Deadline approaching for energy bill assistance programs

Xcel Energy wants to remind customers that payment assistance programs are available that may be able to help with your energy bills, and the deadline to apply is coming soon. Thousands of families …

Rice County Sets Property Tax Appeals Meetings

Rice County property owners recently received a Notice of Valuation and Classification for Taxes Payable for 2024. This form provides notification of the market value and classification of a property …

Bus Tour: The Defeat of Jesse James

Join RCHS for an evening of adventure as we explore the Defeat of the Jesse James and His Gang. We will start by leaving RCHS for a tour at the Northfield Historical Society, the site of the …

Victorian Tea Luncheon-Honoring Women Past and Present

Dakota City Heritage Village is planning to return to their popular Spring fundraiser, a Victorian Tea Luncheon. The event will be held Saturday, May 6 from 12 noon- 2 pm with seating to begin at …
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First off, a special thanks to Bill and Marla Adams from Dodge Center, who sent me some lovely stories about geese in response to my last column. It is always nice to hear about braver souls than I, …
The other night I walked outside and smelled spring in the air. It was actually the odor of a cow manure lagoon being pumped out, but on the farm that can be synonymous. It brought back memories of …
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Obituaries
Timothy Wayne Larson
Timothy Wayne Larson, age 60, of Northfield, passed away after an extended illness, Monday, April 17, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester, St. Mary’s Campus. Tim was born to Donavan and …
Soren Edward Christofferson
Soren Edward Christofferson, 1, of Dundas, passed away, on April 9, 2023, at Minneapolis Children’s Hospital surrounded by family. He was born February 7, 2022 at the Children’s Hospital in …
Roger William Tralle
Roger William Tralle, age 76, of Dundas, passed away at his home on Monday, March 20, 2023. Roger was born to Roland and Catherine (Dettling) Tralle on November 1, 1946, in Northfield. He grew up …
Mildred M. Tatge
Mildred M. Tatge, age 100, of Faribault passed away peacefully Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at …
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 …
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Homes are expensive. People are finding better deals in the suburbs. American Home Shield looked at data from Freddie Mac to see how much they save.  
Using data from ATS.io, we break down seven key factors that explain the state of the sports betting industry right now.  
Looking to make a little extra cash? Vending Mavericks highlighted 10 side hustles people can start up on their own.
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The Dundas City Council approved two new positions for the city staff, and authorized City Administrator Jenelle Teppen to post the positions. Teppen said she has done an examination of the staff …
Every household will be required to switch to the new cellular water meters. There is no charge to the owner for this change out. In 2022 all the businesses and half the residents were converted to …
Attention female landowners, farmers, and farm wives! Join us at Janna’s Market Grill in Faribault to learn about the management of farm/rural land. Learn about conservation and other …
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Tina Turner: The life story you may not know
Stacker celebrated the legacy of music icon Tina Turner, drawing information from news accounts, biographies, magazine interviews, and more.
Tina Turner: The life story you may not know
Stacker celebrated the legacy of music icon Tina Turner, drawing information from news accounts, biographies, magazine interviews, and more.