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The Rice County Fair was last week, and as always, there was fun for everyone!  To relive the highlights, check out these fun pictures from the fair!

Bragging rights to make any car enthusiast green with envy and one ridiculously huge, custom made, one-of-a-kind trophy specially crafted for the second annual Faribault Main Street Car Cruise Night Car Club Showdown are all on the line August 18 from 6-9PM in downtown Faribault, but car enthusiasts were treated to the unveiling of the trophy on Friday night!

The Rice County Fair is underway, and if you are looking for a toe-tapping time, or a cold beverage, the place to be is the beer gardens, which has no cover charge. There are plenty of fun things to do, both free and paid, including the entertainment in the beer garden if you are of age.

One Faribault business closed up shop during the funeral of one employee so all could attend the service.

The formula is easy: a handful of ladies, hammers, a board, and nails, but the outcome is always a fun time. The Rice County Fair starts today and runs through July 23, bringing plenty of fun, including the annual KDHL Ladies’ Nail Driving Contest!

The Faribault Woolen Mill Co. was honored yesterday with the chance to set up a display in Washington, D.C., for a Made in America event showcasing American-made products.

It’s Music Monday! Every week I share something with you that I am currently listening to and think you might also enjoy. Sometimes it might be an old tried and true favorite, other times, something I have just discovered, and occasionally, it might be a listener suggestion. Stop back each week to see what is being featured!

Summer weather and busy schedules might be partly to blame, but the Red Cross reports that there are 61,000 fewer donations than needed currently.

Summer and music festivals go hand in hand, and a fairly new, but fun and growing festival in southern Minnesota is the Prior Lake Rotary’s Lakefront Music Festival! Scheduled to take place July 14 and 15, the lineup for the Lakefront Music Festival this year is sure to have something for everyone, with one night featuring rock music and the next being devoted to country artists.

The Annual Pet Parade in Faribault celebrates 81 years this summer and the date and theme have just been released!