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Podcast blending comedy, unexplained mysteries has Owatonna roots
FIND EPISODES “Scalarious” is available on Spotify, iHeartRadio and Audible. 519c59c8-4579-49f5-a49c-b80802eb462f There’s a big difference between laughing at someone and laughing with them. Comedian John Olson strives to make that distinction clear when he invites people to share their stories of the paranormal on his podcast, “Scalarious.” The show, which Olson co-hosts with fellow comedian...
Empty space above The Blast finally reopens with new taco restaurant
The American dream is alive and well, and the proof can be found above The Blast in Owatonna. After two years of dreaming, seven months of intense manual labor, and one day of setting up the technology in the 11th hour, Taqueria Jalisco opened over the weekend, welcoming an authentic Mexican experience to the downtown district. Oscar Sanchez, well known for his 20-plus years working at Plaza Morena on the north side of town, is the face of the business, working alongside his wife Rosa,...
Exhibit tells more stories than one
Barbie displays shown at Waseca Historical Society. Barbie has been a staple of American toys since its first release 65 years ago, on March 9, 1959. She has also been a cultural phenomenon with immeasurable influence. To help demonstrate how the doll changed with the times–and the times with the...
Waseca Art Center exhibits art by art appreciation group and Eric Zuccola
The Waseca Art Center held a opening reception for it’s new exhibits on Thursday, May 9. Artist Eric Zuccola has his art in the Harguth Gallery of the Art Center while artwork from the center’s Art Appreciation Group is in the Beckmann Gallery. Both exhibits will run till June 8. Art Appreciation Group Every Wednesday...
FHS Theatre dedicates tech booth to technician
The Faribault High School Theatre Troupe bid farewell to more than just the seniors Wednesday night. Senior Awards Night doubled as a dedication ceremony Mark Tousignant, who was sound and lighting theater technician for the troupe until his death late last year. The seniors received awards and recognition for their four years in theater, a somewhat recent tradition at the school. ...
AAUW prepares for final book sale
For the final time, the local members of the American Association of University Women are unloading and sorting hundreds of donated books. Since 1970, their annual book sale has helped fund college scholarships and given back to various community organizations, according to a history provided by longtime AAUW member Pat Rice. The booksellers have received support over the years, ranging from prison inmates helping unload books to businesses offering freebies...
Massage, Reiki, skincare services now offered under one roof
Four women, each working in wellness fields, have come together to offer a one-stop shop for self-care right on Main Street. A Touch of Lonsdale, Beautifully Made MN and Reiki with Bailee are three different businesses that offer slightly different services, but the owners said the services complement each other. The business collaborative is holding a grand opening from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, May 18. The building was originally just doing...
Pet of the Week: Tara & Rudy
Tara is the Paws and Claws Humane Society Pet of the Week!. This sweet girl is a 2-year-old German Shepherd mix. Tara was transferred to Paws and Claws Humane Society from the Owatonna Police Department. She was picked up as a stray there and never claimed. She has puppy energy...
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