued a casting call for extras. They are not...
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Registration Now Open for Mankato Area Youth Choirs
Registration is now open for the Mankato Area Youth Choirs. Entering its 33rd Season, Mankato Area Youth Choirs (MAYC) is a non-auditioned choir open to all students in grades 1-12. MAYC consists of five choirs that are designated by age. They are the Training Choir (grades 1-2), Intermediate Choir (grade...