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 …

Elvis & Johnny, Bingo & More

The popular Vegas Style Tribute Show featuring the music of Johnny Cash, Elvis, and Neil Diamond returns to Dennison Saturday September 16th, Under the big top. For fans young and old, if you have …

NH+C’s Long Term Care Center is set to close

Northfield Hospital + Clinics will close its Long Term Care Center at Northfield Hospital this fall, due to financial challenges and lack of available staff. This does not impact other operations …

K-W Homecoming Week September 25-29

HOMECOMING 2023 Dress-Up Days: o Monday --- Dress Like a Parent Day o Tuesday --- Country vs. Country Club o Wednesday --- Barbie/Ken/Pink Day o Thursday --- Class Color Day o …

Oktoberfest in Dundas!

Join family, friends, neighbors, area businesses and non-profits as we celebrate Octoberfest in downtown Dundas! Help us usher in our 1st Annual Oktoberfest! Oktoberfest will be held rain or shine on …

Country Social at Valley Grove Church in Nerstrand

VALLEY GROVE COUNTRY SOCIAL September 17, 2023, 1-4 PM PROGRAM OF EVENTS & ACTIVITIES 1 - 2:30 PM Hütenänny Nordic music under the oak trees along the east side of the cemetery 1:30 - 2 …

The Circus Came to Dennison

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Special Golf Event to Support Domestic Violence Awareness Month

The Jewel Golf Club in Lake City is hosting a special golf event to raise awareness about domestic violence and thank first responders for their service to the public on Friday, October 13, 2023. …

Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes

I found this Minneapolis Moline tractor replica at a garage sale I took my wife to. I don’t intentionally do garage sales but occasionally an interesting item pops up. I am at that age where I do …

FEAR

Fear can be in many different aspects of our life. It can be a fear of trying or doing something new or fear of not having enough money, time, new places, job loss, or failing relationships. We are …

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Obituaries

Al Quie

Former Minnesota Gov. Al Quie, a moderate Republican known for working across the aisle as both governor and as a congressman, has died. He was 99. Quie died of natural causes late Friday at a …

Roy Scott Nelson

Roy Scott Nelson, age 78 of Cannon Falls, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends in his home on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Scott was born on April 13, 1945 to parents Roy and …

Gordon Richards

Gordon Richards, age 82, of Dennison, died Friday, June 30, 2023 at the VA Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Gordon Dale Richards was born on March 13, 1941, in Chatfield, MN, the son …

Mike Almen

Mike Almen, 77, of Northfield, passed away peacefully Monday morning, June 26, 2023, at Three Links Care Center in Northfield. Michael Allen Almen was born on February 6, 1946, in Northfield, …

Robert E. Will

Will, Robert E., age 95, Educator, Community Builder, Humorist, and Family Man, peacefully passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023, surrounded by love and family. Bob was a gentleman and a scholar with a …

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Dennison City Council Meeting - July 13, 2023

City of Dennison Regular Council Meeting July 13, 2023 The July Dennison City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Jeff Flaten on Thursday, July 13 2023 at 7:00 pm. Present were …

Mainstreet Messenger July 2023

Dennison Lions Donates $3,000 to Nerstrand Fire Department

The Dennison Lions Club donated $3000 to the Nerstrand Fire Department to aid in the purchase of needed gear for the new fire hall in Dennison.

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2023 Dennison Days

Traxler Law

As I get older and closer to retirement, I begin to wonder how to take care of the treasures I have accumulated over the years. As they say, one man's trash is another man's treasure, and I am sure …

Dennison Days August 4 & 5

The Dennison Lions Club will host Dennison Days coming up August 4 & 5 with many old favorites returning to the weekends event schedule. Check the website www.dennisondays.org for any schedule …

Sickle Cell Disease: More Than Just Growing Pains

(NAPSI)—It’s what every parent wishes they could do for their child: solve the impossible. For Vesha Jamison, that journey began when doctors raised the flag that he needed …

All Things Duct Cleaning

(NAPSI)—There may be a problem lurking in your house that you can’t even see: dirty ducts. But that doesn’t have to be. The Issue Even with the proper use of filters, your home’s heating and …

Climate change is lengthening growing seasons: How it's impacting every state

Stacker examined how growing seasons have changed across every state with data from the National Centers for Environmental Information.

Climate change is lengthening growing seasons: How it's impacting every state

Stacker examined how growing seasons have changed across every state with data from the National Centers for Environmental Information.

Gear Up for Respiratory Virus Season

(NAPSI)—Here’s news to help you breathe easier: Although respiratory virus season is upon us, you can protect yourself and your loved ones. How? Make sure you’re up to date on all of your …