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On Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Winona Main Street Program will host its annual Parade of Trucks – Touch a Truck event in downtown. This

As the nation observes National Medal of Honor Day, facilities in Florida and Texas are under construction to serve as perpetual memorials commemorating the heroic actions of recipients for their valor and sacrifice. In Sebring, Florida, a memorial honoring the 24 recipients of the Medal of Honor from the Sunshine State is underway, with plans to celebrate 18 of them posthumously. Mike Borders, chairman of the Florida Medal of Honor Memorial, anticipates the completion next year, featuring a b...

Minnesotas legislative session kicked off this week. A bill for construction projects is possible, and those serving Latino communities hope to get support for a centralized facility they say is much needed to connect with clients. The new session isnt expected to see as many ambitious policy moves as last year, but a bonding bill for things such as transportation and water systems is on the list. ...

Today marks the beginning of a holiday celebration with African roots. The annual nonreligious observance of Kwanzaa means "first fruits of the harvest." Maulana "Ron" Karenga, professor of Africana Studies at California State University-Long Beach and an activist, created Kwanzaa to address economic and racial unrest in America in the 1960s, and groups in Indiana have held community-focused Kwanzaa events for almost 45 years. Nichelle Hayes, committee memb...

Wyoming's old town centers are seeing an uptick in visitors.

Progress Iowa has released new information showing how billions of dollars of federal infrastructure investments have made a crucial difference in the state, especially in rural areas. A group of advocates met last week to discuss the investments. From farm programs to health-care access, and transportation infrastructure to broadband, the federal government has invested $7.8 billion in Iowa programs statewide. ...

With the annual winter shopping season now in full swing, Wyomings old town centers are seeing an uptick in visitors drawn to colorful light displays, roasted chestnut and hot chocolate carts, free horse-drawn carriage rides and one-of-a-kind gift options offered by local merchants. Jessica Seders, executive director of Gillette Main Street, said Wyomings historic downtowns are a great way to get even the most committed Scrooges into the holiday spirit. "Gillettes downtown is full of ...

The seventh annual Big Muddy Brew N Que concluded Sunday in Winona.

Rebekah Kolb is Huntsville’s new Main Street Manager. Her first official day was May 1 and she has picked up where Annel Guadalupe left off. Her new post is keeping

(KWNO)- Rethos, the coordinating program for Minnesota Main Streets, is hosting their 2nd annual Buildings on ...