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Patsy Cline Tribute Band at Grand Event Center in Northfield on November 14, 2026

A Patsy Cline Tribute Featuring Hanna Cesario will be performing at the Grand Event Center in Northfield on Saturday, November 14 at 6:00 pm. The group features Mankato musician Hanna Cesario and a …

Things to do in the Fall garden

Are you ready to call it quits for the year in your garden? Well there are a few more things to do, before the tools and hoses get put away for the year. I was out planting some perennials in my …

Late October & November events, happenings and goings on at WildWood!

315 Main Street | Nerstrand | WildWoodofNerstrand.com Barre Class : October Series Thursdays, October 8, 15, 22 & 29 | 6:30pm | $12 for one class or $40 for all four Hosted by Barre w/Greta If …

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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We took a trip up the North Shore in September to spend a night in Thunder Bay, Canada. The scenic drive was spectacular as the leaves were turning color and the weather was perfect. One of the stops …
Eyes awaken; I see the bright rays of sun shining through the window. The exact opposite of the pain shooting through my abdomen. I quickly tell myself, “It will be okay, and it will pass.” I …
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. …

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Obituaries
 Merrilee Ashton “Mere” Weber
Merrilee Ashton “Mere” Weber, age 66, of Cannon Falls, died Tuesday afternoon surrounded by loved ones, September 8, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. Mere was born December 24, …
Robert "Bob" Allen Davis
Robert "Bob" Allen Davis, of Surprise, AZ (formerly of Cannon Falls, MN), passed away after a short battle with cancer at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis with his family by his side. Bob was …
Sharon Kappedahl
Sharon Kappedahl, of Randolph, MN passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at Valentine's Assisted living in Red Wing, MN. Sharon Beverly Kappedahl, 82, was born in Kenyon, MN on November 1, 1943. …
Harriet Wiederholt
Harriet Wiederholt, a cornerstone of the Miesville community and the beloved matriarch of the Wiederholt family, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, August 25, 2026, at the age of 102. A woman …
Daniel Joseph Pumper
Daniel Joseph Pumper, age 70, of Northfield, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, August 7, 2026. Daniel was born on February 3, 1956, in Northfield, Minnesota, to Joseph Francis James …

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The Hampton City Council met on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Hampton City Hall for the Regularly Scheduled Meeting. Present were Mayor John Knetter and Council Members David Luhring Erica …
August 12, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes Call to order: The regular Randolph City Council meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Marie Jacob Roll Call: Present were Mayor …
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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MN DOT installed new signage on Highway 56 and County Road 9 east of Dennison on Monday, September 21st, 2026 converting the intersection to a four-way stop.
DENNISON, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation converted the intersection of Highway 56 and Goodhue County Road 9 into a four-way stop on Sept. 21 as a way to reduce vehicle …
Women in Business Networking Group Thursday, October 8 | 9am | no charge Bring your own coffee and come mingle and learn about other women-owned/managed local businesses {or just come to meet and …
An aerial view reveals the 2026 pickle-themed corn maze at Big Springs Farm in Lanesboro, Minnesota. The 10-acre maze features over five miles of walking paths and serves as the centerpiece of the farm’s sixth annual Fall Festival, open Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 12 through Nov. 1, 2026. This year’s pickle theme extends throughout the festival with ten pickle-inspired foods, special events and “The Big Dill,” a 10-foot-tall pickle sculpture.
LANESBORO, MN -- Pickles are taking center stage at Big Springs Farm this fall as the farm celebrates its sixth Fall Festival with a 10-acre pickle-themed corn maze and a season full of dill inspired …
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How to make the most of AI tools without feeling overwhelmed
Wix reports that small business owners can effectively use AI tools by focusing on specific needs, avoiding overwhelm, and testing one tool at a time.
The myths and risks of diet cleanses
Northwell Health reports that popular "diet cleanses" are often unnecessary and potentially risky, as the body already detoxifies effectively through its organs.
Money questions couples should ask before getting married
TD reports that couples should discuss finances before getting serious, addressing topics like debt and budgeting, to build trust and ensure future stability.
Nearly 60% of nurses say they aren’t fully prepared for the technology they use at work
Carrington College reports nearly 60% of nurses feel unprepared for workplace technology, highlighting a gap between tech adoption and necessary training.
Self-Employed and Can’t Get a Mortgage? The Loan Type May Be the Problem
Many self-employed borrowers who are told they do not qualify for a mortgage are not actually unqualified. They are applying through a loan type that measures income in a way that works against them. …
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