MILAN 鈥� Considering the small rural community of Milan was once referred to as Little Norway, it's no surprise the community of just over 400 residents keeps celebrating its heritage strong year after year.
Wednesday, May 17, served as this year, with Milan's celebration following up a few days later for the 16th annual "A Taste of Syttende Mai."
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The day began with hosting Kvitseid Smorgaas Tea. In downtown, the Minneapolis-based band, "The Swedish Trio," serenaded the crowd with tunes to waltz in the streets while vendors sold their wares to folks gathering during the early afternoon.
To wrap up the day, folks huddled the sidewalks of Main Street in the heart of Milan for the annual Uff-da parade. Dancers in polyester, members of the longstanding Milan Community Band and Vikings riding in ship-shaped floats kept the crowd amused and entertained into the early afternoon.
Macy Moore / West Central Tribune
Macy Moore / West Central Tribune
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The dignified resting places for veterans was dedicated after a decade of planning, featuring Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. Amy Klobuchar as speakers, providing burial space for over a century.
Monthly car shows to continue at New London's Country Stop convenience store through September.
Farmers markets have arrived for another summer season in Willmar.
West Addison Blues, The Crown Jewels highlight third Rockin' Robbins outdoor concert of 2023.
Bi-monthly gatherings bring New London game enthusiasts together at Goat Ridge Brewing Company.
Night of live music features musical acts, Free and Easy, and Pirates, Guitars & Beachfront Bars.
People enjoy the great outdoors as the summer season gets into full swing at Sibley State Park in rural New London.
Saulsbury Beach fills with hoops fans during annual Hoops by the Lake 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament.
Little Crow Ski opened its summer season Friday at Neer Park. The team will perform through the end of August, 2023.
Sibley State Park teaches children fishing basics on Lake Andrew over Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Inclement weather proceeded throughout much of the day, with an expected 6 to 10 inches of snowfall from the storm being expected by the time the storm started tapering off in Kandiyohi County on Friday evening.
Macy Moore / West Central Tribune
Macy Moore / West Central Tribune
Macy Moore / West Central Tribune
Macy Moore / West Central Tribune
Macy Moore / West Central Tribune
Macy Moore / West Central Tribune
Macy Moore / West Central Tribune
Macy Moore / West Central Tribune
Macy Moore / West Central Tribune
Macy Moore / West Central Tribune
This year's Lake George Blueberry Festival is set for July 25-27, with activities for all ages including live music, sporting events, a car show, and of course, blueberry baked goods.
The night sky over Lake Bemidji lit up in an explosion of color during the Red, White and Boom fireworks show on Wednesday as part of the Bemidji Jaycees 81st Annual Water Carnival.
Laughter and screams filled the air as families and friends gathered at the Sanford Center for Merriam's Midway on Wednesday as the Bemidji Jaycees' 81st Annual Water Carnival kicked off.
The 38th season of the Bemidji Area Church Musicians Summer Recital Series continues at noon on Wednesday, July 9, at First Baptist Church, 1555 Paul Bunyan Drive NW.
Paul Bunyan Land is part of Lakes Country Treasures, a series which takes readers down the back roads of Minnesota and to some of the unique must-see gems of lakes country.
The Bagley Public Library is teaming up with the Headwaters Science Center to present "Animal Menagerie" from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, July 9, at 79 Spencer Ave. SW.
The Bagley Area Farmers Market will start up for the season from 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday, July 11, in the grassy lot next to Gali Furniture, one block south of the stoplights.
Back for another five days of summertime fun, the Bemidji Jaycees鈥� Annual Water Carnival returns for its 81st year July 2-6 including a slew of traditional events.
The Clearwater County History Center will be closed on Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5 due to the Independence Day holiday.
Bemidji Corvettes is set to host its annual Show & Shine event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, at Dondelinger Chevrolet.
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