In this episode of The Small Town Tourist Podcast, host interviews Mike Lardy, a community advocate aiming to establish Project 37, an all-ages music venue in St. Cloud. Discussing his passion for youth spaces and the local music scene, Mike emphasizes the project’s role in fostering creativity, connection, and support for young musicians.
The Long Prairie Art & Craft Fair is a Thanksgiving Tradition That Can’t Be Missed
This week on The Small Town Tourist Podcast I got to catch up with Luan Thomas-Brunkhorst of the Long Prairie Chamber of Commerce to chat about the upcoming Art & Craft Show happening the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
From Small Town Photographer to National Rock Tour Crew: Interview with Matthew Breiter
In the latest Small Town Tourist Podcast episode, Matthew Breiter, a talented photographer and videographer from Long Prairie, shares his inspiring journey. From local photography to being published in renowned publications, his rapid rise in the industry is remarkable. Alongside his wife, he documents their adventures with Infinite Explorers, and his multifaceted role with the band Plush showcases his diverse skill set. Matthew emphasizes the importance of staying open-minded and adaptable, highlighting the impact of fans on an artist's success.
The Small Town of Vining is Filled with Unique Sculptures
When you enter the town of Vining Minnesota in Ottertail County, you aren't expecting to see a giant foot, but that is exactly what greets you from the side of Hwy 210. The Big Foot sculpture is one of many in the town created by artist Ken Nyberg. Ken grew up in the area, and... Continue Reading →
St. Cloud’s Haunted Theater is Full of Taxidermized Armadillos
Maybe these delightful armadillos are protectors of the building, or protectors of the spirits that reside there. After all, one is a sheriff.
How a Baltimore Tobacco Company Got a Mural in Little Falls, MN
So how did an East Coast tobacco brand find it's way to Central Minnesota?
The “Chicago Bean” of Minnesota is in Rochester
It was so similar to the "bean" in Chicago, was it inspired by it? Was it completely it's own entity? I needed a photo shoot, and answers.
