Christmas in the Village Returns to In-Person Holiday Event

FARMINGTON, MN: Dakota City Heritage Village at the Dakota County Fairgrounds in Farmington is preparing to return to an in person, spirited and welcoming holiday event on Saturday and Sunday, …

Fall Harvest Continues

Corn piles continue to grow at the CFS location in Randolph. Dry weather has helped farmers with this year's fall harvest.

Meet the Candidates for Dundas City Council

The City Council is the legislative branch of the government. Any new laws, tax changes, and appointments must be approved by them. The council is made up of 4 members and the Mayor who each serve …

Well Water Testing Kits Available for Landowners in the Zumbro River Watershed

Private landowners living in the Zumbro River Watershed in southeastern Rice County are eligible to receive free well water testing kits from the Tap-In Safe Drinking Water for SE MN program and the …

Water Testing Wraps up for the Cannon River Watershed

It is finally time to hang up the waders for the year. From May to September, Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) in the Cannon River watershed have been collecting water samples from …

“The Myths and Realities of the 1960s”

Join us for "The Myths and Realities of the 1960s" with Tim Madigan on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 7pm for at the Rice County Historical Society Museum Over the past 50+ years, the era of the …

Meet the Candidates for SWCD Board

This year, the Rice Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) has two Supervisor positions up for election. SWCD candidates appear on the ballot for the general election which will take …

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A Minnesotan

Not all but many holidays over the course of my childhood are marked with some kind of minor disaster. Like the Thanksgiving table fire, or the Christmas Eve were my sister and I accidentally did a …

Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes

I met Steve Keel when I was looking for an electrician to wire the meter box and the main service panel in my new house. I had been building the house for two years using a portable generator to run …

MDA Advises Farmers with Ties to Global Processing Inc. to File Claims

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is issuing an advisory to farmers who have conducted business with Global Processing Inc. based in Kanawha, IA and operating in Hope, MN. The company …

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Obituaries

Dorothy “Boots” Ozmun Johnson

Dorothy “Boots” Ozmun Johnson, age 85 of Northfield passed away with her family by her side on Friday afternoon, November 25, 2022. She was a day short of her 86th birthday. Dorothy Elizabeth …

Kenneth Harold Sherwin

Kenneth Harold Sherwin, age 86, of Northfield, peacefully passed away Friday, September 23, 2022, at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Ken was born to Milton Olaf Sr. and Malinda Sophie …

Harold John Bonde

Harold John Bonde, age 94, of Nerstrand, passed away on September 13, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be on Monday, September 19, 2022, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Boldt Funeral …

Charles “Charlie” Dashow

Charles “Charlie” Dashow, age 72, of Dundas passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at the Benedictine Community Living in Northfield. Charlie was born to Gordan and Evelyn …

Jerry Kolb

Jerry Kolb, 84, of Dundas, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022, peacefully at home. Gerald Lee Kolb was born on June 5, 1938, in Dundas to Frank and Hazel (Welch) Kolb. He attended school in …

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Metros with the least housing inventory

Stacker compiled a list of the U.S. metro areas with the least inventory of active listings, using Redfin's data and months of supply metric. Only metro areas where at least 300 homes sold in October 2022 were included. Metros include suburbs and other municipalities in the area.

Metros with the most housing inventory

Stacker compiled a list of the U.S. metro areas with the greatest inventory of active listings, using Redfin data and months of supply metric. Only metro areas where at least 300 homes sold in October 2022 were included. Metros include suburbs and other municipalities in the area.

The most common complaints filed to your local government

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Meet the Candidates for Northfield School Board

The Northfield School Board is the main oversight group of the Northfield Public Schools composed of 7 members who serve a 4 year term. Their approval is needed on all major policy changes, budget …

Meet the Candidates for Rice County Sheriff

“In Minnesota, the sheriff is elected every four years, maintaining a direct connection between the populace and the chief law officer of the county. The Sheriff’s Office provides law …

Meet the Candidates for Rice County Attorney

The Rice County Attorney is an elected official, responsible for a broad range of legal activities arising within Rice County. These responsibilities are primarily: The office is responsible for the …

Best Robert De Niro movies

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After a decade of decline and a pandemic dip, college enrollment is leveling off

EDsmart cited current and projected enrollment figures from the National Center for Education Statistics to contextualize enrollment declines.

Investing in early childhood educators made it possible for teachers to achieve their dreams

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Consejos y tendencias para citas exitosas en 2023

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20 celebrations this holiday season besides Christmas

From religious festivals to ceremonies honoring the change of seasons, as well as secular events that take place in many different countries, Stacker has gathered information from various sources to compile a diverse list of fall and winter holidays celebrated all over the world.