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A group of people sit outside in folding chairs on green grass all facing forward watching a musical performance.

La Crescent Goes Live with Summer Music Series

Greg Lovell reports on how you can take in the music, community and fun at La Crescent Live, a summertime community event.

An older man in a maroon long sleeve shirt and tan pants stand in the middle of a small bridge covered in gravel.

Group Attempts to Make Preston to Forestville Trail a Reality

John Torgrimson reports on renewed efforts to complete the Preston to Forestville Bike Trail and the Preston volunteers leading the project.

Two people dressed in biking gear stand behind their e-bikes on an outdoor trail.

“On Your Left!” — E-Bikes on Regional Trails

Steve Harris reports on the surge in e-bikes on Southeast Minnesota’s 60+ miles of state trails.

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