The Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District wants you to take a day off on the Mississippi River this Saturday August 2.  The free event will take place at the Stearns County Mississippi River Park in Rice from 10am-4pm.  Katie Winkelman and Dennis Fuchs from the Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District talked to me today about the upcoming event.

The event includes activities on the River, at the park, things to do for kids and adults.  Find out more information by going to http://www.stearnscountyswcd.net/.

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