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A Night at the Paradise Center for the Arts The historic downtown main street of Faribault, MN was busy with people enjoying the beautiful evening. The sun had set, but another light had taken its place at the end of the block. The Paradise Center for the Arts was lit up and shining to letRead more

Great Trails at the River Bend Nature Center It won’t be long now until the temperature starts to warm up and the last piles of snow begin to melt away. It’s this time of the year when people start to make plans about what they’re going to do for the summer. It’s also the perfectRead more

Faribault’s 2017 Flannel Formal On Saturday, April 8th starting at 5 PM, the historic downtown of Faribault MN was overrun – overrun with flannel. The 2017 Flannel Formal took place town and the people of Faribault are brushing the sawdust off their favorite flannel to participate in this fun, annual event.Read more

Story & photos by Audrey Kletscher Helbling On a rather non-descript building at the intersection of Minnesota State Highway 60/Fourth Street and Second Avenue Northwest, a mural welcomes visitors to historic downtown Faribault. It’s the first of eight murals showcasing the rich history of this community.Read more

The 2017 Snow Crush Fat Tire Race It was a pleasant twenty degrees outside when close to 100 riders approached the starting line for the 2017 Snow Crush Fat Tire bike race on January 14th. The starting gun went off and the second annual race was underway at the River Bend Nature Center. Read more

Winter at River Bend Nature Center by Audrey Kletscher Helbling Between trees stripped of their leaves, I glimpse the Straight River winding through River Bend Nature Center on a winter’s afternoon. It’s a lovely day. Cobalt blue skies. Temps in the thirties. Sun shining radiant on my face. Sunlight shadows bare branches, sparkles upon theRead more