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 …

Why Asian Lady Beetles Show Up Every Fall in Minnesota

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 …

Highway 56 and Goodhue County Road 9 Converted to Four-Way Stop Sept. 21

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 …

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

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 …
More Local News
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. …
Well folks, it’s that time of year again. Fall is creeping around the corner, which means harvest is coming, cattle work is picking up, and before we know it, we’ll be wondering where the heck …
Osteoporosis: Bone loss tends to sneak up on you. You wake up a little shorter, your back complains after simple chores, or a small stumble turns into a fracture you never saw coming. Osteoporosis …
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 …
Community
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 …
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 …
Congratulations to all of this year’s raffle winners! We hope you enjoy your prizes! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the BBQ—whether you bought a meal (2075 meals served), …
Community
Scott Kroll of Randolph and Trent Jacobson of Cannon Falls hosted a car show in the parking lot by the Randolph School ball fields on August 15th. The show was held from 11 AM - 3 PM preceding the …
We’re celebrating incredible local farms and the families who have kept them in continuous agricultural operation for generations! Dougie Willie – Willie Farm, City of Randolph The Willie …
Join our ECFE staff for some great one-on-one project time with your child, while meeting other parents to discuss the joys and challenges of parenting. ECFE is offered to families with children age …
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The big small town holding the borderline
Atmos reports on Redford, Texas, where locals oppose the proposed border wall. Community groups unite against construction, citing environmental and personal impacts.
Hit by an uninsured driver? What to know
TheZebra.com reports that 1 in 3 drivers are uninsured or underinsured, increasing financial risk for insured motorists in accidents. 
What history says about the stock market in the month before midterm elections
Plus500 reports that U.S. stocks average 2.9% returns in the year before midterm elections and 12.4% after, but macroeconomic factors play a bigger role than election outcomes.
Why corporate holiday gifts matter more than ever
Compartés reports corporate holiday gifts enhance employee engagement and loyalty, as personalized gestures communicate appreciation and strengthen workplace relationships.
What the history of blue baby syndrome tells us about today’s fight for clean water
Sentient reports that blue baby syndrome, linked to nitrate pollution from agriculture, shaped water safety regulations.