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Lakefront Music Fest announces Foreigner, Miranda Lambert as 2025 headliners
PRIOR LAKE, Minn. — The 2024 edition of Lakefront Music Fest is just days in the rearview mirror, and yet promotors are already drumming up excitement for next year's model. Prior Lake Rotary officials announced Monday that Foreigner and Miranda Lambert will headline the 2025 Lakefront Music Fest. Warming up on Rock Night, July 11, will be 70s and 80s hit-maker Loverboy.
Last week's Cannon Falls Beacon news briefs
Below are this week’s Cannon Falls Beacon news briefs:. The Cannon Falls Chamber of Commerce is looking for Fiddle Players to participate in a Fiddle Contest, co-sponsored by the MN Fiddle Association, on Friday, Aug. 2. The contest will take place during Fun Fest on Mill Street. The Fun Fest will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. with the Fiddle Contest happening at 6 p.m. We are looking for fiddle players to participate!
From the Porch: The Twig
Early one spring, roughly 30 years ago, a 100-plus year-old silver maple dropped a mammoth limb in the middle of our backyard. Being nighttime, we didn’t see it fall. But we heard it. The crashing sound superseded even the accompanying wind and thunder that kept us awake most of the night. Come morning we raced outside to see what had happened.
West St. Paulite featured in new roller derby documentary
The name Lisa Eng-Sarne will be familiar to anyone who follows West St. Paul city affairs. Since 2019 she has been the Ward 3 city council representative. What some may not know is that she once had an alter ego that was on full display across the globe before she began tackling weighty issues at city hall.
Explore the Great Outdoors in Inver Grove Heights
If you’re looking to spend more time in the great outdoors this summer, Inver Grove Heights is the perfect destination. With miles of scenic biking and hiking trails, recreational activities, and a host of restaurants offering alfresco dining options, this charming city has something for everyone. Whether you’re a...
Cannon Falls Area Historical Society: Beacon beautification frustration 100 years ago
Being a history buff, one of the things I enjoy doing at the Cannon Falls Museum is perusing Beacon articles from years gone by. The museum is fortunate to have bound copies of the Beacon dating back to 1922. As I was looking for articles to write a column for...
Bomber lifters compete at Nationals
Seven Cannon Falls weightlifters competed at a Nationals event June 15-23 in Pittsburgh. While some traveled by land and others by air, lifters and their families ventured out to Pennsylvania with goals and determination to finish their season with their biggest lifts and personal bests. Kaia Maki was first onto...
Restaurant traffic trends, the return of Steak and Ale, and mourning Naomi Pomeroy
Today on the Restaurant Daily podcast, we have an update on restaurant traffic trends, including some good news. Fast-food traffic declined 2.3% in the second quarter, as concern over prices kept customers away. But that was also an improvement from the 3.5% decline in the first quarter. The exact reason for the improvement is uncertain.
The Bizarre Art Garden In Minnesota Where You’ll Find Whimsical Scrap Metal Sculptures
Traveling through the heartland of Minnesota, you might expect rolling fields, serene lakes, and perhaps a deer or two grazing by the roadside. But what if I told you there’s a place that defies all those expectations?. A place where creativity bursts forth from the most unlikely materials, transforming...
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