SIFTing Through It!

One of my favorite places to shop for "stuff" I didn't know I needed is located at 26 Red Wing Avenue in Kenyon. Owned by Doug and Mary Klatt, it has a colorful history and is a delight to visit, …

Money Money Money

In these days of trying to get back to "normal" after all that has gone on in the past 4 years, Money is a subject that gets brought up a lot. Many people I have had these conversations with are …

From Eastern Europe to Your Door, College Student sells educational aids

Each summer 100,000 college students from 1,600 campuses in over 50 countries go selling educational books from door to door. The Southwestern Advantage has been selling their program through college …

CannonBelles Cheese Wins Second Place at the American Cheese Society 2024 Conference for Their Grim Reaper Cheddar

CANNON FALLS, MN, JULY 11, 2024 – CannonBelles Cheese proudly announces their Grim Reaper Cheddar has won second place at the prestigious American Cheese Society (ACS) 2024 Conference. This …

Melodrama two storms through Mantorville July 12-28

Mantorville Theatre Company is premiering another original play written by Victoria Carlsen, 100% Chance of Deceit (Say it Ain’t Crow)! About the play: Between the villages of Serenity and …

Goodhue Living Earns Great Place to Work Certification

(GOODHUE, MN) – Goodhue Living, a senior living community managed by Jaybird Senior Living, is proud to announce it has been certified as a Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work …

Lydia Goes to State

Kenyon Wanamingo junior Lydia Flotterud became the first K-W golfer to advance to state in Class AA finals in the 2024 Minnesota State High School League tournament this month. She placed 34th in the …

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Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes

I grew up with an active imagination and some of that would be my dad’s fault. My dad was a farmer, but he always thought up more adventurous things to do. That can happen when you spend hours in a …

Sitting too long harms kid’s livers

Loneliness can have a serious impact on the life span of seniors. When older adults feel isolated or alone, it can lead to both physical and mental health problems. Studies have shown that lonely …

Missing Pieces

Are you familiar with the game – JENGA? This game challenges you to see how many pieces you can carefully remove before the entire tower collapses. It is amazing how many pieces can be removed from …

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Obituaries

Judith Mary Westphal

Judith Mary Westphal, 87, of Kenyon, died Friday, June 21, 2024 at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury. She was born December 21, 1936 in Middleburgh, New York the daughter of James and Ruby (Miller) …

Bernice Elizabeth Klahr

Bernice Elizabeth Klahr, 99, of Kenyon, died Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Reflections Care Suites by Three Links. She was born July 4, 1925 in Hampton Township, just south of New Trier, the …

Barbara Jean Story

Barbara Jean Story, age 84, of Kenyon died on Monday, June 24, 2024, at her home. Memorial services was held on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Kenyon United Methodist Church. Reverend Dr. …

Ordean Clifford Greseth

Ordean Clifford Greseth, 88, passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Ordean was born June 9, 1936, to Olaf and Clara (Thompson) Greseth of Wanamingo, Minnesota. …

Mary Wille

Mary Wille of Lake City, MN formerly of Kenyon, passed away June 15, 2024 at the Elysian Senior Homes, where she spent the last 2 years with her husband of 46 years, Steve. Mary was born to …

Kenyon Wanamingo Messenger June 2024 Issue 2

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7 tips for avoiding food poisoning while traveling

It's time for a vacation. FoodReady compiled a list of tips for avoiding food poisoning while traveling so that you can enjoy a worry-free trip.

What to know when buying a used electric vehicle

CarGurus provides specific information that you should be aware of before you venture into the marketplace for a used battery electric vehicle.

Workplace summer safety tips: How to keep your cool when the heat is on

NEXT compiled some practical strategies to help prepare your business for summer-related incidents and mitigate risk.

Community

Letter from the Superintendent

On June 10th, I faced one of the most challenging decisions of my time as superintendent; recommending the closure of the Wanamingo school site, which serves 200 students in grades …

Team Work Makes the Dream Work

It is said that to get things done right, it takes a village. Nothing could show the truth in this saying better than what the little village of Wanamingo did 50 years ago. The town population …

Aspelund Peony Gardens

One of the things I like to do is take drives around the land surrounding Wanamingo, and not only take in the beauty of the landscapes, but learn things about the people who live here. On one of my …

Divided we drive: America's EV adoption gap

Motointegrator worked with research experts to look at the electric vehicle trends throughout the U.S. and what they say about the country's transition.

New research reveals self-care savvy cities (and what we can learn from them)

Hers conducted a nationwide survey to see how Americans rate themselves in youthfulness, body positivity, emotional stability, and more.

Con el Programa de Ayuda Adicional de Medicare Más Personas Ahorran Dinero en Recetas Médicas

({blank}) - Debido a una nueva ley, más personas califican para ahorrar más en medicamentos recetados con el programa Ayuda Adicional de Medicare, por lo que podría valer la pena solicitarlo …

The most popular host from 15 hit shows

Stacker looked at YouGov data to spotlight 15 shows with at least two hosts who had been with the show for five years or longer to determine the most popular host.

5 tips for protecting your phone while traveling abroad

Spokeo consulted cybersecurity sources and travel guides to determine some of the best ways you can protect your phone while traveling.