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Famed Southern Minnesota Talking Statue Needs New Material The giant Happy Chef statue outside the Mankato Happy Chef restaurant on Highway 169 is one of those things you just remember seeing, and for some hearing. The tall talking statue is in need of some new material, and the owners are asking the publics help. The Happy Chef restaurant posted on its Facebook page back in June that it was looking for some G-Rated one-liners that could be added to its talking database. The statue right now as...

When it comes to getting personal license plates the Minnesota Department of Public and Traffic Safety isnt fooled often, as they have triggers in place to keep offensive language off of the front and back of vehicles. Well one Minnesotan managed to pull a fast one on Minnesota DPS and the personal plate had me rolling! Check it out. The personalized plate in question is a Minnesota Critical Habitat license plate featuring a moose. After the picture of the moose, its followed with the letters K...

You are never going to guess how many COVID-19 masks and cigarette butts were picked up in downtownRochester, Minnesota in the last 365 days!  But, it was counted and thanks to the Clean and Safe Ambassador Program, they were taken off our streets and disposed of properly. Number of Items Cleaned and Picked Up in Downtown Rochester the Last 365 Days In the past 365 days, in the middle of a pandemic, not only did our world transform but so did downtown Rochester, Minnesota. The Clean and Safe ...

A popular Southern Minnesota pizzeria made the decision recently to keep its dining room closed to the public as they continue to focus on "curbside pickup, catering & vending services." Pizzeria 201 located in Montgomery has had its dining room closed since March of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A post last week from the popular pizzeria indicated that there was the possibility of opening the dining room still this year, but current plans are to remain focused on curbside, catering, and v...

Live performances - enjoy those in the Art Centers grand lobby. ...and more food, boba tea, games, arts, handmade products, and fresh produce, with a vendor roster emphasizing Asian & black, Indigenous and people of color(BIPOC). “An event like this is important, because ever since I moved here, I’ve seen small businesses struggle. Its hard for them to be at the same platform as some of the larger businesses, because they cant pay as much. It’s also tough for some minority businesses, b...

Where to find weekend carnivals, fests and July 4 parades in the suburbs Wheatons annual Independence Day Parade steps off at 11 a.m. July 4. Courtesy of Wheaton Park District   Updated 6/30/2021 7:25 PM MainStreet Libertyville Lunch in the Park: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 2, at Cook Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy live music and food vendors. The event for July 2 will feature Jimmy Carroll. (847) 680-0336 or mainstreetlibert...

Minnesota Included In Search For Possible Wisc. Murder Suspect Get our free mobile app Rhinelander, WI (KROC AM News)  - Authorities in northern Wisconsin have issued a crime alert involving a suspected murder that includes Minnesota. A 911 call made Wednesday to the Oneida County Dispatch Center indicated a female was lying on the side of the road several miles from Rhinelander. First responders discovered the female had been shot. The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office says a preliminary inve...

A Fantastic, High-Quality Meat Market is Making A Home In Waseca Get our free mobile app After growing their business in New Richland for 18 years, Morgans Meat Market has decided to tackle the Waseca area. The old Laus Meat Market houses the new market. Owners, Dean and Barb Morgan, have an extensive selection of meats...and many look perfect for the upcoming 4th of July holiday! The opening announcement on Facebook garnered lots of attention from loyal customers! Over 500 people loved/liked ...

86th - Wright County The report from U.S News & World Report noted how the coronavirus pandemic played a major role in this years rankings. “The coronavirus pandemic has inflicted deep wounds on multiple aspects of a community’s well-being – from which it will take time to recover. A county’s population health metrics, including mental health, health outcomes, and access to care, have been adversely affected, along with major hits to education, economy, and equity,” said Kim Castro, e...

A popular Southern Minnesota pizzeria made the decision recently to keep its dining room closed to the public as they continue to focus on "curbside pickup, catering & vending services." Pizzeria 201 located in Montgomery has had its dining room closed since March of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A post last week from the popular pizzeria indicated that there was the possibility of opening the dining room still this year, but current plans are to remain focused on curbside, catering, and v...