Next Month is Rosefest

August 13th thru 17th will be Rosefest this summer in Kenyon. Some things to look for are the ATV, UTV, golf cart cruise on Wednesday evening. On Thursday the Kenyon Police will hold a bike rodeo …

What a turnout we had for our Wanamingo 4th of July celebration!

The lot across from the fire station was a buzz with animals, food and fun! Yard games, face painting and water fights were some of the activities set up by the Lions, the Firemen and the …

2025 Goodhue County Breakfast on the Farm

Goodhue County Dairy ambassadors and princesses gather to promote the dairy industry and Goodhue County dairy farmers. L to R: Eleanor O'Reilly, Chloe Sjoquist, Garrett Pearson, Jenna O'Reilly, Troy Clementson, Natalie Clementson, and Hannah Gutkneckt.

The Goodhue County dairy farmers and the Goodhue County American Dairy Association showcased dairy farming and products at their annual Breakfast on the Farm held Friday, June 21st at the O’Reilly …

Fresh Bites

The little sandwich shop named Fresh Bites is a welcome stop for getting a quick bite to eat. The selections are quite good and ready in very short order. The subs are priced at $8.99 and there are …

Construction on the Dollar General is nearing completion on the west end of Kenyon

The new business in the former K-Town Video and Ice Cream will be opening by the end of July

The construction is coming along and the owner expects to open within the month.

L to R : Stuart Campbell (SSBK President) , Pam Anderson , Wayne Erich (Kenyon Area Foundation Vice President) , Allen Stolee, Nicole Seifert, Abby Dahlgren

Security State Bank of Kenyon partners with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines to award $20,000 to Kenyon Area Foundation and $10,000 to Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity through the Member Impact Fund

Kenyon, MN – Security State Bank of Kenyon in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines), is pleased to announce that Kenyon Area Foundation will receive a …

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Sunshine Vitamin

As we enter the summer season and experience the longest daylight hours of the year, this is a good time to consider our dependence on the sun for daily life. Our modern conveniences of electricity, …

A Minnesotan;

We’ve hit the point in the summer when things start to turn hot and sticky. Which also means that we’ve hit the beginning of the county fair season. While the people living in the cities tend …

Multiple Sports Improve Children’s Skill:

A study published in the Journal of Sports Science followed 627 children in Finland over three years to explore how early physical activity influenced their coordination and movement skills by age …

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Obituaries

Leif Sawyer Gunhus

Leif Sawyer Gunhus, age 21, of Carver, MN, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 20, 2025 in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Leif was blessed with a brilliant mind, a huge heart, and was an amazing brother and …

Michelle L. Gerholz

Michelle L. Gerholz, age 73, of Kenyon passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester. Michelle was born on March 4, 1952, in Red Lake Falls Township to Henry and …

John Martin Tiller

John Martin Tiller, 94, of Wanamingo, Minnesota, passed away May 18, 2025, at his home. John was born in Wanamingo on July 27, 1930, to Martin and Marie (Haugen) Tiller. He was baptized by Rev. …

Deborah Joyce Bohnhoff

Kenyon, MN - Deborah Joyce (Muri) Bohnhoff, age 73, of Kenyon, passed away peacefully in her home on May 17, 2025 after a courageous fight with cancer. Deborah was born on January 18, 1952, at the …

Joan Ruth (Petersmeyer) Quiggle

Joan Ruth (Petersmeyer) Quiggle passed away at the age of 84 on June 4, 2025, on the 65th anniversary of her and Bill's wedding. She was born on July 20, 1940 to Harold and Ruth Petersmeyer. Joan …

Kenyon-Wanamingo Messenger June 2025 Issue 2

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To the Editor

*Opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor are not necessarily those of The Messenger. To the Editor; It will all begin with a great falling away of the church. “For the time will come when …

Pastors Corner

As a nation we recently celebrated 249 years of freedom from tyrannical rule, religious oppression, and the right to pursue things that few countries allow. Joseph Ellis, a famous American …

Wanamingo City Council Meeting - June 9, 2025

CITY OF WANAMINGO City Council Regular Meeting Monday, June 9, 2025 7:00 P.M. Wanamingo City Council Chambers – 401 Main Street Wanamingo, MN CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Ryan Holmes. …

Community

Open House to showcase new livestock barns on Goodhue County Fairground

Three new livestock barns will be ready for this year’s Goodhue County Fair. The public is invited to a ribbon cutting and Ice Cream Social on Thursday, July 24, 7 p.m. on the Fairground in …

Rediscovering Connection: The Benefits of Family Camp

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s not uncommon for families to feel more like a collection of individuals than a unified team. Between work, school, sports, social media, and screens, families …

It's All About Giving!

Security State Bank of Wanamingo has been busy this spring, gifting non-profit organizations in our area. With help from Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, Iowa, two large donations were recently …

African women are key to fighting climate change – these are the green skills they will need

There’s a long list of green skills that women across Africa need so that they can get jobs and start businesses that help the world adapt to climate change.

When aggressive ant species come in contact, deadly conflicts ensue G. Chomicki

This tropical plant builds isolated ‘apartments’ to prevent battles among the aggressive ant tenants it relies on for survival

Squamellaria plants grow special structures to host the ants they symbiotically rely on for nutrients. Distinct compartments help different ant colonies live peacefully side by side.

Adult spotted lanternflies infest areas of Pennsylvania from July to December.

Spotted lanternflies love grapevines, and that’s bad for Pennsylvania’s wine industry

An entomologist describes how the sap-sucking insects can weaken grapevines and reduce fruit yield and quality.

New laws that ban smartphones or social media for youth are being introduced across several Western nations.

School smartphone bans reflect growing concern over youth mental health and academic performance

Across the US, parents are leading the charge to limit cellphone use in schools.

Poorly functioning blood vessels lead to the characteristic muscle weakness that so many cancer patients experience.

Muscle weakness in cancer survivors may be caused by treatable weakness in blood vessels – new research

Many cancer survivors struggle with muscle weakness, which can be so profound that they may have difficulties walking up a couple of flights of stairs or going shopping for groceries on their own.