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CONTENTS NOVEMBER 2026 | VOLUME 14 | ISSUE 11

FEATURES: 6 | Mexican Cuisine

Mexican restaurants bring the heat and flavor in Southern Minnesota.

8 | New Thai Restaurant Gaining Popularity

Janesville’s Best Thai Cuisine draws fans from near and far.

COLUMNS: 5 | Mollywood BLVD

Pass the wings - why some are ditching the holiday turkey.

10 | SoMinn Fashion

Remember when Christmas shopping was part of the fun?

17 | Rants & Raves Food of my homeland.

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blood pressure. It’s impossible to be stuffy or stressed when you’re passing warm tortillas or digging into a hot slice of taco pizza.I used to call this the “snack pack” in college years, but this is an elevated version of pizza rolls and dino nuggies. Would anyone really be that mad about an all side dish and dessert Thanksgiving? I doubt it!

The Low-and-Slow Smoker Takeover

Here in Southern Minnesota our love for good barbecue doesn’t vanish when the winter chill sets in. Smoked brisket, slow-cooked pulled pork, or sticky, caramelized chicken wings are rapidly replacing traditional hams. You put in the prep work early, let the smoker or slow cooker do the heavy lifting, and spend the rest of the day relaxed in your favorite armchair.

Global Seafood Feasts

Taking inspiration from traditions like the Italian “Feast of the Seven Fishes,” many families are opting for lighter, elegant seafood spreads. Jumbo shrimp boils, crab cakes, lobster rolls, or rich seafood chowders offer a luxurious, special-occasion feel without the heavy, nap-inducing coma that follows a traditional heavy starch load.

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ow do you feel about “non-traditional” holiday meals? For example, ordering Chicken Wings for Thanksgiving, or having Prime Rib instead of Ham for Easter? For me, Thanksgiving has to have turkey & mashed potatoes, bare minimum, but many are opting for other options at their family gatherings. Local trends are focusing menus towards the global and in many cases, alleviate stress for the host. For example, meals featuring Korean BBQ would have your guests cooking their own meat. Sounds nice, doesn’t it? Personally, I love the American traditional standards for Thanksgiving and Easter, but when it comes to Christmas, I don’t have a standard. In fact, I often find myself at one of the few places open on Christmas Day, a Chinese Buffet.

The last Christmas my mom was with us we skipped the roast beef and we ordered a Taco Pizza instead. She was going through chemotherapy and decided she wanted to just enjoy time with family rather than slaving in the kitchen. She mentioned that she had seen some friends do Cheeseburgers and french fries for their Christmas dinner, and thought, “Why not?” It turns out Mom was way ahead of the curve. Across Southern Minnesota, and, frankly, the entire country, the unspoken laws of holiday dining are being rewritten. The grand, stress-inducing spread that requires three days of prep, two fridge cleanouts and inevitable messes. People are trading hours spent over a hot stove for simplicity, flavor, and most importantly, time spent actually talking to the people they love. Industry surveys show that nearly six out of ten Americans now consider eating out or picking up takeout for key holiday meals, while a growing percentage of home cooks are ditching the traditional main course entirely. The shift isn’t about throwing tradition out the

window; it’s about redefining what a “feast” looks like. When you look at the stats, over 20% of holiday hosts now pass on the traditional turkey, opting instead for crowdpleasers that don’t burn out your host. If you’re looking to break the mold this season, here are a few nontraditional holiday meal ideas catching on across local dining tables:

The Interactive Social Spread (Korean BBQ or Hot Pot) Why should the host do all the heavy lifting? Setting up an electric skillet or tabletop burner for Korean BBQ (bulgogi, pork belly, kimchi, and fresh lettuce wraps) or a steaming pot of interactive Hot Pot turns dinner into the main event. It encourages slow, conversational eating where every guest gets their food piping hot and cooked exactly how they like it.

The Comfort Food Fiesta

Taking a page out of my mom’s playbook, swapping a formal roast for high-end comfort foods. Think gourmet taco bars, artisanal pizzas, or a slider-and-fry station instantly lowers the room’s

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My personal favorite option (IYKYK). Whether it’s hitting up your favorite local Chinese buffet on Christmas afternoon or placing an order at the local diner for a big family brunch, letting someone else wash the dishes is perhaps the ultimate holiday gift to yourself. Support a local, family owned restaurant! At the end of the day, a holiday meal isn’t defined by the turkey timer or whether the gravy is lump-free. That Christmas with Taco Pizza on the table remains one of my absolute favorites, not because of what we ate, but because my mom was sitting right there beside us, laughing, rested, and if you can get the guests off their phones, present. So if your holiday tradition involves a 15-pound bird with all the trimmings, embrace it and enjoy your afternoon nap! But if you’d rather pass around a bucket of wings, a box of tacos, or a plate of crab legs, go for it without an ounce of guilt. The best holiday meal is simply the one that brings everyone to the table to be together. Happy Holidays! 

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Mexican restaurants bring the heat and flavor in Southern Minnesota By JANE TURPIN MOORE

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hen I was a 7-year-old youngster growing up in North Mankato, the Pfau family opened Mankato’s

first Taco John’s. Though my family heritage is traced primarily to ancestors from the British Isles, I was the beneficiary of parents who were enthusiastic cross-cultural eaters. (I could have easily done without my dad’s predilection for braunschweiger sandwiches though.)

And while my mom was an experienced cook with Depression-era roots who could whip up terrific and economical entrées on the fly, she was also a busy public school teacher who never hesitated to pick up fast food or suggest our family eat dinner at Happy Chef or Country Kitchen when she was just too tired to produce a madefrom-scratch meal at the end of a long work day. Hence, I was familiar from a young age with the taste sensations of Tastee Freez malts and fries, Pagliai’s pizza, Robby’s hamburgers and Country Boy (or Country Girl) burger baskets. But when Taco John’s hit town, their soft-shell tacos, sour cream-drenched super burritos, cinnamon sugar-topped apple grandés and Taco Tuesday specials stole my heart. Was Taco John’s menu anywhere close to representing authentic Mexican cuisine? That’s highly questionable, but the palate pleasure it provided whet my appetite for more. Minnesota’s populace has evolved significant-

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ly since the early ‘70s, and to my mind, that’s all for the good. A proliferation of delicious ethnic food is only one of the many positive things that’s resulted from our increasingly diverse citizenry branching out beyond bratwurst, sweet corn and lutefisk. Mexican food, delivered in the form of dozens of restaurants dotting the streets of towns both small and large across not only southern Minnesota but the entire state, is one example of how our eating landscape has changed since the days of “Remember the Embers.” Today, fans of south-of-the-border flavor profiles can take their pick of Mexican restaurants from St. James to Red Wing (and points north and south). Try them all, or land on a favorite that’s your go-to place for burritos, nachos, carnitas and house-made tortilla chips. One such eatery has locations in both Northfield and Faribault: Gran Plaza Mexican Grill.

On a warm evening in early October, we ordered takeout for six from Gran Plaza’s Northfield restaurant. Our party chose a variety of quesadillas, quesabirria and fajitas—and no one was disappointed. In fact, our three guests—who hailed from Boston, New York and Washington, D.C.—were more than impressed by the quality, taste profile and portion size of their dinners. “I call out the gargantuan nature of my steak fajita quesadilla,” said our Boston-based friend. “Not only was it massive, making it a very good value, but it was delicious; fried but not greasy, with perfectly melted cheese. It was way more flavorful than I was expecting.” Our D.C.-dwelling friend was equally pleased. “I had the birria quesadilla and it was expertly grilled,” he related. “The accompanying consommé had a hint of smokiness that added a nice touch and the dish had a well-balanced flavor overall.”

