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
Dodge County Emerald Ash Borer Update
Dodge County residents are invited to a public meeting in regards to the discovery of the emerald ash borer in the county. The meeting will take place on Monday, October 3, at the Kasson-Mantorville Elementary School in Kasson. The meeting will run from 6:30-8PM...
These are Some Real Minnesota Fans
Here's a look at some old electric fans that have ties to Minnesota. They were either made in Minnesota or came out of Southern Minnesota institutions.
How Would You Organize a Party Without Modern Communication?
It started when this article popped up on my Facebook. Hundreds of underage Amish were expected to gather for an underage drinking party.
This got me to thinking. How would you organize such an event? Since you're Amish, working the telephone wouldn't work because you wouldn't have one...
Emerald Ash Borer Found in Dodge County
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has placed Dodge County under an emergency quarantine after the dreaded emerald ash borer was spotted in Kasson. The MDA decided to enact this emergency quarantine because it is the first time the emerald ash borer has been found in Dodge County...
River Bend Nature Center Happenings in September
Some upcoming events at River Bend Nature Center of Faribault include a hands-on archery class on Wednesday, September 7, from 1-3PM. Adults and seniors are invited to try their hand. River Bend staff will teach attendees the basics of shooting a bow and arrow using a hands-on approach...
Owatonna Man Part of Opening Act for Rodney Atkins at Harvest Jam
The days are ticking away until Harvest Jam on Saturday, September 10, at the Olmsted County Fairgorunds. The headliner is Rodney Atkins with six No. 1 hits under his belt.
The music begins at 4PM with the Plott Hounds. Among the members is John "Marty" Lestock...
Caleb Erickson Memorial Returns to Waseca
The Caleb Erickson Memorial returns for its third year this Saturday, August 27, in Waseca. Erickson was a native of Waseca and a U.S. Marine killed in Afghanistan in 2014.
The day begins with a fun run/walk at 8AM at Clear Lake Park, which is on the southwest corner of Clear Lake...
Southern Minnesota Land Use Expo Comes to Blooming Prairie
The Southern Minnesota Land Use Expo is a nonprofit organization. The second Land Use Expo is slated for Tuesday and Wednesday, August 9 and 10. This year's event will be one mile east of Blooming Prairie on Highway 30.
Parking and admission will be free both days...
Claremont Hogfest is Saturday
Claremont Hogfest 2016 is this Saturday, August 6. Activities begin at 8AM and include a 5K Fun Run/Walk, coed volleyball tournament and human foosball tournament along with the start of the antique tractor show.
This year's parade will begin at 10AM Saturday...
You Could Meet Kellie Pickler
I'm thinking of a cute blonde in her 30s (I do that sometimes). She's a talented singer. She's associated with American Idol. She's a vegetarian. She dated a member of the NHL's Nashville Predators. And her name is...Carrie Underwood. Or it could be Kellie Pickler...