SEMCAC Announces Recent Individual Artist Grant Awards

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. The …

Shop Local for your Valentine's Delights!

We all know, living in small towns, that "things" are usually cheaper if we go to a larger town to purchase what we need. But do we factor in the cost of driving to Rochester, Minneapolis, or any of …

KW Noble Knights of the Week for January 17, 2025

Front Row: Ethan Piper KG Mrs. Katie Valek Eden Luedtke Gr. 1 Mrs. Katie Benbrooks Nola Otte Gr. 1 Mr. Tony Donkers Rory Hanson Gr. 2 Mrs. Deb Hinrichs Back Row: Melissa …

Minnesota Produce Farmers Asked to Complete 2025 Grower Questionnaire

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is calling on produce farmers who have never completed the Grower Questionnaire, or who have not filled it out since 2022, to complete the 2025 edition. …
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Spending my life as a farmer I have learned to repair most types of equipment. To begin with it was a necessity. Farming in the mid 1980’s was a survival mode existence. I took it for granted, if …
Can you believe it is a new year? I am declaring a year of breakthrough, blessings, and abundance for both you and me. However, perhaps you think that maybe this year will just be another year of …
What are the results of the choices you and I make? In this season of reflection and resetting, we can see how a choice made last year or a few years ago resulted in a specific outcome. Some outcomes …
Obituaries
Howard Snitzer
January 20, 2025, Kenyon,MN. Beloved husband of Tammy Ryan (nee Soland) Snitzer; brother of Steven (Jan Ellis) Snitzer and the late Alan and Mark Snitzer; son of the late David and Ruth Snitzer; also …
Stanley Norman Swanson
Stanley Norman Swanson, age 95 of Kenyon, MN passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at his home following an extended illness. Stanley, the son of Iver and Ingaborg (Nesseth) Swanson, was born …
Richard Allen Lee
Richard Allen Lee -84 of Wanamingo Mn. Died Jan 2, 2025, in Weslaco Texas. Son of Albert Edwin Lee & LaVonne Bergstedt Lee of Cannon Falls, Mn. He attended Cannon Falls School, married Nancy J. …
Gladys Darlene Hernke
Gladys Darlene Hernke, age 93, of Cannon Falls, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Our Lady of Peace Hospice Care, on January 8, 2025. Gladys was born to Martin and Anna …
Lester W. Sommers
Lester W. Sommers, age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2025. Funeral services were held at Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault on Friday, January 10, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. Reverend Verne …
Community
A friend of mine recently shared a message that was preached by Charles Haddon Spurgeon in the late 1800’s. This message was so thought provoking and inspirational that I have been pondering it …
Multigenerational Farm Transition Retreats are available for Minnesota farmers considering farm transition or succession plans. These retreats are offered by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture …
Community
The Southeast Adult Mental Health Initiative (SE AMHI) will be accepting applications for grant funding from mental health and related service providers starting January 10, 2025, from the following …
Well, it's been about two and a half years since our liquor store in Wanamingo changed hands, and it looks like things are going well. I had the opportunity to pop in and check it out recently, and I …
When is a sandwich shop not a sandwich shop? Answer....when it also serves salads, bowls and more ! That is what you can expect to see in Kenyon starting January 15th at 701 second street. …
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Safety first: Important tips to keep your kitchen safer for everyone
(BPT) - Do you consider your kitchen safe? According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), cooking is the leading cause of reported home fires and home fire injuries, so it's a good …
Advertisers for the Big Game risk missing out on $500B market by ignoring website accessibility
AudioEye reviews an analysis of 10 Super Bowl advertisers' websites and whether they fumbled or scored with accessibility.
Movies and TV shows casting across the US
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting across the US.
Renters save money with reusable tenant screening reports: These states allow them
TurboTenant discusses what portable tenant screening reports are, tips to avoid fraud, which states currently have legislation on the books, and how to move forward.
Retiring well: 68% of Americans say it’s living a little by affording experiences that bring joy
(BPT) - What makes for retiring well? For most Americans, it's living a little by affording experiences that bring joy (68%) and enjoying a high quality of life (49%), balanced by the security of …