Wanamingo Auto Sales

As most of you know by now, I am a very curious woman. When I see something new, I want to discover what it's all about. I moved to Wanamingo about 2 years ago, and when I saw Color Solve at 101 Main …

Blue Harbor Boutique

Driving down Main Street in Wanamingo, you will see the regular businesses, like the bank, the post office, the bakery, and some small businesses. One of those businesses is called Blue Harbor, and …

Vintage Snowmobile Show

On Saturday, March 2nd, snowmobile enthusiasts from around this area, and some from far away, made the trip to a snowless snowmobile show! But when you are a snowmobile enthusiast, does it matter …

School Board Approves K-W Superintendent Contract

The Kenyon-Wanamingo school board approved a new three year contract with Superintendent Beth Giese at the March meeting. Giese took the position for the 23-24 school year and the schoolboard members …

Host Families Needed

Have you considered being a foreign exchange family? Adding foreign exchange students to our school community contributes to our cultural diversity and promotes global awareness and understanding. By …

Security State Bank of Wanamingo Announces Appointment of Scott G. Peterson as President & Chief Executive Officer

Wanamingo, MN – Security State Bank of Wanamingo, a full-service community bank, today announced that Scott G. Peterson has been promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer. Peterson has more …

Keith Allen Secures 19A GOP Endorsement

KENYON, MN — Keith Allen, a longtime farmer, District Rep for Congressman Brad Finstad, and former Minnesota Farm Bureau Board Member, earned the Republican endorsement on Thursday March 28th for …

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Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes

We like going to rock concerts. One of our favorite bands is the southern rock group, Blackberry Smoke. Always a great show every time we see them and we are willing to travel see them perform. So, …

Down on the Farm / Up at the Cabin

A farm dog -- for companionship and protection. Monica's daughter had two dogs, both lab-crosses. Together, they could get into so much trouble!! If they weren’t locked in their kennels each …

What’s Normal?

As we progress into the first days of Spring, we look back on a winter season that was not the typical Minnesota winter. We can also look back to the fourth anniversary of the Covid pandemic and the …

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Obituaries

Nathan John Avery

Nathan John Avery, 46, of Wanamingo, died Friday, March 29, 2024 at St. Marys Hospital as the result of a head injury. He was born December 2, 1977 in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Mark and …

Lila Mae Cole

Lila Mae Cole, 89, of Kenyon, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 of complications from COVID, receiving wonderful comfort care at District One Hospital in Faribault. She was born July 27, …

Denise Ann Johnson

Denise Ann Johnson of Wanamingo died Thursday March 7, 2024 at her home in Zumbrota. She was a tiny baby, born May 28, 1961 to Joyce and Darlene Johnson in Rochester, where she was diagnosed with …

Evelyn A. Kunde

Evelyn A. Kunde, 86, of Kenyon died Friday, March 1st, 2024 at Three Links Care Center in Northfield, MN. Evie was born on February 9th, 1938 in Wanamingo Township on the family homestead. She …

John Edward Shelstad

John Edward Shelstad passed from his earthly life at Luther Haven Nursing Home in Montevideo, Minnesota on March 5, 2024, at the age of 98 years and 9 months. John Shelstad was born at home in Doran, …

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Spokeo warns that while Temu offers a promising shopping experience, consumers should be aware of potential scams.

6 home improvement projects that offer the best return on your investment

Rocket Loans reports that there are large and small home improvements that provide a good return on investment.

Try adding these 10 healthiest snacks for weight loss into your daily food plan

Hers rounded up 10 healthy snacks that can help with weight loss goal, based on science.

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Commissioners Corner

Greetings to District 3 I hope you all had a nice Easter and we are all looking forward to warmer weather. Goodhue County is looking at a $15 million dollar construction season this year so …

KW Noble Knights of the Week for April 5, 2024

Front Row: Remington Stalker KG Ms. Madi Andrist Olivia Ramirez KG Mrs. Tanya Short Scott Hogy KG Mrs. Katie Valek Brecken McCabe Gr. 1 Mrs. Katie Benbrooks Liza VanDeWalker Gr. 1 Mr. …

KW Noble Knights of the Week for March 29, 2024

Front Row: Rose Burginger KG Ms. Madi Andrist Alex Keller KG Mrs. Tanya Short Ruby Caron KG Mrs. Katie Valek Peyton Luedtke Gr. 1 Mrs. Katie Benbrooks Haddie Schwering Gr. 1 Mr. Tony …

10 outdoor sites to learn more about Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage

Stacker used data from the National Park Service and other sources to compile this list of 10 historical sites to learn more about AA & NHPI heritage.

5 tech advancements sports venues have added since your last event

Uniqode compiled a list of technologies adopted by stadiums, arenas, and other major sporting venues in the past few years.

Billions of cicadas are about to emerge from underground in a rare double-brood convergence

In the wake of North America’s recent solar eclipse, another historic natural event is on the horizon. From late April through June 2024, the largest brood of 13-year cicadas, known as Brood XIX, will co-emerge with a midwestern brood of 17-year cicadas, Brood XIII.

10 states that will likely face the most financial losses from climate change

SmartAsset assesses the financial risk for states due to potential natural disasters and weather events such as tornadoes, flooding and earthquakes.

With property values strong in 2023, many homeowners tapped home equity lines of credit, pushing total HELOC balances up 6.6%

Experian looked at recent trends in the HELOC and home financing market in 2023.