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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.
Young entrepreneur returns to stomping grounds to open dream salon
”Vanity” noun 1. excessive pride in or admiration of one’s own appearance or achievements. Madison Miranda has always believed in embracing life in her own way, and has seldom given time to what “traditional” standards may exist in terms of beauty. She loves to embrace new trends, explore extreme styles, and claims she was always...
A reptile zoo in southeastern Minnesota celebrates 15 years of captivating visitors
MEDFORD, Minn. — Claws, scales, teeth and tails: There's a place in Medford where alligators and snakes have taken over.It's feeding time for Sally and Allie. And with every bite of chicken comes a fast fact about alligators."She would bite harder than a grizzly bear," said Jamie Pastika, while feeding Allie the alligator.The alligators are just a couple of the creatures that get your attention at the Reptile and Amphibian Discovery Zoo — also known as RAD.Pastika is the man behind it all. He was born in northern Minnesota but mostly grew up in Florida and became a zookeeper at Animal...
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...
International chef bringing fresh bread to farmers market
The Owatonna Farmers Market specializes in connecting shoppers with hyper-local goods, but Haydee Magaly Segura Adame has crossed the globe on her way there. The international chef began selling baked goods at the farmers market last summer, not long after moving to Owatonna. Her path here was anything but direct. Adame’s career began in her...
Waseca County 4-H garage sale was biggest one yet
The Waseca County Fairgrounds was just one of the few places you could find new treasures last weekend, as the citywide garage sale in Waseca took place from Friday, May 17 to Sunday, May 19. The Waseca County 4-H hosted its annual garage sale at the fairgrounds, with many donated items being on sale. This was their biggest garage sale yet after they started having them after the pandemic. “We...
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.
Community Kindness Event benefits United Way
Fitness is a good cause in its own right, but VIBES had community members flexing their muscles for something bigger. The fitness studio held its fifth annual Community Kindness Event Sunday, raising money in support of United Way of Steele County (UWSC). VIBES co-owners Katie Berg and Stephanie Hanson took turns leading exercises on the front lawn, guiding the class through a workout, yoga routine and meditation. ...
Sons of Norway, SCHS celebrate Syttende Mai
To many, May 17 is just another day, but for Norwegians — and those that choose to celebrate with them — it’s one of the biggest days of the year. The Nortonna Lodge of Sons of Norway gathered Sunday to celebrate the holiday, known as Syttende Mai, in the Village of Yesterday, welcoming community members to join them. The celebration featured all things Norwegian, from language lessons to traditional baked...
Podcast blending comedy, unexplained mysteries has Owatonna roots
FIND EPISODES “Scalarious” is available on Spotify, iHeartRadio and Audible. 519c59c8-4579-49f5-a49c-b80802eb462f There’s a big difference between laughing at someone and laughing with them. Comedian John Olson strives to make that distinction clear when he invites people to share their stories of the paranormal on his podcast, “Scalarious.” The show, which Olson co-hosts with fellow comedian...
Empty space above The Blast finally reopens with new taco restaurant
The American dream is alive and well, and the proof can be found above The Blast in Owatonna. After two years of dreaming, seven months of intense manual labor, and one day of setting up the technology in the 11th hour, Taqueria Jalisco opened over the weekend, welcoming an authentic Mexican experience to the downtown district. Oscar Sanchez, well known for his 20-plus years working at Plaza Morena on the north side of town, is the face of the business, working alongside his wife Rosa,...
Waseca Art Center exhibits art by art appreciation group and Eric Zuccola
The Waseca Art Center held a opening reception for it’s new exhibits on Thursday, May 9. Artist Eric Zuccola has his art in the Harguth Gallery of the Art Center while artwork from the center’s Art Appreciation Group is in the Beckmann Gallery. Both exhibits will run till June 8. Art Appreciation Group Every Wednesday...
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