Kevin O'Brien and Heidi Stram with the Faribault Heritage Days Committee go over some of the fun events happening during the annual city celebration. Brand new this year will be a Ribs Cooking Contest with a grand prize of $500.

John Sherwin was elated a couple of bills were passed and signed into law that he lobbied for at the State Legislature. The elimination of Crypto Kiosks and change to the school bus stop arm law. The Faribault Police Chief also plugs the upcoming Safe Summer Kick-off Program in North Alexander Park with not only bicycles but scooters to be given away.

Barry Popp, Manager shares details about the Open House being held 2 to 7 pm May 21, 2026. Door Prizes including tools and a gas grill, Basilleo's Pizza is catering and ten vendors will have displays to see during the event at 15760 Acorn Trail in Faribault.

Carrie Hart Activities Director (the giggler) at the Emeralds of Faribault talks about all the events going on at the Emeralds of Faribault.

Dustin Dienst, Faribault Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director discusses a home fire that gutted a residence over the weekend and touches on boat safety during this safe boating week in Minnesota.

2026 Faribault Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal Luke Shepherd, Honorary Grand Marshal Sheila Radtke were joined by Kirk Mansfield and John Haessig to go over Memorial Day events in Faribault.

Mandy Barnes and Adama Youhn Doumbouya talk about several topic during the program. Doumbouya sees his term ending this year and says he has not decided for sure if he will run again. Filings for local offices open May 19, 2026 at Faribault City Hall and close on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

Pete Mergens says inventory continues to be a problem in the real estate market. This is not only a Northfield or Minnesota problem. It's national.

Executive Director of the Minnesota Agriculture Resources Center Warren Formo talks about the Discover Farms and the data they have generated over the years.

The Maple Run was a huge success again this year according to Katy Anderegg with RBNC in Faribault. Memberships are available and encouraged and they are having a garage sale in early June. Learn all about it here.