
Carly Ross


Zumbrota Haunt Shuts Off Every Light and Gives You One Candle
Fright at the Farm in Zumbrota goes pitch black every Friday and Saturday at 10 PM. Here’s how the Blackout works and how to get half-off tickets.
8 Things to Finish This Week Before Rochester’s First Freeze
Rochester’s first freeze could hit Friday night. Here are 8 things to do this week to protect your garden and get your home ready.

Rochester Has a Brand-New Halloween Event Downtown
Find out what’s happening at Rochester’s first Fall-O-Ween on Halloween: a Candy Crawl from 1-4 PM, Halloween drinks downtown, and a hidden cat with a prize.

Rochester’s 37-Year Tradition for Shelter Pets Is Back October 23rd
Join Paws and Claws Humane Society on Oct. 23rd in Rochester, MN for pasta, live music, a silent auction, and a live auction. Tickets are $55.20.

Why a Minnesota Man Portaged a Canoe Through the Twin Cities Marathon
Who is the canoe guy from the Twin Cities Marathon? Travis Meier portaged a canoe 26.2 miles to help protect the Boundary Waters. Here’s his story.
The Best Fall Color Spots in SE Minnesota Are Worth the Drive
Fall colors peak Oct. 17-18 in SE Minnesota. Here are the best places to go leaf peeping, from Winona to Red Wing, Lanesboro, and Whitewater State Park.

Two Minnesota Walmarts Cracked the Nation’s 10 Worst List (According to Google Reviews)
A study of 18 million Google Reviews names the St. Cloud south Walmart the worst in the US. See what shoppers said, plus the best Walmarts in Minnesota.

An Icicle Tunnel, Polar Bears and an Ice Waterfall Are Coming to CHS Field
Get dates, hours and ticket prices for GLOW Holiday Festival 2026 in St. Paul, plus what's new: an icicle tunnel, ice waterfall and Wand-er Land Corral.

The Arboretum Is Trading Its Holiday Light Display for Something Magical
The Arboretum's holiday lights are getting a makeover. See dates, ticket info, and what to expect at the new Northern Lights this winter.

After Years of Dirt, This Rochester Lot Is Becoming Bakery Flats
New signs reveal Bakery Flats, an apartment complex going up on the old Wonder Bread factory site in Rochester, MN. Opening is planned for Spring 2028.
