Easter Egg Hunt in Kenyon on Saturday

Kenyon Rose Fest Ambassador Program

A new program is being introduced this year for the Kenyon Rose Fest, which will be held August 13-17. This is an opportunity for young ladies who would like to represent the community. A Kenyon Rose …

K- W Superintendent to Leave Position, Will Lead Kasson-Mantorville

Beth Giese, the Kenyon Wanamingo superintendent has resigned and will be accepting a position as superintendent at the Kasson-Mantorville school district. Giese was hired by the Kenyon Wanamingo …

Mark Your Calendar for Dennison Days June 20 & 21

The annual Dennison Days Festival takes place Friday and Saturday, June 20 & 21, 2025. The Gopher State Garden Tractor Pullers will return to Main Street Friday evening in Dennison, hosted by 625 …

May Market at WildWood in Nerstrand May 17

May Market Saturday, May 17 | 9am-2pm WildWood | 315 Main Street, Nerstrand free admission Over forty craftspeople selling their creative and homemade wares; sourdough breads, …

Silent Disco at WildWood May 9

Silent Disco Friday, May 9 | 8-11:30pm WildWood | 315 Main Street, Nerstrand $20/ticket TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY MAY 2!! Experience the sheer enjoyment of a Silent Disco Dance …

K-W Noble Knights of the Week for April 11, 2025

Front Row: David Howard KG Mrs. Tanya Short Emma Quam KG Mrs. Katie Valek Brecken McCabe Gr. 2 Mrs. Deb Hinrichs Alex Varanelli Gr. 2 Mrs. Megan Jordan Back Row: Brookelynn …

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Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes

Tennessee has all the social events of any big city, even in the backwoods. They may be a little crude but they still exist. Big Sandy is one of those places on the banks of the Kentucky Lake. It is …

Osteoporosis

You and I are very dependent on our bones to hold us up and to keep us going. Your muscles are important too, but those muscles are only helpful if they have a bone that they can move. We can take …

A Minnesotan:

Back in my day, eggs were so cheap we could dye them without eating them; or throw them at people’s houses. Along with similar phrases are all things that I have recently said while being mad about …

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Obituaries

Glen Eldo Albright

Glen Eldo Albright, 96, of Kenyon, MN, died Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Circle Drive Manor in West Concord, MN. Glen was born on the family farm, Cherry Grove township, Kenyon, MN on March 4, 1928, …

Lloyd Norval Kunde

Lloyd Norval Kunde, 92, of Kenyon, MN, died on Friday, April 19, 2025, at United Hospital in St. Paul after a brief illness. Lloyd was born in Goodhue, MN, on January 1, 1933, to Edward E. Kunde …

John D. Story

John D. Story, age 85 of Faribault, died on Saturday, April 5, 2025 in Texas. Memorial services will be held at The Todd Story Farm, 20645 Kane Avenue, Kenyon on May 3, 2025, at 10 a.m. with the …

Darlene Brenda (Shelstad) Mumm

Darlene Brenda (Shelstad) Mumm passed away peacefully at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN, on Sunday, April 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be Monday, April 28, …

Harlan Earl Peters

Harlan Earl Peters, 62, of Kenyon, MN, passed away suddenly on April 16, 2025, of a massive heart attack while driving home in his tractor. Born in District One Hospital, Faribault, MN, on October …

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Kathryn Sue (Gillen) Ness

Kathryn Sue (Gillen) Ness age 46, of West Concord, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025. She was born on December 27, 1978, to George and Deborah (Dressel) Gillen, the second of four daughters. …

Dale Odegaard

Dale Odegaard (85) passed away March 19, 2025 at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul, MN. He had several health issues over the last two years with a final diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia …

Changes in Wanamingo restaurant and bar

The Spot in Wanamingo closed on Sunday April 6th. It is planned to reopen on Tuesday April 22nd as J.B.’s Tavern. They are expecting reduced hours to begin with as they work out staffing but plan …

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Friends of Wanamingo to Make Offer on Old School Building

A non-profit corporation has been formed by interested individuals in Wanamingo intent on purchasing and preserving the old Wanamingo School building. The original building was constructed in 1902 …

The Town that Almost Was

The second town in my brief history of ghost towns in Goodhue County is Hader. When I was a child living in Wanamingo, Duane and Mary Ann Scharpen and their kids Rita and Brad lived in and ran the …

And the Winners Are.......

The Wanamingo Fire and Rescue wants to say thank you so much to everyone who came and participated in our Annual Vintage Ride & Show! Despite the lack of snow, it was a great day with 96 registered …

The rising cost of cocoa and tariffs: A bitter reality for the U.S. chocolate industry

Compartés reports that the U.S. chocolate industry is in turmoil with new tariffs to disrupt supply chains and increase costs, and both manufacturers and retailers are feeling the squeeze.

These states have investigated miscarriages and stillbirths as crimes

The Marshall Project reports on a recent arrest in Georgia that highlights the criminal suspicion which surrounds pregnancy loss in several states.

'Stop the Bleed' kits could help shooting victims. Why don't more people know about them?

The Trace reports that violence prevention leaders say a city program, which could help bystanders save lives, is missing a key opportunity.

Cities have a public bathroom crisis. Are smart, portable bathrooms the way forward?

Next City reports that one toilet startup is using social psychology and gig labor to help address L.A.'s public bathroom problem, but advocates have questions.

Nearly 1 in 5 NYC students are Asian American. Just 8% of teachers are.

Chalkbeat reports that teachers who share the specific racial or ethnic background of their students may be better able to forge connections that benefit kids academically and emotionally.