Our 2025 Best of Southern Minn contest brought in tens of thousands of votes and a long list of deserving winners. The contest focuses on our newspaper region, which includes Rice, Steele, Waseca, Le Sueur, Nicollet and Goodhue counties. But we did allow entries from the larger Southern Minnesota area where appropriate.
Peruse the following pages for our full list of business, venues, organizations, events and people that our readers voted “the best.” In each category, the winner is listed followed by the finalists.
ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT & COMMUNITY
ART CENTER/ GALLERY
Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault
Owatonna Art Center Finalist
Northfield Arts Guild Finalist
ARTIST
Jayden Knopik, Owatonna
Julie Fakler, Faribault Finalist
David Allen, Northfield Finalist
BEST CAR ROLL-IN OR SHOW
Henderson Classic Car Roll In
The Sundowners Car Club’s Defeat of Jesse James Car Show, Northfield Finalist
Faribault Car Cruise Finalist
BEST FAIR/FESTIVAL
Steele County Free Fair
Defeat of Jesse James Days Finalist
Nicollet County Fair Finalist
Smokin in Steele, Owatonna Finalist
St. Peter Oktoberfest Finalist
BEST KEPT SECRET
Daisy Blue Naturals, Owatonna
Vintage Escapes
Winery and Vineyard, Kilkenny Finalist
Gustavus Arboretum, St. Peter Finalist
Best Car Roll-In or Show: Henderson Classic Car Roll-In
By TOM NELSON
Since 2009, classic car enthusiasts have been making a weekly pilgrimage on Tuesday evenings in the summer to experience the Henderson Classic Car Roll-In, which takes place on Main Street in this historic town located along the Minnesota River.
Henderson’s Classic Car Roll-In regularly attracts up to 250 classic cars and crowds of nearly 1,500 each week during the event, which runs from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday evenings. This year’s Roll-In’s started on May 27 and the final scheduled Tuesday Classic Car Roll-In this year is slated for Sept. 23.
“It started very, very slow…I remember being part of the Chamber of Commerce, I was president at the time, and someone came in with this idea. We were overwhelmed to hear that they had 25 cars the very first night. Now it has grown substantially and we have created a non-profit from that idea and it’s an entity
unto its own,” said Jeff Steinborn, the Henderson Classic Car Roll-In President. “Now we are experiencing an average of about 250 cars a night.”
Steinborn continued, “Once that first year was over, in the off-season people started asking about it and just like that the numbers started growing…even the fans of classic cars started to attend. Now we are getting a lot of fans and the streets are filled.”
One of the oldest communities in the state of Minnesota, Henderson historic downtown is the perfect setting for a classic car gathering and has helped grow the event along with boosting business in the city.
“You bring in vintage cars and it kind of sets the mood when you have a vintage looking Main Street as well,” Steinborn said.
The event continues to grown in popularity each year and it now features live music, contests and games, door prizes and, of course, classic cars.
As a non-profit group, the event has been
BEST LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENT
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Northfield
Winter Walk Finalist
BOWLING ALLEY
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Flaherty’s, Northfield Finalist
J-Mo’s Bowl, Faribault Finalist
DOWNTOWN
Northfield
Owatonna Finalist
St. Peter Finalist
EVENT VENUE/ EVENT CENTER
The Grand Event Center Northfield
Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Finalist
Owatonna Country Club Finalist
able to secure grants and purchase equipment needed to help put the show on each week. In addition, a group of almost 70 volunteers help keep things running smoothly throughout the year.
“Being consistent really helped us in marketing this thing,” Steinborn said about the success of the Roll-In. “We just decided that we are going to do the best we can and we are going to do it every Tuesday.”
Steinborn sees more growth for the event as the County Road 6, a scenic by-way that travels north out of Henderson is being paved this summer
“When that road opens that will be a beautiful drive for a lot of people that come from the north, so we just know that we are going to get a lot more attention, a lot more people are going to visit,” Steinborn said.
He added, “We try to make this about education as well and that is what our non-profit is based on…an understanding of classic automobiles.”
Admission is free for the Henderson Classic
Car Roll-In and updated information is always available at the event’s Facebook page.
Henderson Classic Car Roll-In address: downtown Henderson
Henderson Classic Car Roll-In website: hendersonrollin.com
Best Car Roll-In or Show second place: The Sundowners Car Club’s DJJD Car Show, Northfield
Best Car Roll-In or Show third place: Car Cruise, Faribault
See the full list of 2025 Best of Southern Minn winners at: southerninnscene.com
FAMILY FUN
Steele County Free Fair
Faribault Family Aquatic Center Finalist
Northfield YMCA Finalist
FARMERS MARKET
River Walk Market, Northfield
Owatonna Farmers Market Finalist
St Peter Farmers Market Finalist
GIRLS NIGHT OUT SPOT
Vintage Escapes Winery and Vineyard
10,000 Drops, Faribault Finalist
Grapeful Wine Bar, Owatonna Finalist
GOLF COURSE
Legacy Golf Course, Faribault & Owatonna Country Club
Brook Tree Golf Course, Owatonna Finalist
Le Sueur Country Club Finalist
LOCAL ATTRACTION
Paradise Center for the Arts
Hidden FallsNerstrand Big Woods State Park Finalist Little Theatre of Owatonna Finalist
MOVIE THEATER
Northwoods Cinema 10, Owatonna
Cannon Valley Cinema 10, Northfield Finalist
MUSEUM/ HISTORY CENTER
Steele County
Historical Society
Northfield
Historical Society Finalist
Rice County Historical Center Finalist
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Smokin’ in Steele & Vintage Band Festival
Mankato RibFest Finalist
MUSICIAN/BAND
Todd Utpadel - Musicians Against Cancer, Owatonna
Jivin Ivan and Kings of Swing, Fariabault Finalist
Old Country Boys, Owatonna Finalist
ORCHARD/ BERRY FARM
Lorence’s Berry Farm
Trumps Orchard, Faribault Finalist
Little Hill Berry Farm Finalist
PHOTOGRAPHER
Beth Clear Photography
Images 4 Life, Owatonna Finalist
Lauren Everhard Finalist
PLACE FOR A DATE NIGHT
Vintage Escapes Winery and Vineyard
Reunion, Northfield Finalist
Torey’s, Owatonna Finalist
PLACE FOR LIVE MUSIC
Vintage Escapes Winery and Vineyard
Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault Finalist
The Contented Cow, Northfield Finalist
PLACE TO SWIM OR WATERPARK/POOL
River Springs Waterpark, Owatonna
Faribault Family Aquatic Center Finalist Northfield Memorial Pool Finalist
PLACE TO TAKE THE KIDS
River Bend Nature Center
Steele County Free Fair Finalist
River Springs Water Park, Owatonna Finalist
PLACE TO WORK LIFE Fitness, Owatonna
Vintage Escapes Winery and Vineyard Finalist
Federated Insurance Finalist
RESORT/ CAMPGROUND
Kamp Dels, Le Sueur
Beaver Dam Resort Finalist
Riverview Campground, Owatonna Finalist
Best Orchard/Berry Farm: Lorence’s Berry Farm
When the time is ripe, area berry lovers know exactly where to go for prime picking: Lorence’s Berry Farm, located a few
miles north of Northfield.
Voted 2025’s Best Orchard/ Berry Farm in the Best of Southern Minn contest, Lorence’s is a family-run operation that’s been a favorite in the region for decades.
“I give a lot of credit to our employees,” said Shawn Lorence, a second-generation owner. “With their dedication, they make the operation work.
products—including asparagus each May and June, strawberries during June and July and Everbearing raspberries from August through September—is what Lorence’s does best.
“If you don’t have a good staff, it’s hard to accomplish what you’re trying to do.”
And producing high quality, locally grown
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Fifty to 60 seasonal employees—even a dozen or so more during the peak strawberry harvest—make Lorence’s tick, as they pre-pick produce for customers seeking an easier buy, cultivate the fields or guide U-pick patrons to the right—er, ripe—patches in the moment.
“We like taking care of our customers and employees,” assured Lorence, whose wife of 33 years, Gayle, does her part to support the
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operation.
What’s one of the biggest berry farm challenges? Keeping up with the 24/7 activity and demands—and weathering the weather roller coaster—from May through September.
“We’re always trying to pace ourselves,” laughed Lorence. “I married a city girl and she thinks it’s all a bit dysfunctional.”
Twenty acres of strawberries make the ruby red gems Lorence’s biggest product, but their eight acres of asparagus are popular plants, too, with some stems sold at area co-ops and farmer’s markets.
And 2.5 acres of Everbearing raspberries keep Lorence’s hopping all the way to the end of September.
Despite its Northfield address, Lorence’s regularly draws customers from 30 minutes to an hour away, with many coming from the south metro suburbs. Sometimes, the rural agricultural setting is as much an attraction as the produce itself.
“They enjoy the brief ag experience,” said Lorence. “Evening pickers are usually more relaxed than morning pickers, who are pretty goal-oriented.
“And it’s fun to watch how excited people get about being here; you see it each season.
The other day, a father with kids walked up to the shed and asked about pick-your-own, and when I told him where to go, he turned around after walking about five feet and said, ‘I’m so excited for this.’
