Applications Now Open for Century and Sesquicentennial Farm Recognition in Minnesota

Applications are now open for the Minnesota Farm Bureau Sesquicentennial Farm program, honoring Minnesota families that have owned their farms for at least 150 years. The deadline to apply is March …

Dispose of Holiday Greens and Christmas Trees Correctly to Protect Minnesota’s Trees and Forests

Holiday greenery and Christmas trees bring joy throughout the season, but they can also hide dangerous pests. Diseases and invasive species can make their way into our landscapes on trees and boughs …

SEMCAC Announces January Grant Opportunity for Individual Artists

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. The …

Fifteen Fascinating CVEC Courses for Seniors this Winter

Registration starts November 25 for Cannon Valley Elder Collegium (CVEC) Winter Term courses, for participants age 50 and older. Courses focus on arts, social and physical sciences, and humanities. …
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What are the results of the choices you and I make? In this season of reflection and resetting, we can see how a choice made last year or a few years ago resulted in a specific outcome. Some outcomes …
2025. How can it already be 2025? It feels like not too long ago we were ringing in the new decade. I could take the time to talk about the first five years of the 2020s, but instead I’m going to …
The concept of designated “outdoor time” is a mostly recent phenomenon. Some folks born in a year that starts with the number 19 can remember a time where your mother gave you a designated inside …
Obituaries
John Wallace Day
John Wallace Day died on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at the age 87 from congestive heart failure. He was born on September 16, 1937 in Northfield, Minnesota to Donald and Dorothy (Wallace) Day. He …
Patricia Ann Day
Patricia “Pat” Day, age 87 of Randolph died on December 23, 2024 at the Evergreen Lodge at Northfield Retirement Center. Patricia Ann Temple Day was born on October 31, 1937 in Northfield, …
Ronald Adolph Reinardy
At the age of 85 years old, on November 16, 2024, Ronald Adolph Reinardy died after months of gracious suffering, and a lifetime of faithfully racing after Christ. Ron was born September 13, …
Jerry D. Reich, Sr.
Jerry Reich, Sr, age 86, of Randolph, died Sunday, November 3, 2024 at the Mayo Clinic Health System, Cannon Falls. Jerry Dean Reich Sr. was born on June 26, 1938, in Elma, IA, the son of Paul and …
Rose Susan Ryan Maring
Rose Susan Ryan Maring, 97, of Wanamingo, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Northfield Retirement Center in Northfield, Minnesota. Rose was born July 23, 1927 in Hampton Township, …
Community
When it comes to spine health, planks are one of the best exercises you can integrate into your routine. I’ve worked with countless individuals who struggle with posture issues and lower back pain, …
The Hampton City Council met on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at the Hampton City Hall for the regular scheduled meeting. Present were Mayor John Knetter; Council Members David Luhring, Anthony Verch and …
I always liked Christmas, it was a fun season. I remember going to town and walking the snowy cold streets from store to store and listening to Christmas music playing on the outside speakers. I …
Community
On October 21, Randolph-Hampton Fire District joined forces with Cannon Falls Fire and Rescue to tackle one of the most challenging situations in firefighting—the dreaded Mayday call. Our dedicated …
The City of Hampton has completed and submitted our service line materials inventory to the Minnesota Department of Health. The service line inventory is publicly available, and you can check the …
The Minnesota Beef Expo, established in 2000 and held annually at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, Minn., is one of the premier beef industry events in the Midwest welcoming nearly 5,000 …
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Expert Tips for Staying Healthy This Winter: What older adults and caregivers need to know
(Family Features) As the colder winter weather settles in, rates of respiratory illnesses like flu, COVID-19 and RSV can rise. Here are some expert tips for older adults and caregivers to lower the risk of serious illness.