Rice County Fair Manager John Dvorak and Steve Storck President of MN Federation of County Fairs discuss what county fairs may look like this summer.

The Guardians had a #1 hit in April and are performing Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Edina. Pat Barker, the bass in the quartet joins us to talk about the group. They love performing at the Minnesota Gospel Opry.

Jerey Chavis from Faribault Vacumn and Sewing says more men and more people in general either returned or started sewing during COVID. A new machine would make a great Mother's Day gift. There are all kinds of other ideas throughout the Faribault and Burnsville stores.

Daryl Bauer with Home Resource Group Remax Advantage Plus in Faribault says the desire to work with people and love of helping others led him into real estate. Bauer has advice for those looking to sell their home at the end of their ownership .

Nort Johnson, President/CEO of Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce talks about several topics. Johnson says businesses don't want customers to get COVID and will be as safe as possible. He said Governor Walz needs to trust fellow Minnesotans so these businesses can operate fully again.

U of M Soil Scientist Paulo Pagliari PhD discusses soil biological process and additives to get the soil to fix nitrogen for corn.

Heidi Nelson tells us revenues were down 70% in 2020 from 2019. Nelson is proud of the 100 Club Fundraiser started during the pandemic that is over halfway toward the $250,000 goal. Once completed the City of Faribault will provide $250,000 so the PCA can pay off it's mortgage. Nelson is hopeful the Governor will pull back restrictions so they can have more live shows again.

Kenyon-Wanamingo High School play cast members Kendra Kispert, Corrie Born and Louis Breimhurst, Co-Director Laura MvAnally give details about their in-person performances May 7,8,9,15,16 at the high school.

Pat Rice and Pauline Schreiber with the Faribault G.R.O.W.S. (Gardeners Reaching Out with Service) publicize event observing Arbor Day and Pollinator Month in Faribault. May 1, 2021 was proclaimed Arbor Day and Beautification Day in Faribault by Mayor Kevin Voracek. He also signed a proclamation designating May Faribault Pollinator Month.

Dennis Luebbe, Rice County Highway Engineer previews road projects impacting the Northfield area in a broadcast from Professional Pride Realty in Northfield. A more specific timeline was revealed concerning the proposed six-legged roundabout at I-35 and Highway 19.