The small town of Luverne, Minnesota, will welcome the sights and sounds of fall this Saturday, September 27, as it hosts the 74th annual Tri-State Band Festival. One of the longest-running marching band competitions in the Midwest, the festival draws talented performers and excited crowds from across the region. Admission to the field competition is available with a Tri-State Band Festival button, which costs $10. For more information, see the Tri-State Band Festival website. 10 Cool Things That Make Minnesota...Minnesota!