Grumpy Old Men Filming

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A number of scenes from the movie Grumpy Old Men (1993) were filmed in Faribault. Most notably a scene in a drug store where Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon were arguing about how many ailments each of them had while Ann-Margaret listened in.

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Cruising Central

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Cruising Central A reflection by Kathleen Bauer Cap I feel the warmth of a summer evening breeze gently touching my face, softly blowing through my hair as we drive south on Central Avenue. We’re notRead more
Carnival Ride Graces Faribault’s Downtown

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A piece of Faribault’s history, the restored Tilt-a-Whirl cars are back downtown!Read more
Appreciating the exterior Art Deco architecture of the county courthouse in Faribault

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Story and photos by Audrey Kletscher Helbling When I consider historically-significant buildings in Faribault, I think first of the downtown historic district brimming with limestone and brick buildings constructed in the late 1800s. Or IRead more
The Timeline of Faribault’s Historic Woolen Mill

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Built on the banks of the Cannon River in Faribault, MN, the Faribault Woolen Mill has been a historic staple in the community ever since its construction. Everything from the products it produces to theRead more
The Alexander Faribault House

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Historic Faribault Features: The Alexander Faribault House It should be no surprise to anyone that deciding where to live has changed a lot since the 1800s. It was during this time that the Midwest wasRead more