Tomorrows Leaders

Time has sped up its clocks again, and the summer season is nearly over as soon as it started. For communities across Minnesota, this means warmer weather is making its leave, and school is knocking. …

Business Spotlight – Valley Bodywerx in Zumbro Falls

Bucky Adams prior owner, Corey Adams and Chris Adler new owners

Bucky Adams of Zumbro Falls Valley Bodywerx has worked in the Autobody industry since 1978. He started his own autobody shop in Zumbro Falls. In November of 1997, he opened Valley Bodywerx downtown …

Mazeppa Historical Society Fundraiser

Drop-off bin at the Mazeppa Community Center parking lot. THANK YOU for donating!

Clerk Chatter

The summer seems to end with a flourish. Back to school preparation, one last holiday weekend, the Minnesota State Fair, are all a part of that “end of summer” rush. For those of us that are a …

Three to Vie for City Council Seats

Two Mazeppa city council sets will be up for election in November and three have filed to run to fill them. Steven Liffrig and Erica Young will be seeking re-election and Jason Hughley has also filed …

Three School Board Seats Up for Election

The Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District has three seats of the six positions to be filled in this fall’s November 5th general election. Seven have filed to fill the seats including the incumbents. …

South Troy Church Feed My Starving Children Event in Plainview

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Down on the Farm /Up at the Cabin

It seemed silly to pay someone to plow the ⅓ mile gravel driveway when Monica owned a perfectly good F250 farm truck. (Plowing couldn’t be that difficult, could it?) So she bought a plow blade, …

A Minnesotan:

The Minnesota State Fair is something to look forward to with great anticipation. Unless you are one of the Minnesotans, like me, who did not think through living near the State Fair grounds …

Magnesium

Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” When talking about the impact of magnesium on your health, this is especially true. Magnesium is the …

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Obituaries

Wayne Eddy

Wayne Eddy, age 83, of Northfield passed away with his wife by his side, Saturday morning, August 17, 2024, at his home. Wayne was born May 22, 1941, at Miller Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota, to …

Sean T. Hays

Lt. Col Sean Trenton Hays USMC (51) passed away on July 24, 2024 after battling Multiple Myeloma for 7 1/2 years in Rochester, MN Sean was born November 27, 1972 in Wheat Ridge, CO. His family …

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 …

Mazeppa-Zumbro Falls Messenger September 2024

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Mazeppa City Council Meeting - August 14, 2024

Regular Meeting of the Mazeppa City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, August 14, 2024 The regular meeting of the Mazeppa City Council was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Chris Hagfors. …

Zumbro Falls City Council Meeting - July 10, 2024

Zumbro Falls City Council Minutes - July 10, 2024 The Zumbro Falls City Council met at City Hall at 6PM. Present at the meeting were the Mayor, Clerk, council person Sara Anderson, and Fire Chief …

Pesticides found in hair samples, childhood chiropractic care

Using mass spectrometry analysis techniques, researchers in Luxembourg and France detected 69 biomarkers of pollutants and pesticides — 12 of which are banned in the EU — in hair samples from …

Community

South Troy Church Ice Cream Social

Historical Happenings

THE MAZEPPA JOURNAL, Editor and Publisher: Barbara and Reider Tommeraas FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1956 BROKEN BONES MAR WEEK FOR SEVERAL Three area residents suffered broken bones in accidents …

A Monthly Moment at MotoProz

September is Missy’s birthday month, and she’s turning the big 5-0! We are celebrating all month long with 50% off of in-store clothing and helmets. Don’t miss out! Get your winter gear before …

Dallas home prices return to pre-pandemic levels as inventory skyrockets: What it means for buyers

Benzinga reports on changes in the Dallas housing market and what it means for buyers in the city and surrounding areas.

How much credit card debt is too much?

Experian reports that how much credit card debt is too much depends on the specifics of a personal financial situation and offers ways to manage that debt.

Rust Belt revival: Which Rust Belt cities will see population growth in 2024?

moveBuddha forecasts populations will rise in 10 Rust Belt cities in 2024.

How preferred communication methods vary in different countries

Spokeo examined how preferred communication methods vary around the world using Meta and Gallup's State of Social Connections study.

What you need to know about keyless ignition systems

Edmunds reports on the evolution and operation of keyless ignition systems, from only being available on luxury cars in the 1990s to becoming a standard feature on most cars today.