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Recently, representatives from the Minneapolis/St. Paul based food blog, Twin Cities Burger Blog, made a stop in Faribault to a local restaurant and walked away with rave reviews of the burger they ordered! Read more

One of only 9 towns in the Midwest to make the list, Faribault was recently placed on a list of the ’55 Best Small Towns to Visit on a Road Trip of America!’ Read more

Faribault’s first Winterfest Celebration was a big success with two days fun of family fun! Check out video of the parade and pictures from the event below! Read more

As the temperature slowly drops, Faribault, MN is preparing for another magical holiday event. Winterfest is Faribault’s new holiday celebration of family fun and entertainment all throughout the town. Beginning Thursday, November 30th and continuing Saturday, December 2nd, the town of Faribault will welcome in the holiday season with a celebration for all. The historicRead more

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 the people who operate the machines are testaments of the Midwestern spirit.Read more

Where to Eat in Faribault There’s a lot to do when visiting Faribault. You can check out the historic downtown, hit the trails of the River Bend Nature Center, or take part in the Minne-Roadtrip. But in order to see everything that one of Minnesota’s most historic communities has to offer, you’re going to needRead more

The 13th Annual Studio ARTour will take place Saturday, October 21, and Sunday, October 22, with some studios opening early on Friday, October 20. Sites and times are listed at studioartour.com. Tour goers will get an inside look into artists’ studios to view and visit with them about various processes and techniques. Art mediums foundRead more

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 was populated by Native Americans and Fur traders looking to make their fortunes in the trade. Alexander set out from MendotaRead more

History channel television show ‘American Pickers’ will film in Minnesota this October and the hosts are looking for people in this area with unique antique collections and interesting stories behind them.  ‘American Pickers’ is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking. Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited toRead more

The 2017 Blue Collar BBQ is on Saturday, August 12 and the town of Faribault, MN couldn’t be more excited. One day out of the year, the beautiful downtown of one of Minnesota’s most historic communities plays host to cooks competing for the prize of best BBQ, art and live music.Read more