Sheriff Thomas touches on a number of topics. The new Command Center on display at the Rice County Fair and a First Responders For Charity softball event happening in August. The event will benefit the HOPE Center in Faribault which serves the county. It's an advocacy center for victims of domestic and sexual violence.

Peter Van Sluis, Fair Secretary goes over all the exciting things to do and see at this year's Rice County Fair in Faribault, Mn.

Katy Anderegg joins us to give details about the upcoming River Bend Ramble fundraiser to be held August 9, 2025. We go over some other interesting events happening also. Tickets for the Ramble need to be purchased by August 1, 2025.

Jen Korbel, Executive Director educates us about the programs and services available to people over 50.

Colonel B. Wayne Quist of Lake City has co-written a series of books about PTSD. The Northfield native, St. Olaf graduate , Vietnam War and Middle East combat veteran spoke at the Nobel Peace Prize Forum in 2004. He retired with 3,500 flying hours in Vietnam, Europe, Middle East, and The Pentagon.

Chase Beckius and Ian Sevcik are members of the three time defending State Champion Raiders Skeet shooting team. Head Coach Pete Mergens also describes the challenges of the sport.

Rice County Fair Manager Peter van Sluis talks about the Rice County Fair and Executive Director David Nichols with the Rice County Historical Society talks about what they will be doing at the Fair!

Julie Fakler and Will McIntyre with PCA of Faribault go over some of their upcoming events including the play Assassins opening this week . Tickets can be obtained online at paradisecenterforthearts.org.

Various organizers of the Cannon Valley Fair in Cannon Falls talk about the largest community fair in Minnesota. Harness Horse racing has been a grandstand event since the first fair in 2016. Agriculture has always been at the heart of the fair.

Devin Winjum, Tourism Director with Faribault Area Chamber gives a summary of exciting things happening this summer in Faribault. After the Rice Coutny Fair they are putting the Crazy back into Crazy Days in downtown Faribault.