I’ve lived in Faribault my entire life but my wife and I enjoy traveling all around Minnesota as well as the surrounding states. When I’m not at work I’m usually spending time with my grandchildren and my grown children. I enjoy going to watch the Vikings, especially at US Bank Stadium, concerts, taking my wife to various musicals and going out to eat… I really enjoy that, as my bathroom scale can attest. I love music and spend a lot of time on the weekends looking for CDs of big hair bands that I don’t currently have in my collection.
Mike Eiler
Give Blood, Get a Target eGiftCard
Although there has been a great response to the American Red Cross's emergency call for blood and platelet donors, there's still a critical summer blood shortage. The supply of needed blood is constantly in need of replenishing and, with your help, they can do it...
Hooray for National Ice Cream Day
Just when you think nothing could be better than National Strawberry Rhubarb Wine Day, which is Saturday, July 15, you find out Sunday, July 16 is National Ice Cream Day. Why hasn't this day been elevated to holiday status yet? Shut down all the stores except the ice cream places, so everyone can enjoy an ice cold dairy treat without any distractions...
Why Are There U-shaped Toilet Seats?
Have you ever wandered into a public bathroom to use the toilet and wondered, "Why are all the toilet seats U-shaped?" Maybe you thought it's because they're cheaper, which they are, but that's not the main reason.
According to Ranker...
Dennison Mayor’s Crappy Job Will Soon Come to an End
If you think you have a crappy job then you need to take a look at the one of the duties of Dennison's mayor, Jeff Flaten. On the plus side, he works for the Minnesota Department of Corrections and is the mayor of the friendly little town of Dennison, which are both very rewarding jobs in their own right...
Summertime is Tubing Time
One of my favorite summer activities is enjoying a cold beverage while relaxing on an inner tube as it slowly drifts down a lazy river. Unfortunately I haven't had a chance to to do just that for several years now. The closest I get to doing a little tubing is on one the lazy rivers in the many water parks my family and I have enjoyed over the years...
A Home in Faribault for Less Than Five Grand?
Right now the housing market is hot especially for the seller. If you're in the market for a home in Faribault there are several houses currently listed to chose from.
Last week I wrote a story about a local bed and breakfast that was up for sale...
Want to Own a Bed & Breakfast? Here’s Your Chance
Have you ever wanted to own your own bed and breakfast? Well the opportunity to do so may be closer than you think.
A few years ago, my wife and I stayed at a beautiful bed and breakfast in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, during our annual autumn getaway
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What Food Do You Think Minnesota Should Be Known For?
If you enjoy eating like I do, the thought may have crossed your mind at one time or another about what foods are different states known for. When you think Minnesota, most people automatically come up with tater tot hotdish. Well, according to Spoon University, you're close...
Using the Wrong Ice Melt Could Be Dangerous for Your Pets
Last evening as I arrived home, the freezing rain was still coming down and my entire driveway, sidewalk and steps were coated in ice. So before I went in I made sure to sprinkle some ice melt on all those surfaces, particularly where I knew we would be walking...
Quick Country 96.5 Has Your Invitation to the Big Wu Family Reunion
The Big Wu Family Reunion XVI is this Friday and Saturday, August 12-13, at Camp Maiden Rock West in Morristown with a pre-party on Thursday night. Celebrating their 16th year of this multi-day, multi-stage and multi-artist musical festival, the Big Wu have brought in headliner Peter Rowan...