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These Are the Only 5 Drive-In Theaters Left in Minnesota
I grew up watching movies at the '100 Twin' Drive-In just off 694 in Fridley. In Owatonna it was the '45 Hi-Way Outdoor' (later named the 'Starlite' Drive-In), and Faribault had the 'Family' Drive-In -- all three are long gone. At their peak nearly 80 existed across Minnesota, but that number has shrunk to just five. Here's where to find them.
7 recitals headline 17th annual summer organ concert season
Another summer tradition rounding the bend again is the Noontime Organ recitals that occur around Northfield at a different venue every Wednesday. This year marks the 17th season of the free half-hour concerts. Seven recitals dot the calendar this summer, beginning on July 3 and running until Aug. 14. The Wednesday concert series begins at 12:15 p.m. and lasts until 12:45 p.m. making the noontime experience a perfect lunchtime escape. ...
ArtMakers returns with May 30 event at Imminent Brewing
After four years of mostly online programming, ArtMakers returns to the public eye with a benefit concert designed to reintroduce the southeastern Minnesota’s adaptive arts collaborative to the community. ArtMakers, a nonprofit based in Northfield, strives to serve more people, with more programs, in more locations; create an arts day program for people with disabilities; and to grow the base of participants and supporters, to bring community engagement to people with disabilities. ...
Convenience Store Chain Offering Discounted Gas for Limited Time
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Motorists can save some money if they fill up at a certain convenience store company Thursday. Circle K Fuel Day is back just ahead of the busy Memorial Day Holiday. All Circle K and Holiday Stationstores will be offering 40 cents off every gallon for three...
Holy Cross kicks off summer with BBQ
Whether on the court or on his video-game console, now-ninth-grader Kyle Kuehl foresees a lot of basketball in his future this summer. He finished his final year at Holy Cross Catholic School Thursday, returning the same evening for a special event called the Summer Kickoff BBQ. The 19-year long tradition is a way to celebrate the start of summer in a relaxed, informal setting. Kyle said he had learned more...
Young musicians wow Guild Theater crowd in opening concert
Like many Northfield High School students with musical chops, Caroline Brice performed in the biennial Rock & Roll Revival at Northfield Middle School earlier this spring. But what differentiated one talented singer from the others may, in fact, be that elusive “it” factor. The “it” factor, according to Pauline Jennings, performing arts manager of the Northfield Arts Guild, may just mean that the teen could possibly have a future in...
Kraewood Flats Apartments opens to public with tours, ribbon cutting
After several years of community debate, including lengthy discussions at plenty of Northfield City Council meetings, Kraewood Flats Apartments has officially opened. On Monday afternoon, Mayor Rhonda Pownell, City Council member Brad Ness, Brent Nystrom with Rebound Partners and Jane Bartho, president of the Northfield Chamber of Commerce, along with a couple dozen community members and Chamber leaders, assembled outside the south entrance of the new apartment complex for a ceremonial ribbon cutting. ...
K-W caps off FFA week with tractor parade
The parking lot at Kenyon-Wanamingo High School looked a bit different than usual Friday. K-W FFA students participated in Drive Your Tractor to School Day, parking machines of all shapes and sizes in a neat row in the lot. At the end of the day, students climbed aboard and paraded their tractors along Sixth Street. One by one, they exited the parking lot, flying the American flag and FFA flag...
Take Advantage Of Extended Weekender For Some Fun
It's a three-day holiday weekend which means you have an extra day to get out and have some fun in addition to honoring those who served on Memorial Day. As always, The Weekender is chock full of fun activities for all tastes. If you would like your event included in The Weekender, email us here.
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