Kevin O'Brien, Faribault Parks and Recreation was an organizer for the Holiday Tree Giveaway program that started during COVID. This year 64 trees were placed in Central Park. All were given to families who otherwise would not have a tree for the holiday season.

Minnesota State Senator John Jasinski discusses various priorities for the upcoming bonding legislative session. He points out there can not be a huge bonding bill due to tying inflation to every spending measure.

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.