Nort Johnson, President/CEO of Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism says all the number are not in yet but it appears tourism in Faribault is up from last year. He also challenges us to support educators and their support staff when school begins in a few weeks.

The oldest continuos running pet parade in the country is Thursday, August 10, 2023 in Faribault, Mn. Organizer Jill Strodtman and Kevin O'Brien from the Aquatic Center visited on AM Minnesota about various topics.

Diana Kelly, Executive Director & Founder of Infants Remembered in Silence (IRIS) talks about the recent dedication of their Sunflower Garden. This weekend a motorcycle run fundraiser takes place at Harley Davidson of Faribault. Details are here.

Niki Jones from Farm Fest talks about all the forums and things to do during the 2023 Farm Fest in Minnesota.

Chief Sherwin tells Faribault residents if you smell marijuana beginning next Tuesday in your neighborhood don't call the police because it's legal. Night to Unite is also Tuesday, August 1, 2023 with a dozen neighborhood events throughout the community.

A Northfield High School and University of Wisconsin Stout graduate is working as an intern with the Northfield Chambwer of Commerce and Tourism. He visits with us at Century 21 Atwood Professional Pride Realty Group offices in Northfield.

Holy Trinity Catholic Church Litomysl is one of the oldest stone build churches in America. Their 51st annual Festival is Sunday on the church grounds. Bruce and Rose Ann Kubicek lead scores of volunteers from the church in hosting the festival which features a Polka Mass.

A number of celebreties from Montgomery grace the airwaves. 89th Kolacky Days is this Friday through Sunday in the Kolacky Capital of the World. Mick McGuire is Grand Marshal of the huge Sunday parade which starts at Noon. Former Mayor Jim Mladek talks about the terrific Saturday Car Show. Maureen Franek and Julie Bifano also talk about one of the most unique and longest running festivals in Minnesota.

Rice County Attorney Brian Mortenson stops by KDHL Rice County Fair Booth to discuss a variety of topics. The County's chief prosecutor says the state legislature passed some incomplete legislation the latest session.

Thomas joined us at the KDHL Fair Booth to give his view on the new Cannibis Law in Minnesota. He wrote a letter to lawmakers last session encouraging them to wait to pass until a test is developed to determine impairment while driving. Security is also being beefed up at the fair and the carnival rides are closing down an hour earlier in hopes of eliminating some fighting issues experienced the last couple years at the fair in Faribault.