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Additional Mexican restaurants in the Southern Minn SCENE readership area include: El Tequila Mexican Grill, 951 Faribault Road, Faribault; 809 1st St. SE, New Prague; 1010 Mn-3 South, Northfield; eltequilamexican.com. Gran Plaza Mexican Grill, is at 520 Central Ave., Faribault, 507-333-1344, granplazagrill.com; 2018 Jefferson Road, Suite G, Northfield, 507-366-1862, northfieldgranplaza.com La Flor de Mayo Mercado, 200 Western Ave. North, Suite C5, Faribault. 507-413-0177 Taqueria El Jefe, 318 Central Ave. North, Faribault. 507-384-3229 Cahill Bistro & Bar, 632 2nd St., Kenyon. cahillbistrobar.com El Tacazo Mexican Delights, 95 E Minnesota St, Le Center. 507-357-2232 Adrian Gomez, manager of Northfield’s Gran Plaza Mexican Grill for the past 11 years, is gratified to receive such positive reactions from customers. Then again, he isn’t altogether surprised by it because he knows he’s running a quality operation. “People love our food,” Gomez confirmed. “We’re located in a nice community with nice people who really love eating Mexican food and who keep coming back for more.” Gran Plaza is accommodating to its clientele, since it’s open seven days a week (11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday). Gomez himself works six days each week and credits his hard-working staff of eight full-time and four part-time employees with delivering the same salsa-accented magic to every dish they serve. “We have enchiladas, burritos, chimichangas, quesadillas, tacos, tostadas, tamales, flautas and more,” Gomez said. “At Gran Plaza, we use our own recipes and make our own tortilla chips and three types of salsa—spicy, regular and verde.” But if there happens to be an outlier in your party, know that Gran Plaza offers a series of “American dishes” too — a 12-ounce t-bone steak meal, for instance, six different hamburger varieties and even a basic grilled cheese sandwich. Oh, and several kids’ meals for those 12 and under are available (note: up to two kids’ meals are complimentary with the purchase of two regular adult entreés each Sunday), with a broad range of tastes accommodated (everything from chicken nuggets or mac & cheese to tamales and mini-burritos). Speedy service along with smiles (my hot, fresh and large takeout order was voluntarily and swiftly shuttled to my waiting vehicle by a friendly staff member) is what Gomez and his staff strive to provide — every day of the week.

Speaking of weekdays, Gran Plaza has daily specials that can reduce your tab and cater to your favorite tastes — think reduced-priced fajitas on Mondays or pollo loco on Fridays. And a generous happy hour runs from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. each Monday through Saturday, with all bottled beer priced at a low $2.99 during those hours. With a full bar, though, guests can order nearly whatever drink they fancy—and don’t miss the margarita selection (flavors include original lime but extend to strawberry, raspberry, mango, melon, peach, banana and even watermelon), priced at an affordable $5.99 apiece for a 19-ounce drink from Monday through Thursday. Gomez estimates that Modelo gets the nod as Gran Plaza’s most popular beer brand, while their fajitas are the most-ordered entreé overall. His personal favorite: Gran Plaza’s seafood chimichangas, which are loaded with scallops, shrimp, crabmeat and several vegetables. “Weekends are our busiest time,” Gomez said, gesturing to the inviting dining area that displays colorful papel picado from the ceiling and warm-hued booths and tables throughout the cozy floor space. Gomez emphasized that Gran Plaza Mexican Grill tries to do “good things for the community,” often participating in youth fundraisers in the form of coupon cards and other means as a way of paying back its loyal customer base. “They accept us very nicely here,” said Gomez. “We are glad that people love our food.” Even people who cut their Mexican-food eating teeth on Taco John’s fare. 

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Best Thai Cuisine owner Daniel Lisu has been surprised by the very strong reception his restaurant has received since opening in Janesville this spring.

Janesville’s Best Thai Cuisine draws fans from near and far

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cozy storefront in downtown Janesville might not be quite where you’d expect to find one of the region’s

most unique and enticing culinary op-

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tions, but a Thai restaurant is making a name for itself, both among locals and those who find themselves traveling along Highway 14. Since opening in spring 2025, Best Thai Cuisine has steadily gained popularity as a great local spot to grab a fresh and healthy meal, introducing locals to tastes few were familiar with but have quickly built up a craving for. Born and raised in Myanmar,

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Thailand’s western neighbor, Lisu immigrated to the U.S. with his family about a decade ago, while in his early 20s. He initially arrived in Indiana, where he studied at Indiana Wesleyan University, before coming to Minnesota shortly thereafter. While studying for his Master’s in Business Administration degree at Bethel University, owner Daniel Lisu was still living in St. Paul when he saw the vacant storefront at 115 N Main St., previously home to a pair of Mexican restaurants that had closed down. Noticing the minimal presence of Thai food locally and the numerous small towns nearby within easy driving distance, Lisu became convinced that Janesville, far from being out of the way, just might be the perfect choice to open up his first restaurant. At first, Lisu did the long commute every day to and from Janesville. Since then though, he and his family have moved into a house that’s just a few blocks away from the restaurant, while still

working to wrap up his MBA degree. Lisu said he’s been surprised by how quick the people of Janesville have been to embrace the new restaurant. The restaurant has quickly built up a loyal customer base, including both locals and those who come from an hour or more away to try some of their favorite dishes. The popular menu is opening up the small town to new flavors. It includes pad noodle options, curries, a variety of soups, egg rolls and spring rolls, and more. It also features some desserts unique to the area, like mango sweet sticky rice and mochi. Best Thai Cuisine endeared itself to the community further with its special discount program for “community heroes,” which includes teachers, firefighters, veterans and police. They get 25% off their meal, all day, every day. The restaurant’s “Uno Challenge” runs from Monday through Thursday. If a group of four or more comes into the restaurant and plays a game

of Uno, the winner gets an appetizer or dessert of their choice for free. Janesville Chamber of Commerce President Laura Seys praised the restaurant as a fantastic addition to the Janesville community. “I think it’s been a wonderful addition to our town,” Seys said. “It’s bringing people from hours away to enjoy the food, and it’s always nice to have something different that brings people into town.” 

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emember when Christmas shopping was something you actually looked forward to? You’d make plans with your mother, sister, or a good friend. Maybe you’d put on a favorite sweater, take a little extra time getting ready, and head out for a whole day of Christmas shopping. There were decorated storefronts, Christmas music, beautiful displays, and the possibility of finding something wonderful around every corner. You didn’t always know what you were looking for. That was half the fun. You’d wander through clothing racks, pick up something beautiful just to feel the fabric, try on a jacket you didn’t really need, and discover a piece of jewelry that would be absolutely perfect for someone on your list. Somewhere along the way, you’d stop for lunch. There was no hurry to finish eating because the conversation was every bit as important as the shopping. And inevitably, someone would say, “We’d better get going. We still have shopping to do!”

WHEN GETTING DRESSED WAS PART OF CHRISTMAS Remember the excitement of finding something special to wear for the holidays? The 1990s gave us some wonderful fashion. Rich velvet, beautiful satin, tailored jackets, soft sweaters, and elegant jewelry. Holiday dressing wasn’t always about sequins and sparkle. Sometimes it was a beautiful fabric, a flattering shape, or a necklace that made an ordinary outfit feel extraordinary. And you didn’t necessarily need a formal occasion to wear it. You might dress up a little for Christmas shopping, lunch with friends, a

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holiday concert, or dinner with family. Those styles are finding their way back into fashion today, and perhaps that’s part of their appeal. A velvet jacket over dark jeans, a satin blouse with beautifully fitting trousers, or a winter-white sweater finished with gold jewelry still feels special. Not because we’re trying to dress like it’s 1995, but because beautiful clothing has a way of making ordinary moments feel a little more memorable. And isn’t that something worth bringing back?

