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Powell says current Senator John Jasinski is not standing up for his neighbors, Powell opposes data centers and believes there needs to be improvements in health care in Minnesota.

Mark Robinson, veteran Director, and Christy Scott, a true rookie visit about the PCT production which opens next weekend in Faribault. Scott had never been in a play and is in awe at the hard work it takes. She said the veteran cast members have made her feel welcome. Robinson calls her, "A natural."

Chamber Marketing Coordinator Grace Withrow and Membership Developer Pamela Rezac discuss upcoming Chamber events, We could not get them to reveal this year's Grand Marshal for the Winter Fest Parade however.

Farmamerica Executive Director Jessica Rollins and Program Director Kari Wadd talk about the Fall Festival Coming up October 17th.

Julie Fakler, Executive Director of PCA Faribault reveals lots of events happening in the spooky month of October and beyond.

Franz Boelter and Brent Peroutka from Faribault Sports Incorporated go over the eight inductees into their Hall of Fame. A terrific variety again this year with many of them multi-sport athletes and a coach is included.

Segment from a candidate event held in Zumbrota is included here. The event was about 1 hour and 45 minutes, So the entire program can't be here.

Sheena Schlichter os Co-Owner of RunAMuck Workshop in downtown Faribault and Gracy Withrow is Communications Manager for the Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism. They highlight all of the fun things to do downtown during the Faribault Fall Festival. There is something to do for the entire family from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dustin Dienst, Fire Chief, gives details about the Saturday, October 3, 2026 open house during the Faribault Fall Festival. We also talk safety with ion lithium batteries.

Dave Nichols is Executive Director of the RCHS and discusses the upcoming closure for remodeling and programs leading up to that time.

Their first play of the new season is "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time." Performances are October 2-4 and October 9-11, 2026. The production is being directed by Ethan Becker.

Northfield Chamber of Commerce executives go over events happening during Governor's Pheasant Opener October 9 and 10 in Northfield. We also touch on other happenings like Defeat of Jesse James Day and the ribbon cutting for the new Hasse Ryt Way Ice Arena in Northfield.

Farm Safety and Health Specialist with the University of Minnesota Extension Service Emily Krekelberg talks about Farm Safety as we approach the busy Harvest Season.

Laura Bock, Executive Director and President of the Board Christine Shaffer Brown gave details about a fundraiser in October that's grown each year. The Foundation is also growing steadily since going with a full-time overseer of the funds.

John Sherwin says he will go over crime statistics for Faribault during a Council Chat at Buckham West on October 14, 2026.

The Giggler, Carie Hart Activities Director at the Emeralds talks about what has been going on at the Emeralds.

Foundation President Amy Selly enlightens us about the amazing growth in just four years of the Faribault based organization that assists cancer patients throughout the region. The first recipient of a grant from Light of Hope, Hilda Dopp also joined the program. The Light of Hope Annual Cancer Walk is Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Central Park in Faribault.

Laura Bock, Executive Director of Faribault Foundation reveals the recipients of some grants from the Founders Fund.

Kelly Watts and John Dvorak with the Faribault Chamber of Commerce Agri-Business Committee talk about the free breakfast and Ag Hall of Fame Program at the Rice County Fair.

Pete Mergens discusses a variety of issues in the area of real estate and more.

Rice County Fair Manager Peter van Sluis and Rice County 4-H Extension Educator Kelly Chadwick discussed many activities the 4-H will be involved in at the Rice County Fair.

Julie Fakler, PCA Executive Director is joined by Gary West to go over happenings for the new season. West is performing July 24, 2026 at 7:30 p..m. the music of Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis and more.

Dan Klusmann joins us from Bozeman, Montana to talk about his book that reminds us about the chicken soup books, There are 80 different stories gathered over 15 years that will make you laugh, cry and simply feel. Klusmann worked with the movie theater business over a half century and says audiences rarely remember the special effects but do remember what tugs at their heart.

The 111th annual Cannon Valley Fair runs through July 4th in Cannon Falls, We visit with Steve Solkela from the Iron Range of Minnesota who roams the grounds playing his accordion and just being goofy. Also the man in charge of the parking and golf carts stops by the office on the fairgrounds where we were stationed.

Nort Johnson visits with us about a lot of positive things happening in Faribault these days.