Firehouse Liquor Celebrates 40 years on Hwy 3

November marks the fortieth anniversary of Firehouse Liquor in their current location. Jerry and Karleene bought the on/off sale business back in 1972, when it was located in the old bank building on …

Farm Rescue, Serving Others

Our volunteers and assisted farm family enjoyed a lovely sunset meal in the field last night, thanks to local Anheuser-Busch distributor - College City Beverage, Inc. of Dundas, MN. It was a great chance to get to know one another, as our crew continued their harvest assistance efforts for this wonderful family operation. Thank you, College City Beverage, for this generous support!

We all have our trials and tribulations as we traverse this experience called Life. Once when I was struggling mightily with issues seeming to be beyond my control, my mother gave me a poem called …

!00 Ladies and Gentlemen Craft Show

For the last 50 years, Curt and Marlene Morrow and their family have been holding a Holiday Craft Fair just outside of Kenyon. Only hand made goods are sold here, and you won't believe the variety of …

Funds Available to Enhance Habitat on Conservation Easements

Do you have an old conservation easement that is permanently protected? Sometimes the habitat on these old easements lacks the diversity needed to attract a wide variety of wildlife species. Due to a …

Underdahl does not foresee any more clinic closures

Last month, Northfield Hospital + Clinics announced the Lonsdale Clinic practice will be closed and consolidated with the Northfield and Lakeville clinics. Northfield Hospital + Clinics President …

County will put tax-forfeited property up for sale

Rice County announced two parcels of tax-forfeited land will be made available to the highest bidder in an auction next month. The parcels – one in Bridgewater Township and another in Warsaw …

Windy Willow Farm Adventure

Where can you find 40 different activities to do in one place, outdoors, and a variety of classes and fun gifts inside? Answer.... 9748 110th St. E, Northfield MN!! I met Colleen and Chad Almen at …

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Coffee: Pros and Cons

In last month’s article, I presented the concept that food can be used as medicine. I presented some ideas for managing acid reflux. In that article, I mentioned that coffee can be a trigger for …

Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes

I never knew my grandfather, Otis Campbell. He passed away the year I was born. But my grandmother and father told me many stories about him that just piqued my interest in him. I always enjoyed the …

A Minnesotan

Across the country every family has their own Thanksgiving Day traditions. Holiday traditions are a great way to bring families closer together on the holiday as everyone has something to look …

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Obituaries

William (Bill) Bealles

William (Bill) Bealles, age 60 of Dundas, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Tuesday morning, October 31, 2023, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis following an extended …

Amanda Rose Donkers

Amanda Rose Donkers, age 26, of Nerstrand, MN, passed away September 23, 2023, surrounded by her family at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Amanda …

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 …

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, …

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Tragic loss of 3-year-old daughter drives family to advocate for flu vaccination

(BPT) - "Influenza took our child Emily from us."Joe Lastinger and his wife had no idea how serious flu could be. When their 3-year-old daughter Emily got sick, they took her to the doctor right away …

Simple eye care: 5 ways to reduce blue light

(BPT) - As we head into winter, the days are growing shorter and nightfall comes earlier. Given the weather and lack of sunlight, you’ll likely spend more time indoors during the colder months. …

Shopping for video games this holiday season? What you need to know

(BPT) - Are video games at the top of your kids' wish lists this year? Chances are good that they are. In a recent survey of U.S. adults and children aged 10 through 17 by the Entertainment Software …

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NH+C welcomes certified nurse midwife Senja Ruuska

Senja Ruuska, APRN, CNM likes watching her patients transform into parents. “Pregnancy and birth are life events unlike any other,” Senja says. Seeing – and helping – patients become …

Apple Orchard in the Valley

Fall is a time for apples and the place to go is Sogn Valley Orchard just outside of Dennison. They have 1,400 trees on the farm producing over 25 different varieties of apples for you to enjoy. …

Tractor Supply Comes to Dundas

The Tractor Supply Company has selected a Dundas location for a new store. The 600 Schilling Drive address has construction starting now with plans to have the roof on before snowfall and opening …

New eBook From BookTrib Showcases Excerpts from Some of the Hottest Books

(NewsUSA) - BookTrib.com, a leading source of news, reviews and information about the book industry for more than 20 years, is excited to announce the launch of a new ebook showcasing excerpts from …

Lacey Chabert's Top Tips for Easy Holiday Hosting

(BPT) - The holidays are a festive time of year full of friends, family and fun. Hosting events in your home is a great way to bring loved ones together, but it also can be overwhelming. Fortunately, …

10 of the most downloaded mobile games of all time

Gamesville has compiled the 10 most downloaded games for Android devices using data from AppBrain.

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