WHEN DID SHOPPING BECOME SOMETHING TO FINISH? Somewhere between the Black Friday doorbusters, endless online sales, and packages arriving on our doorsteps, Christmas shopping changed. What once felt like an outing became another task on an already crowded holiday checklist. Find the gift. Compare the prices. Click the button. Check the name off the list. There’s certainly something wonderful about convenience. But when was the last time an online shopping cart made you laugh with a friend? Or surprised you with something so perfect you couldn’t wait to give it away? Remember the satisfaction of finding a gift you hadn’t even known existed? That little shop you almost walked past. The sales associate who suggested something completely different. The beautiful scarf, unusual piece of jewelry, or thoughtful little gift that somehow seemed made for the person you were shopping for. You didn’t find it because an algorithm suggested it. You found it because you were there.

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SOMINN FASHION continued from 10 downtown shop after spending hours at a crowded mall and finding exactly what you’d been searching for. And sometimes, you came home with something unexpected for yourself. In my own store, I see those moments happen all the time. A woman comes in looking for a gift, then spots something she hadn’t considered. She picks it up, smiles, and says, “Oh, she’d love this!” Sometimes it’s something for herself that catches her attention instead. It’s something we talk about among the business owners downtown. We notice when friends make a day of shopping together, when someone finds a gift they can hardly wait to give, or when a customer comes back to tell us how much someone loved what they picked out. We share those stories because they’re the moments we enjoy most about what we do. There’s something wonderful about being part of people’s holiday traditions, even in a small way. And when the streets are busy, the shops are full of conversation, and people are genuinely

enjoying themselves, we feel that excitement, too.

MAYBE THIS CHRISTMAS, WE BRING BACK THE DAY The holidays will always come with lists, responsibilities, and more things to do than we have time for. But perhaps not everything needs to be accomplished as quickly as possible. Maybe this year, instead of squeezing Christmas shopping into twenty minutes on the couch, you set aside an afternoon. Call your sister. Make plans with a friend. Put on that beautiful sweater you’ve been saving for a special occasion. Wander through the shops. Try on something wonderful. Stop for lunch. Find a gift that makes you smile because you know exactly who should receive it. And if you happen to come home with something for yourself, that’s perfectly fine, too. You don’t have to recreate Christmas in 1995 to enjoy what made it special. You just have to make a little room for it. Because the best part of Christmas shopping was never just checking names off a list. It was everything that happened along the way. 

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Students at Shattuck St. Mary’s School collected donations for the Faribault Community Action Center last winter

Roasting donut holes at Valley Grove, rural Nerstrand.

Food sustains, connects, builds community in SoMinn

restaurants, food trucks, bakeries, farmers’ markets, county fair food stands... It’s about connecting and enjoying food with family and friends. Whether eating my usual Saturday noontime meal of a grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup or indulging in an ice cream treat from a mom-and-pop shop or ordering a spicy Italian sausage pizza from a favorite local pizzeria when the son is back visiting from or ice cream shop. Boston, food feeds both my body and spirit. We celebrate around food. On birthdays and I connect food with memories, moments holidays. With community and during special in my life: My preschool daughter (now events. nearly 40) with a spaghetti sauce stained face At his first birthday party last January, my calling herself “Messy Me.” Biting into crisp grandson dug into his Boss Baby cake, his dill pickles made by my Aunt Elaine. Baking hands, face and clothing a mess of crumbs gingersnaps for my mom. Relishing a slice and frosting. We laughed, snapped photos and of creamy cheesecake on a recent milestone celebrated Everett’s milestone moment. birthday. Scooping cousin Mark’s delicious Weeks later, my own fingers were a sticky homemade baked beans from a crockpot at a mess as I roasted sugary donut holes at family reunion potluck. the historic Valley Grove churches, rural Endless memories, positive and negative, Nerstrand, on a warm and sunny winter circle around food. I recall Mom setting a afternoon. In May I savored savory Indian kettle of plain white rice in the center of the frybread at the Riverside Rendezvous and kitchen table while trying to feed a family of History Festival in Faribault. Months later I eight. I think of that whenever I volunteer at sampled my fill of chili at the Faribault Fall a local food shelf or see a food collection box. Festival. Food insecurity is a reality for many. So much Food is about much more than sustenance. of our lives revolves around food, whether we It’s about community. It’s about supporting have enough or not. 

Diners are invited to ring the bell at Baby’s Indian Frybread stand at the Riverside Rendezvous along the Cannon River in Faribault.

o much of our lives revolves around food. What’s for lunch? What’s for dinner? Shop. Cook. Eat. And that’s not to mention all the snacks grabbed in between, dining out or picking up a sweet treat at a bakery

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One of multiple ice cream murals on Dairy Delite, Lakeville.

Dairy Delite, an ice cream shop in downtown Lakeville.

A reenactor displayed a still life of food at the Riverside Rendezvous in Faribault last May.

One of many food stands at the Rice County Fair in Faribault, photographed days before the fair opened in July. My lunch nearly every Saturday.

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Dawn’s Corner Bar in Dundas is known for its juicy burgers.

The deck at Dawn’s Corner Bar, Dundas, is packed during a summer car cruise.

Signage lights up a favorite home-grown pizzeria with locations in Faribault and Owatonna.

Faribault Transportation serves up chili during a chili contest at the Faribault Fall Festival in October.

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Pickles made and sold by Audrey Klukas at her annual Merton Township spring sale.

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peruse the history books to get the full details. People often mistake the food of my homeland with the décor worn by strippers/burlesque performers/exotic dancers. Rest assured, they’re not the same thing. One has sequins and tassels and one can be ordered with or without rutabaga. Pasties - aka nipple covers for exotic dancers (PASTE-EEZ) Pasty - baked pastry filled with meat and veggies (PASS-TEA) Every once in a while, I bring these treats back to Minnesota to feed my local pals. They seem a tad puzzled by all the dough and the limited spices. I always explain the delicate butter layering process and the need for elastic-waisted soft pants. Those who don’t follow my instructions to the letter are forced to sleep over after the meal. Those who ask if I have any Sriracha are not invited back. When dining on these culinary beauties while in the homeland, one can always accompany them with a fine jumbo of beer kept cold when placed at the shoreline of Lake Superior. The lake is ALWAYS cold, so it basically acts like a refrigerator for your liquid refreshments. Be warned, if you drink beer in combination with eating a pasty, you’re in grave danger of drowning, as you’ll be so sludgy. Avoid any swimming until you come to your senses and can feel all your limbs! Once you commit to a specific shop for your pasties, you must remain brand loyal. There is no going back and forth between shops. You pick one and stick with it for your entire lifetime. It’s much

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was born and grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It’s the part of Michigan that everyone forgets about. It’s called the U.P. and residents there are known as “Yoopers.” We’re at the very top part of the state that national news stations always neglect to put on the weather map. We’re the place everyone wants to come to for outdoor fun and skiing because the SNOW. We get soooo much lake-effect snow! There is lots of Finnish and Cornish heritage in that neck of the woods. And there’s nothing a Yooper likes better than a homemade pasty! I grew up eating these starchy treats and blame them for the size of my thighs. A traditional Cornish pasty has beef, potato, rutabaga, onion, and carrots. The seasonings are rare and an acquired taste (salt

and pepper). They have a thick crimped edge that the iron miners used to call the “miner’s handle” which meant they could be easily held onto when eaten underground. You could also heat them up on a shovel. This is a fun party trick to this day! Nowadays, I like to eat them hot out of the oven with butter, salt and ketchup. Crazy people like my old neighbor (Christopher Tassava I’m talkin’ to you) who is from the same area, eat them with mustard. This is wrong! Some Canadians eat them with gravy which is also a mortal sin. When I go home to visit, I know the local pasty shops will have them ready all day every day. But nothing says “I’m home” like a heavy, meatfilled, hand-pie for breakfast. If you eat a whole one at that time of day, you might as well just go back to bed. You’re going to need a nap

within an hour and won’t be able to have any clear thoughts the remainder of the day. It’s similar to that fog that hits you when you eat too much turkey. You just want to unbutton your pants and sit in front of the TV until you come back to your senses. I don’t know how those miners did it?! They ate these things in a dark cavern and still managed to accomplish some physical labor. Or maybe they just napped until their shift was over and no one went down to the mine shaft to check on them. I’d have to

like living in St. Paul or Minneapolis. You chose your preferred City of Twins and you don’t go over the river unless there’s an emergency. When you get married or die, you serve the mini bite-sized pasties at your event. If you graduate from something, you serve breakfast pasties (made with eggs) in your garage. Unannounced visitors show up for dinner, you pull the frozen classic-size pasties out of the deep freeze in the basement. Sending a kiddo off to grade school and you forgot to make their lunch, you pull out the half pasty left over from last night’s dinner. I am Mary Closner - Lawry’s Pasty Shop – 12-ounce Classic Beef - no rutabaga! 

