Three Way Kenyon Mayoral Race

Diane Barrett for Mayor 1. I have lived in Kenyon all my life. My 3 girls grew up here and attended school. I have always been very dedicated to Kenyon. I became Mayor of the City of Kenyon from 2007 …

Six Vie for Four Open Council Seats in Kenyon

Sue Dodds 1) Tell me more about your involvement with the City of Kenyon. What inspired you to run for the city council this term? I have lived in Kenyon my entire life, both in the rural area and …

The Vampire is IN!

Skylee Gardner, PhD, has a passion for helping people become more informed and engaged in their own health. As we get older, many of us begin paying closer attention to what is happening inside our …

K-W Noble Knights of the Week for October 9, 2026

Front Row: Ava Hendricks KG Mrs. Cheryl Dahl Salvador Giuliani KG Mrs. Mandi Kyllo-Lunde Colbie Sellers Gr. 1 Mr. Tony Donkers Mason Bauernfeind Gr. 1 Mrs. Katie Benbrooks Ruby Eggert …

Halloween on Main

How many small towns have not one but 2 Halloween parties plus a whole bunch of fun going on for the whole family? Well, the only one I know in that category is our own Wanamingo! Halloween on Main …

Kenyon Fall Fest

Wayne and Bonnie Hermann and Debra and Gregg Erickson attended a We Honor Veterans pinning program for Wayne and Debra's dad, Wilfred "Bill" Hermann of Wanamingo.

Bill Hermann Honored for Military Service

Well-known Wanamingo resident and area businessman, Wilfred “Bill” Hermann was honored on September 15th for his military service. The We Honor Veterans pinning ceremony is a joint program of the …

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Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes

We took a trip up the North Shore in September to spend a night in Thunder Bay, Canada. The scenic drive was spectacular as the leaves were turning color and the weather was perfect. One of the stops …

Spiritual Battle Plan

Eyes awaken; I see the bright rays of sun shining through the window. The exact opposite of the pain shooting through my abdomen. I quickly tell myself, “It will be okay, and it will pass.” I …

Apples and Healthy Weight

You have heard the rhyme, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But what does an apple really do for you? Does any apple work, or only certain kinds? A few answers can be found here. …

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Obituaries

John Henry Buck, Jr.

John Henry Buck, Jr., age 88, of Zumbrota, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 22, 1938 to John and Rosalie (Puppe) Buck. He was …

Lois Geneva Estrem

Lois Geneva Estrem, 82, of Kenyon, died on Monday, October 5, 2026, at her home. She was born December 7, 1943, in rural Sogn, Minnesota, to Everett and Gladys (Esterby) Hommedahl. She grew up …

Cathie Jo Spaulding

Cathie Jo Spaulding, age 66, of Faribault, Minnesota, passed away on September 29, 2026. Cathie was born on February 26, 1960, in River Falls, Wisconsin, to Milburn “Red” and Marlys Jackson. …

Rosella LaVerne Rodde Overby Strandemo

Rosella LaVerne Rodde Overby Strandemo, 99, of Kenyon, died peacefully with her children at her side on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at her residence. Rosella was born to Alfred and Marie …

Susan Kay Windhorst

Susan Kay Windhorst; 79, of Wanamingo passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 25, 2026, at her home. She was born in Red Wing on April 15, 1947, to Garvin and Helen (Swanson) Broin. She graduated …

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To the Editor

*Opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor are not necessarily those of The Messenger. Beginning with a religion of hate for Christians and Jews, New York City's socialist mayor, Zohran Mamdani, …

Wanamingo City Council Meeting - September 14, 2026

CITY OF WANAMINGO City Council Regular Meeting Monday, September 14, 2026, 7:00 P.M. Wanamingo City Council Chambers – 401 Main Street Wanamingo, MN CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Holmes. …

To the Editor

*Opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor are not necessarily those of The Messenger. Dear Mr. Ryan: Every once in awhile something comes down the pike that is so egregious that it is hard …

Community

Goodhue County Flu and Vaccine Clinics

Goodhue County Health & Human Services Employee Spotlight

Goodhue County, MN (October 2026)- Goodhue County Health and Human Services (GCHHS) Employee Spotlights are an opportunity to inform and educate our residents about the many programs and services we …

Local Feast! Marketplace on Saturday, November 7

Gather at the Mayo Civic Center for a true celebration of the people who produce our region’s finest locally-produced and sourced foods and beverages. Local Feast! Marketplace on Saturday, November …

Self-Employed and Can’t Get a Mortgage? The Loan Type May Be the Problem

Many self-employed borrowers who are told they do not qualify for a mortgage are not actually unqualified. They are applying through a loan type that measures income in a way that works against them. …

Massachusetts Appraisal Rules Change in November. Buyers Who Wait to Prepare Will Lose Deals.

Most Massachusetts homebuyers will not think about new appraisal rules until those rules delay their closing. By then, according to Colleen Barry of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, the …

A Seller’s Strongest Negotiating Position in Fairfield County, CT Starts Before the First Showing

The Fairfield County, Connecticut housing market heading into fall 2026 doesn’t fit neatly into a single headline. Some homes are drawing multiple offers above asking. Others, in the same county …

Mortgage-Dependent Buyers Are Being Squeezed Out of the Florida Keys

There is a growing divide in the Florida Keys housing market, and it runs along a single fault line: whether a buyer needs a mortgage. Cash buyers – many of them retirees and business owners from …

Columbus, Ohio Has 2.23 Million Residents and Barely 6,000 Homes for Sale

A metropolitan area of 2.23 million people should have a deeper housing market than what Columbus, Ohio is showing right now. According to Central Ohio MLS data cited by Barbara Gale of the Gale …