Royal Ross and Chuck Thiele talk about Data Centers and their recent vote to increase their salaries $1,000 a year.

Northfield Chamber Executives Jane Bartho and Rachel Trnka give details about the 2026 edition of DJJD. A special observance is being made on September 7, 2026 because that is the 150th anniversary of the James-Younger gang attempt to rob the First National Bank in Northfield. DJJD officially runs September9-13.

Shane Pemrick and Bev Wagner with the Spirit Fest Committee reveal details about the August 29, 2026 even held on the church grounds in Faribault. It's the 26th annual Spirit Fest celebrating 170 years of the Catholic Community in Faribault.

Maddie Nistler with Loon Center educates us about Minnesota's State Bird at Minnesota's largest county fair.

Gordy Kosfeld roams the grounds and visits with some seniors at Minnesota's largest county fair in Owatonna.

Gordy Kosfeld visits with folks working in the Great Outdoors Center at Minnesota's largest county fair in Owatonna, Mn.

Dan Schley, Co-Superintendent of Evaluations reveals some of the new food items at this year's great Southern Minnesota get together on the official opening day of Minnesota's largest county fair.

Zach Rinehart, Assistant Fair Manager gives details about the 2026 edition of Minnesota's largest county fair. For example there are 103 food booths on the grounds this year.

Darla Vieths, Fair Board Treasurer, joins Jerry Groskreutz in discussing various events during this year's great Goodhue County get together.

Bob Gonsior, Fair Board President in Goodhue County discusses their improvements and hopes for the future of the fair.