Laura McColley is a co-organizer of the annual community dinner held each Thanksgiving in Faribault. There are no sign-up sheets to assist in preparing or serving a turkey dinner with all the trimmings, People do need to contact Buckham West before Wednesday, November 26,2025 if they want meals delivered to them.

Chuck Thiele and Peter Van Sluis stop by to talk about the new Viaduct Park, KGP move to downtown Faribault and more.

Lots of events are happening dealing with the upcoming holiday season. Jen runs down the list here and plugs some other events.

Carrie Hart Activities Director (the giggler) at the Emeralds in Faribault talks about things going on at the Emeralds.

Dustin Dienst goes over some safety tips during this Winter Hazard Awareness week.

John Sherwin attended the grand opening for Faribault's newest park and is looking forward to it's completion next year. He also reminds people Winter Fest on December 6, 2025 will have fireworks and other events there. The parade route is reversed this year and there will be NO PARKING along Central Avenue during the parade.

Randy Twiehoff, Mel Sanbord, and Kirk Mansfield with the Rice County Salvation Army Unit reveal details about the kickoff concert in Faribault. THe event at Trinity Lutheran Church in Faribault features a pie auction and Basket Raffle. The fun is from 2 to 4 in the afternoon and features Old Country Brothers Geg and Jeff Sartor playing music. The Red Kettle Campaign goal is $100,000 which is needed as evidenced by the past couple years all the money raised has been spent.

Pete Mergens, Century 21 Atwood Realtor gives his initial thoughts on the 50-year mortgage idea floated by President Trump. Mergens says making housing more affordable for young people starting families is a good goal because real estate is the best way to grow financially.

Executive Director of the Minnesota Turkey Growers Ashlry Kohls talks about the turkey industry in Minnesota and your Thanksgiving turkey.

Katy Anderegg from RBNC in Faribault give details about some of their upcoming programming. A special archery deer hunt is Thursday, November 13, 2025 through Sunday, November 16, 2025. Ricer Bend will not be open to the public those days.