Pondy Restaurant Closes

Sunday October 4th the Pondy Restaurant and Bar closed for good. Steve Overton and his son Riley, have owned and operated the business for the past eight years. Overton has worked in the restaurant …

Things to do this fall

Albers Acres is officially OPEN for the 2026 season. Come out and start your fall, check out our new pumpkin building we are excited to see you. We have a nice selection available. Open dawn to dusk …

Local Landowners Fight Powerline

On August 22nd owners of the Bleed Heart Floral Farm in rural Mazeppa held a benefit to raise funds for legal fees to fight the proposed 765kV Extra High Voltage transmission line crossing their …

Goodhue County Flu and Vaccine Clinics

King’s Path Academy Opens in Zumbrota

Over 10 years ago, Rachel See had a vision from the Lord showing her that she would one day start a school and ministry for families, bringing in the wisdom of older generations and the younger …

Goodhue County Health & Human Services Employee Spotlight

Goodhue County, MN (October 2026)- Goodhue County Health and Human Services (GCHHS) Employee Spotlights are an opportunity to inform and educate our residents about the many programs and services we …

Local Feast! Marketplace on Saturday, November 7

Gather at the Mayo Civic Center for a true celebration of the people who produce our region’s finest locally-produced and sourced foods and beverages. Local Feast! Marketplace on Saturday, November …

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Apples and Healthy Weight

You have heard the rhyme, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But what does an apple really do for you? Does any apple work, or only certain kinds? A few answers can be found here. …

Farm Girl Chatter

Well folks, it’s that time of year again. Fall is creeping around the corner, which means harvest is coming, cattle work is picking up, and before we know it, we’ll be wondering where the heck …

Can Eggs Help with Osteoperosis?

Osteoporosis: Bone loss tends to sneak up on you. You wake up a little shorter, your back complains after simple chores, or a small stumble turns into a fracture you never saw coming. Osteoporosis …

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Obituaries

Janice “Jan” Rose (Jansen) McDonough

Janice “Jan” Rose (Jansen) McDonough, 84, of Mazeppa, MN, passed away unexpectedly on August 8, 2026, at her home. She was born April 13, 1942, in Chili, WI and was the 7th child of 9. Her Father …

Colin Joseph Atkinson

Colin Joseph Atkinson, 89, of Oak Center, MN, died on July 18th, 2026 from complications with ALS. He was born to Merle and Evelyn (Fick) Atkinson on January 6th, 1937 in Wabasha County, MN. He …

Ann Elizabeth (Pierce) Streiff

Ann Elizabeth (Pierce) Streiff, 74, of Zumbrota, Minnesota, died on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Elysian Fields in Red Wing, Minnesota. Ann was born on October 19, 1951, to Bill and Mary …

Layne “Bing” Edward Bucher

Layne “Bing” Edward Bucher, 89, of Zumbrota, passed away peacefully on May 24th, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. Bing was born December 16th, 1936, to Edward and Matie Bucher, …

Scott William Strain

Scott William Strain, 62, of rural Mazeppa, passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2026. Scott was born to Lloyd and Arlene Strain of Rochester, who preceded him in death. Scott had a strong work …

Mazeppa-Zumbro Falls Messenger October 2026

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To the Editor

*Opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor are not necessarily those of The Messenger. My name is Jake Rude, and I am seeking re-election to the Zumbrota-Mazeppa School Board. For the past …

To the Editor

*Opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor are not necessarily those of The Messenger. Most residents don't have the time to attend school board meetings, read lengthy agenda packets, or review …

Why Asian Lady Beetles Show Up Every Fall in Minnesota

According to the University of Minnesota Extension, these beetles are officially called multicolored Asian lady beetles (Harmonia axyridis). They were brought to the United States from Asia years ago …

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Wabasha County Opioid Epidemic Response Request for Proposal 2027

On August 20, 2021, the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office joined the historic $26 billion multi-state settlement agreements with pharmaceutical distributors McKesson, Cardinal Health, and …

A New Thing

I like new things- the smell of a new car or wearing new clothes, (that used to be the highlight of the school year- wearing the new school clothes that my mom had bought for me. It was always kind …

Kids Connection at South Troy Wesleyan Church

Most privacy cases against businesses share one problem

Clym reports California fines for consumer privacy violations hit $17.1 million in 2026, driven by opt-out issues, especially in cases against major companies.

68% of small business owners are open to AI in payroll, but only 11% trust it to take over

OnTheClock reports that 68% of small business owners are open to AI in payroll, but only 11% trust it fully, concerned about errors and responsibility.

How to get an FHA loan for a mobile home or manufactured home

Neighbors Bank reports that FHA loans can make buying manufactured homes more affordable, offering lower down payments and flexible credit requirements.

Cargo theft losses have more than doubled ahead of the holiday rush

Videoloft reports cargo theft losses have doubled in Q2 2026, reaching $304.6 million, driven by organized crime targeting valuable goods during the holiday rush.

79% of company execs say employees work around their AI governance policies

Zapier reports that 79% of executives say employees bypass AI governance policies, despite 91% claiming such frameworks exist, highlighting a governance gap.