I grew up on a farm outside Little Falls, WI. Bet you didn't know there was such a place. I've got 40 years in the radio business now. I married an Ellendale gal and that's how I wound up here. Forgive me, but I'm still a diehard Packer/ Badger fan.
Loren Hart
Minnesota Medical Marijuana Law Update
The Minnesota medical marijuana program was launched in July 2015. Certain residents with certain afflictions were allowed to purchase and use medical marijuana. This past Tuesday, August 1, saw the law expanded to include those suffering from PTSD to purchase and use the drug...
Killer Goldfish In Southern Minnesota?
In late June, thousands of common carp died in Lake Elysian in Waseca County. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources working with the University of Minnesota have concluded that these were caused by goldfish. It's believed that a virus was introduced to Minnesota waters by the release of or escape of ornamental koi or pet goldfish...
Minnesota State Capitol to Celebrate Restoration
The Minnesota Historical Society and Minnesota Department of Administration have plans for celebrating the $310 million restoration of the State Capitol. Events are planned for the weekend of August 11-13.
Historical Society interpreters will lead free tours of the Capitol all weekend long...
Are There Rattlesnakes in Southern Minnesota?
There's an upcoming presentation at River Bend Nature Center in Faribault this week that got me wondering whether there really are poisonous snakes in Southern Minnesota. Apparently there are but they might not be easy to find. A River Bend naturalist will discuss the timber rattlesnake of Rice County on Thursday, July 20, at 6PM...
Rare Big Four Tractor Coming to Owatonna
The Steele County Historical Society will be hosting the annual Gus' Station Car Show and Fundraiser on Saturday, July 22. Registration begins at 8AM and is $5 per vehicle. The show itself runs 8:30AM to noon with free admission. An egg bake breakfast will be served from 8:30-10:30AM...
Red Cross Issues Urgent Appeal For Blood
The American Red Cross reports a large drop off in recent blood donations over the past two months. They're currently short by about 61,000 donations. The shortage is the equivalent of the Red Cross going more than four days without receiving a single blood donation...
Gopher 50 is Saturday at Deer Creek Speedway
The Blooming Prairie Lions will once again be a part in the promoting of the Gopher 50 this Saturday, July 8, at Deer Creek Speedway, south of Rochester on Highway 63.
In the World of Outlaws Late Models a prize of $10,000 will be at stake with $2,000 for the USRA Modifieds...
Minnesota Crackdown on Drunken Boating
Operation Dry Water is a national campaign aimed at deterring drinking and boating. So far this year Minnesota has recorded nine boating fatalities, which translates it into being the most deadly since 2005. In 2016 alcohol was a factor in nine of the 17 deadly boating accidents...
River Bend Seeks Board of Director Candidates
River Bend Nature Center of Faribault will hold their annual meeting on July 27 at 6:30PM, at which time new board members will be elected.
Those interested in running for either the Board of Directors, Finance Committee or Membership/Development Committees may pick up applications along with job descriptions at River Bend, call (507)-332-7151, or go to the River Bend Nature Center website...
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Minnesota State Park Rates Increase Saturday
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds preople of some upcoming rate increases effective this Saturday, July 1. One-day state park vehicle permits will increase by $2 to $7. The year-round vehicle permits will cost $35 starting Saturday, an increase of $10...