“I think a lot of it has to do with the fact we don’t have much of a summer in Minnesota.”
Another recent customer told Lorence she’d been coming to their berry farm for over three decades.
Lorence and his family are gratified to be named Best Orchard/Berry Farm of Southern Minnesota.
“That’s great,” he said. “I’m really grateful for all of the people who’ve been loyal to us for all these years.”
Best Orchard/Berry Farm second place: Trump’s Orchard, Faribault
Best Orchard/Berry Farm third place: Little Hill Berry Farm, Northfield
See the full list of 2025 Best of Southern Minn winners at: southerninnscene.com
Best Breakfast/Brunch: Old Town Bagels
This year’s Best of SoMinn Best Breakfast/Brunch award winner has two decades of experience serving up great food and coffee in downtown Owatonna.
A favorite community gathering spot for both breakfast and lunch, Old Town Bagels (OTB) offers a wide range of menu items that center around their fresh homemade bagels along with coffee, espresso and specialty cold drinks at its location at 207 N. Cedar Ave. in Owatonna.
“We actually opened in the storefront next door and we were there from 2005 to 2021,” said Mark Wilson, who owns OTB with his wife Stacy Wilson. “Then we moved into this new space in October of 2021, which is twice as big and remodeled.”
The move to the new location has been a positive one for OTB as it has allowed them to expand their coffee menu to include an espresso bar. The cafe has also added Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream, which includes a selection of 24 flavors that are available each day. Still, the star of the show remains OTB’s bagels.
ASIAN OR MIDDLE-EASTERN
CUISINE
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“Our basic bread and butter are the fresh bagels everyday,” Mark Wilson said. “We start making dough for tomorrow’s bagels in the evening and then the baker comes in around 2:00 a.m. and bakes them…and they are fresh every morning. We have a boiled bagel recipe and they are made from scratch… they are boiled before they are baked.”
On a typical day, OTB will offer 15 different types of bagels along with a couple of extra flavors on the weekend.
“Certainly, our customers have their favorite flavors and that is the one that they stick too but everyone is a bit different in what they choose,” Mark Wilson said.
OTB offers a variety of unique cream cheeses for its bagels ranging from plain to strawberry/raspberry to sun-dried tomato along with flavored spreads like honey butter and roasted red pepper humus. The bagels are also used as a base for OTB’s breakfast and lunch sandwiches that include a wide-range of toppings.
“One of our top sandwiches for breakfast is the Breakfast Melt, it has ranch, egg, pepper jack cheese, cheddar cheese and bacon bits,” Mark Wilson said. “At lunchtime, our most
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popular sandwiches would be the Chicken Pesto Melt or the Perfect Pastrami…those two seem to be the most popular. We also have smoked salmon and a variety of other sandwiches.
He added, “We’ve stuck with some of sandwiches that are tried and true, that we’ve had for 20 years, and then some of them my wife Stacy and the staff have added some since then and they have been popular additions as well.”
The bagels are also a popular carry-out item with many customers dropping by to pick up a dozen bagels and cream cheese for the office or family gatherings. OTB also offers a catering menu for events, meetings and social functions.
“We do a lot of bagel bunches, which are 12 bagels and two cream cheeses, people get those and get them sliced and take them to work,” Mark Wilson said. “With our old space, the percentage of carry-out was higher but I would say now it has gone the other direction with us having twice as much space, more tables, comfortable seating and a better atmosphere, I would say we are pushing 50-50 on in-house dining compared to carry-out.
“We also do some catering and that has picked up since COVID. When COVID was going on, a lot of people weren’t having anything brought in, but that’s starting to change where they are having food delivered in, so we are happy to supply them at their location and bring it to them.”
The new location has created an outstanding location for customers to gather and enjoy OTB’s food and drink options.
“We have some people who come in four times a week and they have their favorite table
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and their favorite chair,” Mark Wilson noted.
The location on Cedar Avenue has also seen a major facelift in recent years and Mark Wilson is very appreciative of the work done by the city to improve the downtown experience.
“Within the last two years the city has done a streetscape and the three blocks, of which we are right in the center, have been upgraded to make it more walking friendly with park benches and the streets have all been redone. It is a remodeled and rejuvenated area of town,” Mark Wilson said.
Old Town Bagels address: 207 N. Cedar Ave., Owatonna
Old Town Bagels website: oldtownbagels. com
Best Breakfast/Brunch second place: Janna’s Market Grill, Faribault
Best Breakfast/Brunch third place: The Robin’s Egg, Northfield
See the full list of 2025 Best of Southern Minn winners at: southerninnscene.com
Customers at the Old Town Bagels and Cafe in Owatonna enjoy a pleasant summer morning.
(Photos by Tom Nelson)
Esmeralda SanMiguel (right) and Jazlynn Parker in the kitchen at Old Town Bagels and Cafe.
Old Town Bagels and Cafe typically offers 15 types of fresh made bagels each day at its location Owatonna.
Old Town Bagels has a spacious and comfortable seating area.
Best Pizza: George’s Vineyard
Step inside George’s Vineyard in Northfield and let the aroma of fresh-baked pizza envelop your senses.
It won’t be long before a piping hot pie with a distinctive crackerlike crust is set before you, making your mouth water even before it’s quite cool enough to take that first savory bite.
That is — if you can decide which toppings you’d prefer.
“I’d say the top three favorites are the House Supreme [sausage, pepperoni, beef, salami, onion, mushrooms, green pepper, extra cheese], Phil’s Special [sausage, pepperoni, extra cheese] and the Buster [sausage, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, beef, bacon, extra cheese],” said owner Steve Gounaikis.
cooked up daily.”
Well, everything at George’s Vineyard is made from scratch and prepared fresh.
That’s likely the secret behind this Northfield eatery’s popularity.
“And the garlic cheese bread is a big old staple of ours,” he continued. “That’s housemade, with fresh bread, cut, buttered and
COFFEE
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Monday Coffeehouse, Northfield
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DESSERT
CakeWalk, Northfield
Being chosen 2025’s Best Pizza of Southern Minnesota is an honor Gounaikis, who purchased the business from his parents Phillip and Patti four years ago, takes seriously.
“It’s a pride thing,” said Gounaikis, 41.
“We strive for consistency. If you get a group of people working here, doing it the exact way I was taught and the exact way I taught them, it’s going to turn out delicious every time.”
Gounaikis emphasizes that the dough for the cracker-style crust is prepared fresh daily.
“We do everything homemade,” he stressed. “Most places buy boxes of beef crumble but we cook our own, season it and crumble it down ourselves.
“Same with the pork; we take raw pork
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DISTILLERY
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FOOD TRUCK
Brick Oven Bus,
Pizzeria 201 Finalist
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HAPPY HOUR
Joe’s Sports Cafe, Faribault
Corks & Pints, Faribault Finalist
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sausage, cut it, grind it, season and mix it; it’s a labor of love.”
And how about the red sauce, which accounts for at least part of the tantalizing scents wafting in the air the moment you enter the restaurant?
“Our sauce is a special recipe passed on to me from my dad,” said Gounaikis, a Northfield native who began his restaurant career at age 12, working at the predecessor to George’s Vineyard—Bill’s Pizza—before road construction necessitated a relocation well over two decades ago.
“I do all the seasonings and nobody else knows them. It’s all in my head.”
But the flavor is something ever yone who tries a George’s Vineyard pizza immediately recognizes and appreciates—even Gounaikis, who’s eaten more than a few in his lifetime.
“If I had to pick one, it might be the George’s Special [sausage, onions, green pepper],” said Gounaikis.
“I’m also a big fan of the House Supreme— and you can’t go wrong with just a plain pepperoni pizza on occasion.”
Though that proprietar y red sauce is Gounaikis’ baby, he’s supported at George’s Vineyard by his wife, Chris, along with 35 fullor part-time employees.
While Gounaikis is thrilled with the “Best of” designation for George’s Vineyard’s pizza, he reminds the restaurant also serves up pasta, gyros (available as a pizza topping, too), chicken, salads and kids’ meals.
“My favorite part about running the restaurant is interacting with the people,” said Gounaikis.
“It feels great to know customers like what we’re doing. You wake up every morning for
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ITALIAN CUISINE
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LUNCH
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that appreciation.
“What we do can transcend generations— my grandpa George was a Greek immigrant in the 1960s—and that’s what we have here.”
