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July 2025
Rice County Fair
Savor delectable treats, groove to live entertainment and challenge your ...
Mike Hildebrandt and Mark Hedenstrom
Fun tunes from Mike and Mark. Sing-alongs encouraged. ...
Third Thursdays Downtown
More than a market, bigger than a block party. Food, ...
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Art & Music Features
Find out more about the local art and music scene with features on local artists & musicians.
Body & Mind Features
Local wellness practitioners provide helpful tips, tricks and advice to keep your body and mind healthy.
Curtain Call
A theater-based talk show podcast based in Northfield, MN. Hosted by Kosmo Esplan & Pauline Jennings.
Local Real Estate
Informative features from local professionals, on a variety of topics related to real estate in Southern Minnesota.
Book Reviews
Looking for something to read? Check out these book reviews from local librarians and bookstores for ideas?
Local Treasures
Explore some of the cities, venues, shops, restaurants and other local gems that make our region a cultural treasure trove!
Venue Features
Get an inside look at some of our amazing local venues with photos, videos and more.
Historic Happenings
An archive of the Historic Happenings columns written by local historian Susan Hvistendahl.
Kosmo's Korner
Kosmo Esplan, Kid Kritic, reviews the latest movies plus local music, theater, art and dining.
Local Happenings
Find out what's happening near you, search for events by city, category, venue or date.
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