Kenyon Market Has Whaaat?

When is a grocery store more than a grocery store? When it has Kenyon Market Famous meatballs, gluten free meatballs, and Pulsa made on site! This is a tradition that has been around for years, and I …

Held Bus Service Update

By now, many of you know that the Held Bus Company that services both Wanamingo and Kenyon has been sold to a company called Minnesota Coaches. Jon and Mary Held have been running the family …

Spotlight on Traxler Law

502 Huseth Street has a new tenant! Ann Traxler PLLC has moved into Suite C in the newest addition to Traxler Power & Equipment and the NAPA Auto Parts building in Kenyon. There are still …

Kenyon Area Historical Society Christmas Bake Sale

At The Gunderson House, 107 Gunderson Blvd. Kenyon, MN 55946. Join us for the In-house “Cookie Walk” on Dec. 13th 9am-11am Pre-order available Nov 8th – 30th by contacting Debb Paquin @ …

KW Noble Knights of the Week for November 7, 2025

Front Row: Leona Chang KG Ms. Emma Kmoch Blake Roschen KG Mrs. Tanya Short MaKenna Dressel Gr. 1 Mrs. Katie Benbrooks Oakley Fleming Gr. 1 Mr. Tony Donkers Back Row: Caden …

Goodhue County Child & Family Collaborative Accepting Proposals to Strengthen Resilience & Protective Factors

Red Wing, MN – The Board of Directors of the Goodhue County Child & Family Collaborative is announcing a funding opportunity for a three year period, beginning July 1, 2026 and ending …

Give to the Max Day

Today I want to share with you an opportunity to invest in a committee that is near and dear to my heart. As a resident of Wanmingo, I like to think I have a positive impact on the future growth of …

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Farm Girl Chatter

Hello, my name is McKell Lemmerman and I am from Mazeppa. I have turned my lifelong passion for cattle into a thriving local business. In addition to owning my own beef herd, I offer hands-on cattle …

Sleep

Sleep is an essential part of maintaining a healthy life. Though we may resist it sometimes due to workload or social events, we quickly experience the consequences of those missing minutes of sleep. …

Eggs Do Not Cause High Cholesterol? Colon Cancer Prevention and More!

Colon cancer often develops silently, so prevention through daily habits matters. Diet is a powerful lever you control. It shapes the gut environment, supports detoxification, and can help prevent …

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Obituaries

Harlan A. Hokanson

Harlan passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Belle Creek Township on February 21, 1935, to Thore and Minnie (Karlsted) …

Jacqueline R. “Jackie” Shields

Jacqueline R. “Jackie” Shields, age 94 of Faribault, received her angel wings on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Mill City Senior Living, Faribault. Memorial services will be held at the Boldt …

Nancy E. Aronson Doig

Nancy E. Aronson Doig, age 62, passed away with grace and unwavering strength after a many year’s long battle with cancer. A Christian Funeral Service will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in …

Emily Marie (Congreve) Ludwig

Emily Marie (Congreve) Ludwig, age 40, of Cannon Falls, MN, courageously passed away at her home on October 2, 2025. Emily was born April 24, 1985, in Fairfield, CA and graduated from …

Donald Eugene Heggedahl

Donald Eugene Heggedahl, 96, of Mankato, MN passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Hillcrest Care Center in Mankato, MN. Amanda Ebinghoe and Louis Heggedahl were blessed with five children. …

Kenyon-Wanamingo Messenger October 2025 Issue 2

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Turned off from Jesus and the Bible?

Can you believe that I did not like pizza as a kid? That’s right! I remember going to a really good pizza place in my hometown called Charlie’s Pizza for a pizza party as a young child. I ordered …

Data Centers and Job Elimination Seem to Go Hand in Hand

Amazon announced plans to eliminate 30,000 corporate jobs beginning Tuesday, according to an internal company report cited by Reuters. Although Amazon employs 1.5 million people, roughly 350,000 work …

Wanamingo City Council Meeting - October 20, 2025

CITY OF WANAMINGO City Council Regular Meeting Monday, October 20, 2025, 7:00 P.M. Wanamingo City Council Chambers – 401 Main Street Wanamingo, MN CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Holmes. …

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Commissioner Corner

Greetings, sorry it has been awhile since my last commissioners corner. It has been a busy summer and fall for all our staff, public works with various road projects, HHS with State and Federal …

Be Part of Kenyon’s Empowering Small Minnesota Communities (ESMC) Project Depot Park & Safe Trails Throughout Kenyon

The City of Kenyon’s participation in the Empowering Small Minnesota Communities (ESMC) project is now four months underway! Thanks to valuable feedback gathered from residents during Rose Fest …

2026 Auditions are coming up - Mark your calendars!

Auditions for the Spring show (The Outsider) will be on Friday, Jan. 30th from 6 - 9 pm & Saturday, Jan. 31st from 1 - 4 pm. Auditions are held at the Mantorville Opera House: 5 5th Street West, …

Is AI powering the next wave of financial scams?

Finder.com reports AI is increasingly used in financial scams, including deepfakes. Protect yourself by verifying identities and avoiding suspicious requests.

Meet the U.S. Army Soldier-athletes on a mission to compete for gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics

(BPT) - The United States' top athletes are aiming to secure their spot on Team USA for the 2026 Winter Olympics. This group includes 15 Soldier-athletes and coaches from the U.S. Army's World Class …

Beyond the diagnosis: What people with diabetes wish you knew

(BPT) - Diabetes is one of the most common chronic health conditions worldwide.1 Daily management is tough, but one of the biggest challenges for those living with diabetes is confronting stigma, …

Are STIs truly declining, or is our data just not very good? What the 2024 CDC STI report really shows

Healthbeat reports a 9% decline in STIs in 2024, but data limitations suggest caution in interpreting this trend. Congenital syphilis cases rise.

10 most common full names in America and their effect on online persona

Anywho reports on the top 10 most common full names in the U.S. and how sharing a popular moniker can affect searchability, privacy, and lead to mistaken identity in the digital world.