Dennison Lions Club and 625 to Host Weekly Bingo and Meat Raffles

The Dennison Lions Club and 625 Bar & Grill will again host weekly Bingo and Meat Raffles beginning in October. Bingo will be on Sunday afternoons beginning at 3:30 and the weekly meat raffle …

Wild Wood Comes to Nerstrand

Tricia and Nick Streitz recently completed renovations on the former Nerstrand Woodcraft Building on Main Street in Nerstrand. After the wood shop closed, it was used for storage for many years by …

County sales tax would supplant use of property tax for Safety Center payment

When the General Election comes around in November, Rice County residents will have another referendum upon which to decide, this one courtesy of the Rice County Board of Commissioners. Rice …

Dale Lutheran Church Fall Festival

Dale Lutheran Church Fall Festival will be Sunday, October 27, 2024. Serving from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. Menu includes shredded pork sandwiches, potato salad, baked beans, pie and beverages. …

Goodhue County Youth to Celebrate National 4-H Week October 6-12

Millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country will be celebrating National 4-H Week during the first full week of October. This year’s theme is Beyond Ready. Goodhue County …

Gol Harvest Luncheon

Soup’s on at Gol Lutheran Church for its annual Harvest Luncheon 11a.m.-1p.m. Sunday, October 20 at the church just west of Kenyon at 1500 MN60. Take-out orders are also available. Gol invites …

Goodhue County 4-H Members Participate in Minnesota 4-H State Horse Show

St. Paul, MN – Five 4-H youth from Goodhue County participated in the Minnesota 4-H State Horse show Sept. 13-16, 2024. 4-H’ers demonstrate their skills and knowledge in hippology (showing …

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Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes

One of the earlier favorite memories I had as a kid was the radio. I enjoyed listening to the radio. But I had no control over the stations when I was real young. The radio in the barn was on KDHL. …

A Minnesotan

Over the course of my life I have attended and taken part in a number of festivals. From county fairs to street festivals and town festivals I’ve been to just about little of everything. The most …

Constipation Checklist

Almost everyone has experienced difficulty passing a bowel movement at least once in their life. For some, the challenge is a regular occurrence. Dr. Alan Gaby defines constipation as having less …

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Obituaries

Ellen Wilma Amy

Ellen Wilma Amy died unexpectedly at her home on Thursday September 26, 2024. Ellen Wilma Edelbach was born at home on the farm near Alma (Buffalo County) Wisconsin on September 13, 1935 to …

Lynne Marie Weierke

Lynne Marie Weierke, 60, unexpectedly passed away at Northfield Hospital on September 13th, 2024. Lynne was born on December 17th, 1963 in Madison, WI, 18 months after her beloved sister and best …

Elizabeth A. "Liz" (Pagel) Foss

Elizabeth A. "Liz" (Pagel) Foss, age 81, a longtime Kenyon resident, died peacefully on Saturday morning, August 31, 2024 at Cannon Rivers Senior Living in Cannon Falls. Elizabeth Ann was born on …

James B. Foss

James B. Foss, age 85, a lifelong Kenyon farmer, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, August 26, 2024, at Cannon Rivers Senior Living in Cannon Falls. James Bennett Foss was born on December …

Kelly Patrick Allen

Kelly Patrick Allen, born on August 22, 1967, in Des Moines, IA, passed away on July 28, 2024, in Rochester, Minnesota. He is remembered as a dedicated father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend …

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Letter to the Editor

*Opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor are not necessarily those of The Messenger. To the Editor, “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are ‘I’m from the …

Voting Season is Here!

President Thomas Jeferson once said, "We do not have a government by the majority. We have a government by the majority who participate." Informed citizen voting is one of the greatest privileges …

Chiropractic Care for Colds and Flu

During cold and flu season, many people look for ways to stay healthy and ward off sickness. One option is chiropractic care, which can be a great ally for keeping your body in fighting shape. …

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Application Deadline Extended for FEMA Individual Assistance

ST. PAUL –Homeowners and renters who suffered damage to their property from the severe storms and floods of June 16 -July 4 have additional time to apply for federal disaster assistance. FEMA …

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. On …

4-H Youth Exhibit Their Best at 2024 Minnesota State Fair

The Minnesota State Fair was a success once again for our Goodhue County 4-H members. Goodhue County had 112 youth participate in Livestock Encampment and 64 youth participate in the General …

Disney+ follows Netflix in raising prices for consumers, while eliminating family sharing

Giant Freakin Robot examines Disney's new paid-sharing plans policy, which follows in the footsteps of Netflix's 2023 decision.

Are car extended warranty calls a scam?

Spokeo details how to avoid falling victim to extended car warranty scam calls.

5 smart things wealthy baby boomers do with their money—how many do you do?

Money.ca shares five savvy moves that helped baby boomers become wealthy by retirement age.

Latino churches are social service hubs

Economic Hardship Reporting Project and The Christian Century examine the role of the Latino church for immigrant communities.

Your morning coffee could help you live to 100. Here's how longevity experts drink theirs

Hone Health shares the exact brews recommended by experts to boost longevity.