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Launched by 11 counties, the Speaking of Cannabis campaign seeks to empower trusted adults in Southeast Minnesota to share information with the youth in their lives about the risks of cannabis use. …
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2/26/26
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Fifty years of dedication, service, and pride. That’s the legacy of the Kenyon NAPA Auto Parts store. The legacy began in 1976 when Ken Pierce and Gary Van Erp opened the business and began to …
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By Jocelyn Aldrich
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2/25/26
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Front Row:
Dexter Obernolte KG Ms. Emma Kmoch
Jasper Harmon Gr. 1 Mrs. Katie Benbrooks
Leon Reinardy Gr. 1 Mr. Tony Donkers
Raelynne Westlund Gr. 2 Mrs. Deb Hinrichs
Paisley Schley Gr. …
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2/18/26
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The Kenyon-Wanamingo FFA Chapter is off to a great start this year so far. In September the Dairy Cattle Evaluation Team earned second place at their region contest qualifying them for their state …
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By Kenyon-Wanamingo FFA
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2/12/26
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Sheriff Jesse Thomas today announced his intention to retire at the end of his current term on Dec. 31.
“I have had a great career here and have met and worked with a lot of amazing people.,” …
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By Rice County
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2/9/26
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Front Row:
Waylon Beissel KG Ms. Emma Kmoch
Peyton Ryan KG Mrs. Tanya Short
Arianna Harthan Gr. 1 Mrs. Katie Benbrooks
Emma Quam Gr. 1 Mr. Tony Donkers
Kaylynne Westlund Gr. 2 Mrs. Deb …
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2/9/26
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Front Row:
Maddox Kispert KG Ms. Emma Kmoch
Lian Munoz Castillo KG Mrs. Tanya Short
Bernard Strong-Holman Gr. 1 Mrs. Katie Benbrooks
Oakley Fleming Gr. 1 Mr. Tony Donkers
Jeasllyn …
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2/8/26
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The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) is seeking artists and culture bearers, arts administrators, and arts supporters from Fillmore, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona counties to join our Board …
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2/6/26
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The evidence was there. In report after report from her probation officers and staff working with community members in crisis and jail detainees, Angela Brewer could see the increasing number of …
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By Rice County
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1/31/26
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January is National Radon Action Month. Rice County Public Health joins the Minnesota Department of Health and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to encourage everyone to test their home for radon, …
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By Rice County
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1/29/26
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Summertime is the deadliest on Minnesota roads, although the highest number of crashes occur during the winter, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Office of Traffic Safety. …
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By Rice County
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1/29/26
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The 2026 precinct caucuses are scheduled to be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Precinct caucuses are meetings run by Minnesota’s political parties. They are the first in a series of …
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1/29/26
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Township elections in Rice and Dakota counties are set for Tuesday, March 10, and, much like last year, write-in votes will determine who fills several open seats. No affidavits of candidacy were …
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Courtesy of KYMN Radio News
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1/29/26
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In 2025, Little Prairie United Methodist Church, Dundas, collaborated with the Masons of Social Lodge, # 48 in Northfield for our annual ham dinner which supports Community Action Center, …
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Courtesy of Little Prairie United Methodist Church, Dundas
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1/29/26
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Last month, the Rice County Board of Directors approved a new river patrol boat for the County Sheriff’s Water Patrol Division. The current river boat is about 15 years old, and will be replaced by …
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Courtesy of KYMN Radio News
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1/29/26
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The Northfield Public Library is taking significant steps to improve accessibility for patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing. Director of Library Services Natalie Draper recently shared details …
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Courtesy of KYMN Radio News
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1/29/26
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A local choir is being established in Northfield for those living with dementia and their caregivers.
Lifting Voices comes from the vision of a Twin Cities non-profit organization called Giving …
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Courtesy of KYMN Radio News
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1/29/26
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In December, the Rice County Board of Commissioners approved the county’s 2026 budget and property tax levy, which increased by 8.5% over 2025. That’s slightly less than the preliminary figure …
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Courtesy of KYMN Radio News
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1/29/26
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Warm blessings for this new turning of the year.
Contrary to what we are often taught, the passage into a new year is not meant to be a moment of striving or self-correction.
In the Andean …
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By Cheri Roshon
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1/29/26
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Our Woodland (4/5) students had the privilege of interviewing our 2026 Community Celebration honoree, Penny Isaacson this morning.
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Courtesy of Nerstrand School
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1/29/26
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