George’s Vineyard address: 1160 S. Hwy. 3, Northfield
George’s Vineyard website: georgesvineyard.com
Best Pizza second place: Taste of the Big Apple, Owatonna
Best Pizza third place: Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm, Waseca
See the full list of 2025 Best of Southern Minn winners at: southerninnscene.com
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MARGARITA
El Tequila, Owatonna
Gran PlazaNorthfield Finalist
El Tequila - Faribault Finalist
Plaza Morena, Owatonna Finalist
MEXICAN CUISINE Gran Plaza, Northfield
Plaza Morena, Owatonna Finalist
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PATIO DINING
Root River 102, Lanesboro
Vintage Escapes
Winery and Vineyard, Kilkenny Finalist
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PIZZA
George’s Vineyard Northfield
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Pleasant Grove
Pizza Farm, Waseca Finalist
SPORTS BAR
Neisen’s Riverside Sports Bar, St. Peter
Joe’s Sports Cafe, Faribault Finalist
Carbone’s Northfield Finalist
WINE SELECTION
Root River 102, Lanesboro
Vintage Escapes
Winery and Vineyard, Kilkenny Finalist
Grapeful Wine Bar, Owatonna Finalist
WINERY
Vintage Escapes Winery and Vineyard, Kilkenny
Chankaska Creek Ranch& Winery, Kasota Finalist
Next Chapter Winery, New Prague Finalist
WINGS Flame Bar, St Peter
George’s Vineyard, Northfield Finalist
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BARBER SHOP
Thee Barbershop, Owatonna
Brazil’s, Faribault Finalist
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BED AND BREAKFAST
The Inn at Shattuck-St. Mary’s, Faribault
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CAR DEALER
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Thank you Southern Minnesota for voting George’s Vineyard #1 for Best Pizza and Best Italian Cuisine! We are also honored to be finalists for Best Wings, Best Lunch Spot, Best Appetizers and Best All Around Restaurant. It’s an honor to serve our community!
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HEARING CARE
SERVICE
Personal Hearing Care, St. Peter
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LAW FIRM
Einhaus, Mattison, Carver and Haberman, Owatonna
Moersch Dorsey & Hahn, Northfield Finalist
Brandt & Winkler, P.A. St. Peter Finalist
Frago & Lasswell P.A., Northfield Finalist
LAWYER/ATTORNEY
Kristen Haberman of Einhaus, Mattison, Carver and Haberman, Owatonna
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Best Boat Dealer: LaCanne’s Marine
The Southern Minnesota Scene region is blessed with a variety of local businesses and people. Among them, Nick LaCanne is the owner of LaCanne’s Marine in Faribault, which was selected as the Best Boat Dealer in the 2025 Best of Southern Minn contest.
With around 20 employees, and almost four decades of experience, LaCanne said their customer service is what sets them apart.
“Our customer ser vice cannot be beat. We have customers from all across the country enjoying our products,” LaCanne said.
For 37 years, starting back in 1988, LaCanne’s has been operating as a Marine
and Powersport sales and service company. LaCanne said a combination of the employees and customers he works with has made the business thrive throughout the years.
“We are blessed to have such an amazing staff and client relationship. I look forward to watching our business grow as my children lead us into the future,” LaCanne said.
The future looks strong, he said. But the present is wonderful, too. Currently, they have more than 1,000 clients that they serve annually.
“At LaCanne’s, you’ll find not only a friendly sales and service staff, but one of the best selections of outdoor recreational vehicles in Minnesota, LaCanne said. “We carry
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NON-PROFIT
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PET BOARDING Tails and Trails, Owatonna
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Alumacraft fishing boats, jon boats, Glastron fiberglass sport boats, Misty Harbor pontoons and Ultracraft by Misty Harbor and provide top-quality service as well. The outboards we carry are Yamaha, Suzuki, Johnson, Evinrude, and Mercury.”
LaCanne said they have options for ever y season Minnesota has to offer.
“We also offer Polaris ATVs, and Rangers, Ski-Doo snowmobiles, and Sea-Doo personal watercraft. Whether you come from Northfield, Minneapolis, or Montgomery we’re sure
you’ll find what you need. Our customers come from all over Minnesota - and even from Iowa and Wisconsin. We know the business - we’ve known it for years,” LaCanne said.
LaCanne said that experience has helped. He cited managing a familyowned business and interacting with his amazing customers as the best part of the job.
“However, managing a familyowned business can also be the most challenging part of the job, but it is a passion,” LaCanne said.
For LaCanne and his staff, they know that while they have a strong history to build on, they also share in excitement for the future.
“We are going to continue working hard to be the number one Alumacraft Dealer in the country,” LaCanne said.
The business is open six days a week from Monday through Saturday.
LaCanne’s Marine address: 19860 Roberds Lake Blvd., Faribault
LaCanne’s Marine website: lacannesmarine.net
Best Boat Dealer second place: Boat Doctor Marine, Montgomery
Best Boat Dealer third place: Dranttel Sales & Service, St. Peter
See the full list of 2025 Best of Southern Minn winners at: southerninnscene.com
Rows and rows of Alumacraft boats sit on display at LaCanne’s Marine along with some ATVs and snowmobiles.
Best Locally Owned Specialty Shop: Daisy Blue Naturals
Founder and owner of Daisy Blue Naturals Jena Thompson just expanded her business from one store location in Albert Lea to a second n Owatonna next to the Fire Hall on Main Street this past December. She started the business 24 years ago in her kitchen as a mother to young children and a chemist by trade, hoping to create holistic and natural alternatives to products she was using in her family. It soon moved to the basement and then a 1,200-foot shed before she opened her first brick and mortar location in Albert Lea.
“When I started,” Thompson said, “it was my core purpose to make a difference in people’s lives.”
As a chemist, Jena produces her own line of products in-house and with minimal waste. With her two shops, online store and several
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partnerships with Hy-Vee, where you can find Daisy Blue Natural end caps, naturalist Thompson is truly creating a brand that is aiming to become national. But for now, she’s our Midwest plug for all things natural, and a fun spunky pug at that. Her personality is positive and infectious.
In recent years, especially over the last decade, there has been growing interest in more natural, holistic products. Thompson isn’t jumping on this trend; she’s been way ahead of it.
When the team at Daisy Blue Naturals say “Natural,” they mean natural. All products with the Daisy Blue logo are 100% natural, compared to many other “holistic” looking products that still have those unpronounceable ingredients.
Thompson and the crew at Daisy Blue say no to parabens, phthalates, sulfates,
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WATER SERVICE /CONDITIONING
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WINDOW/SIDING /ROOFING
Skluzacek Bros Inc., Faribault
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phosphates, even gluten. Products include Health & Wellness items, internal and external health, bath, body, skincare and makeup, and the Owatonna Shop even hosts jewelry and home décor from Nicole Arndt. Thompson also sources other local vendors and national holistic companies to expand her offerings to everything from bars of homemade soap to crystals.
After several years in business, Thompson had another idea — to create an event surrounding her passion. Thus “Daisy Fest” was born. Held the first Saturday in September in Albert Lea’s Central Park, Daisy Fest boasts 40-50 vendors, some local and some coming from all over the nation.
She limits it to 50 vendors because she “wants it small and intimate.” Traditionally, the first 100 attendees to the free get a goodie bag. The park is full of natural and holistic health and wellness vendors, from sound healers, live music, food vendors to cash & carry, it is truly a wonderful event for anyone interested in the natural lifestyle or just looking for a fun, relaxing day in the park.
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BAIT AND TACKLE STORE
Cabela’s, Owatonna
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BOAT DEALER
La Canne’s Marine, Faribault
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Her seventh annual event is coming up Saturday, Sept. 6 and kicks off at 10 a.m. Jena loves what she does and has curated a great team of employees to help her continue to expand her vision;
When asked the best part of being a specialty shop owner, Jena said, “People come in with an issue, and I get to make a difference.” Congratulations to Thompson and the whole team at Daisy Blue.
Daisy Blue Naturals address: 121 W. Main St., Owatonna AND 115 S. Newton Ave., Albert Lea
Daisy Blue Naturals website: daisybluenaturals.com
Best Locally Owned Specialty Shop second place: Tone Music, Owatonna Best Locally Owned Specialty Shop third place: The Measuring Cup: A Kitchen Collection, Northfield
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Dranttel Sales & Service, St. Peter Finalist
BOOK STORE Content Bookstore
Little Professor Book Center, Owatonna Finalist
Books on Central, Faribault Finalist
BOUTIQUE SHOP
Soulstice Boutique, Northfield
Graif Clothing, Owatonna Finalist
Wildfire Roots, Faribault Finalist
BRIDAL SHOP
Inspire Bridal Boutique, St. Peter
The Dress Shop, Owatonna Finalist
Weddings by Deb, Faribault Finalist
CBD STORE Downtown Tobacco, Northfield
Cekoo Tobacco, Owatonna Finalist
Faribo Smoke Shop Finalist
Jena Thompson welcomes shoppers to her new Owatonna location of Daisy Blue Naturals during her soft opening in November 2024. (File photo - Owatonna.com)
CLOTHING/ ACCESSORIES
Thrifty Parrot Consignment, Northfield
Graif Clothing, Owatonna Finalist
Wildfire Roots, Faribault Finalist
FARM EQUIPMENT
Kibble Equipment, Owatonna
Midwest Machinery Co. , Northfield Finalist
Mankes Outdoor Equipment Finalist
Northland Farm Systems, Owatonna Finalist
FLORIST
Forget Me Not Florist, Northfield
Klecker’s Kreations, Owatonna Finalist
Cedar Floral, Owatonna Finalist
FRAMING STORE
Central Park
Framing and Finds, Owatonna
Northfield Framing & Fine Art Printing Finalist
Marv’s Picture Frames, Owatonna Finalist
FURNITURE STORE
Furniture 2 Go, Dundas
NDC Flooring and Home, Owatonna Finalist
Erickson Furniture, Faribault Finalist
GIFTS
Petalina Mercantile Co., Northfield
Monarch Gift Shop, Northfield Finalist
Central Park
Framing and Finds, Owatonna Finalist
Contents, St. Peter Finalist
HARDWARE STORE
Ace Hardware, Owatonna
Ace Hardware, Northfield Finalist
Ace Hardware, Faribault Finalist
HOME DECOR
Petalina Mercantile Co., Northfield
Contents, St. Peter Finalist Central Park
Framing and Finds, Owatonna Finalist
JEWELRY STORE
Marquardt Jewelers, New Prague
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Best Windows/Siding/Roofing: Skluzacek Bros.
