Mike Eiler

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.

Take a Train-Themed Trip Through Minnesota

On our vacations, as a child and now as an adult, I never miss a chance to stop and check out the various train depots and museums scattered across the country. Recently I came across an article on Facebook about a train themed road trip through Minnesota.

Check Out This Southern Minnesota Vintage Sled Show in September

I'm looking forward to checking out the vintage sleds at the 23rd Annual Great Southern Grass Drag Nationals, Swap Meet and Vintage Sled Show in September.

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...

40 Free Things on Your Birthday

I look forward to my birthday each year. Despite the fact that each year I get another year older, I still enjoy the time with my family enjoying some cake and opening a few presents. My birthday is still a month off, but if you're celebrating a birthday soon you might want to take advantage of an interesting website I recently stumbled across called RearFront...

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...

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...

The World’s Largest Ball of Twine Is Closer Than You Think

Did you know that less than two hours from Faribault sits the World's Largest Ball of Twine made by one man? That's right, you'll find it in the heart of downtown Darwin, Minnesota. According to RoadsideAmerica.com, there are other balls of twine making this same claim to fame, but only one was created by a single individual over years of patiently adding to its size...