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
From the Heart Walk Run is Saturday
It's the ninth annual From the Heart 5K Run/Walk this Saturday, May 6, at Lake Kohlmier. The run/walk begins at 8AM with the awards ceremony at 10:30AM. In addition to the 5K run/walk there will be a half marathon, half marathon relay and a kids fun run...
Canine Distemper Confirmed in Southern Minnesota
In a news release, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reports that there has been a rise of a disease in raccoons that can be transmitted to dogs. Canine distemper can be spread through the air or direct contact with urine, feces, blood or saliva...
More Lane Closures for Owatonna
Motorists should be prepared for more lane closures south of Owatonna starting on Monday, May 1. The Minnesota Department of Transportation in a news release announces that they will begin preparations for the replacement of two bridges on Highway 14 starting Monday...
Minnesota Marks 50th Anniversary of Tornado Tragedy
This Sunday, April 30, will mark the 50th anniversary of what's been called Black Sunday in Minnesota. On that date in 1967 about 21 tornadoes broke out in Iowa and Southern Minnesota. It still isn't certain whether some tornadoes happened back to back or were actually one tornado with a brief lull in between...
Minnesota Grown Directory Now Available
The 2017 Minnesota Grown Directory contains more than 1,000 listings, making it the largest directory ever. Issued by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, the directory lists local growers and farmers markets. Minnesota products include fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, wines, nurseries, decor, Christmas trees, berries and more...
Bowl for Kids’ Sake is April 21 and 22
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Southern Minnesota is getting set for their annual Bowl for Kids' Sake. The fundraiser will take place on Friday, April 21, from 5-8PM at J & J in Faribault and on Saturday, April 22, from 9AM to 2PM at Sparetime Entertainment in Owatonna.
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Crackdown on Texting and Driving Underway
Law enforcement in Minnesota will have extra man hours at their disposal now through April 23 for a crackdown on texting and driving.
Texting and driving is against the law in Minnesota. This also includes being stopped at a red light or stop sign, you are not allowed to text...
Nonmetro Minnesota Transit Grants Announced
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Tina Smith along with Transportation Commissioner Charlie Zelle announced $23.7 million in grants for needed transit services in nonmetro Minnesota.
Recipients of grants in our area include:
Three Rivers Community Action, which serves Goodhue, Rice and Wabasha counties - $620,600
Cedar Valley Services of Freeborn, Mower, Steele and Waseca counties - $471,800
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Red Cross Issues Appeal for Blood Donations
The American Red Cross has issued an appeal for blood, especially type O negative and AB type blood. While our weather for the most part has been somewhat peaceful, other parts of the country in March have been forced to cancel about 250 blood drives due to the weather...
Funniest Country Music Song Titles
I suppose every genre of music has its share of strange song titles. It just seems to me though that country music has it hands down as far as funny and or strange song titles. Let's take a look at a few that I think are the funniest. Some were actually hits and others, while not hits, were recorded by fairly well-known artists...