Afamily owned business that got its start in 1973 has been selected as this year’s Best of SoMinn award recipient for handling your roofing needs.
Skluzacek Bros. Inc. out of Faribault offers a full range of service for a wide variety of needs, which also includes gutter installation and repair, attic insulation and removal of snow and ice from your roof during the winter months.
“My Dad (Gar y Skluzacek) and uncle (Dan Skluzacek) started the company in 1973,” said Derek Skluzacek, who has been with the company for 30 years and started working with the family business when he was in high school.
Paffrath Jewelers, Owatonna Finalist
Kottke’s Jewelry, Owatonna Finalist
LIQUOR STORE
Cashwise Liquor, Owatonna
Firehouse Liquor, Northfield Finalist
Hy-Vee Wine and Spirits Finalist
LOCALLY OWNED
SPECIALTY SHOP
Daisy Blue Naturals, Owatonna
Tone Music, Owatonna Finalist
By TOM NELSON
The company is focused on residential roofing needs and they service a radius of about 25 miles from its base in Faribault - with much of their work in their hometown of Faribault, Northfield and Owatonna.
“We do mainly residential roofing - new and existing construction. We also do gutters, attic insulation and snow and ice removal off of roofs in the wintertime,” Derek Skluzacek said.
“We do shingles, metal roofs and everything from slate to wood shingles. Basically we do it all.”
“They (Gar y and Dan) hadn’t been in the construction business before, but they ended doing my grandfather’s barn and then they did a neighbor’s place and the business started that way.”
From those first few jobs, the business became an area leader for residential roofing under the leadership of the Skluzacek brothers. In fact, Gary Skluzacek just retired two years ago and Dan Skluzacek was affiliated with the company until his passing four years ago.
“My dad just retired two years ago,” Derek Skluzacek said. “He wanted to get 50 years in and he wanted to be 70 years old still up on the roof working. He hit those milestones and then retired.”
The Measuring Cup: A Kitchen Collection, Northfield Finalist
MATTRESS STORE
America’s Mattress /Furniture 2 Go, Dundas
NCD Flooring and Home, Owatonna Finalist
Slumberland, Owatonna Finalist
MEAT MARKET
Schmidt’s Meat Market - Nicollet
Fareway, Owatonna Finalist
Neighbor’s Meats, Owatonna Finalist
NURSERY/ GARDEN CENTER
Souba Greenhouse, Owatonna
Donahue’s Greenhouse, Faribault Finalist
Paisley Gardens, LLC., Northfield Finalist
PET SUPPLIES
Farmer’s Feed and Pet Supply, Owatonna
Chuck & Don’s Pet Food & Supplies, Northfield Finalist
Cannon Valley Vet Clinic, Northfield Finalist
plaints with those,” Derek Skluzacek said. When it comes to customer satisfaction, Derek Skluzacek talked about the company’s keys to success and how being a locally based company is important.
One of the current trends in the roofing business is with Class 4 shingles that help protect against the area’s weather and climate conditions.
“We are seeing more people going for the Class Four shingles, which are impact resistant shingles to help deal with hail and hail damage. We are seeing an uptick in the use of those shingles in the last few years,” Derek Skluzacek said. “Metal is also starting to climb up there but the price of steel is kind of hindering that a little bit right now.”
When it comes to a preferred brand of shingles, the company works extensively with Owens-Corning and Malarkey shingles
“We’ve been using these shingles for quite a few years and haven’t had any issues. They are a real good quality and haven’t had com-
POWERSPORTS/ATV/ MOTORCYCLE DEALER
M2 Powersports Owatonna
Sette’s, Owatonna Finalist
LaCanne’s Marine, Faribault Finalist
“We like to go onto a job and treat the job and the work we do as if it was our own house. We want to give them a pretty easy experience so they don’t have to worry about anything,” Derek Skluzacek noted. “They know that if there is something that goes wrong with their roof, we’ve been in business for 52 years, they know that we will stand behind our roofs and they will be able to get a hold of us if they do have any issues with it.
Skluzacek address: 16554 Cabot Ave, Faribault
Skluzacek Bros. website: skluzacekbros. com
Best Windows/Siding/Roofing second place: Piepho Roofing, Owatonna Best Windows/Siding/Roofing third place: Lacina Siding & Window, Mankato AND Malo Roofing, Owatonna
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RV/CAMPER/ICE HOUSE DEALER
Joe’s Camper Sales, New Ulm
Keepers RV Center, Mankato Finalist
Gag’s Camper Way, Mankato Finalist
SHOE STORE Owatonna Shoe
Rare Pair, Northfield Finalist
Burkhartzmeyer’s Shoes, Faribault Finalist
(L-R) Cavan Blandin, Gary Skluzacek, Derek Skluzacek, Chuck Kuether. Submitted by Derek Skluzacek.
ACCOUNTING FIRM
Ackerman Accounting & Terry Evans and Associates
Doerhoefer, Miner,
Andrist and Arndt Finalist
AUTO REPAIR
Tim’s Auto Service
Aaron’s Repair & Towing Finalist
Honest 1 Auto Finalist
BANK Hometown Credit Union
Wells Fargo, Owatonna Finalist
Keen Bank Finalist
CHIROPRACTOR
Dr. Lori Cole
Dr. Peterson Balanced
Healthcare Finalist
Dr. Brian, Cedar Chiropractic Finalist
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Skluzacek Bros Inc
Vokon Industries Finalist
3D Construction Finalist
DENTIST/ ORTHODONTIST
Wottreng Dental
Dr Bob Kess Main Street Dental Finalist
Dr. Logan Flaherty at Main Street Dental Finalist
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
James Scholljegerdes, True Wealth Advisors
Nick Lewis, Thrivent Finalist
Diane Beckmann, Thrivent, Waseca Finalist
GROCERY STORE
Fareway & Hy-Vee
Cashwise Foods Finalist
HAIR SALON
Sister Salon
Hair Revolution Finalist
Selective Looks Finalist
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Skluzacek Bros Inc
MSL Fencing and Landscaping Finalist
Alexander Lumber Finalist
HOTEL/MOTEL
Courtyard by Mariott
Home 2 Suites, Owatonna Finalist
Baymont Hotel Finalist
HVAC
Owatonna Heating & Cooling
Deml Heating & Air Conditioning Finalist
Central Heating and Refrigeration Finalist
INSURANCE AGENCY
State Farm, Plemel Agency A Family First Insurance Finalist
Farmers Insurance Tuttle Agency Finalist
INSURANCE AGENT
Judy Plemel, State Farm
Sarah SchmidtA Family First Insurance Agency Finalist
Thaddeus Tuttle, Farmers Insurance Finalist
LAWN CARE /SNOW REMOVAL
Skluzacek Bros Inc
MSL Fencing and Landscaping Finalist
Southern Minnesota Lawnworks Finalist
LOCAL ANNUAL EVENT
Steele County Free Fair
Holiday Parade Finalist
Rustic Mama’s Market Finalist
Dr. Lori Cole
Doctor of Chiropractic 209 E Main St. Owatonna
507-444-0868
ACCOUNTING FIRM
Reese Winter & Associates
Goodney & Etter, PA Finalist
Liberty TaxNorthfield Finalist
AUTO REPAIR
Lonsdale Auto Works
Witt Bros. Service Finalist
Northfield Auto Care Inc Finalist
BANK Frandsen Bank & Trust
Community Resource BankNorthfield Finalist Merchants Bank Finalist
CHIROPRACTOR
Dr. Pete Haugen, Haugen Chiropractic
Cannon Pointe
Chiropractic Finalist
Corbett Chiropractic & Health Enhancement Finalist
Coratel Inn & Suites By Jasper Northfield Finalist
HVAC
Ron’s Northfield Refrigeration Heating & Air
LAWN
Skluzacek Bros Inc
The
Northfield Pride In The Park
Defeat of Jesse James Days Finalist
Northfield Physical Therapy
Winter Walk Finalist PHYSICAL THERAPIST
PLUMBING
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Robert W. Mandell, PTA - Rehabilitation Services NorthfieldNorthfield Hospital & Clinics Finalist
PLACE TO WORK
Skluzacek Bros Inc
St. Olaf College Finalist Carleton College Finalist
Keith Pumper Plumbing & Heating Finalist
Welch Plumbing Inc. Finalist
REAL ESTATE AGENCY
Edina Realty, Northfield
Real Estate Agency Century 21 Atwood Finalist
Weichert, Realtors - Heartland Finalist
REAL ESTATE AGENT /BROKER
Tim Freeland, Realtor with Edina Realty
Chris Hentges and Greg Storlie Finalist
Ruthie GilbertsoneXp Realty Finalist
Benedictine Living Community, Northfield
Millstream Commons by Three Links Finalist
