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The City of Dennison has a couple of issues that need your input and/or assistance. Emergency Siren: The City Council is looking for public input regarding our emergency siren. The siren …

Taste of Summer - Cannon Valley Ranch

Cannon Valley Ranch is presenting an experience at their annual Taste of the Ranch this Summer! Bruce, LeeAnn, & Taylor Waugh are owners of Cannon Valley Ranch. Their son Aaron manages the event …

Healthy Families SE Minn. accredited by Prevent Child Abuse America

Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA America) announced in late May that the Healthy Families America (HFA) affiliate Healthy Families Southeast Minnesota, administered by Rice and Freeborn County Public …

Nerstrand Fire Truck Joins Promotional Shoot with Southeast Minnesota Towards Zero Deaths

Firefighter/Paramedic Edwards took time out of his day to bring our pumper/tanker to the Rice County Public Safety Center for a promotional photo shoot with Southeast Minnesota Towards Zero Deaths …
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Obituaries
Kenneth “Ken” Brockton Jr.
Kenneth “Ken” Brockton Jr., age 44 of Nerstrand, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Kenneth LeRoy Brockton, Jr. was born July 5, 1980, in Cannon …
Joan Ruth (Petersmeyer) Quiggle
Joan Ruth (Petersmeyer) Quiggle passed away at the age of 84 on June 4, 2025, on the 65th anniversary of her and Bill's wedding. She was born on July 20, 1940 to Harold and Ruth Petersmeyer. Joan …
Craig Johnson
Craig Johnson, age 67, of Nerstrand, died on May 16, 2025. Funeral services will be held at the Faribault High School, Nomeland Gymnasium on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The Reverend …
William Wayne Nelson
William “Bill” Wayne Nelson, age 73, of Northfield, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, Saturday morning, April 19, 2025, at his home. Bill was born on October 23, 1951, in Albert …
David V. Caron
David V. Caron, age 88 of Faribault, MN, died on Monday, April 21, 2025 at the Owatonna Hospital following an extended illness. David Victor, the son of Victor and Louise (Erb) Caron was born on …
Community
City Council Meeting Minutes City of Nerstrand May 13th, 2025, 221 Main Street 7:00 P.M. Nerstrand, MN COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Todd Evavold, Council Members Karla Ingersoll, Betty Voge, Pam …
City of Dennison Meeting Minutes May 1st, 2025 The May Dennison City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Jeff Flaten on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 7:00 pm. Present were Councilors …
Community
Thank you, Northfield Public Schools for giving your graduating seniors the opportunity to visit their elementary schools! Our staff loves seeing past students, and it is wonderful for our …
As I prepare to say goodbye to Kenyon-Wanamingo Schools, I want to take a moment to reflect and share my heartfelt thanks with this incredible K-W community. When I first arrived, it was a …
The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that every year more than 10% of those 65 and over experience some form of elder abuse – an intentional or negligent act that harms or creates serious risk …
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