Kelly Nygaard, Farbault Area Chamber of Commerce Tourism & Marketing Director, Main Street Program Coordinator reveals lodging tax receipts through the first three quarters of 2021 were greater than the receipts for all of 2020.

Kelly Nygaard, Farbault Area Chamber of Commerce Tourism & Marketing Director, Main Street Program Coordinator reveals lodging tax receipts through the first three quarters of 2021 were greater than the receipts for all of 2020.

Faribault Mayor Kevin Voracek highlights happenings in the city in 2021 and looks ahead to projects city residents can look forward to in 2022

Faribault Mayor Kevin Voracek highlights happenings in the city in 2021 and looks ahead to projects city residents can look forward to in 2022

Susan Garwood, Rice County Historical Society Executive Director discussed a wide range of topics. For example did you know Rice County, Minnesota is named after one of the state's first U.S. Senators but he never set foot in the county? Cook County Minnesota on the other hand is named after a Faribault, Mn. Civil War hero who never was documented to have been there either.

Susan Garwood, Rice County Historical Society Executive Director discussed a wide range of topics. For example did you know Rice County, Minnesota is named after one of the state's first U.S. Senators but he never set foot in the county? Cook County Minnesota on the other hand is named after a Faribault, Mn. Civil War hero who never was documented to have been there either.

Mona Kaiser, Executive Director of Buckham West Senior Center in Faribault talks about the second year of COVID impacts on their facility. She says there are no more walk-ins for SEMCAC meals served in the dining room. A membership is a good holiday gift idea or a card for coffee or treats in their coffee shop. Remember Fashions On Central has clothing items for gifts also.

Mona Kaiser, Executive Director of Buckham West Senior Center in Faribault talks about the second year of COVID impacts on their facility. She says there are no more walk-ins for SEMCAC meals served in the dining room. A membership is a good holiday gift idea or a card for coffee or treats in their coffee shop. Remember Fashions On Central has clothing items for gifts also.

Lisa Peterson, President of Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism and Jane Bartho, Northfield Chamber Special Events and Membership Director share stories about the successes of 2021 at Professional Pride Realty in Northfield. All said they are hoping COVID continues to lessen it's impact on events in 2022.

Lisa Peterson, President of Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism and Jane Bartho, Northfield Chamber Special Events and Membership Director share stories about the successes of 2021 at Professional Pride Realty in Northfield. All said they are hoping COVID continues to lessen it's impact on events in 2022.