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and Kate’s love interest, Toby (Chris Sullivan). The Pearsons are a seemingly ordinary family, but their lives tell the story of America. Race, class, war, electoral politics, sexual identity, domestic violence, alcoholism, drug abuse, infidelity – “This Is Us” leaves no stone unturned. But it’s never didactic. The sweep of history is gracefully sewn into the fabric of everyday life. When the show ended in 2022, I was awestruck by the narrative scope, the profundity, and one performance in particular. This past summer, I wondered if “This Is Us” was as great as I remembered. I wondered if maybe the brain fog of the COVID era clouded my critical judgment. So, I rewatched the entire series. It holds up. Once again, I was swept up by the sophisticated storytelling, the philosophical breadth, and the superb acting performances. There’s not a weak link in the cast. Ventimiglia is a standout as Jack, the “perfect dad” wrestling with hidden demons of his own. And Brown rightfully won an Emmy for his portrayal of Randall, and has since established himself as a serious, Oscarnominated star. But remember that one performance that left me awestruck a few paragraphs ago? Allow me to eat crow, because Mandy Moore is a revelation. Rebecca is the heartbeat of

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Justin Hartley and Chrissy Metz in This Is Us (2016) Credit: Ron Batzdorff/NBC

o ranking is ever definitive, but the New York Times has been trying its best to catalogue the greatest books, movies, and television produced this century. First, it released the “100 Best Books of the 21st Century,” with Elena Ferrante’s “My Brilliant Friend” in the top spot. Then, it dropped the “100 Best Movies of the 21st Century,” with “Parasite” leading the pack. And now, it’s unveiled the “100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century,” naming “Breaking

Bad” the best of the best. Despite some minor quibbles (“Ferrante’s novel is not better than ‘The Corrections’”… “’Parasite’ is not better than ‘There Will Be Blood’”… “’Parks & Recreation’ should be higher than 50”…), all the major players are largely assembled on each of these lists. But, there’s one essential series missing from the TV ranking: “This Is Us.” I know, many of you are probably thinking, “Sure, it was a huge hit. And it made my mom/sister/ grandma cry every week. But it’s surely not among the greatest television shows ever made, right?” Wrong. Hear me out. In the early spring of 2020, the world was shut

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 WAC Gallery - Waseca -- 12-5 p.m., Waseca Art Center, 200 State St. N., Waseca. Stitchers in Time in the Harguth Gallery and Individuals with Special Needs in the Beckmann Gallery. Runs through Nov. 13. Trick or Treat on Main - Le Sueur-- 3:30-5 p.m., Downtown Le Sueur. An eerily good time in downtown Le Sueur. Local businesses will be handing out candy along Main Street.

hand to teach all about bats, coyotes, owls, and other amazing nocturnal animals. Staff will have a fire going in the fire ring outside of the main building. This evening program is family friendly, and will include walking lit trails at dusk or in the dark. Costumes are welcome, but not required. Register online. Halloween Cookie Decorating - Nerstrand-- 6-8 p.m., WildWood, 315 Main St., Nerstrand. Bring your little ghouls and gremlins this Halloween Eve to learn to decorate cookies with royal icing, with Kari of Sweet Q’s Cookie Co. This class is geared toward kids and their adult caregivers or loved ones and is perfect for anyone from beginners looking to enhance their skills to professionals looking to just have a good time. Tickets online. Alli and I - Owatonna -- 6-9 p.m., Timber Lodge Steakhouse, 4455 Frontage Road W., Owatonna. Since 2007, Andrew Standley and his guitar, Alli, have been blurring the lines between folk, and early 2000s nostalgia. Punk, emo, Americana, folk and more.

Frank Buffalo Hyde Gallery Opening - Northfield -- 6-8 p.m., Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St. S., Northfield. Gallery exhibition opening. Tarot for the Halloween Season - Northfield-- 7 p.m., Content Bookstore, 314 Division St. S, Northfield. Join our booksellers for a discussion of the history of tarot, the difference between tarot decks and oracle decks, and ways to use these decks to gain insight into your life. Following the discussion, browse a selection of the decks, and use these decks to create your own spread of cards for the Halloween season. Plenty of time for Q&A and sharing ideas. Tickets online.

Fari-Boo Crawl Faribault-- 7 p.m., Downtown Faribault, Central Ave. A fundraiser for the Paradise, participants must visit all of the participating bars to be judged for the costume contest. Winners of the costume contest will be announced at 11:30 p.m. in the Paradise auditorium. Must be 21 or older to participate in this ghoulishly fun-filled event. Tickets online.

Halloween Party St. Peter -- 1-3 p.m., St. Peter Community Center, 600 S. Fifth St., Saint Peter. Bounce houses, activities & fun in the Saint Peter Community Center gym. Free and open to the public.

Halloween Trivia - Le Sueur County-7-8:30 p.m., Next Chapter Winery, 16945 320th St., New Prague. Think you know your horror movies, haunted history, creepy creatures, and candy facts? Teams of two to six encouraged. Wine, cocktails & spooky sips available. Winning team takes home bottle of wine or vodka. Costumes encouraged.

Creatures of the Night Henderson-- 5:30-7:30 p.m., Ney Nature Center, 28238 Nature Center Ln, Henderson. Llearn about and celebrate all of the amazing creatures of the night that call Minnesota home. Ney staff will be on

ELOUR - Henderson -- 7-10 p.m., River Bottom Tavern & Brewhouse, 514 Main St., Henderson. Punk-edged Femme Rock, resulting in catharsis and empowerment. Features the alluring songs, vocals, and stage presence of classically trained Elizabeth Ghandour.

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Metal Fest - Northfield -- 7:30-11:45 p.m., Grand Event Center, 316 Washington St., Northfield. Headliners include The Staboteurs, Death of the Heron, The Broken Rule, Dead by 50, Small Town Sindrome. Tickets at the door.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 Downtown Trick or Treat Owatonna-- 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Central Park Owatonna, 100 E. Main St, Owatonna. Head to downtown Owatonna with your trickor-treat bags ready to fill. The last few years has produced thousands of trick-or-treaters. Halloween Costume Party - Owatonna -- 12-1 p.m., Mineral Springs Brewery, 210 N. Oak Ave., Owatonna. Get your costumes ready for a night of Boos, Brews, Tunes & BBQ. Victorian Funeral Faribault-- 1-4 p.m., Alexander Faribault House, 12 First Ave. NE. The Victorian Era was from 1837-1901, when Queen Victorian ruled the British Empire. America saw many changes during this time, including increased settlement in the American “West” — like Minnesota. Even developing towns, like Faribault during the 1850s and 60s, would have had their own twist on Victorian customs of the time, which were characterized by a high standard of personal conduct, an emphasis on morality, as well as ritualization. Talks at 1 and 3 p.m. Reserve a spot by calling 507-332-2121. Caddyshakes Northfield-- 2 p.m., Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street West. Caddyshakes has all the rollicking, raunchy jokes that you remember from 1980’s Caddyshack, written in Shakespearean style verse. Prithee join us for a night of good humor,

