Ashli Overlund

Yes, my son's grandma's grandma is alive and doing well--she's 91, which is pretty young for a great great grandmother!

The annual Monticello Riverfest event kicks off Wednesday with a 'pre-Riverfest Block Party' in West Bridge Park.

Wallet Hub recently released a new study that looked into states that have the most and least amount of student debt. Minnesota ranked high on the list coming in at number 6 overall.

As I've gotten older, I've decided to focus on the fun things still left to come...like COUNTY FAIR SEASON! Yep, it's about to be a carnival up in here!

In honor of the brave men and women who have sacrificed so much for our country, Valley Fair is offering up free regular admission.

The weather looks gorgeous. It's the perfect way to ring in the 4th of July holiday!

School is out for the summer and that means that families need your help stocking the food shelf. Catholic Charities says they have a large need for cereal now more than ever.

The teens who vanished this year range from ages 13 to 17. We need your help to locate these missing minors.

St. Cloud's Granite City Days Celebration kicks off Thursday with the Lemonade Art Fair.

Granite City Days is my second favorite celebration in central Minnesota next to the Benton County Fair.

They're asking for monetary donations because they can stretch your dollar farther with a matching grant.

Your air conditioning might be working overtime this weekend.

It's a great week if you're applying for colleges at one of Minnesota's state colleges or universities. It's free application week! That means, there will not be a charge or an application fee when applying.

I'm a first time mom with a now 20-month-old. It's crazy how fast my son Charlie has grown out of clothes, toys and his room. It's been a challenge for me to keep his room organized.

Here are the 9 things you need to know if you're planning on attending this year's event.

It's parade season...and that means there are oodles of people who will be out in full force trying to save their spot along the parade route...even if that means placing their blankets and chairs in other people's lawns days before the event.

It's a celebration in Sauk Rapids this week! The Rapids River Days tradition continues Friday with the grand parade.

The final day of Foley Fun Days wraps up today with a grand parade, live music, BINGO and more!

The fiesta continues with a hot rod show, kiddie parade, family fun night, free ice cream and more!

Sometimes I wonder how my mom did it. When I was a kid it seemed like my mom could do everything. She used to sew our Halloween costumes, make cute birthday party decorations, cook up the best food, cater family get togethers...and make Mickey Mouse shaped pancakes for us...