Thank You For Your Service

On November 12th, a pancake breakfast was held at the Community Center in Wanamingo from 7am to 9am. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, orange juice and coffee was served to members of the …

And the President's Award goes to.......

Milo Peterson Ford! If you are driving north out of Kenyon on 56, it's not long before you will see rows and rows of cars and trucks. A big blue Ford sign tells you that you've arrived at the …

"Carlson Good?"

Bobby Carlson was a Wanamingo icon, according to the people who filled his life for the past 85 years. He was born April 25, 1937 to Clarence and Anna (Tongen) Carlson, and was their 3rd child. …

KW Noble Knights of the Week for November 18, 2022

Front Row: Aubrey Kyllo, KG, Ms. Madison Andrist; Adeline Baalson, KG, Mrs. Tanya Short; Finnley Butterfield, KG, Mrs. Katie Valek; Luka Noney, Gr.1, Mrs. Katie …

KW Noble Knights of the Week for November 11, 2022

Front Row: Braeden Steinberg, KG, Ms. Madison Andrist; Julia Potvin, KG, Mrs. Tanya Short; Charleigh Huneke, KG, Mrs. Katie Valek; Mark Dressel, Gr. 1, Mrs. Katie …

KW Noble Knights of the Week for November 4, 2022

Front Row: Peyton Prondzinski, KG, Ms. Madison Andrist; Drew Anfinson, KG, Mrs. Tanya Short; Morgan Anfinson, KG, Mrs. Katie Valek; Riley Falenschek, Gr. 1, Mrs. Katie …

It Takes A Community

I walked into Mary's Rustic Rose at 524 2nd street, Kenyon a few days ago, and was pleasantly surprised at the variety of items that were for sale. It's not just your average floral shop! There …

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A Minnesotan

Not all but many holidays over the course of my childhood are marked with some kind of minor disaster. Like the Thanksgiving table fire, or the Christmas Eve were my sister and I accidentally did a …

Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes

I met Steve Keel when I was looking for an electrician to wire the meter box and the main service panel in my new house. I had been building the house for two years using a portable generator to run …

MDA Advises Farmers with Ties to Global Processing Inc. to File Claims

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is issuing an advisory to farmers who have conducted business with Global Processing Inc. based in Kanawha, IA and operating in Hope, MN. The company …

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Obituaries

Shirley Ann (McDonald) Pithey

Shirley Ann (McDonald) Pithey, age 89 of Kenyon passed away peacefully on Saturday October 29th, 2022. Shirley was born May 23rd, 1933, to Walters and Lyle (Harmsen) McDonald. She grew up and …

Richard Darwin Knott

Richard Darwin Knott, 85, of Kenyon, died Saturday, November 5, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. He was born February 20, 1937 in El Reno, Oklahoma to Richard and Emily (Strouhal) Knott. …

Muriel Lavonne (Holien) Duncan

Muriel Lavonne (Holien) Duncan, 89, of Cannon Falls, Minnesota, died on October 17, 2022. Muriel was born on May 30, 1933; the ninth of Tyler and Ingeborg (Ellingson) Holien’s ten children. A …

Robert Duane Carlson, “Bobby”

Robert Duane Carlson, “Bobby”, 85, of Wanamingo, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, October 17, 2022 at The Terrace of Cannon Falls. Bobby was born April 25, 1937 in …

Kenneth Harold Sherwin

Kenneth Harold Sherwin, age 86, of Northfield, peacefully passed away Friday, September 23, 2022, at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Ken was born to Milton Olaf Sr. and Malinda Sophie …

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Three Myths That Might Be Standing Between You and the Right COPD Therapy

(BPT) - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease that gradually makes breathing difficult — especially as the disease progresses. If you (or someone you love) …

Wanamingo City Council Meeting - October 17, 2022

CITY OF WANAMINGO City Council Regular Meeting Monday, October 17, 2022 7:00 P.M. Wanamingo City Council Chambers – 401 Main Street Wanamingo, MN CALL TO ORDER: Mayor …

Jake’s Hometown Liquor

Hometown Liquor has a new owner. Jake Grant purchased the business from Barney Nesseth on September 28th. His son Emmett will be overseeing the day to day operations of the retail store. The Grants …

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Commissioner Corner

Hello everyone, I haven’t posted in a while but I just wanted to give you a quick update on the county. We did set a preliminary 2023 levy of 7.27% and have worked to drop that and we will …

Serving Others

One of the oldest ways to come together in fellowship with each other is to "break bread". We can all recall learning about the Pilgrims and Native Americans sharing food with each other …

All Seasons, A Vision Lives On

All Seasons started as a 3rd world service organization by Howard and Louise Nielsen, founders of Fold Craft Furniture. As their business became a successful venture, they felt that they would …

BookTrib’s Bites: Fate and Faith, a New Paradigm and Children’s Fun

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Donate to Toys for Tots on Giving TOYSday

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