Early last year, Faribault couple Julie and Del Spronk had high hopes for their latest assisted living venture in Le Center.

With the fair only six weeks away, organizers knew they needed to do something big for the community that missed out on being together during COVID-19.

No matter the organization, business, individual or job, there is a good chance the COVID-19 pandemic has altered it in some way, shape or form. 

For those who organize major events in southern Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz's loosening of COVID-19 restrictions announced last week was the green light and glimmer of hope they had been waiting for to move forward with their 2021 plans.

Since the January reopening of El Agave, Eber Noe Juarez has had trouble finding enough workers to operate his Mexican restaurants in St. Peter and Fairmont.

Rolling up her sleeves, Natasha Anderson maintained a steady composure as the needle slid into her upper arm. Within moments, it was over.

It’s not a surprise that an entertainment venue like the Paradise Center for the Arts would see a decrease in revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Despite the challenges pork producers have faced in the last year, with processing plants facing temporary closures and decreased production due to COVID-19, one thing that Dave Preisler says has remained constant was the production of an affordable and safe source of protein for customers, …

Despite the challenges pork producers have faced in the last year, with processing plants facing temporary closures and decreased production due to COVID-19, one thing that Dave Preisler says has remained constant was the production of an affordable and safe source of protein for customers, …

In the middle of the night, alone in the guest bedroom, Brad Kubat ran through his list of things to take care of before he dies.

Though Cathy Rossow didn't start giving blood until she was 40, she knows firsthand how important it is that there is blood available for those in need. 

After a year of moving from distance learning to hybrid learning a couple times over, Faribault secondary students will return to the classroom after Spring Break.

Expect Faribault Public Schools to transition middle and high school students back into the classroom soon, but so far, school leaders haven’t announced a definite date.

While the COVID-19 pandemic has had a crushing impact on Minnesota’s healthcare system, one silver lining is perhaps the long overdue expansion of telemedicine.

Despite the challenges pork producers have faced in the last year, with processing plants facing temporary closures and decreased production due to COVID-19, one thing that Dave Preisler says has remained constant was the production of an affordable and safe source of protein for customers, …

In the middle of the night, alone in the guest bedroom, Brad Kubat ran through his list of things to take care of before he dies.

Though Cathy Rossow didn't start giving blood until she was 40, she knows firsthand how important it is that there is blood available for those in need. 

After a year of moving from distance learning to hybrid learning a couple times over, Faribault secondary students will return to the classroom after Spring Break.

Expect Faribault Public Schools to transition middle and high school students back into the classroom soon, but so far, school leaders haven’t announced a definite date.

While the COVID-19 pandemic has had a crushing impact on Minnesota’s healthcare system, one silver lining is perhaps the long overdue expansion of telemedicine.