Northfield Retirement Community Finalist
SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
Ziggy’s Small Engine Repair
Boat Motor and Small Engine Repair Finalist
STOREFRONT
The Thrifty Parrot
The Rare Pair Finalist
Verbena Vinyl Finalist
Mikes
State Bank of Faribault
HomeTown Credit Union Faribault Finalist
Reliance Bank Finalist
Community Resource Bank Finalist
CHIROPRACTOR
Potter Chiropractic
Dr. Robert EricksonErickson
Chiropractic Finalist
Eilrich Family
Chiropractic & Wellenss Finalist
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Skluzacek Bros Inc
Unlimited Siteworks Finalist Met Con Finalist
DENTIST/ ORTHODONTIST
Palmer Dental
Dr. Brock LundSouthern Heights Dental Finalist
Dr. PoppenbergSouthern Heights Dental Finalist
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Greg LeeEdward Jones
Tom KlemerEdward Jones Finalist
Cate GrinneyAmeriprise Finalist
GROCERY STORE
Hy-Vee Faribault
Aldi Finalist
Fareway Meat and Grocery Finalist
HAIR SALON
Sunset Salon
Studio 14 Finalist
The Hair Station Finalist
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Skluzacek Bros Inc
Faribault Interiors Finalist
Chadderdon
Lumber Inc Finalist
HOTEL/MOTEL Grand Stay
Days Inn by Wyndham Finalist
Baymont Finalist
HVAC
Faribo Air
Conditioning & Heating
Luiken Finalist
K&M Heating & Air Finalist
INSURANCE AGENCY Truax
Heine
Insurance Agency Finalist
RJR Faribo Insurance Finalist
INSURANCE AGENT
William “Bill” Heine
LAWN CARE
/SNOW REMOVAL
Skluzacek Bros Inc
Unlimited Siteworks Finalist
Filan Lawn Care & Snow Removal Finalist
LOCAL ANNUAL EVENT WinterFest
Rice County Fair Finalist
IRIS Turkey Trot Finalist
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Matt GradientWieber Physical Therapy
Dan PumperFarm Bureau Financial Finalist
Tammy PeachAmerican Family Insurance Finalist
Amy SimmonsWieber Physical Therapy Finalist
Kayla BurnsCourage Kenny
Rehabilitation Institute Finalist
PLACE TO WORK
Skluzacek Bros Inc
Faribault Mill Finalist Met con Finalist
PLUMBING
Faribo Plumbing & Heating
Mullenburg Plumbing Finalist
Luiken Plumbing Finalist
REAL ESTATE AGENCY
Legacy House | eXp Realty
ReMax Advantage Plus Daryl Bauer Finalist
Weichert, RealtorsHeartland Finalist
ReMax Scott Reineke Finalist
ACCOUNTING
Marie Drantte
Hahn Accounting Finalist
St. Peter Tax Service Finalist
Skrove Automotive
Shorty’s Finalist
Dr. Seth - Rising Sun
Chiropractic Finalist
DENTIST/ ORTHODONTIST
St. Peter Family Dental Center
Riverside Dental Finalist
Southern Minnesota Orthodontics Finalist
HAIR SALON
Frey Salon & Spa
Fantastic Sams Finalist
Hair Thairhappy Finalist
HOME IMPROVEMENT
St. Peter Lumber
Do It Best Lumber Finalist
Comfort Systems Finalist
INSURANCE AGENCY
State Farm Zender Agency
Pell Insurance Finalist
State Farm David
Detlefsen Ins Agency Finalist
INSURANCE AGENT
Spring
HomeTown Bank Finalist Pioneer Bank Finalist
CHIROPRACTOR
Autotronics Finalist BANK First National Bank Minnesota
Dr.Laura Hulsebus - Hulsebus Chiropractic Clinic
Dr. Holly Gibbs at Hulsebus Chiropractic Finalist
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Pete Nelson
Bart Weelborg Finalist
Mark Bollum
Ameriprise Finalist
GROCERY STORE
Family Fresh Market
St Peter Food Co-op & Deli Finalist
Hy-Vee Finalist
Berger Interiors Finalist
HOTEL/MOTEL AmericInn
Best Western Plus Finalist
Konsbruck Hotel Finalist
HVAC
Leonard Heating and Air Conditioning
Ryan Plumbing & Heating Finalist
Jay Zender - State Farm Insurance
Matt Brostrom -
Pell Insurance Finalist
Heidi Baker -
State Farm Insurance Finalist
LAWN CARE/ SNOW REMOVAL
Olson Snowplowing & Lawn Care
507 Outdoor Services Finalist
MARIE DRANTTEL
Park, 430 2nd Ave NW, Faribault. This family music group combines upbeat original music with a host of children’s standards for a concert that is sure to please kids and adults alike. Take a fun ride with these Happy Dads and their puppet friends as they sing about alligator dancing, popsicles, trains, pet dinosaurs and everything in between.
Trainsmoke - Northfield-- 4-8 p.m., Red Barn Pizza Farm, 10063 110th St., Northfield. Weaving guitar instrumentals, soaring solos, and vocal harmonies floating over a rhythm of steady grooves and wandering bass. Train Smoke plays classic and modern songs you know and shows off seasoned song writing in originals you’ll love. Enjoy an authentic rock & roll experience from the heart of the Midwest.
Swing 6625 - Dundas-- 5-8 p.m., Keepsake Cidery, 135th St. East, Dundas. Plays classic swing tunes inspired by Django Reinhardt, French café music and a bit of Ella Fitzgerald. Matthew Griswold - St. Peter-- 6-9 p.m., Paddlefish Brewing, 108 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter. Bone shakin’ voodoo grooves, keeping your
toes tappin’ and hands clappin’ all night long. His brand of foot stompin’ folk-rock pays a tribute to the Delta Blues with a side order of thistle and shamrock. Expect a repertoire of classic covers, reinvented traditionals and well-crafted originals.
Kelley Smith - Henderson-- 7 p.m., St. Joseph’s Parish, Henderson. Folksinger/songwriter Smith is a hopeless romantic who fancies old poetry and grandpa sweaters. All at once whimsical and haunting, Smith delivers deeply affecting lyrics with wry charm and a time traveler’s voice.
SATURDAY, AUG 02
Giant Days - Le Sueur-- 8 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Le Sueur. Events take place July 31-Aug. 3. They kick off with Teen Night Thursday, July 31 at 7 p.m. Friday includes food and drink booths, entertainment and music from Good for Gary. The events go all day Saturday, including music throughout headlined by the Fabulous Armadillos w/ Chris Hawkey. Fireworks close the night. Sunday features the parade at 1 p.m., among other events.
Kathy Miller, Jody & Gene Buell, and Julie & Maddie Poehler. All locations are free and open to the public.
Jugsluggers - Dundas-- 4-6 p.m., Chapel Brewing, 15 Hester St, Dundas. String band trio playing a variety of music — bluegrass, country, Appalachian fiddle tunes, rockabilly & jazz standards — on guitar, fiddle, banjo & mandolin, with vocals no less.
The Space ForceWaseca-- 5-8 p.m., Half Pint Brewing, 10099 150th St., Waseca. A buncha dudes playing songs that were overplayed way before they were born.
Vintage Band FestivalNorthfield-- 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Bridge Square, Northfield. Old style music all day and evening in picturesque downtown Northfield. This year’s lineup includes RLC Jazz, Selby Avenue Brass Band featuring Thomasina Petrus, La Clave Orchestra, Southside Aces, Lake Wobegon, Brass Band, Brio Brass, The Freier Department, Bavarian Musikmeisters, Jack Brass Band, Sheldon Theatre Brass Band and New Prague Area Community Band.
Street DanceOwatonna-- 12 p.m.-1 a.m., Reggie’s Brewhouse, 220 N. Cedar Ave., Owatonna. The day features a cornhole tournament, an indoor and outdoor bar, Wagner’s Lunch, and music from Voodoo Bender and Skitzofonik.
Summer Garden Tour - Waseca-1-5 p.m., Waseca, Waseca. Take a tour around the community to see a bevy of beautiful gardens. Hosts include the Bailey-Lewer House, John Dvorak & John Katz, Andy &
Dueling Pianos - Janesville-- 5:30 p.m., Indian Island Winery, 18010 631st Ave, Janesville. An epic night of music, laughter, and unforgettable entertainment. This high-energy, interactive show is always a hit — and the venue is taking it outdoors (weather permitting) for an evening under the stars. Tickets online.
Zander - Kasota-- 6-9 p.m., Chankaska Creek Ranch, Winery and Distillery, 1179 E. Pearl St., Kasota. Swing by for some free music provided by a full-time nationally touring folk Americana singersongwriter with a punk attitude based in St. Paul.
Drum Corps Expo - St. Peter-- 7 p.m., St. Peter High School, 100 Lincoln Drive. The Govenaires’ annual show for the community, featuring Schell’s Hobo Band, SuFuDu Drumline, Minnesota Brass, the Govenaires Parade & Concert Corps, and the Govenaires Drum & Bugle Corps.
