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    The nearby Whitetail Woods Regional Park offers sledding down “The Big Kid Hill." The park is open daily 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Photo courtesy of Dakota County Parks
    Unleash inner child sledding down 'The Big Kid Hill' at Whitetail Woods near Farmington
    Now that Old Man Winter has given us a white, winter wonderland, the time is perfect to unleash your inner child by sledding down "The Big Kid...
    community/events6 hours 39 sec ago
    December 10, 2018
    "The I-94 Murders," written by Frank Weber.
    Weber featured author at Bierstube event in Hastings
    Hastings Bierstube will host author Frank Weber on Thursday, Dec. 20. The author event is free and open to any person or club members that enjoy...
    community/eventsDecember 10, 2018 - 6:00am
    December 6, 2018
    The annual Canadian Pacific Holiday Train won't be hard to miss when it arrives in Cottage Grove Monday, Dec. 10. Photo courtesy of Canadian Pacific
    Glowings on: Canadian Pacific Holiday Train to stop Dec. 10 in Cottage Grove
    Three hundred and sixty-four days a year, this stretch of West Point Douglas Road is a place most people rush past on their way to somewhere...
    community/eventsDecember 6, 2018 - 9:20am
    December 2, 2018
    Santa Claus greeted children in East End Park in Ellsworth after being escorted into town by Ellsworth Fire Sunday, Dec. 2. Sarah Nigbor / RiverTown Multimediaplay button
    WATCH: Christmas in the Park lights Ellsworth aglow
    Santa Claus arrived in style Sunday, Dec. 2 when he rode into Ellsworth's Christmas in the Park event in a firetruck. The family-friendly inaugural...
    community/eventsDecember 2, 2018 - 8:54pm
    November 30, 2018
    Happenings for kids from 1 to 92
    Whether you want to stay close to home or go on a mini adventure with the family, here are 10 things that you can do to get in the holiday spirit...
    community/eventsNovember 30, 2018 - 3:31pm
    November 29, 2018
    Civility 101: League of Women Voters to host workshop on healthy political conversations
    As people grapple with divisive political discourse nationwide, a local chapter of the League of Women Voters wants to help. The Cottage Grove...
    community/eventsNovember 29, 2018 - 11:20am
    November 28, 2018
    Horse- and tractor-drawn trolleys will transport visitors throughout the village. Kara Hildreth / Contributor
    Christmas at Dakota City partners with local business association
    Take a respite from the holiday hustle and bustle and take part in the holiday events at Dakota City Heritage Village in Farmington. "Last year...
    community/eventsNovember 28, 2018 - 4:00pm
    November 21, 2018
    Local author Jacqueline West is excited to share and talk about her newest novel, "The Collectors," during a series of upcoming events at local libraries and book stores. Submitted photo
    Local author Jacqueline West excited about new series, upcoming local events
    After a successful run as a playwright, and following up on the success of her "Books of Elsewhere series," Jacqueline West's newest series —...
    community/eventsNovember 21, 2018 - 12:00pm
    November 20, 2018
    The Langer family is hoping to bring home their ninth child, who they are in the process of adopting from the Ukraine, early in 2019. Pictured are (front) Haydon, Weston, Porter, Adeline; (back) Walker, Waylon, Mikey, Cassie and Mike. Submitted photo
    Eight to become nine: Langer family seeks to adopt boy from Ukraine
    After welcoming their eighth child, Mikey, into the world, some might have thought the Langers were done adding members to their family. However,...
    community/eventsNovember 20, 2018 - 4:00pm
    November 19, 2018
    Trivia teams filled the tables at Spiral Brewery Wednesday, Nov. 7 for the first night of Trivia Mafia trivia. The even will be held weekly on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Kelsey Roy / RiverTown Multimedia
    Test your knowledge: Minnesota’s largest trivia company comes to Spiral Brewery
    HASTINGS -- Grab your favorite know-it-all friends and grab a table. Trivia Mafia has started hosting a weekly trivia night at Spiral Brewery....
    community/eventsNovember 19, 2018 - 6:00am
    November 17, 2018
    Various illustrations display some of the Design Ellsworth program's outcomes at an Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce luncheon Thursday, Nov. 15 at Zion Covenant Church. David Clarey / RiverTown Multimedia
    After Design Ellsworth, what's next?
    An Ellsworth community improvement program from last month focused on potential business, housing and recreation solutions, according to preliminary...
    community/eventsNovember 17, 2018 - 8:00am
    November 13, 2018
    Wyatt Anderson and his 10-year-old son Isaac approach State Highway 29. Photo by David Clarey - Rivertown Multimedia
    Veterans' march carries on with 12-year tradition
    Spring Valley resident Wyatt Anderson thinks every vet should have a day off — Veterans Day. A National Guard veteran with 21 years of...
    community/eventsNovember 13, 2018 - 4:00pm
    DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar speaks at the Nov. 10 Air Force JROTC Veterans Day ceremony at Park High School. William Loeffler / RiverTown Multimedia
    War and remembrance: Sen. Amy Klobuchar speaks at veterans day event in Cottage Grove
    COTTAGE GROVE — Our country's military veterans deserve more than just our thanks, DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar told a capacity crowd in the...
    community/eventsNovember 13, 2018 - 2:10pm
    November 9, 2018
    Members of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Ellsworth (from left) Roxi Birkel, Linette Greske, Kathy Fuchs, Betty Freier and Jacob Fuchs organized walkers and runners during the 2017 fifth annual Gobbler's Gallop in Ellsworth Thanksgiving morning. File photo
    Ellsworth church's Thanksgiving day Gobbler Gallop coming up
    Race organizers aren't sure how many years old the annual Thanksgiving day Gobbler Gallop in Ellsworth is, but they're pretty sure it's five....
    community/eventsNovember 9, 2018 - 5:00am
    October 30, 2018
    'Heart Matters Gala' will support free clinic
    The Free Clinic of Pierce and St. Croix Counties will hold an annual fundraising event 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 at the River Falls Golf Course. The "Heart Matters Gala" includes music by Chris Silver who entertains audiences with a blending of roots, jazz, blues and bluegrass....
    community/eventsOctober 30, 2018 - 8:00am
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