Southeast Minnesota Events

The Fillmore County Sheriff's Office will hold a "permit to carry before, during and after a weapons incident" presentation Thursday April 13 at 7 p.m. at the Fillmore County Office Building in Preston.  Sheriff Kaase states that he "would like to better educate our citizens on what to do if you're involved in an incident involving a weapon"...

The Commonweal Theatre Company is ready to open the doors for their 29th season of drama, comedy and music.  This sparkling gem is nestled in the tiny town of Lanesboro, Minnesota.  The theatre itself, as well as the performances, easily rival any "big city" theatre...

Aren't church suppers the absolute best? Church ladies really know how to cook. Close your eyes. Can't you just smell the wonderful aroma of roast beef, meatballs or pork simmering on the stove? Makes you hungry, doesn't it? Friday, April 7, is the annual codfish supper at Preston United Methodist Church...

The Fillmore County Sheriff's Office received a donation of four ballistic shields from the Rochester Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.  The presentation was made to Fillmore County Sheriff Tom Kaase and Deputy Jessy Betts during the DAR's annual awards program Saturday at the History Center of Olmsted County...

The National Weather Service will be holding SKYWARN severe weather spotter training in Rushford. The training class will be held on Wednesday, April 19, starting at 6:30 p.m. at MiEnergy Cooperative (the former Tri-County Electric). The class will last about two hours...

Since its inception in 1979, the Fools Five Road Race in Lewiston has raised over $2,000,000 for cancer research.  You have a chance to contribute to the cause this weekend.  In fact, the fun starts tonight at 4:30 p.m. at Lewiston Community Center with silent and live auctions...

If you're a bird love like I am, Houston is the place for you to be this weekend.  The International Owl Center hosts the International Festival of Owls Friday through Sunday. The annual event offers activities for all ages.  I'll list just a few but if you want to see the complete schedule of events visit their website or call 507-896-OWLS (6957)...

If you do not know what Scotch Doubles is, your partner those the first shot, and then you have to attempt to pick up their spare. It is quite the tournament, atmosphere and loads of fun! I would never post our scores on here, though...

With the warm weather conditions, the ice has started to melt at Bass Pond in Lanesboro. This has caused the Lanesboro Memorial Ice Fishing Tournament to be moved to a new location! Sadly, the ice on the pond has started to melt, so the fishing would not be safe, which is everyone's main concern...

Anyone who has traveled down Highway 52 in Preston the past few days has undoubtedly seen hundreds of cars in the parking lot and lining the streets near the new B&B Bowl.  One of those cars Tuesday evening was mine, parked down the street nearly to the Sheriff's Office!  ...