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Poor Lemuel & Silver Summer - St. Peter-- 8 p.m., Patrick’s on Third, 125 S. Third St., St. Peter. A night of summery rock & roll. Poor Lemuel is a local MN band with a very eclectic yet original sound: Organic, free-range, ripping guitar hooks; tangy, unfettered charismatic bass; spicy, ardent, distinctive percussion; mellifluous, impassioned male & female vocals that hover outside of the dial. Silver Summer, meanwhile, offers midnight music for summer lovers.
SUNDAY, AUG 03
Chad Johnson - Kilkenny-- 2-5 p.m., Vintage Escapes Winery & Vineyard, 8950 Dodd Rd., Kilkenny. Known for his Americana and country-rock fusion, Chad blends heartfelt lyrics, smooth guitar, and feel-good energy.
Tyler Herwig - Le Sueur County-- 4-7 p.m., Westwood Marina Bar & Grill, 1400 Lake Washington Access Rd., Kasota. A reputation for high-energy performances and deep emotional musical interpretations that captivate all audiences.
MONDAY, AUG 04
A Tribute to Queen - Waseca-- 7-8 p.m., Trowbridge Park, Waseca. The Crown Jewels, a Queen
cover band, will host and perform as part of the library’s concert series. From start to finish, the show is incredible with something for everyone, from the hardcore Queen fan to the casual listener.
TUESDAY, AUG 05
Classic Car RollIn - Owatonna-4-7 p.m., Mineral Springs Brewery, 210 N. Oak Ave., Suite 1, Owatonna. Spring/ summer/fall weather is perfect for both showing off and admiring these Southern Minnesota classic cars.
WEDNESDAY, AUG 06
The New Havoline Supremes - Northfield-6-8:30 p.m., The Gardens of Castle Rock, 26601 Chippendale Ave., Northfield. Mary Cutrufello and Dan Lowinger playing country rock and blues Americana.
Six Mile Grove - West Concord-- 6:30 p.m., Berne Wood-Fired Pizza, 23148 County Hwy. 24, West Concord. Six Mile Grove has weathered 20 years of the tumultuous music scene as a selfmanaged, self-produced, and self-recorded band. Its music continues to evolve, as an organic, honest voice untinkered with and untainted by the lure of record labels or flashy music producers.
THURSDAY, AUG 07
Munchkin the Mini Horse - Faribault-10-10:45 a.m., Buckham Memorial Library, 11 Division St. E, Faribault. A special storytime. Munchkin is a registered therapy animal, and Amanda is his handler. Munchkin isn’t just a miniature horse; he has dwarfism too. This makes him extra small and he and Amanda love to share and spread the joy of celebrating differences.
Exhibition Opening - Owatonna-- 5-7 p.m., Owatonna Arts Center, 435 Garden View Ln, Owatonna. Sculptor and painter Tim James presents “Fragments of Reality.” From the artist: “I sculpt and paint abstractly because it affords me the freedom to express ideas without being tied by visual representations.”
tonna. Bring your lawn chairs, grab some friends, and enjoy your favorite tunes under the evening sky This night features music from Mark Cameron Band and Jack Willems Project.
Ellie Palmer Author Talk - Northfield-- 7 p.m., Content Bookstore, 314 Division St. S, Northfield. For the release of her newest romantic comedy, “Anywhere with You.” A nostalgic, heartwarming romance about a Type-A woman who road trips through the Minnesotan woods with her noncommittal childhood best friend — only for their long-suppressed sparks to start flying.
Gallery OpeningWaseca-- 5-7 p.m., Waseca Art Center, 200 N. State St. The Members Show and artist Bob Nonnemacher.
11 @ 7 Concert Series - Owatonna-- 5:30-9 p.m., Central Park Owatonna, 100 E. Main St, Owa-
Pet Parade - Faribault-7-10 p.m., The event sparks the creativity of community members in the surrounding area and gives their beloved pets an opportunity to strut their stuff. However, you don’t need a pet to join this parade. To be a participating member of the parade, simply consider the theme and prepare accordingly.
FRIDAY, AUG 08
Dimestore Watch - Dundas-4-9 p.m., Keepsake Cidery, 135th St. East, Dundas. Covering the deeper cuts of the Americana/country alt songbook.
Jeff Reinartz - Owatonna-- 5 p.m., Grapeful Wine Bar, 306 N. Cedar Ave., Suite 2, Owatonna. Known for his heartfelt originals and acoustic renditions of classic favorites, Jeff brings warmth, wit, and a great soundtrack to your evening.
Shawn Russell - Owatonna--
5:30-7:30 p.m., Mineral Springs Brewery, 210 N. Oak Ave., Suite 1, Owatonna.
Experience live acoustic that is here to set the mood and bring a relaxed and fun show. Shawn Russell Music is a diverse mix of Classic Rock, Old Outlaw Country, Reggae and all your favorite tunes from the 60s, 70s with an Island Vibe and beyond.
Crista & Muriah - Janesville-- 6-8:30 p.m., Indian Island Winery, 18010 631st Ave, Janesville. Playing a variety of hits.
The Ya Ya BoysNorthfield-6-9 p.m., Grand Event Center, 316 Washington St., Northfield. Folky upbeat tunes, featuring a couple of guys on the guitar
Forrest Hunter - Kasota-- 6-9 p.m., The Blue Moon Bar & Grill, 300 S. Webster St., Kasota. Guitar, bass, singer and songwriter, Hunter aims to entertain at the marina.
J-Mo & The J-LightersHenderson-- 7 p.m., River Bottom Tavern & Brewhouse, 510 Main St., Henderson. Hailing from St. Paul, Jamie’s music effortlessly blends the classic 50s and 60s vibes with contemporary rock and pop elements, creating a unique and captivating sound. His backing band, The J-Lighters, skillfully capture the essence of the 50s sound.
Hot Jazz for Decent People - St. Peter-- 7-8:30 p.m., Minnesota Square Park, 1000 S. Minnesota
Ave., St. Peter. Enjoy some jazz in the park in the comfort of your own lawn chair. The Thru Line Quartet play this night.
Chad Johnson - Northfield-- 7-10 p.m., Flaherty’s Northfield Lanes, 1700 Highway 3 S. Known for his Americana and country-rock fusion, Chad blends heartfelt lyrics, smooth guitar, and feel-good energy.
SATURDAY, AUG 09
Nicollet County Fair - St. Peter-- 8 a.m.-11 p.m., Nicollet County Fairgrounds, 400 Union St., St. Peter. Runs Aug. 6-10. Grandstand includes a truck and tractor pull Aug. 7, a demo derby Aug. 8 and 9, and auto races Aug. 10. Music includes Steel Bridges the night of Aug. 7, Wedinger Band, TJ Brown and Stone Daisy Aug. 8, and Jared Graff and Street Talk Aug. 9. Guests can also enjoy the carnival, petting zoos, food and drinks, music at the Big Stage and more.
Goodhue County Fair - Zumbrota-- 8-12:30
a.m., Runs Aug. 6-. Grandstand events includes autocross on Aug. 6, the truck and tractor pull on Aug. 7, more autocross on Aug. 8, and the demo derby Aug. 9. At the Beer Garden, find Leonard McCracken Aug. 5, Dave Carpenter & Friends and Ryan Sullivan Aug. 6, 8th Street Band Aug. 7, George’s Concertina Band and Bryan Anderson Aug. 8, and Zachary Giebler and Foster Grand Aug. 9.
GEM Days
- Owatonna-- 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Downtown Owatonna. Runs Aug. 7-9. Join for a weekend full of music, food, shopping, entertainment, kids activities and more.
story with The Schmids, a husband-and-wife duo whose musical chemistry is as genuine as their love story.
Ramble - Faribault-4:30-7:30 p.m., ShattuckSt. Mary’s, Faribault. Celebrate a night of fun with entertainment: silent auction, spin to win game, wine tasting with paired appetizers, buffet dinner and fund-a-need program. Money raised goes toward the River Bend Nature Center.
SUNDAY, AUG 10
A soul-filled summer evening of music, wine, and
Elliot Graber - Kasota-6-9 p.m., Chankaska Creek Ranch, Winery and Distillery, 1179 E. Pearl St., Kasota. ELL, or Elliott Graber, is a pop artist who writes about his personal journeys traveling far from home to pursue his dreams, falling in love, finding himself, and returning to his roots. Visions of beauty and truth permeate throughout his music, tapping into the corners of every lovers brain; bringing these things to life with his gift for vibrant storytelling and sweet melody.
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Emma Josephine and Ron & SteveWaseca-- 1-7 p.m., Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm, 41142 160th St, Waseca. Enjoy some music with your pizza on the farm. The Donner Party - St. Peter-- 4-7 p.m., Patrick’s on Third, 125 S. Third St., St. Peter. Playing the roots of classic country.
In A Bind - Le Sueur County-4-7 p.m., Westwood Marina Bar & Grill, 1400 Lake Washington Access Rd., Kasota. Playing a variety of hit music.
