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6.1.26-Great Northern Viking Festival-Jolene and Marissa - Radio Mankato Jolene and Marissa of the Great Northern Viking Festival joined Seth on Talk of the Town Monday to discuss the upcoming festival on June 13th, and how the Great Northern Viking Festival aims to correct some common misconceptions about Viking culture and heritage. More information about the Great Nor...

Construction is starting June 1st in downtown River!
To all our clients and customers! Please plan ahead for your appointments and coming to your appointment along with those that will shop the store. Parking will be a bit crazy 🤪 for a while.
Business will run as normal. Please check with your professional staff member your seeing if you are running late etc.
Downtown will be getting more parking spaces and a new look 👀 over the next couple years.
But remember to shop local!

Downtown Elk River Business Association
Elk River Bulletin Board
Deana McLean
Traci Steen Nieken
Tracy Fettes Wigen
Cari Monson
Jennifer Campbell
Ashley Joy Elowson
Kassy Pearson

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Construction is starting June 1st in downtown River!
To all our clients and customers! Please plan ahead for your appointments and coming to your appointment along with those that will shop the store. Parking will be a bit crazy 🤪 for a while.
Business will run as normal. Please check with your professional staff member your seeing if you are running late etc.
Downtown will be getting more parking spaces and a new look 👀 over the next couple years.
But remember to shop local!

Downtown Elk River Business Association
Elk River Bulletin Board
Deana McLean
Traci Steen Nieken
Tracy Fettes Wigen
Cari Monson
Jennifer Campbell
Ashley Joy Elowson
Kassy Pearson

🗺️ Need to know where things are this year? Check out the 2026 Festival Map!

The Great Northern Viking Festival is growing, and this year there is even more to explore — from the Thingstead Stage and The Proving Grounds to Little Vikings’ Landing, Viking Village, Odin’s Table, food, vendors, camping areas, and more.

Whether you’re coming for the daytime festival, bringing the family on Sunday, joining us for A Night in Valhalla, or spending the whole weekend with an Ultimate Viking Weekend Pass, the map will help you plan your saga before you arrive.

Take a look, find your favorite spots, and get ready for an unforgettable weekend in Mankato.

📍 View the festival map here: [insert link]

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at:
GreatNorthernVikingFestival.com

It’s not just a festival… it’s a feeling.

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In love with another prism rainbow look for this beauty! Thank you for always letting my creativity go wild 🥹✨️




I will always lift with Mydentity lightener! The best I've used. Especially with the boosters 😱 What a game changer they have been for my work!
Danger Jones has been a lifesaver in accessibility at my local Cosmoprof and I adore their bright intensity!✨️🌈

✨️ Gaga Ready✨️

Fresh and vibrant deep tones for this lovely to wear to see our dear monster mama 🙌🏻🔥

🍓🍉Dragon Berry🍓🍉

We went for strawberry and ended up with dragonfruit! Haha, we will be going much darker with reds/pinks next time BUT how perfect for spring is this mullet?! 👌🏻

🍻Paddlefish Brewing 🍻has crafted another amazing ale for the Great Northern Viking Festival. New this year is 🔥WUNJO🔥a Lingonberry Lefse Farmhouse Ale!!!

🍺A Huge thank you to Paddlefish Brewing Co. for being Beer Giver Sponsor of the Great Northern Viking Festival!🍺

⭐Paddlefish Brewing Co. Location: St. Peter
⭐Paddlefish Brewing Co. Website: paddlefishbrewing.com

⚔Your support helps us bring history to life, crafts, combat, music, and all the unforgettable experiences our community loves. We’re honored to have you as part of our shield wall this year.⚔



👏 Raise a horn with us in gratitude to Paddlefish Brewing Co.