The city of Sartell has kicked off its "Slightly Summerfest" with a city-wide garage and sidewalk sale. They also have lots of food, shopping specials and live music slated for the rest of the weekend. Summer festivals are a big tradition for many Minnesota towns, does your hometown have one? Tell us about what makes it special and we might include it in an upcoming 'sotan!

The final product of a successful theatrical script is usually a play — but not always. A St. Paul theater's deeply emotional show about adoption will live on as a 300-page graphic novel. Wonderlust launches the graphic novel virtually on Friday through its website. "In My Heart: The Adoption Story Project" also will be available at Next Chapter Booksellers in St. Paul. 

How do we begin to talk to our young kids about race — to ask questions, respond thoughtfully and courageously admit when we don’t have the answers? Join us for a panel discussion hosted by Little Moments Count in which early childhood experts will share their insights and answer your questions about how to begin and sustain age-appropriate conversations with young children about this complex and important topic.