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TUESDAY, AUG 12
Steele County Free Fair Kickoff - Owatonna-5-11 p.m., Steele County Fairgrounds, 18th St SE, Owatonna. One of the biggest, if not thee biggest, county fair in the state kicks off Tuesday, Aug. 12 and Wednesday, Aug. 13 at the fairgrounds. Smokescreen headlines the beer garden Tuesday night, while a classic antique tractor pull fills the grandstand. On Wednesday night, Arch Allies plays the beer garden, while Big Daddy Weave headlines the grandstand.
WEDNESDAY, AUG 13
Scene Old Country Boys - Northfield-- 6-8:30 p.m., The Gardens of Castle Rock, 26601 Chippendale Ave., Northfield. These young boys decided they wanted to play old country. Come ready to hear the music of Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and more.
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Tribute - West Concord-- 6:30 p.m., Berne Wood-Fired Pizza, 23148 County Hwy. 24, West Concord. Formed in the year 2000, Collective Unconscious has become one of Minnesota’s premiere groups. Singer/songwriters Jeff Engholm, Nathan “Nature” Nesje, and Muggsy Lauer make up the core of the group with their vocal harmonies and are joined by composer / keyboardist George Maurer and drummer Scott Chabot.
THURSDAY, AUG 14
Summer Car Cruise-In - Owatonna-- 5-8 p.m., Owatonna Eagles 1791, 141 E. Rose St., Owatonna. Whether you’re a car enthusiast, a proud owner, or just love a good community event, this is the
place to be. Come admire a wide variety of classic and custom cars, connect with fellow gearheads, and enjoy a fun summer evening at the Eagles.
Tim GoodwinNorthfield-- 6 p.m., Grand Event Center, 316 Washington St., Northfield. A singer/songwriter from Northfield. He plays original songs and some signature covers. His musical roots are in folk and Americana.
Taste of Time - Waseca-- 6 p.m., Farmamerica, 7367 360th Ave, Waseca. Sit back and unwind as you ride a tram around the scenic 1-mile Time Lane trail. At each of the unique historic sites, you’ll enjoy locally sourced food and drinks, offering a delicious glimpse into the past. Tickets online.
FRIDAY, AUG 15
Gallery OpeningFaribault-- 5-7 p.m., Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave N, Faribault. In the Carlander Family Gallery are Karl Friedrich and Pat Dunn-Walker; in the Lois Vranesh Gallery is Patricia Johnson; in the K&M Gallery are Judy Saye-Willis and PCA instructors.
Fred the BearNorthfield-- 5:30-8:30 p.m., Armory Square Event Center, 519
Division St., Northfield. Rich harmonies, emotive dynamics, personally crafted lyrics and driving rhythms played by local talented musicians with hearts of gold.
Tim Cheesebrow - Kasota-- 6-9 p.m., Chankaska Creek Ranch, Winery and Distillery, 1179 E. Pearl St., Kasota. A signature blend of roots rock, folk, and Americana — pairing memorable melodies with meaningful lyrics that will have you tapping your toes and sipping a little slower.
Car Cruise - Faribault-- 6-9 p.m., Downtown Faribault, Central Ave. The rumble of a souped-up motor, the shine of chrome bumpers, pinstripes, fender skirts, great music, and food. It’s time. Classic or new, pull your pride and joy out of the garage & bring it down to the car cruise night, or just enjoy what’s on show. Saint Suburbia will provide music.
SATURDAY, AUG 16
Rose Fest - Kenyon-- 7-12:30 a.m., Kenyon. The annual community festival in Kenyon runs Aug. 1317. The royalty and grand marshal announcements are made Wednesday night, followed by a town cruise in golf carts and an outdoor movie. Thursday evening includes a bike rodeo and tractor pull. The action picks up Friday with citywide garage sales, a book sale, a hog roast, a wine and beer tasting, autograph signings from former Viking Tommy Kramer, and a street dance. There is even more Saturday, including a car show, a vendor and craft fair, and all kinds of kids activities. Sunday features the grand parade. See more at cityofkenyon.com
Le Sueur County Free Fair - Le Center-- 8 a.m.-11 p.m., Le Sueur County Fairgrounds, 350 Plutt Ave. S., Le Center. Runs Aug. 14-17.
Featured events include a free sweet corn feed and music from Doug Traxler and the Hired Hands Thursday; a demo derby and music from Over 60 Band and Sohmer and Dale & Open Highway Friday; a kids pedal pull, a truck & tractor pull, and music from Little Chicago and Smokescreen Saturday; a car show Sunday. Guests can also enjoy a carnival, food and beverages, Bingo, 4-H exhibits and more. lesueurcountyfair.org
Hum-
mingbird
Hurrah - Henderson-- 9 a.m.-4 p.m.,
Henderson
Humming-
bird Garden, 209 N. Fourth St., Henderson. Charms of hummingbirds, a kaleidoscope of butterflies, beautiful flowers galore and plenty of pollinators are ready for your enjoyment.
Steele County Free Fair - Owatonna-- 9 a.m.-11 p.m., Main event runs Aug. 13-17. The biggest county fair in the state. The grandstand will feature Big Daddy Weave Aug. 13, Snake Oil Aug. 14, Rodney Atkins Aug. 15, Bulls-n-Barrels Aug. 16, and the IMP demo derby Aug. 17. The fair also features one of the largest carnivals you can find, and food and drinks stands all over, in addition to all kinds of more entertainment. scff.org
Mark Kreitzer - Dundas-- 2-4 p.m., Chapel Brewing, 15 Hester St, Dundas. Mark has been playing music on stage since almost before there were two Germanys. He has played in rock, country,
bluegrass, folk, traditional jazz and gypsy jazz bands, as well as being involved in theatrical and classical music.
Fleck’s Walking Tour - Faribault-- 2 p.m., A walking tour of the Old Fleck’s Brewery site. Explore the ruins and see what the brewery would have looked like during its prime. Tours at 2 and 4 p.m. Reserve a spot and buy a ticket by calling 507-332-2121.
The Jazz 10Janesville-- 5:308:30 p.m., Indian Island Winery, 18010 631st Ave, Janesville. Classic and modern jazz for dancing.
Jeff Reinartz - Owatonna--
6:30-8:30 p.m., Mineral Springs Brewery, 210 N. Oak Ave., Suite 1, Owatonna. A singer/songwriter, he’s been performing live for over 30 years and is a veteran of several bands. He is now a solo acoustic performer and has released two EPs that were produced by Scotty Rohr at Zension Studio in Austin, MN.
Russ Franek and The Biscuits - Northfield-7-10 p.m., Flaherty’s Northfield Lanes, 1700 Highway 3 S. Kick butt cover band that’s got something for everyone.
Stark Trek: The Next ImprovisationNorthfield-7:30 p.m., Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street West. An improv show in which a group of talented actors in Star Trek costumes act out a completely original episode.
SUNDAY, AUG 17
Bruce Burniece - Kilkenny-2-5 p.m., Vintage Escapes Winery & Vineyard, 8950 Dodd Rd., Kilkenny Bruce is a true one-man band who
brings the energy of a full stage show — looping guitars, vocals, and rhythms into a dynamic and upbeat performance you won’t believe is coming from just one guy. He plays a mix of crowd favorites and originals.
munity is roiled by strange religious and mythological events.
WEDNESDAY, AUG 20
Concord. Comprised of two dynamic divas, Mary Lieser and Dianna Parks, on lead vocals along with incredibly talented music who cover a variety of instruments to recreate the complex and layered recordings of ABBA Gold.
Angel ValKasota-- 4-7 p.m., Westwood Marina Bar & Grill, 1400 Lake Washington Access Rd., Kasota. Angel grew up listening to her mom sing in an 80s rock band. She has a strong background and love for rock music and has grown to love country as well. She took her two favorite genres and mixed them into a more rock country style.
Another Time Around - St. Peter-- 4-7 p.m., Patrick’s on Third, 125 S. Third St., St. Peter. Duo playing classic rock songs.
MONDAY, AUG 18
Community
Writing - St. Peter-- 6-8 p.m., Arts Center of Saint Peter, 315 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter. The host leads instruction and conversation and then provides an optional prompt to work toward. The next hour is given to focused writing. Then some debriefing and relaxation, with everyone free to share their triumphs and frustrations if desired.
ZanderNorthfield-4-8 p.m., Red Barn Pizza Farm, 10063 110th St., Northfield. Swing by for some free music provided by a full-time nationally touring folk Americana singer-songwriter with a punk attitude based in St. Paul.
Erik Koskinen - Northfield-- 6-8:30 p.m., The Gardens of Castle Rock, 26601 Chippendale Ave., Northfield. A true American singer-songwriter, Koskinen’s albums are a lyrical and musical metaphor of America’s theaters of war, history, relationships, and reflections in the mirror.
fABBAulous - West Concord-- 6:30 p.m., Berne Wood-Fired Pizza, 23148 County Hwy. 24, West
THURSDAY, AUG 21
Third Thursday Downtown - Northfield-- 5-8 p.m., Downtown Northfield. Features live music, specials from the downtown shops & restaurants, family fun activities, and the carefully curated mix of fine art, crafts, cottage foods, and community.
Charlie ParrOwatonna-- 7-9 p.m., Mineral Springs Brewery, 210 N. Oak Ave., Suite 1, Owatonna. Unique foot stomping style of blues, folk and Americana. This brewery setting in Owatonna is one of smallest venues on Charlie’s current tour. Tickets online.