forsooth. Tickets online. Shows 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30, plus 2 p.m. Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. Backroad Static Le Sueur County -- 2-5 p.m., Union Trail Brewing, 23436 Union Trail, Belle Plaine. A duo that performs a wide variety from country to classic rock. Halloween Costume Contest - Kasota -- 2-5 p.m., Chankaska Creek Ranch, Winery, & Distillery, 1179 E. Pearl St., Kasota. Costume contest. Live music by Trent Shaw. Halloween cocktails. Pumpkin Fest Northfield -- 3:30-6 p.m., Friends of Way Park, 720 First St. W., Northfield. Storytime in the park at 3:30, followed by a kids costume parade and caramel apples. All welcome. Greenvale Manitou - Dundas-- 4-7 p.m., Keepsake Cidery, 135th St. East, Dundas. Fusing many genres such as dream pop, psychedelic rock, lo-fi trip hop and more. Squid City Slingers on Halloween - Janesville -- 5:30-8:30 p.m., Indian Island Winery, 18018 631st Ave., Janesville. A folk/ bluegrass/gypsy jazz trio from the Twin Cities. Dolls of the Dark - St. Peter -- 6:30-8 p.m., E. St. Julien Cox House, 500 N. Washington Ave., Saint Peter. A collection of dolls that have been waiting a very long time for company. The house will be quiet. The halls will be dim. Pay at the door. CONTINUED on 20

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Halloween Bash - Waseca-- 7 p.m., The Mill Event Center, 310 2nd Ave SW, Waseca. Spooky season is almost here, so why not celebrate with the party of the year. Live music, scary good drink specials, a cash prize costume contest, and a great time with friends. Contact the venue for tickets. Halloween Costume Party - St. Peter -- 7-10 p.m., Paddlefish Brewing, 108 S. Minnesota Ave., Saint Peter. Spooky fun, fresh craft brews, and awesome prizes. Bring your most creative, funny, or terrifying costumes.

Zappaween - St. Peter-- 8 p.m., Tremendous Brewing Co., 228 W. Mulberry St., St. Peter. The remarkable 11-piece Joe’s Garage Ensemble performs the music of Frank Zappa on Halloween Night at the fabulous Tremendous Brewing. Costumery is encouraged and seating is limited, so grab your tickets sooner than later. Hotcha. Special guest: Emma Fradd. Tickets online. Reggie’s Halloween Party - Owatonna -- 8 p.m., Reggie’s Bar, 220 N. Cedar Ave., Owatonna. Costumes, treats and thrills await for a night of eerie fun. Cash and prizes for the winners of costume contests. DJ Alexis. Halloween Party with Rook - Kasota-- 8 p.m.-12 a.m., Prairie Saloon & Grill, 140 N. Webster St., Kasota. Rook will be live, bringing in special-effect lighting and smoke to give the bar a full Halloween atmosphere. Hicktown Mafia on Halloween - Kasota -- 9 p.m.- Nov. 1, 12 a.m., The Blue Moon Bar and Grill, 300 S. Webster St., Kasota. A 5-piece, Southern Minnesota-based, country and rock party band that averages over 70 shows a year, bringing the party. Costume contest.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Samantha Mary Author Talk - St. Peter -- 2-4 p.m., Arts Center of Saint Peter, 315 S. Minnesota Ave., Saint Peter. Will include cake, a reading, and free art prints. Copies of the book “How to Sell a Soul” will be available for purchase, but you can also bring your own copy. Arboretum History Walking Tour - Northfield -- 3-4:30 p.m., Recreation Center at Carleton College, Three Oaks Drive, Northfield. A guided walking tour of Carleton’s Cowling Arboretum. The Quantum Mechanics - St. Peter -- 4-7

p.m., Patrick’s on Third, 125 S. Third St., Saint Peter. Pseudoscience jazz fusion band from this dimension.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Dia de Muertos - Northfield -- 6-8 p.m., Carleton College, 1 N. College St., Northfield. The celebration and service will include Aztec dancers, Folklorico dance, stories, ofrenda and dinner from El Triunfo.A time to celebrate deceased loved ones and keep their memories alive.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 America 250 with Doug Ohman - St. Peter -- 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Saint Peter Public Library, 601 S. Washington Ave., Saint Peter. Storyteller/ historian Doug Ohman shares stories and photos that help tell the tale of America’s birth and positive growth. Doug will focus on the men and women who were the visionaries for the nation.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Cozy Fall Craft Night - Faribault -- 6-9 p.m., Prairie Saloon & Grill, 140 N. Webster St., Kasota. Create your own stuffed sock pumpkin using cozy fall colors and textures. Organizers provide the socks, stuffing, thread, twine and everything you need. $15 per person at the door. The Founding Mothers - Le Sueur -- 6-8 p.m., Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St., Le Sueur. Laura Keyes shares the “Mothers” of America’s history, their bravery, and their surprising legacies with an illustrated talk, including Martha Washington, Abigail Adams and more. Andrew Wittkop Author Talk - Northfield -- 7-9 p.m., Content Bookstore, 314 Division St. S., Northfield. “Literary Voyagers” is creative nonfiction re-telling of English writer, art critic, and early feminist Anna Jameson’s 1837 tour of Lake Huron. Wittkop is a writer, educator, and natural scientist.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Pastimes Fine Arts & Craft Sales - Owatonna -- 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Owatonna Arts Center, 435 Garden View Lane, Owatonna. An ever-changing cast of artists and craftspersons and quality handcrafted goods. 4-7 p.m. Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 6, and 9 a.m-3 p.m. Nov. 7. Convocation with Winona LaDuke - Northfield -- 10:50-11:50 a.m., Skinner Memorial Chapel, 405 First St. E., Northfield. A Native American activist, Harvard-ed-

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ucated economist and author, LaDuke has devoted her life to advocating for indigenous people’s rights; environmental justice; women’s and children’s rights, etc. Fall Party - St. Peter -- 4:30-7 p.m., Saint Peter Public Library, 601 S. Washington Ave., Saint Peter. We will have cozy fall crafts, painting pumpkins, taste testing fall snacks, cozy fall and Gilmore Girl vibes. Crista Bohlmann - Kasota -- 6-9 p.m., Chankaska Creek Ranch, Winery, & Distillery, 1179 E. Pearl St., Kasota. Guitar, fiddle, and ukulele playing an eclectic variety of music including rock, country, folk and bluegrass. Her big vocals and relaxed style of performing provide an interactive audience experience. The Serfs Henderson -- 7-10 p.m., River Bottom Tavern & Brewhouse, 514 Main St., Henderson. Minneapolis-based Irish punk rock band fusing high-velocity punk energy with the melodic grit of Celtic folk. Distortion, defiance, and the kind of choruses that demand a room full of raised glasses.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Indoor Farmers Market - Waseca -- 8 a.m.-noon, Farmamerica, 7367 360th Ave., Waseca. Shop comfortably all winter long as vendors set up inside. Makers Market Nerstrand -- 9 a.m.-1 p.m., WildWood, 315 Main St., Nerstrand. Boasting festive Christmas Market vibes nestled in a quaint small town. Peruse indoor and outdoor talented creators, bakers, woodsmen and metal twisters, tasty food vendors, live music and more. Bazaar Craft and Bake Sale - Owatonna -- 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Owatonna Eagles, 141 E. Rose St., Owatonna. Woodcrafts, holiday items, candles, crocheted items, pottery, mittens, jewelry, snowmen, cards and bookmarks. Sloppy Joe’s and chicken wild rice soup for lunch, plys mimosa and bloody bar. Tony Sammis Le Sueur County -- 1-4 p.m., Union Trail Brewing, 23436 Union Trail, Belle Plaine. Enjoy the acoustic jams. Amy Manette - Janesville -- 5:30-8:30 p.m., Indian Island Winery, 18018 631st Ave., Janes-

