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 …

Beginner Quilting Workshop

Workshop: Beginner Quilting Workshop Date/Times Saturday, October 19, 2024 – 1:00 pm Location: Buckham West Senior Center, 19 Division St W, Faribault, MN 55021 Join RCHS for our first in …

It Is Much More Than What Is On The Shelf

When you are driving down a dusty gravel road and enter a small town, what is the first thing that draws you in? Are you visiting a friend or family member? The history? What about the local …

Commissioner Corner

Greetings, elections are right around the corner and I would encourage everyone to get out and vote. Please do your own research on your candidates, we are responsible for who we put into office. …

Vang Lutefisk Dinner

After four years of carry out only, lutefisk was back, both indoors and carryout. This year 525 pounds of lutefisk, firm and quivering, swimming in melted butter were sold. The church hopes to …

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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. …

Down on the Farm / Up at the Cabin

One year after Monica settled into her Wanamingo farm, Claudia and her husband joined her there. (Claudia’s husband passed about one year later.) Monica would be in charge of the livestock (Claudia …

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 …

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Obituaries

Dorothy Louise Vesledahl

Dorothy Louise Vesledahl, 94, of Northfield, formerly of Nerstrand, passed away on October 10, 2024 surrounded by her family at the Northfield Retirement Center. Dorothy was born on June 11,1930 …

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 …

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Community

Come, spend a “Night in the Nutt House”! Bwa-ha-ha-ha, tee-hee!

A cast member once quipped, “If Neil Simon had written a melodrama for the Addams Family, it might look like this!” It was a dark and stormy night as a young innocent couple approaches a creepy …

Letter to the Editor

*Opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor are not necessarily those of The Messenger. Every once in awhile something special comes down the pike that is worth remembering. It might be people at a …

Letter to the Editor

*Opions expressed in Letters to the Editor are not necessarily those of The Messenger. According to the Word of God, the Assyrians were a pagan culture who hated the Jewish people. The Bible tells us …

Community

Cannon Falls VFW S.A.V.E. Training

More than 25 Cannon Falls Veterans and concerned community members gathered on Thursday, September 26th to learn about the warning signs of Veteran suicide and how to prevent it. September is …

Kenyon-Wanamingo Calls for a Write-In Candidate for School Board

As the upcoming election approaches, the Kenyon-Wanamingo School District faces a unique challenge: while two candidates have placed themselves on the ballot for the school board, a third position …

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. …

Celebrate Diwali with the Many Flavors of Tradition

(Family Features) Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a celebration of togetherness, prosperity and the rich, authentic flavors of Indian cuisine. A perfect dish for the occasion is Jodhpuri Kabuli.

9 common techniques casinos use to keep you spending

OLBG reveals 9 common casino tactics to keep customers staying and playing.

Economic factors and currency volatility in the 2024 US presidential election

OANDA spotlights the currency pairs most likely to be affected by the volatility surrounding the U.S. presidential election.

Factory in-car navigation accuracy

CheapInsurance.com examines the accuracy of factory-installed car navigation systems, compares them to smartphones, and shares essential safety tips to help drivers navigate the road with confidence.

How to increase your credit limit and keep a good credit score

Money.ca shares tips and steps to increasing your credit limit while also maintaining a good credit score in Canada.