Dine-In Returns to Vang Lutefisk Dinner

The annual Vang Lutheran Church Lutefisk dinner is on once again this year, with a few changes. This year, the event will be on Saturday. October 5th, Beginning at 11 AM. This year, the event will …

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 …

2024 Goodhue County Fair

Letter to the Editor

The Goodhue County Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) survey will be mailed to a random sample of Goodhue County residents starting in September. The survey is done every 3 years in partnership …

Wayne T. Eddy, legendary voice of KYMN Radio, passes away at 83

Wayne T. Eddy, the broadcast founder of KYMN Radio, a co-founder of the Northfield historical Society, a dedicated member of the Defeat of Jesse James Days, and perhaps the single biggest promoter of …

Be ready: Back to school preparedness

As students across the county prepare to return to school, it is important for families to prioritize emergency preparedness. Whether it's navigating the risks of severe weather, school lockdowns or …

Big Woods Run

An organized run through the Big Woods State Park is happening again this year! St John’s United Church of Christ is once again planning the Big Woods Run, a race that takes runners through one of …

More Local News

A Minnesotan:

The Minnesota State Fair is something to look forward to with great anticipation. Unless you are one of the Minnesotans, like me, who did not think through living near the State Fair grounds …

Magnesium

Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” When talking about the impact of magnesium on your health, this is especially true. Magnesium is the …

Pesticides found in hair samples, childhood chiropractic care

Using mass spectrometry analysis techniques, researchers in Luxembourg and France detected 69 biomarkers of pollutants and pesticides — 12 of which are banned in the EU — in hair samples from …

More

Obituaries

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 …

Wayne Eddy

Wayne Eddy, age 83, of Northfield passed away with his wife by his side, Saturday morning, August 17, 2024, at his home. Wayne was born May 22, 1941, at Miller Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota, to …

Justin Underdahl

Justin Underdahl, age 41 of Faribault, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday morning, July 31, 2024. Justin James Underdahl was born November 2, 1982, in Northfield, Minnesota, to …

Mainstreet Messenger August 2024

View this issue

Browse other issues

Community

Nerstrand City Council Meeting - July 9, 2024

City Council Meeting Minutes City of Nerstrand July 9, 2024, 221 Main Street 7:00 P.M. Nerstrand, MN COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Todd Evavold, Council Members Monica Gernandt, John …

Taste of the Ranch!

Cannon Valley Ranch (CVR) is hosting a beef cookout and serving the public on Thursday, September 12th, 4-8 PM. CVR previously had beef cookouts in July and August. Bruce and LeeAnn Waugh are owners …

Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes

As a young boy on the farm in the early 1960’s I was fascinated with machinery, and especially tractors. There was one tractor that was just my size. The garden tractor or lawn mower. I was too …

Community

Register Today for the Cover Crop Seeding Equipment Showcase

Farmers looking to try cover crops or conservation tillage are invited to the Cover Crop Seeding Equipment Showcase on the Mark Ditlevson Farm, 7430 HWY 30 East near Blooming Prairie on Wednesday, …

Goodhue County Fair starts this Week

The 2024 Goodhue County Fair starts next Tuesday in Zumbrota. The fair is a showcase for the county and provides many opportunities to exhibit items in the open class competition. Fine Arts, Crafts, …

2024 Dennison Days

Commutes aren't created equal: How to shape your commute for your mental health

Lyft surveyed 1,400 commuters to discover what makes the perfect ride to work.

Movies and TV shows casting across the US

Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting across the US.

How to get out of a funk: Six expert tips

Rula explains how to cope when you find yourself in a funk.

Where are America's safest suburbs?

SmartAsset ranked 360 suburbs of major U.S. cities from most to least safe using factors including reported rates of violent crime, property crime, motor vehicle deaths and drug overdose deaths.

Where are America's safest suburbs?

SmartAsset ranked 360 suburbs of major U.S. cities from most to least safe using factors including reported rates of violent crime, property crime, motor vehicle deaths and drug overdose deaths.