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TUESDAY, AUG 19
Classic Car Roll-In - Henderson-- 5-8 p.m., One of the biggest roll-in’s across the region in a beautiful downtown. Takes place every Tuesday until Sept. 17. The music for the night is from Sohmer & Dale.
Thomas Maltman Author Talk - Northfield-7 p.m., Content Bookstore, 314 Division St. S, Northfield. A reading from his new novel “Ashes to Ashes.” Small-town Minnesota teenager Basil “The Brute” Thorson — a shy, reluctant wrestling star and “special” tracked into special education classes — vows to make his family whole again in the wake of multiple tragedies, during a year in which his com-
Dan Schwartz & Nick Salisbury - Dundas-4:30-6:30 p.m., Chapel Brewing, 15 Hester St, Dundas. Eye & ear catching instruments, playing roots-based melody driven mixture of songs & instrumentals, originals & Americana standards.
Hot Jazz for Decent People - St. Peter-- 7-8:30 p.m., Minnesota Square Park, 1000 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter. Enjoy some jazz in the park in the comfort of your own lawn chair. This night features Flamingo Flamenco: a flamenco jazz fusion show hosted by Molly Kay Stoltz.
Bridge Chamber Music Festival - Northfield-7:30-9 p.m., Northfield. The festival features The Young Artist Recital at St. John’s Lutheran Church 7:30-9 p.m. Aug. 21, The Charles Gorczynski Tango Quartet at The Grand Event Center 7:30-9 p.m. Aug. 22, The Artaria String Quartet 3-4:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Urness Recital Hall.
SATURDAY, AUG 23
Tavern, Red Fox Tavern, plus starting and finishing at 1319 Tavern and Outlaw Saloon. All UTVs, ATVs and bikes welcome. Live music by The Ya Ya Boys at 1319 Tavern and another band at Outlaw Saloon. Food and drinks.
Trius - Dundas-- 4-7 p.m., Keepsake Cidery, 135th St. East, Dundas. KAVE is a jazz duo comprised of two top tier Twin Cities jazz players, bassist Kevin Clements and Dave Hagedorn on the vibraphone, who happen to have deep connections to Northfield. They are joined by Reid Kennedy, drummer extraordinaire, who, after much time and several trial runs, completes the talented group with a bangin’ rhythm section.
folk, alternative, and country covers and originals.
Jeremy Poland Band - Le Sueur County-- 4-7 p.m., Westwood Marina Bar & Grill, 1400 Lake Washington Access Rd., Kasota. Their wide-ranging approach to these deceptively simple performances hits upon timeless elements in both rock and pop music to extraordinary effect.
as well as some originals.
Fortunate Sons - Henderson-- 7 p.m., River Bottom Tavern & Brewhouse, 510 Main St., Henderson. Fortunate Suns are a hypnotic fusion of psychedelic improvisation, southern country rock and heavy distorted riffs.
A World in Miniature - Henderson-- 1011:30 a.m., Ney Nature Center, 28238 Nature Center Ln, Henderson. Tanner Barnharst, a Minnesota Master Naturalist and member of the MN Mycological Society, presents a hands-on lichen workshop at Ney! Workshop participants will learn the basic parts of lichen and see them transform colors with just a touch of water.
Side by Side Ride - New Prague-- 1 p.m., 1319 Woodfire Tavern, 125 E. Main St., New Prague. The ride stops at St. Patrick’s, Doherty’s
Matt McAllister - Kasota-- 6-9 p.m., Chankaska Creek Ranch, Winery and Distillery, 1179 E. Pearl St., Kasota. A skilled guitar player and singer.
Tribute to Outlaw
Country - Faribault-7:30 p.m., Experience the raw energy and rebellious spirit of outlaw country and southern rock with Southern Soul from artist Joe Flip, featuring powerhouse vocalist Swanny Rose backed by an all-star band. Tickets online.
SUNDAY, AUG 24
Summer Send-OffSt. Peter-1-6 p.m., Paddlefish Brewing, 108 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter. Celebrate the end of summer with a vibrant community bash. Bring the whole family for live music, kid-friendly activities, local food, and cold beer.
TUESDAY, AUG 26
Nathan Hansen - Kasota-- 6-9 p.m., The Blue Moon Bar & Grill, 300 S. Webster St., Kasota. Based in Rochester, Hansen has a passion for entertaining and keeping folks dancing with the best country music of yesterday and today
Mal Murphy - Janesville-- 1-3:30 p.m., Indian Island Winery, 18010 631st Ave, Janesville. Performing
Amy Manette Band - St. Peter-- 4-7 p.m., Patrick’s on Third, 125 S. Third St., St. Peter. With a voice reminiscent of Etta James and Beth Hart, Amy Manette and her band are back.
Midwest Farewell - Waseca-- 4-8 p.m., Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm, 41142 160th St, Waseca. Enjoy the acoustic sounds of this trio. They cover everyone from Dawes to Van Morrison to The Last Revel and more.
Wine Education - Owatonna-- 6-8 p.m., Grapeful Wine Bar, 306 N. Cedar Ave., Suite 2, Owatonna. Join us for a captivating evening as we journey along one of the world’s most breathtaking wine regions — Germany’s Mosel Valley. Tickets online. Learn About Pollinators - St. Peter-- 6 p.m., St. Peter Library. Heather Holm will explore the nutri-
tional components of the nectar and pollen of asters and their fall-blooming cousins the goldenrods, and demonstrate the importance of these two groups of plants for native bees as well as migratory pollinating insects such as butterflies.
WEDNESDAY, AUG 27
Sweet Jazz - Northfield-- 4-8 p.m., Red Barn Pizza Farm, 10063 110th St., Northfield. Christina Schwietz on vocals, Peter Webb on keyboard, David Miller on drums and Rob Thompson on bass. They also regularly feature David on flugelhorn and melodica. Many of the songs are standards, some old, some much more recent. They take particular pleasure in finding songs you may never have heard before, including originals.
The Gabe Marchan Group - Northfield-- 6-8:30 p.m., The Gardens of Castle Rock, 26601 Chippendale Ave., Northfield. Blending Buddy Guy’s Chicago blues with elements of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Texas blues and BB Kings Mississippi blues as well as all points in between, Gabe has crafted and developed a unique style and sound playing in numerous blues bands throughout Milwaukee. Joined by Dave Coldren on keyboard, Matt Rhodes on bass, Barry Knudson on drums.
Retro Soul & The Westside Horns - West Concord-- 6:30 p.m., Berne Wood-Fired Pizza, 23148 County Hwy. 24, West Concord. A group of seasoned musicians that reside in the Twin Cities metro area that have a passion for making good music. They play their style of blues rock inspired originals, combined with family friendly good time oldies from the 60s, 70s and 80s.
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Responsibilities:
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Music Trivia: Muck and Tracey
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21 AT 7PM
$100 per team of four ($25 per person)
Join us for music trivia with Muck and Tracey! Gather three of your friends and get ready for a fun evening at the Paradise Center for the Arts. Do you think your team has what it takes to win? Teams of four will compete for the title of champion in Paradise’s first music trivia event.
Enjoy yourself while helping raise funds for Paradise and winning fabulous prizes!
Sponsored by Southern Heights Dental Group and K&M Heating and Air Conditioning.
Carlander Family Gallery - Karl Friedrich & Pat Dunn-Walker Lois Vranesh Gallery – Patricia Johnson K&M Gallery - Judy Saye-Willis, PCA Instructors
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Youth Edition
Presented by Marquee Children’s Theatre Music by Richard Rodgers, Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, Adaptation by Tom Briggs Director: Kayla Mollenhauer, Music Director: Will McIntyre, Choreographer: Jordyn Tesch.
This reimagined fairy tale is a magical musical filled with charm, laughter, and timeless life lessons. Follow the journey of a passionate Cinderella as she navigates the challenges of self-discovery, love, and unexpected adventures.
August 1 and 8 at 7:00 PM
August 2, 3, 9**, and 10* at 2:00 PM *ASL Interpreted Performance | **Sensory-Friendly Performance
Adult $14.50, Student $9.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
Sponsored by Federated Insurance, Southern Heights Dental Group, and The Bahl Foundation.
This activity
Tribute to Outlaw Country and Southern Rock by Joe Flip
Saturday, August 23rd at 7:30 PM
Experience the raw energy and rebellious spirit of outlaw country and southern rock with Southern Soul, a show nominated for “Tribute Act of the Year” by the Midwest Country Music Organization! Billboard Charting artist Joe Flip leads it and features powerhouse vocalist Swanny Rose, backed by an all-star band. Southern Soul delivers faithful renditions of legendary hits from: Johnny Cash & June Carter, Waylon Jennings, Charlie Daniels Band, ZZ Top, The Allman Broters, and More!
8/11, 8/12, 8/13, 8/14, and 8/15 from 10:00am-11:30am.
For Ages 4-7, tuition $85. This class is designed to introduce kids ages 4-7 to the world of theater. We’ll play a variety of acting games to explore imagination and character. Sponsored by Richie Eye Clinic & Lasik Center.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
