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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 …

Hy-Vee Offering Veterans, Active-Duty Military Members Free Breakfast on Veterans Day

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — As the nation commemorates America 250 this year, Hy-Vee is showing its appreciation to all veterans and active-duty military members with a free breakfast on Veterans …

Halloween at South Troy Church

Sara Bertschinger Wins Minnesota House District 20B Seat

PINE ISLAND, Minn. - Nov. 4, 2026 - Sara Bertschinger of Pine Island has won election to the Minnesota House of Representatives in District 20B. "I am so grateful to every voter, volunteer, …
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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. …
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 …
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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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 …

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Pastor Colleen Hoeft
I went to a church conference once to hear one of our Wesleyan Pastors from Celebrate Church in Sioux Falls SD and one thing he said from one of his messages was that Celebrate Church was willing to …
The Thoreson family of Zumbrota received the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Sesquicentennial Farm Award during the Goodhue County Fair. (L-R) James, Taryn, Karoline (4), Blake, Emily and Kaleb (2) Thoreson.
The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) Century and Sesquicentennial Farm Programs recognize Minnesota families who have owned and operated their farms for at least 100 or 150 years. To date, …
Zumbro Falls City Council Minutes - September 9th, 2026 The Zumbro Falls City Council met at City Hall at 6PM. Present at the meeting were all council members and Fire Chief, Chris Conrad. The …
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(ABC 6 News) — A settlement has been reached in the Pine Island data center lawsuit case, according to a joint release from the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, Google, and Ryan …
Racer/Walker gather
The Mazeppa Community Trail is celebrating the success of its second annual Monster Dash fundraiser that was held on October 11th. The weather was wonderful, the monsters were chilling and fun was …
Before the sun comes up, a caregiver may already be awake, checking on a loved one, preparing breakfast, organizing medications or making sure an appointment is not forgotten. At the end of the day, …
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Element 52 Penthouse, Telluride, Colorado – A Ski Lift at the Door, Main Street Down the Block
A top-floor penthouse combines the privacy of a standalone house with hotel-style service, a pairing rarely found inside Telluride’s town limits. By Chris Caggiano The morning starts in the …
Two Careers and Two Commutes Shape Where Buyers Live in Washington, D.C.
Deciding where to live in Washington, D.C. usually comes down to three things: where each adult in the household works, how they will commute, and what kind of life they want outside work. Because …
How Ground-Floor Retail Can Raise the Value of an Entire Mixed-Use Project, According to a Boston Retail Strategist
Developers usually judge ground-floor retail by the rent it brings in. Ann Ehrhart, a Boston, Massachusetts retail strategist and founder of EVERSTREET, says that number tells only part of the story. …
What Luxury Home Buyers in Beaverton, Oregon Are Prioritizing in 2026
Luxury buyers on the West Coast want different things than they did five years ago, and in Beaverton, Oregon, those changes show up in which homes sell and which ones sit. Carey Hughes, who leads …
Beyond the Hamptons: The Quiet Appeal of Sharon, Connecticut
There are towns in Litchfield County that buyers discover and then quietly tell their friends about. Sharon, Connecticut tends to work that way. People arrive for a specific reason, a school, a lake, …
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