ville. Jazz and blues singer with a voice powerful and pure, Amy Manette reaches deep and sings with a passion. Amy’s voice is reminiscent of Etta James and Beth Hart. Andy Tackett Owatonna -- 6-9 p.m., Timber Lodge Steakhouse, 4455 Frontage Road W., Owatonna. A musician who has gained recognition in the hard rock genre. Angel Val Owatonna -- 6-8 p.m., Mineral Springs Brewery, 210 N. Oak Ave., Owatonna. New country, 90s and some originals. Dancing with the Stars - Northfield -- 6-10 p.m., Grand Event Center, 316 Washington St., Northfield. A live community fundraiser hosted by Northfield Shares, modeled after the hit television show. Elvis Tribute Show Faribault -- 7:30-10 p.m., Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave. N., Faribault. A lip-curling, fun show that will have you singing the hits of the King. Joseph Hall is recognized by Elvis Presley Enterprises as one of the top tribute acts performing today. Tickets online. Radio Edit - Owatonna -- 8:30-11 p.m., Reggie’s Bar, 220 N. Cedar Ave., Owatonna. A band based out of Rochester. The band plays rock and alternative hits from the 90s.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Sip & Shop - St. Peter -- 12-2 p.m., Tremendous Brewing Company, 227 W. Mulberry St., Saint Peter. Sip on something tasty, browse all the holiday goodies, find a few gifts. Partner event between Tremendous and Generations Boutique. Holiday Market Le Sueur County -- 1-4 p.m., Next Chapter Winery, 16945 320th St., New Prague. Local vendors offering handmade gifts, seasonal décor, delicious treats, and more. Cozy up with holiday cocktails, wine, beer, or a holiday dirty soda as you browse and get a jumpstart on shopping.

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Nicholas David - St. Peter -- 4-7 p.m., Patrick’s on Third, 125 S. Third St., Saint Peter. You can hear the nurturing root sounds of American R&B, New Orleans rock ‘n’ roll, country-driven gospel and the soul music of the spirit and the church in Nicholas David aka The Feelin. Bows, Strings & Contentment Northfield -- 6-9 p.m., Grand Event Center, 316 Washington St., Northfield. “American Heritage.” Musical selections will vary from folk, Broadway musicals, spirituals to classic rock and more. Orchestra conductor is Laura Geissler with musical arrangements by Laurie Stegner.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Gardening for Wildlife - Northfield -- 12:45-3 p.m., Northfield Depot, 204 W. Third St., Northfield. Speaker Dee Menning. Learn of small changes you can mate that will nurture your backyard native ecosystems. Make a small birdbath or puddler to take home for an optional fee. Cindra Kamphoff Author Talk Waseca -- 6-9 p.m., Waseca Public Library, Waseca. Kamphoff will show how to build the skiil of confidence through an actionable and a proven framework based on cutting-edge research in performance psychology, neuroscience, and positive psychology.

Red Dirt Road Faribault -- 9 p.m.- Nov. 9, 12 a.m., Boxers, 429 Central Ave. N., Faribault. A sound and light experience that you won’t want to miss. They combine great musicianship, killer harmonies, and an arena style light show that will keep you coming back every time.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Live Harp Rejuvenation Nerstrand -- 6:30-9 p.m., WildWood, 315 Main St., Nerstrand. Live harp provided by Sarah Swan McDonald. 30-minute session of simple, quiet music designed to help you unwind. In this dimly lit space, you are invited to bring your own yoga mat, bolster, pillows.

Thomas Nelson Author Talk - Northfield -- 7-10 p.m., Content Bookstore, 314 Division St. S., Northfield. Discussing his new book, “The Green and Gold Standard,” highlighting the Green Bay Packers fan ownership model. Zoie Reams Faribault -- 7:30-10 p.m., Shattuck-St. Mary’s School, 1000 Shumway Ave., Faribault. The American mezzo-soprano has been praised for her “velvety mezzo,” elegant phrasing, and agile coloratura. Her career has taken her to many of the biigest stages. Tickets free with ALUM26 code.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Death Valley Yacht Club - Henderson -- 7-10 p.m., River Bottom Tavern & Brewhouse, 514 Main St., Henderson. Folk-Americana duo featuring Charlie Jacobs and Alex Oberton. Playing intimate, acoustic, harmony-driven songs, the pair writes about growing up, aging and embracing change with warmth and simplicity.

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Patsy Cline Tribute Northfield -- 6-8 p.m., Grand Event Center, 316 Washington St., Northfield. Featuring Hanna Cesario. Patsy Cine is considered to be one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th Century in both country and pop music.

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Chris Holm - Kilkenny -- 2-5 p.m., Vintage Escapes Winery & Vineyard, 8950 Dodd Road, Kilkenny. Engaging acoustic style and familiar favorites.

Pour Choices & Gingerbread Houses - Le Sueur County -- 6-8 p.m., Next Chapter Winery, 16945 320th St., New Prague. Grab your girlfriends and get ready for a night of holiday fun, festive drinks, and just a little bit of questionable gingerbread architecture. Tickets online.

Mike & Possum Le Sueur County -- 2-5 p.m., Union Trail Brewing, 23436 Union Trail, Belle Plaine. Acoustic hits.

All In For Steele County - Owatonna -- 7-10 p.m., Owatonna Eagles, 141 E. Rose St., Owatonna. Casino games, raffles, music, food and drinks. Tickets online.

Crista & Muriah Janesville -5:30-8:30 p.m., Indian Island Winery, 18018 631st Ave., Janesville. Playing a variety of hits.

Buffalo Alice - Kasota -- 8 p.m.Nov. 15, 12 a.m., The Blue Moon Bar and Grill, 300 S. Webster St., Kasota. A unique blend of classic rock and country in threepart harmony.

Adam Moe Owatonna -- 5:308:30 p.m., Mineral Springs Brewery, 210 N. Oak Ave., Owatonna. Adam Moe is a fiddler and singer/ songwriter based in Duluth. His unique original songs are backed by his tenor guitar and delivered with his clear, bluesy tenor. They make for a great show.

RHX - Owatonna -- 9 p.m.- Nov. 15, 1 a.m., Reggie’s Bar, 220 N. Cedar Ave., Owatonna. Party with music from AC/DC to Led Zeppelin.

Pickle Fest - Faribault -- 1-9 p.m., 10,000 Drops Craft Distillers, 28 Fourth St. NE., Faribault. The best of everything pickled and delicious, all in one space.

2nd Anniversary Party - St. Peter -- 6-9 p.m., Tremendous Brewing Company, 227 W. Mulberry St., Saint Peter. Two bands to celebrate two years. First on stage in Dissident, a Pearl Jam tribute band. Second is Sir Psycho, a Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute band. Tickets online.

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Hmong History Faribault -- 6-8 p.m., Rice County Historical Society, 1814 Second Ave. NW., Faribault. Mai Huizel, Founder & Executive Director of the Hmong Museum, will speak about the history of the Hmong people. 507-332-2121 to pre-register. Michael Fitzgerald Author Talk - Northfield -- 7-9 p.m., Content Bookstore, 314 Division St.

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Writers Across Minnesota - St. Peter -- 6-8 p.m., St. Peter Community Center, 600 S. Fifth St., Saint Peter. Lively discussions feature multi-genre, Minnesota Book Award-winning authors in conversation. Writers and readers explore various themes: the impact of literature in their lives, their connections.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Songs Inspired by Books - Faribault -- 3-4 p.m., Buckham Memorial Library, 11 Division St. E., Faribault. With guitar, banjo, and a deep love for storytelling, Jaspar Lepak performs a collection of original songs inspired by books, including On Writing by Stephen King, Like A Mother by Angela Garbes, etc.

Irish Pub Pop-Up - Northfield -- 5-8 p.m., Armory Square Event Center, 519 Division St. S., Northfield. Irish beer, whisky, live music, and craic. Music by Mark Kreitzer and Irish favorite chicken tikka masala served by Noris Cuisine.

