Dundas Joins New Northfield Ice Arena Consortium

The Dundas City Council approved a resolution of support that would solidify a partnership with the City of Northfield, the Northfield Area School District and the Northfield Hockey Association to …

Heavy Rains Plague Community

The Dundas Dukes infield after the flood waters

Storm Related Property Damage

Rice County residents and business owners with questions about the recent storms and storm-related property damage totals to should email RCEM@ricecountymn.gov. Include your name, address, contact …

CannonBelles Cheese Wins Second Place at the American Cheese Society 2024 Conference for Their Grim Reaper Cheddar

CANNON FALLS, MN, JULY 11, 2024 – CannonBelles Cheese proudly announces their Grim Reaper Cheddar has won second place at the prestigious American Cheese Society (ACS) 2024 Conference. This …

Early Voting for Primary Election

Early voting in Primary Election June 28 through August 12 Rice County voters can vote early in the Primary Election now through August 12 at Northfield City Hall, 801 Washington Street in the …

Rice County Students Compete at State Envirothon

Around 100 students representing high schools from all over the state of Minnesota gathered at the Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center in Finland, Minnesota to test their knowledge of …

Meet Rice County's new Director of Emergency Services, Joe Johnson

At the tender age of 12, Joe Johnson decided on a career in emergency services. The circumstances were far from ideal for Rice County’s new Director of Emergency Services. While firefighters and …

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Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes

I grew up with an active imagination and some of that would be my dad’s fault. My dad was a farmer, but he always thought up more adventurous things to do. That can happen when you spend hours in a …

Sitting too long harms kid’s livers

Loneliness can have a serious impact on the life span of seniors. When older adults feel isolated or alone, it can lead to both physical and mental health problems. Studies have shown that lonely …

Missing Pieces

Are you familiar with the game – JENGA? This game challenges you to see how many pieces you can carefully remove before the entire tower collapses. It is amazing how many pieces can be removed from …

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Obituaries

Nathan J. Thomas

Nathan J. Thomas, age 30 of Dundas, MN passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Nathan, the son of John (Judy) Thomas and Marcia Thompson, was …

Candace "Cookie" Lee Williams

Candace "Cookie" Lee Williams, age 77, of Dundas, a beacon of love and faith, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Mill City Senior Living in Faribault. Born on January 22, 1947, in …

Elouise Quinnell

It's with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elouise on Friday, April 5th, at her beloved farm of 68 years, surrounded by her family. Born in Northfield, Elouise spent her formative years …

Jerry Robert Hubbard

Jerry Robert Hubbard, age 76, passed away on Friday morning, April 12, at the Minnesota Veteran's Home in Minneapolis. Jerry was born on November 13, 1947 in Northfield, the son of James 'Jim' and …

Melvin A. Edelbach, Jr.

Melvin A. Edelbach, Jr., 79 of Kellogg, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Mayo Clinic – St. Mary’s Campus, Rochester, MN. Melvin Allan was born February 4, 1945, in Waumandee, WI to …

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7 tips for avoiding food poisoning while traveling

It's time for a vacation. FoodReady compiled a list of tips for avoiding food poisoning while traveling so that you can enjoy a worry-free trip.

What to know when buying a used electric vehicle

CarGurus provides specific information that you should be aware of before you venture into the marketplace for a used battery electric vehicle.

Workplace summer safety tips: How to keep your cool when the heat is on

NEXT compiled some practical strategies to help prepare your business for summer-related incidents and mitigate risk.

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SEMCAC Announces Recent Organizational Grant Awards

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. On May …

Dennison Farmers Market

Wednesday, May 29th is the kickoff date for Dennison Farmers Market! From 5 to 7 pm, you will find not only the vendors you have become accustomed to, but a few new members will be there, vending …

The Dundas Women’s Study Club is Celebrating 100 Years

The Dundas Women’s Study Club is celebrating what its twenty charter members wouldn’t have imagined when they gathered on September 16, 1924 for their very first meeting. Over the next …

Divided we drive: America's EV adoption gap

Motointegrator worked with research experts to look at the electric vehicle trends throughout the U.S. and what they say about the country's transition.

New research reveals self-care savvy cities (and what we can learn from them)

Hers conducted a nationwide survey to see how Americans rate themselves in youthfulness, body positivity, emotional stability, and more.

Con el Programa de Ayuda Adicional de Medicare Más Personas Ahorran Dinero en Recetas Médicas

({blank}) - Debido a una nueva ley, más personas califican para ahorrar más en medicamentos recetados con el programa Ayuda Adicional de Medicare, por lo que podría valer la pena solicitarlo …

The most popular host from 15 hit shows

Stacker looked at YouGov data to spotlight 15 shows with at least two hosts who had been with the show for five years or longer to determine the most popular host.

5 tips for protecting your phone while traveling abroad

Spokeo consulted cybersecurity sources and travel guides to determine some of the best ways you can protect your phone while traveling.