Southeast Minnesota Events

Come one, come all to Family Movie Night in Preston!  Preston Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting an outdoor movie showing of "The Little Rascals" Thursday August 10.  The movie will start at dusk and will be shown at Preston City Park.  That's the park located on South Hill behind the Power Plant and near the swimming pool...

Fair time is always an exciting time and this year is no exception.  Looking at the clouds looming to the west, I knew if I were going to take some photos this afternoon, I better get to the Fillmore County Fairgrounds pronto!  I made it just in time, taking a bunch of pics and getting back to my car as it started raining...

One of the most popular tractor shows in the area starts today in Spring Valley. The 35th annual Root River Antique Historical Power Association antique engine and tractor show runs Friday through Sunday featuring Cockshutt as well as all makes of lawn and garden tractors...

Minnesotans love to celebrate!  Everything from Buffalo Bill to trout to corn.  This weekend you can celebrate Uff Da Days in Ostrander.  Saturday you can shop for bargains at the flea market.  Enjoy breakfast at the Community Center and join the antique tractor pull...

I've trapped many mice in my lifetime.  We have a KFIL mascot toy stuffed rat that gets passed around from desk to desk. But do I want to learn taxidermy on a mouse?  I'm not so sure about that!  If it sounds like something that would interest you, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center in Lanesboro is offering a Taxidermy 101 class Sunday July 16...

Nestled in southeastern Houston County is the tiny town of Eitzen, boasting a population of roughly 250 fine folks. Eitzen's claim to fame is their Family Fun Fest held every year on the Fourth of July. I've never attended the festival, but I've heard it's one of the best celebrations around...

After riding my bicycle around on a cool Saturday morning, I headed over to Spring Grove once again for their Homecoming celebration. There was a whole lot going on, and some Spring Grove pop was definitely consumed. I got there in time to see the Spring Grove Veterans Memorial dedication...

Summer weekends are a time to attend town celebrations.  This weekend is no exception!  June 23 through 25 is Meadowfest in Grand Meadow! The schedule of events is packed with fun activities for the entire family. Try your luck at the Bingo party at the Meadow Assisted Living Friday evening...

It's a day that will be long remembered. Residents of the City of Preston were awakened January 1, 2016 to the news that their beloved meeting place/bowling center, B&B Bowl, had been destroyed by a devastating fire. Owners Paul and Shelly Hanson were determined they wouldn't let the fire defeat them.  ...

For two days every summer, the tiny, friendly town of Viola, Minnesota turns into a hot bed of activity.  It's time for Viola Gopher Count Wednesday and Thursday June 14 and 15.  Viola really knows how to have fun!  Wednesday evening you can play a rousing game of Bingo, strut your stuff in the talent show or watch a free family movie in the park...