Kettle River Days brings neighbors, visitors together

Kettle River's main street was bustling Saturday, as the small town celebrated its annual Ma & Pa Kettle Days event.

Politicians, vendors and others – including the Moose Lake Historical Society and the Starr Club – lined the city's Main Street. The sounds of music from under the big top provided a backdrop for many conversations between old friends, shoppers and those trying to decide which candidate they will vote for.

Dan Reed, who orchestrated this year's event with a committee of volunteers, said close to three dozen booths were set up, along with other activities like bingo and the pie social, which made $900 selling mostly donated pies. The two local bars provided even more things to do.

"It was a real community event and there was lots of visiting, lots of one-to-ones," Reed said. "I was very heartened. Next year we plan to make it even bigger."