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Jigsaw Puzzle Competition - Kasota -- 6:30-9 p.m., Chankaska Creek Ranch, Winery, & Distillery, 1179 E. Pearl St., Kasota. An exciting evening of puzzling, sipping, and competition. Teams of up to 4 people. Tickets online.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Turkey Trot Waseca -- 10 a.m.-noon, Farmamerica, 7367 360th Ave., Waseca. A family-friendly 5K fun run/walk. Participants are welcome to walk, jog, or run; complete the full 5k or just a lap or two at your own pace. Free farmers market at same time. Register for run online.

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Christmas at the Lodge - Owatonna -- 12-4 p.m., Timber Lodge Steakhouse, 4455 Frontage Road W., Owatonna. Browse a wonderful selection of handcrafted items, holiday decor, gifts, specialty products and more while supporting local makers and small businesses. WAC Gallery Opening Waseca -- 2-4 p.m., Waseca Art Center, 200 State St. N., Waseca. The WAC Members Show in the Beckmann Gallery and Joan Finnegan in the Harguth Gallery. Runs through Dec. 18. Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra Northfield and Faribault -- 3-5:30 p.m., Saint Johns Lutheran Church, 500 W. Third St., Northfield. “Mother Earth,” a nature-themed performance, conducted by Paul Niemisto. 3 p.m. in Northfield on Nov. 21 and at Our Merciful Saviour in Faribault on Nov. 22. Tickets at door; students/ kids free. Chad Johnson Trio Janesville -- 5:30-8:30 p.m., Indian Island Winery, 18018 631st Ave., Janesville. Playing rock, Americana, and country. Barefoot Winos Owatonna -- 6-8 p.m., Mineral Springs Brewery, 210 N. Oak Ave., Owatonna. The Barefoot Winos play their own distinctive brand of Blues. There energetic, soulful, live performances has captivated their audiences all over the Midwest. It’s Blues with an attitude.

Let’s Smile, Giggle & Laugh - Owatonna -6:30-9:30 p.m., Little Theatre of Owatonna, 560 Dunnell Drive, Owatonna. A fundraiser for Let’s Smile Inc. Headliner is Todd Andrews witty, energetic, observational. Opener is Ben Marcotte relatable, whimsical, story-driven. K2 - Northfield -- 7:30-10 p.m., Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 W. Third St., Northfield. They call it “the savage mountain.” K2 is one of the most treacherous places on earth, claiming the lives of countless climbers who dare to challenge its icebound summit. Tickets online. Lena and the Lovekills - St. Peter -- 8 p.m.- Nov. 22, 12 a.m., Tremendous Brewing Company, 227 W. Mulberry St., Saint Peter. Infusion of rockabilly, swing, jump blues and R&B all wrapped up in the singlular term “Swingabilly”. Come early for an east coast swing dance class.

Stock up on holiday foods, beverages, and gifts from local producers. EZ Jazz - St. Peter -- 4-7 p.m., Patrick’s on Third, 125 S. Third St., Saint Peter. An afternoon of great live music with some of the finest players around.

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Thanksgiving Showcase - St. Peter -- 1-3 p.m., St. Peter Community Center, 600 S. Fifth St., Saint Peter. Kids and family activities, crafts, Mahjong, light refreshments, creative play place. Black Friday Book Talk - Northfield -- 9-11 a.m., Content Bookstore, 314 Division St. S., Northfield. Delightful sales rep Jason Gobble will present a thoughtful collection of books to suit literally everyone for whom you might shop. Sweet treats provided.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Turkey Eve Extravaganza - Northfield -- 5-10 p.m., Imminent Brewing, 519 Division St. S., Northfield. Featuring Fred the Bear. Rich harmonies, emotive dynamics, personally crafted lyrics and driving rhythms. A special Wednesday-before-Turkey-Day show, which often brings cameos by special guests.

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Pop-up Market - St. Peter -- 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Tremendous Brewing Company, 227 W. Mulberry St., Saint Peter. Local makers, creatives, beer. Holiday shopping. Loaded Bloody Marys. Thanksgiving Market - Dundas -- 12-8 p.m., Keepsake Cidery & Events, 4609 135th St. E., Dundas.

Moonsgiving - Kasota -- 2-6 p.m., The Blue Moon Bar and Grill, 300 S. Webster St., Kasota. Extending appreciation to the community. Whether you have no place to go or if you have a place you’d rather not go.

IRIS Turkey Trot - Faribault -- 7:30-10 a.m., Faribault Middle School, 704 17th St. SW., Faribault. A Gobble Wobble, Tot Trot, 5K walk and run and 10K run. All proceeds go toward IRIS, which offers parents, families and friends and professionals support after the death of a child. Register online.

Turkey Trot - Le Sueur -- 8-11 a.m., Le Sueur. Fun for the whole family. Young at heart and their furry friends come together the morning of Thanksgiving Day to have fun walking, strolling, and running. Register online.

Holiday Market - Owatonna -- 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Owatonna Eagles, 141 E. Rose St., Owatonna. Handmade treasures, creations, local artistry, goodies, and miscellaneous goods. Holiday Craft Fair - Faribault -- 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 10,000 Drops Craft Distillers, 28 Fourth St. NE., Faribault. Featuring 25+ local artisans and craftspeople. Santa’s Sip and Shop - Janesville -- 12-4 p.m., Indian Island Winery, 18018 631st Ave., Janesville. A variety of vendors, door prizes, and more. Santa wand Mrs. Claus will also be on hand. Crista Bohlmann - Le Sueur County -- 2-5 p.m., Union Trail Brewing, 23436 Union Trail, Belle Plaine. AcCONTINUED on 24

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And okay, maybe you share the chores but there’s cooking, kid-work, cleaning, you’re the officialunofficial Keep-Tracker of All Things, and that’s just at home. At work, something’s always cooking and then you clean up. Is there such a thing as a housekeeping mentor? Or, as in the new novel “Trad Wife” by Sarah Langan, is there another way? Once was a time when Jenny Kaplan was on top of the literary world – or so she thought. Truth was, she was a hack writer at a publication that was failing fast, and she knew it. Still, she liked her job, until she the day she didn’t. That was when she wrote an article out of desperation, anger, and vitriol that named names, an article that went viral and haters trolled the publication until Jenny was fired from that job. But then her boss offered her a big lastminute feature assignment, a lifeline gig about a “tradwife” in rural Pennsylvania. Was this Mia Wright, this influencer, really who she seemed to be: the perfect wife with the perfect family on the perfect farm, the very antithesis of Jenny Kaplan? At their first meeting, Jenny saw things she didn’t like about Mia. Mostly, she saw cracks in Mia’s facade. Mia’s kids were like little robots; her husband was a flirt. Jenny also noticed that Mia’s videos followed a certain strictly-scripted pattern. She planned to uncover the whole sham in black and white - until Mia issued a challenge: she hoped to change Jenny’s mind, if Jenny would agree to spend a week at the farm. Jenny’s editor loved the idea. It would make a great story for the magazine. Jenny would get her fans back. Win-win, right? But after a week, the truth was harsh: the pretty veneer that Mia showed was worse than Jenny thought. Every now and then, the scenery would tilt or shift. The whole family was weird. It was a cult. Or maybe there was something to the legend of evil lurking in the nearby town… So you read a blockbuster novel this summer about a tradwife, and you’re wondering if this one is anything like it. The answer is: a little, but mostly no. Both novels feature an influencer who seems to have it all, including a throwback life that’s a lot less perfect than she presents it to be, but in “Trad Wife,” there’s an immediate sense of something that’s off, like a fake storefront. That sets the tone straight away, giving you a hint of the chills to come. Author Sarah Langan then puts an obnoxious character front-and-center in that facade, which might seem like a curious choice but give it time. There’s more to enjoy about this fine horror story than just a come-uppance. You might think you’ve got the ending of this novel figured out about halfway through but no, you don’t, not quite. Just wait. Leave the lights on, though, and don’t expect to sleep, because “Trad Wife” is cookin’.

