John Sherwin says Faribault Police are organizing a 3 on 3 basketball competition on December 28, 2023 at Faribault High School The idea is to keep kids busy and have positive interaction with law enforcement.

Nort Johnson, Faribault Chamber CEO says there are a lot of good things happening in Faribault. The Chamber is assisting in addressing a child care shortage with federal lawmakers at the table.

Dan Lippert with the American Sheep Industry (ASI) and John Dvorak talk about the lamb and wool industry.

Julie Fakler, Executive Director of PCA and Minnesota-native playwright Phil Olson talk about a "Don't Hug Me Christmas Carol" spoof of the iconic Christmas story. This story was set in a northern Minnesota bar. It's a hilarious musical that was popular in the metro area and played for several years in St. Cloud.. It come to Faribault December 18 and 19 with afternoon and evening performances sponsored by Reliance Bank of Faribault. Bank President Todd Markman played football at Dartmouth with Olson.

Dr. Annette Parker, South Central College Faribault and North Mankato President gives details about a grant from the band Metallica awarded to the school to assist students receiving technical training. Erin Aanenson, Executive Director of South Central Foundation also talks about the ways they can supplement a student's educational assistance.

Faribault Area Hospice Foundation 38th Tree Lighting Ceremony is Monday, December 45, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. on Allina Hospital grounds. Hospice Board members Amy WIlliamson and Gary Voegele give details.

Dan Sullivan and Mark Thacher give details about cvec.org with a great variety of classes available for those age 50 and older.

Faribault Parks and Recreation Director Paul Penansky gives information from Winter Buckham Bulletin.

Kathy Rush director and three cast members of PCT Christmas play talk about their efforts this weekend and next.

Josh Singletary with the Tribute Group gospel quartet join Leon and Larissa Lundstrom to promote their Christmas show this Saturday at Crossroads Church in Lakeville, Mn.