All Aboard Celebrate ZAHS

The Zumbrota Area Historical Society invites the public to celebrate their 25th year along with the 100th Anniversary of their historic building on Sunday, October 27th. All Aboard for a railroad …

Application Deadline Extended for FEMA Individual Assistance

ST. PAUL –Homeowners and renters who suffered damage to their property from the severe storms and floods of June 16 -July 4 have additional time to apply for federal disaster assistance. FEMA …

SEMCAC Announces Recent Individual Artist Grant Awards

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. On …
General Project 2 - Knute Ronningen (West Concord)

4-H Youth Exhibit Their Best at 2024 Minnesota State Fair

The Minnesota State Fair was a success once again for our Goodhue County 4-H members. Goodhue County had 112 youth participate in Livestock Encampment and 64 youth participate in the General …
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I built our home on Kentucky Lake in 2021. I had purchased the land a few years earlier but kind of left it alone while we worked on other projects. I hadn’t scoped out the property before …
It seemed silly to pay someone to plow the ⅓ mile gravel driveway when Monica owned a perfectly good F250 farm truck. (Plowing couldn’t be that difficult, could it?) So she bought a plow blade, …
The Minnesota State Fair is something to look forward to with great anticipation. Unless you are one of the Minnesotans, like me, who did not think through living near the State Fair grounds …
Obituaries
Ellen Wilma Amy
Ellen Wilma Amy died unexpectedly at her home on Thursday September 26, 2024. Ellen Wilma Edelbach was born at home on the farm near Alma (Buffalo County) Wisconsin on September 13, 1935 to …
Virginia Mae Fordahl Aase
Virginia Mae Fordahl Aase, 94, formerly of Kenyon, died Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at The Commons on Marice in Eagan, Minnesota. Virginia was born June 29, 1930 in rural Kenyon to the late …
Elizabeth A. "Liz" (Pagel) Foss
Elizabeth A. "Liz" (Pagel) Foss, age 81, a longtime Kenyon resident, died peacefully on Saturday morning, August 31, 2024 at Cannon Rivers Senior Living in Cannon Falls. Elizabeth Ann was born on …
James B. Foss
James B. Foss, age 85, a lifelong Kenyon farmer, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, August 26, 2024, at Cannon Rivers Senior Living in Cannon Falls. James Bennett Foss was born on December …
Wayne Eddy
Wayne Eddy, age 83, of Northfield passed away with his wife by his side, Saturday morning, August 17, 2024, at his home. Wayne was born May 22, 1941, at Miller Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota, to …
Community
The Minnesota 4-H State Shooting Sports & Wildlife Invitational was held in Alexandria September 6-8, 2024. 723 youth from 59 counties participated in the following events with 1,815 entries: BB …
This month I want to start off with a thank you to Todd Montgomery for his kind words in a letter to the editor last month. Todd and I go back more years than we care to count. Back in the day, our …
Community
Doug Henke is the current mayor of Kenyon. He served a year and half as interim mayor and is now running for his third term as mayor. Some of the accomplishments he has seen completed during his …
The Wanamingo city council and mayor's race should be easy to call this year. All positions are uncontested. Mayor Ryan Holmes has served as mayor since 2013 and served as councilmember prior to that …
With the metal fabrication industry expected to grow almost 5% by 2028, there is a rising demand for manufactured goods in construction, automotive, and aeronautics. While these sectors are essential …
Web extras
Emergency housing resources for older Americans in need
Caring.com provides a guide to resources for emergency housing and how to access them amid an increasing number of older Americans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
How efforts to cut long prison sentences have stalled
The Marshall Project reports on the pushback that efforts to cut long prison sentences face from crime victim advocates and conservative groups.
Can you return the car you just bought?
Edmunds reports that a dealer might take a car back under some circumstances, but don't count on it.
A new solution for flood-prone cities? Concrete made from shellfish waste.
Grist reports on a new type of concrete made from discarded shells to trap water, therefore combating both floods and food waste in urban gardens.
BookTrib’s Bites: Four Captivating Fall Reads
(NewsUSA) - Again and Again Back to You by Andrea EzerinsIf you had the chance to revisit your past to change your present, what moment would you choose? In this enchanting novel, an encounter with …