United Way of Goodhue, Wabasha, & Pierce Counties Announces New Executive Director

The United Way of Goodhue, Wabasha, & Pierce (UWGWP) Counties is pleased to announce that Nicolle Mechelke has been selected as Executive Director. Her first day will be June 5th, 2023. Most …

Twenty-Five Minnesota students selected for the James W. Tracy Scholarship

Plainview, MN - The Minnesota FFA Foundation announced the twenty-five Minnesota students who will receive the James W. Tracy scholarship. The scholarship is available to Minnesota students who are …

Abounding Hope Counseling is here to Help

Tucked away in the back office of Olmsted Medical Group on Main Street in Wanamingo, I met a very special lady, Heidi Smith. She is a licensed professional clinical counselor, specializing in …

Nerstrand Fire & Rescue Improves Public Protection Classification Provided by Insurance Service Office

Nerstrand, MN — On 3/27/2023 the Insurance Services Office (ISO) announced that the fire protection classification (PPC) of Nerstrand Fire & Rescue improves to Class 5/5x effective July 1, 2023, a …
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First off, a special thanks to Bill and Marla Adams from Dodge Center, who sent me some lovely stories about geese in response to my last column. It is always nice to hear about braver souls than I, …
The other night I walked outside and smelled spring in the air. It was actually the odor of a cow manure lagoon being pumped out, but on the farm that can be synonymous. It brought back memories of …
Exercise is widely considered to be the answer for weight loss, heart disease and diabetes prevention and overall health. When the topic of cancer comes up, exercise is not usually mentioned as a …
Obituaries
Mary Heggedahl
Mary Heggedahl, age 77, of Nerstrand, passed away April 30, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus in Rochester. She passed peacefully and was surrounded by loved ones. A memorial service …
John Roman Gappa
John Roman Gappa, age 72 of Nerstrand, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. John was born on June 17, 1950, in Madelia, MN, the son of Paul and LaVonne (Rubedor) Gappa. He graduated from …
Timothy Wayne Larson
Timothy Wayne Larson, age 60, of Northfield, passed away after an extended illness, Monday, April 17, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester, St. Mary’s Campus. Tim was born to Donavan and …
Judy Marie Schumann
Judy Marie Schumann, age 77, of Faribault died on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Allina Health Faribault Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault on …
Mildred M. Tatge
Mildred M. Tatge, age 100, of Faribault passed away peacefully Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at …
Community
City of Dennison Regular Council Meeting April 6th, 12th, 2023 The April Dennison City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Jeff Flaten on Thursday, April 6th 2023 at 7:00 pm. …
City Council Meeting Minutes April 12, 2023 Nerstrand City Council met for their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 7:00p.m. Those in attendance in person were Council Members …
The business of artificial sweeteners is built on the idea that no- or low-calorie sugar substitutes will help you lose weight. Unfortunately, this simply isn’t true. Research has repeatedly shown …
Community
The Dennison Lions Club will host their spring breakfast Sunday, April 2, 2023 at the Dennison Lutheran Church from 8 AM to 12:30 pm. Eggs, pancakes, French toast, sausage, coffee, juice and milk …
After closing in November of 2022, The former Mar Leas Bar in Dennison has new owners. Sean & Marie Kyllo of Rural Nerstrand purchased the property from the previous building owners in March, and …
Back in 2020 during COVID-19 the Big Giants 4-Hers were looking for a way to help out the Northfield Community so they reached out to the Northfield Community Action Center to see what they could …
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