Farmers Market Returns to Dennison May 29th

The Dennison Farmers Market will return Wednesdays beginning May 29th. Besides including Fresh Garden veggies as they come in season, the market includes baked goods, handmade crafts and more. …
Goodhue County Dairy Ambassadors (left to right) Troy Clemenson, Hannah Gutknecht, Leetta O'Reilly, & Jennah O'Reilly

2024 Goodhue County Dairy Royalty Crowned

The 2024 Goodhue County Dairy Royalty was crowned at the annual family Princess Banquet on Saturday, March 30th at Bridget’s Cafe in Zumbrota. Crowned princesses were Natalie Clementson and Evelyn …
From left, dairy maid Ava Kelm, dairy maid Rae Duhme, dairy princess Karlie Degrood, 2023 Princess Kay of the Milky Way Emma Kuball, dairy princess Jacy Saemrow, dairy maid Molly Albers and dairy maid Macy Albers at the Rice County Dairy Banquet on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Emma Kuball)

Rice County Dairy Princesses for 2024

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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Obituaries
Elouise Quinnell
It's with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elouise on Friday, April 5th, at her beloved farm of 68 years, surrounded by her family. Born in Northfield, Elouise spent her formative years …
Jerry Robert Hubbard
Jerry Robert Hubbard, age 76, passed away on Friday morning, April 12, at the Minnesota Veteran's Home in Minneapolis. Jerry was born on November 13, 1947 in Northfield, the son of James 'Jim' and …
Melvin A. Edelbach, Jr.
Melvin A. Edelbach, Jr., 79 of Kellogg, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Mayo Clinic – St. Mary’s Campus, Rochester, MN. Melvin Allan was born February 4, 1945, in Waumandee, WI to …
Craig "Craiger" Pumper
Craig "Craiger" Pumper, age 69, of Northfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Craig Steven Pumper was born on June 25, 1954, …
Gerald R. Hanson
Gerald R. Hanson, age 80, of Rosemount, died Thursday, April 11, 2024, at his home. Memorial services were held at Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault on Monday, April 15, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. Interment …
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Wangen Prairie Church’s food drive for the All Seasons Community Food Shelf in Kenyon is off to a gangbuster start! Over 859 pounds of food have been collected in the first three weeks, and some of …
The Rice County Steam & Gas Show has announced their annual Swap Meet and Flea Market for May 25th & 26th. A full line up of events are included. New flea market vendors are welcome. check out …
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