Pete Mergens discusses a variety of issues in the area of real estate and more.

Rice County Fair Manager Peter van Sluis and Rice County 4-H Extension Educator Kelly Chadwick discussed many activities the 4-H will be involved in at the Rice County Fair.

Julie Fakler, PCA Executive Director is joined by Gary West to go over happenings for the new season. West is performing July 24, 2026 at 7:30 p..m. the music of Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis and more.

Dan Klusmann joins us from Bozeman, Montana to talk about his book that reminds us about the chicken soup books, There are 80 different stories gathered over 15 years that will make you laugh, cry and simply feel. Klusmann worked with the movie theater business over a half century and says audiences rarely remember the special effects but do remember what tugs at their heart.

The 111th annual Cannon Valley Fair runs through July 4th in Cannon Falls, We visit with Steve Solkela from the Iron Range of Minnesota who roams the grounds playing his accordion and just being goofy. Also the man in charge of the parking and golf carts stops by the office on the fairgrounds where we were stationed.

Nort Johnson visits with us about a lot of positive things happening in Faribault these days.

Rice County Fair Manager Peter van Sluis and Board Member Theresa Meyer talked about Day Care and Kids Day at the Rice County Fair.

Brandon Noble, Paula Jameson and Alex Ayers are in the PCA production of the musical The Addams Family. The hilarious show is directed by Paul Johnson and opens July 10, 2026 in Air Conditioned PCA in downtown Faribault. You are sure to enjoy an evening of laughs in the Addams family world.

Andrew Wagner, Chairman of North Morristown 4th of July Celebration goes over the events during the 133rf Annual event. It's the oldest 4th of July celebration in Minnesota. It's like taking a step or two back in time with old fashioned games for the kids, lots of great food and super entertainment. Monroe Crossing has been a regular for decades and there is no charge to get in but you are encouraged to purchase a two dollar button to help defray their costs. Proceeds benefit the North Morristown Trinity Lutheran School.

Keith Allen, State District 19A House member says the bonding dollars earmarked for a regional wastewater treatment plant is money well spent and should be the gold standard for such projects in the future.