Dennison Lions Turkey Bingo November 21

An annual tradition continues this year the Saturday before Thanksgiving, November 21st. New this year will be a time change to 5 PM at Dennison City Hall. Funds raised during the event will …

Agritourism Exchange at Keepsake Cidery November 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. …

Dundas Oktoberfest

The Dawns Corner Bar Car Show and Cruise-In, which was as part of Dundas Oktoberfest events last weekend has been rescheduled to Sunday, September 27th, 11 AM - 4 PM. The Cruise-In event was …

How to Avoid Deer Crashes & What to Do If You Hit One

As fall transitions into winter, deer activity across Minnesota peaks – and so does the risk of unexpected roadside encounters. Whether you're commuting to work or traveling across the region, a …

Learn about Composting and Farm Conservation at Upcoming Webinar

Join the Cannon River Watershed Joint Powers Organization as they host the second session of the virtual learning series Land to Lake Lectures. Compost can improve soil biology, nutrient cycling, and …

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 …

Chipotle is officially coming to Dundas

Construction on the development at 855 Cannon Court started Monday, Oct. 19, according to partner David Carland of Wayzata-based Venture Partners, LLC. Carland told KYMN Radio that the location is …

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A Battle Plan for the End Times

No food! Desolation! Bloodshed! Signs in the heavens! An evil ruler! Empty stores! Corruption! Civil war! These may be a few things you think of when it comes to the end times. However, what does the …

Stretching Your Grocery Budget

As we move into the winter months here in Minnesota, we prepare for colder days and winter storms by stocking our shelves and cupboards. But food costs are rising and budgets are getting tighter, so …

A Minnesotan:

Growing up in rural Minnesota fall always brought around many a man’s favorite time of the year. Hunting season. November usually brought around my lest favorite time of the year as a child. …

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Obituaries

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. …

Elizabeth "Betsy" A. Thomas

Elizabeth “Betsy” A. Sauber Thomas, age 79, died unexpectedly on Monday, October 5, 2026, at her lake home on Big Bass Lake, Remer, MN. She was born to Arnold and Ethel Schmitz Sauber on …

Phillip L. Forshee

Phillip L. Forshee, age 73, of Dundas, MN, passed away September 14, 2026. Phil was a man who always put his family first. The close relationship he shared with his daughters, wife, and siblings …

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 …

Daniel Joseph Pumper

Daniel Joseph Pumper, age 70, of Northfield, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, August 7, 2026. Daniel was born on February 3, 1956, in Northfield, Minnesota, to Joseph Francis James …

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Why our forefathers were much healthier

For most of human history, people didn't have to think much about staying healthy. Good health was simply a byproduct of how they lived. Our ancestors ate nutrient-dense whole foods, moved their …

Farm Girl Chatter

The month of gratitude, the beauty of the changing seasons, and the reminder to appreciate the little things in life. The time when slowing down doesn’t mean just sitting back and relaxing but …

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Patsy Cline Tribute Band at Grand Event Center in Northfield on November 14, 2026

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 …

Non-emergency phone number changes with 911 Center move

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 …

Things to do in the Fall garden

Are you ready to call it quits for the year in your garden? Well there are a few more things to do, before the tools and hoses get put away for the year. I was out planting some perennials in my …

Debt consolidation trends: How borrowers are managing and paying down debt

SoFi reports that 87% of U.S. borrowers have credit card debt, with many considering consolidation to reduce high monthly payments and improve financial resilience.

The best time to buy a car, according to Edmunds data

Edmunds reports the best time to buy a car is late year, especially December.

Can a walkable downtown thrive in the heart of suburban sprawl? This city is putting that to the test

The Salt Lake Tribune reports on Utah City's development within Vineyard, focusing on its walkable downtown amidst skepticism from new city leaders about density and costs.

55% of employees have seen their job posted for more money. Here’s how employers can respond.

Paychex reports that 55% of employees have seen their job advertised for more pay, prompting many to consider leaving.

Chatbot privacy lawsuits: AI wiretapping claims and the legal fight over customer conversations

Captain Compliance reports on the rise of chatbot privacy lawsuits, highlighting legal challenges around AI wiretapping claims and customer consent in digital communications.