Mazeppa Memorial Day: Honoring the Brave

“A Hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” -Joseph Campbell, Prolific American Author The Mazeppa American Legion Post #588 and the Auxiliary Post #588 …

Business Highlight: Rhonda’s Hair Care

Rhonda Sand, Owner of Rhonda’s Hair Care, opened the doors to her salon 40 years ago, this June. As I made my way up the walkway the well-tended landscape is what set the tone before I entered into …

5M1derful week of service

5M1 district is made up of fifty one Lions clubs in Southern Minnesota. District Governor Terry Zabel had a goal to have Lions clubs of 5M1 district log 3000 hours of service during the week of April …

Clerk Chatter

I have a dog that can open the screen door. When she does, instantly 2 of my dogs are running through the neighborhood. I know that they will come back on their own, but I still grab a leash, a waste …
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As I mentioned last month, we live in a world where what is considered normal is not healthy. It is normal to see a variety of “low fat” and “fat free” products at the grocery store. We have …
One of the main differences between living in the cities, town, or a small town is the amount of time you can take to chat with people when you’re out and about. When you're in the city you might …
Two weeks before teachers were scheduled to return to school, Monica became the proud owner of her "new" 20 acre farm in Wanamingo township. Moving In: Friends came to help -- parishioners from …
Obituaries
Craig Garet Grudem
Craig Garet Grudem, age 76, of Zumbrota, MN, a beloved husband, father, grandpa, brother, and friend was called to his heavenly home on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Craig was born on August 19, 1947, …
David Michael Matthees
David Michael Matthees, 71, of Mazeppa, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at his home. He was born in Zumbrota on May 3, 1952, to Donald and Frieda (Schultz) Matthees. He grew up in rural …
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 …
Richard H. Weber
Richard H. Weber, 89, of Mazeppa, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. Richard was born March 31, 1934, in Mazeppa, MN to Casper and Leona (Schumacher) Weber. Richard …
Louis William “Skeeter” Berg
Louis William “Skeeter” Berg, 87, of Mazeppa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at the Zumbrota Care Center surrounded by his family. He was born in Mankato on August 12, …
Community
Board games are booming: In 2023 alone, the industry topped US$16.8 billion and is projected to reach $40.1 billion by 2032. Classics like “Scrabble” are being refreshed and transformed, while newer inventions such as “Pandemic” and “Wingspan” have garnered millions of devotees. …
Located 163 light-years from Earth, a Jupiter-sized exoplanet named WASP-69b offers astrophysicists a window into the dynamic processes that shape planets across the galaxy. …
(BPT) - This month highlights the important role mental health plays in our general health and well-being. It influences how we feel, think and act. Many Americans of all ages experience mental …
Community
April 2, 2024 we celebrated 17 years of owning MotoProz! April 2, 2007 was the first day we officially owned MotoProz. September 2007 Monty started kindergarten at Zumbrota-Mazeppa Schools and …
What’s electronic organizing? Pictures on your phone and computer, emails, Word documents or PDF computer files, apps on your phone, etc. We’ve had our Samsung 10 cell phones for five years. …
THE MAZEPPA JOURNAL, Editor and Publisher: Barbara and Reider Tommeraas JANUARY 20, 1956 OBITUARIES CASPER WEBER Casper Weber, lifelong Mazeppa resident, passed away suddenly from a …
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Orchestrating 'Affectionate Intelligence' with AI Processors
(BPT) - By Jung Jae-chul, home entertainment research and development lab leader of HE R&D Lab at LG ElectronicsImagine a TV that not only delivers your favorite shows in incredible picture …
Promoting innovation, sustainability and inclusion on the high seas
(BPT) - Defying the oceans on a 12 meter sailboat — while reaching speeds of 17 knots — to cross the finish line first, showing resilience, courage and great strategic skills: this is …
In good hands: The quality of nurse anesthesiology experience and education
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As Covid-19 emergency funding dries up, some rural schools may face a steep fiscal cliff in 2024
The Daily Yonder reports on how rural school districts are likely to face budget reductions in the fall.
As Covid-19 emergency funding dries up, some rural schools may face a steep fiscal cliff in 2024
The Daily Yonder reports on how rural school districts are likely to face budget reductions in the fall.