2024 Randolph-Hampton Fire Department Chicken BBQ a Success!

The Annual Chicken BBQ held on August 17th served over 2200 meals. This is the departments major fundraising event for the year. Raffle ticket winners are posted on the fire department Facebook page.

Happy Anniversary

Happy Anniversary!!! Randolph-Hampton Fire District would like to extend a sincere THANK YOU to; Kevin Willems: 8 years, Dustin Seedorff: 1 year, Ray Sumption: 1 year and Joe Waldon: 1 year. We …

49th Annual Rice County Steam and Gas Tractor Show August 30, 31 & September 1

Visitors can take a trip back in time with all the various exhibits and activities going on at the annual Rice County Steam & Gas Show just South of Dundas MN on Hwy. 3 Friday, Saturday and Sunday, …

CannonBelles Cheese Wins Second Place at the American Cheese Society 2024 Conference for Their Grim Reaper Cheddar

CANNON FALLS, MN, JULY 11, 2024 – CannonBelles Cheese proudly announces their Grim Reaper Cheddar has won second place at the prestigious American Cheese Society (ACS) 2024 Conference. This …

Thanks Coach Trom

After 11 years of coaching Randolph girls basketball program, Coach Trom has officially retired from that part of his coaching duties. He will continue to lead the Randolph softball program. In his …

Randolph 4th Quarter Honor Rolls

A HONOR ROLL 12TH GRADE Athena Annis Emily Coonrod Grace Gerster Elise Goodfellow Caleb Hachfeld Carly Kimmes Faith Koktavy Carter Kunz Lucas Rezac Julia …

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Almost everyone has experienced difficulty passing a bowel movement at least once in their life. For some, the challenge is a regular occurrence. Dr. Alan Gaby defines constipation as having less …

Chiropractic Care for Colds and Flu

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Obituaries

Virginia Leigh Wille

Virginia Leigh Wille died peacefully on September 21, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Ginny was born in Luverne, MN on October 1, 1925, to Al and Leona Remme. She graduated from Cannon Falls …

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 …

John Oliver Althoff

John Oliver Althoff, age 78, a lifelong resident of Cannon Falls, died peacefully at home with his family by his side on Wednesday afternoon, September 11, 2024. John was born on July 17, 1946 in …

Lynne Marie Weierke

Lynne Marie Weierke, 60, unexpectedly passed away at Northfield Hospital on September 13th, 2024. Lynne was born on December 17th, 1963 in Madison, WI, 18 months after her beloved sister and best …

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 …

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Letter to the Editor

*Opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor are not necessarily those of The Messenger. To the Editor, “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are ‘I’m from the …

Hampton City Council Meeting - August 20, 2024

The Hampton City Council met on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at the Hampton City Hall for a special meeting and the regular scheduled meeting. Present were Mayor John Knetter; Council Members Jerry …

Hampton City Council Meeting - July 9, 2024

The Hampton City Council met on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at the Hampton City Hall for the regular scheduled meeting. Present were Mayor John Knetter; Council Members David Luhring, Anthony Verch, and …

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SEMCAC Announces Recent Organizational Grant Awards

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. On May …

Tractor Supply Opens New Store in Dundas

DUNDAS. MINN., May 23, 2024 – Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, today announced it will celebrate its Grand Opening in Dundas from …

Max Kuhn and Gradyn Taylor Place 4th at Class A State Speech Tournament

Congratulations to Max Kuhn and Gradyn Taylor on their 4th Place finish in Duo Interpretation at the Class A State Speech Tournament! What an accomplishment! Go Rockets!

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