Mike Eiler

I’ve lived in Faribault my entire life but my wife and I enjoy traveling all around Minnesota as well as the surrounding states. When I’m not at work I’m usually spending time with my grandchildren and my grown children. I enjoy going to watch the Vikings, especially at US Bank Stadium, concerts, taking my wife to various musicals and going out to eat… I really enjoy that, as my bathroom scale can attest. I love music and spend a lot of time on the weekends looking for CDs of big hair bands that I don’t currently have in my collection.

Take a Train-Themed Trip Through Minnesota

On our vacations, as a child and now as an adult, I never miss a chance to stop and check out the various train depots and museums scattered across the country. Recently I came across an article on Facebook about a train themed road trip through Minnesota.

Ride the Great Big Wheel

This Great Big Wheel is sure to catch your eye. It's the second tallest structure on the grounds.

Check Out This Southern Minnesota Vintage Sled Show in September

I'm looking forward to checking out the vintage sleds at the 23rd Annual Great Southern Grass Drag Nationals, Swap Meet and Vintage Sled Show in September.

Hooray for National Ice Cream Day

Just when you think nothing could be better than National Strawberry Rhubarb Wine Day, which is Saturday, July 15, you find out Sunday, July 16 is National Ice Cream Day. Why hasn't this day been elevated to holiday status yet? Shut down all the stores except the ice cream places, so everyone can enjoy an ice cold dairy treat without any distractions...

Dennison Mayor’s Crappy Job Will Soon Come to an End

If you think you have a crappy job then you need to take a look at the one of the duties of Dennison's mayor, Jeff Flaten. On the plus side, he works for the Minnesota Department of Corrections and is the mayor of the friendly little town of Dennison, which are both very rewarding jobs in their own right...

Summertime is Tubing Time

One of my favorite summer activities is enjoying a cold beverage while relaxing on an inner tube as it slowly drifts down a lazy river. Unfortunately I haven't had a chance to to do just that for several years now. The closest I get to doing a little tubing is on one the lazy rivers in the many water parks my family and I have enjoyed over the years...

A Home in Faribault for Less Than Five Grand?

Right now the housing market is hot especially for the seller. If you're in the market for a home in Faribault there are several houses currently listed to chose from. Last week I wrote a story about a local bed and breakfast that was up for sale...

Want to Own a Bed & Breakfast? Here’s Your Chance

Have you ever wanted to own your own bed and breakfast? Well the opportunity to do so may be closer than you think. A few years ago, my wife and I stayed at a beautiful bed and breakfast in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, during our annual autumn getaway ...

Maybe It’s Time to Try Clothing-Optional Gardening

Did you know that this Saturday is World Naked Gardening Day? It happens every first Saturday of May each year. According to their website, wngd.org, "find an opportunity to get naked and do some gardening. Do so alone, with friends, with family, with your gardening club, or with any other group collected for that purpose...

What Food Do You Think Minnesota Should Be Known For?

If you enjoy eating like I do, the thought may have crossed your mind at one time or another about what foods are different states known for. When you think Minnesota, most people automatically come up with tater tot hotdish. Well, according to Spoon University, you're close...