
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’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.
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.

One of America’s Most Haunted Airbnbs Is Right Here in Minnesota
A restored 1883 Victorian manor in St. Paul was named one of the most haunted Airbnbs in America by Parade. Rooms start just over $100 a night.

A New Women’s Boutique Just Opened in Downtown Rochester
Beck and Co. Studio, a new women's pop-up boutique, just opened in downtown Rochester. See hours, what they sell, and how Downtown Next Door works.

New Weekly Downtown Market Kicks off this Weekend in Rochester
A new weekly market is kicking off this weekend in downtown Rochester, MN. The Zumbro Sunday Market will feature a variety of vendors this fall.

Rochester’s Downtown Dazzle Announces Return for 2026
For the third year, Downtown Dazzle will light up Rochester, MN with their free, family-friendly, holiday lighted parade. Here are the details for 2026.

This Small Minnesota Town Might be the Most Haunted Place in the State
People claim that the small town of Grey Cloud Island is possibly one of the most haunted places in Minnesota. Here are some of the stories that have been told.

What is That Cement Pillar at Cascade Lake in Rochester?
Have you ever noticed the cement pillar that's along the trail around Cascade Lake in Rochester? It's not just a random pillar, it does represent something.
