Dundas Tractor Supply Company Store to Hold Pet Adoption Event

DUNDAS, Minn. – The Dundas Tractor Supply is inviting customers to attend a Pet Adoption Event on December 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. "As an active advocate and supporter of pet rescue and …

SEMCAC Welcomes New Outreach and Accessibility Manager

The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) is pleased to announce Sharon Mansur as its new Outreach and Accessibility Manager. In this newly created position, Mansur will work to expand SEMAC's …

Girl Basketball Alumni Recognition Night is December 20

A girls’ basketball game between Rochester Lourdes and the Zumbrota – Mazeppa Cougars on Friday, December 20 has been designated as Alumni Recognition Night. All former Zumbrota Tiger, Mazeppa …

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In Minnesota, we speak of the “change of seasons”, but the biggest change happens within the season not at “the change o seasons”. At the beginning of Autumn, it’s warm and sunny, and as we …
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Obituaries
Ellen Wilma Amy
Ellen Wilma Amy died unexpectedly at her home on Thursday September 26, 2024. Ellen Wilma Edelbach was born at home on the farm near Alma (Buffalo County) Wisconsin on September 13, 1935 to …
Curtis Edwin Schrimpf
Curtis Edwin Schrimpf, age 68, of Minneapolis, formerly of Goodhue and Zumbrota, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester. Curt was born on December 4, …
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, …
Community
Mazeppa City Council Quorum Meeting Minutes Thursday, November 14, 2024 The Mazeppa City Council was present at a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Wastewater Treatment Facility. A …
Regular Meeting of the Mazeppa City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 13, 2024 The regular meeting of the Mazeppa City Council was called to order at 6:03 PM by Mayor Chris …
Snow tubing opens this weekend at Steeplechase outside of Mazeppa. Friday and Saturday, November 29 & 30 the hill is open from 10am to 9pm. Sunday December 1st the hill is open from 10am to 7pm. …
Community
For 18 years, we have had our family picture taken each fall before our open house “MotoPhest” at MotoProz. We have come up with different themes each year over the years. My very favorite was …
December sure snuck up fast. I was trying to recall exactly when I started writing these articles, so I looked back at my computer files. March of 2012 was my first Missy’s Message article in the …
There are some things, no matter how much decluttering, I would not part with. I have kept three of my dolls, which have special stories behind them. My first doll Annie, was with on my first …
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