Change in issuing certified records

Effective immediately, the Minnesota Department of Health Office of Vital Records (OVR) no longer approves the issuing of certified birth or death certificates to great-grandparents and …

Agritourism Exchange at Keepsake Cidery in Dundas Nov. 19

Agritourism Exchange Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 1:00–5:00 p.m. | Keepsake Cidery | $20/person Join Minnesota's annual gathering of agritourism operators and the organizations that support them. …

Two candidates on ballot for District 19A state house seat

Keith Allen, District 19A Representative 1. Tell me more about your experience as a MN representative. What made you decide to run again? Serving the people of District 19A in the Minnesota House of …
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Goodhue County 4-H Three Fall State Events

State Horse Show Results Congratulations to our horse participants who competed at the State Horse Show September 18th-21st. Charli Gjemse (Zumbrota) competed in Barrels, Jumping Figure 8 and Key …
More Local News
We took a trip up the North Shore in September to spend a night in Thunder Bay, Canada. The scenic drive was spectacular as the leaves were turning color and the weather was perfect. One of the stops …
Eyes awaken; I see the bright rays of sun shining through the window. The exact opposite of the pain shooting through my abdomen. I quickly tell myself, “It will be okay, and it will pass.” I …
You have heard the rhyme, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But what does an apple really do for you? Does any apple work, or only certain kinds? A few answers can be found here. …
Obituaries
Gilbert J. Truax
Gilbert J. Truax, age 99, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 10, 2026. Gilbert was born on January 7, 1927, to Hazel and Larry Truax. He and his …
Lois Geneva Estrem
Lois Geneva Estrem, 82, of Kenyon, died on Monday, October 5, 2026, at her home. She was born December 7, 1943, in rural Sogn, Minnesota, to Everett and Gladys (Esterby) Hommedahl. She grew up …
Cathie Jo Spaulding
Cathie Jo Spaulding, age 66, of Faribault, Minnesota, passed away on September 29, 2026. Cathie was born on February 26, 1960, in River Falls, Wisconsin, to Milburn “Red” and Marlys Jackson. …
Gary David "Cecil" Hutton
Gary David "Cecil" Hutton, 74, of rural Kenyon, died Monday, August 24, 2026, at his home. Cecil was born February 18, 1952, to Cecil and Marian Hutton in Northfield, Minnesota. He grew up on the …
Harriet Wiederholt
Harriet Wiederholt, a cornerstone of the Miesville community and the beloved matriarch of the Wiederholt family, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, August 25, 2026, at the age of 102. A woman …
Community
CITY OF NERSTRAND, MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES August 5th, 2026 7:00p.m. 221 Main Street, Nerstrand 1. Call to Order/Pledge Allegiance 2. Roll Call: Pam Caron, …
A Patsy Cline Tribute Featuring Hanna Cesario will be performing at the Grand Event Center in Northfield on Saturday, November 14 at 6:00 pm. The group features Mankato musician Hanna Cesario and a …
Community
The Rice & Steele 911 Center moves into its new facility at 118 Third St. NW, Faribault on Nov. 4, 2026. With this move, the center’s administrative/non-emergency/public phone number will change to …
Front Row: Raina Christen KG Mrs. Cheryl Dahl Jaquereni Fontes Arvayo Gr. 1 Mrs. Katie Benbrooks River Prondzinski Gr. 1 Mr. Tony Donkers Caleb Yunker Gr. 2 Mrs. Deb Hinrichs Back …
Faribault’s River Bend Nature Center hosts a Winter Gear Swap from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, an event in which community members are asked to bring clean, gently-used winter apparel and …
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Bring History to Life with Experiences That Feel Real
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