Looking for Terry: A Memoir

by Terry Bradshaw with David Fisher c.2026, HarperCollins Leadership $29.99 272 pages

Less than two minutes left, the quarterback has the ball. Will he pass it? He runs down the field, avoiding every opposing player who’s chasing him. You’re out of your chair, screaming, as he cradles the ball next to his ribs, full-out sprinting. Will he make the touchdown? Will he get hit, or fumble? Argh, or will he play, then find a new career, as in the new book “Looking for Terry: A Memoir” by Terry Bradshaw with David Fisher? Terry Bradshaw is not dumb. That rumor plagued him on and off throughout his life, he hated it, and he says it hurt him. People obviously thought it was funny, but it was not; eventually, though, he used the badgering to his advantage in a if-you-can’t-beat-’em-join-’em kind of way. Bradshaw says that football has always been his “passion.” He always loved to throw things, rocks, javelins, even frozen snowballs, after his family moved from Shreveport to a small town in Iowa. A few years later, the family moved back to Louisiana, and that’s where Bradshaw’s love of football took off like a ninety-yard pass. Eventually it did, anyhow. Bradshaw said he did a lot of bench-sitting, and that was frustrating. He just wanted to play, in high school, in college, as a first-round pick in the NFL draft, at four Super Bowl-winning games. But playing meant injury, which usually was no big deal to Bradshaw until one injury made him quit his beloved Steelers – though he says he might still be on the disabled list, so maybe they’ll call him to play this weekend... Anchorless after leaving the team, he bought a ranch that put him in debt but he enjoyed his cows. He loved and lost and loved again. And then one day, he returned an overdue phone call that changed his life: would he like to be a football broadcaster? Bradshaw says he’d never thought about it. He’d been talking about football almost since he could talk. Could he actually get paid for it? Terry Bradshaw might be a prankster. He loves to joke around, he admits to a big sense of humor, but “Looking for Terry” should lay to rest those old rumors about his intelligence. Author Bradshaw ain’t no dummy. What he is, is honest – about his favorite things, his love life, his animals, his career choices, and his sport. And on that note, readers may be surprised that football, despite being Bradshaw’s “passion,” is only about half the story. Bradshaw talks about his faith in great detail. He and David Fisher write about his parents and his childhood with appealing fondness. He doesn’t make scandal or add unnecessary drama, but he’s truthful about his four marriages and the mistakes he feels he made. He’s grateful, thankful, and humble and funny. There’s lots of funny in this book. Fans are gonna eat that up, as will anyone who enjoys Bradshaw on Sunday afternoons. If that’s you, or if you’re up for a good memoir, look for “Looking for Terry.” Do not pass.

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Profits, Prophets, Coaches, and Kings:

(When) Do Leaders Matter? by Jared Diamond

c.2026, Mariner $32.00 288 pages

Three taps of the gavel, and the room went silent. The audience is yours now, all ears are tuned to you. You worked hard to get to this meeting, to land this position for your community or organization. You’re just where you wanted to be – so now read “Profits, Prophets, Coaches, and Kings” by Jared Diamond and see if your leadership will matter. What if? Chances are, you’ve played that game now and then. What would have happened, for instance, if Adolph Hitler hadn’t been born? Would 6 million Jews have died in a Holocaust? What if Dolly Parton hadn’t been born, or Donald Trump? Do leaders matter? There will likely never be an answer to that, says Diamond. We can’t go back and re-create history with a different ending, but we can speculate. Meaningful experimentation is immoral and unethical, he says, but there’s a scientific way to look at possible alternatives to history, and to think about what if? It lies in asking not about the person, but about the circumstances that surround them. Diamond introduces what he calls “the Hamlet test.” If William Shakespeare had died of smallpox at a young age, would Hamlet (or any of his works) have been created by another, equally-talented Shakespearean contemporary? Diamond argues to the negative. Shakespeare’s work needed Shakespeare’s hand. He was a “uniquely talented” individual, as are many leaders. But not all. On the political spectrum, Diamond says, Seretse Khama of Botswana was a man in the right place at the right time with the right skills and background to lead his country from poverty to prosperity. Also in the political category, Diamond writes about a woman who was not a politician, but she affected them. He says that just two of today’s business leaders pass the Hamlet test, but neither are as well known as Zuckerburg, Jobs, or Gates. To quantify sports leaders, he says, is tricky because sports is a business built on percentages. And as for religious leaders, Diamond’s conclusions may surprise you… So you think you’re making a difference by taking charge of things at work or in your community. You’re ready to be in command, to make change. Yeah, so also get ready to have your mind blown. In “Profits, Prophets, Coaches, and Kings,” author Jared Diamond lays out theories to deny or confirm the influence of several individuals, and there’s argument to be had everywhere. Read it, and you’ll almost wish you could verbally debate its pages, sharing ideas and shouting your opinions. But you’ll also find a sneaky benefit to this book: it’ll teach you how to spot a bonafide leader in real time, so you know to whom to hitch your wagon. That’s helpful now, both in politics and in life, in general. Readers who’ve been daunted by Diamond’s other books will see that this is more accessible, easier to enjoy, more pleasurable, almost fun. If you’re looking for something enlightening to chew on, find “Profits, Prophets, Coaches, and Kings.” To spot a leader, tap into it..

The Girl Who Would Be Marilyn Monroe:

An Intimate Portrait of the Young Norma Jeane by Tony Castro c.2026, Bloomsbury $32.00 248 pages

You can trace her career by the dresses. There’s the pink one that gentlemen preferred along with platinum tresses, and a millionaire’s delight wrapped in fur. A not-so-itchy number danced around a subway grate, and a sparkling dress scandalized America on a Presidential birthday. All these gowns were as spectacular as the woman who wore them but, as you’ll see in “The Girl Who Would Be Marilyn Monroe” by Tony Castro, there was more to Marilyn than just her beauty. So much has been written about Marilyn Monroe, that you might almost feel as though you knew her. But, says Castro, there was a younger, troubled, more vulnerable Marilyn that few understood. She was born Norma Jeane Mortenson in 1926, the youngest daughter of a mother who suffered from mental illness. Gladys Baker was a serial romantic and though she had other children that were taken from her, she clearly wanted Norma Jeane. Still, she often left the girl in orphanages or with a series of foster families. That was a chaos that Norma Jeane never got over, and she never forgot. At sixteen, she was relieved to be rescued from the constant turmoil of her childhood through marriage to a boy she thought she loved; as a teenage wife, she seemed to feel as if she was playing at being a grown-up. Norma Jeane loved mirrors, was intrigued by photography, and she “understood the power of appearances.” When her husband went away to fight in World War II, she began to work as a model to make some spending money... Crack open “The Girl Who Would Be Marilyn Monroe,” and here’s what you get: a preface and acknowledgments and an author’s note and notes on sources and method and a prologue. That’s all before you even get to Chapter One, which is an aggravation that doesn’t really make you want to get to Chapter One very much. When you do, you’ll be even more irritated. Author Tony Castro says in one of those preludes that he used extensive interviews and documents to get this story, which is quite possibly the best news you’ll get here – then he admits that he doesn’t tell the story in a formal timeline, which is a very severe understatement. To try to follow along with Monroe’s childhood and early life as presented here is like trying to follow a single kernel of popcorn in a pan of hot oil. Names crop up out of the blue, never to be seen again. Stories start, then don’t totally end. The prose is so floral and arty that you may find yourself laughing out loud. And the repetition? Without it – and there’s a lot of it - this might’ve been a better book, albeit a mighty skinny one. One could suppose that if you’re a foam-atthe-mouth, die-hard fan of Marilyn Monroe, you might enjoy untangling the details inside “The Girl Who Would Be Marilyn Monroe.” The truth is, though, that gentlemen might prefer blondes but few readers will prefer this book. 

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