Scanlan takes home grand prize of Green Mountain GrillOctober 20, 2023-Congratulations to Meggan Scanlan of Caledonia, Minn., who won a brand new Green Mountain Grill ($999 value) from a drawing conducted on September 30, 2023. Brook Nagel, of Harmony, Minn., won a brand new Blackstone 4-burner Griddle from a drawing conducted on August 31, 2023. Ariana Cervantes, of Decorah, Iowa, won a brand new kayak… Read More
10 Hot Air Balloons Will Take to the Sky Over CaledoniaOctober 16, 2023-By Charlene Corson Selbee The Caledonia Balloon Rally was started in 1990 and is the only balloon rally south of Rochester, Minn., and has become an annual event. This year, the rally is scheduled for October 20-22. The 10 hot air balloons are coming from Minnesota, the surrounding states of Wisconsin and Iowa, and one… Read More
Uffda Fest is BackOctober 2, 2023-By Charlene Corson Selbee The community of Spring Grove, Minn., has come together to resurrect the town’s former festival, Uffda Fest. The fall festival celebrates the town’s Norwegian heritage and promotes the town’s vibrant downtown. The festival takes place October 6-8. Trivia question. What does uffda mean? The word uffda as defined by Wikipedia is… Read More
Fall Colors Come Alive in Bluff CountrySeptember 25, 2023-By Charlene Corson Selbee Fall colors are beginning to bloom in Bluff Country. A wide palette of yellows, oranges, golds, browns, reds, and greens draw residents and visitors alike, to experience Bluff Country. Whether taking photos, visiting apple orchards, buying colorful mums, enjoying corn mazes with your children, picking out the perfect pumpkin to grace… Read More
Fourth Winner of the Summer Takes Home Blackstone 4-Burner GriddleSeptember 21, 2023-Congratulations to Brook Nagel of Harmony, Minn., who won a brand new Blackstone 4-burner griddle from a Visit Bluff Country Magazine drawing conducted on August 31, 2023. Ariana Cervantes, of Decorah, Iowa, who won a brand new kayak from a drawing conducted on July 31, 2023. Jill Heiderscheit, of New Albin, Iowa, won a brand… Read More
Tapping of the Keg at Wykoff Fall FestSeptember 18, 2023-By Charlene Corson Selbee Make plans to attend the annual Wykoff Fall Festival this weekend, September 21-24. Dave Schmidt will tap the keg at noon on Saturday at the fest grounds. This year’s grand marshals are Ken and Marie Baker. On Saturday at 11 a.m. you’ll see them in the popular Fall Fest parade. Make… Read More