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Learn About Stopping the Spread of Invasive Species at Upcoming Webinar

Join the Cannon River Watershed Joint Powers Organization as they host the first session of the virtual learning series Land to Lake Lectures. Invasive species can quickly take over natural areas, …

Rice County Public Health flu shot clinics open to public

Rice County Public Health has scheduled the following public flu vaccination clinics in Rice County. Both trivalent and high dose flu vaccine will be available. Registration for flu vaccine is …

Board OKs preliminary levy that includes more than $1.5M in cost shifts

The Rice County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a preliminary 2027 levy and budget with the levy 8% higher than this year, largely due to funding shifts from the state and federal …

Nerstrand United Methodist Church Fall Festival Oct. 3

Nerstrand United Methodist Church will host its annual Fall Festival, Saturday, Oct. 3rd, from 10 am - 1 pm. The event includes the sale of home and holiday decor, bake and produce sale, thrift …
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A year ago, I had an hour to pass waiting for someone at St. Mary’s Hospital. I was looking for something to do while they had a test and took the occasion to walk to the patient and visitor …
Science is a powerful tool. A tool can be used for good, or it can be used improperly, which can result in significant harm. True science is the observation of causes and reactions in a controlled …
The longer I live in the Cities I have become more and more aware of what my husband likes to call the pumpkin spice monsters. A pumpkin spice monster is one who goes crazy for pumpkin spice as soon …

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Obituaries
 Phillip L. Forshee
Phillip L. Forshee, age 73, of Dundas, MN, passed away September 14, 2026. Phil was a man who always put his family first. The close relationship he shared with his daughters, wife, and siblings …
Gary David "Cecil" Hutton
Gary David "Cecil" Hutton, 74, of rural Kenyon, died Monday, August 24, 2026, at his home. Cecil was born February 18, 1952, to Cecil and Marian Hutton in Northfield, Minnesota. He grew up on the …
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 …
Russell Raymond Franek
Russell Raymond Franek, age 44, passed away at his home in Northfield on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial for Russ will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 30 at the Church of St. …
Jodi Lynn Grundhoefer
Jodi Lynn Grundhoefer, 58, of Northfield, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Monday, April 27, 2026. Jodi was born on October 27, 1967, in Northfield to Fred and Gloria …

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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 …
This year, the Big Giants 4-H Club of Northfield provided opportunities for 4-H members to explore civic engagement through a series of community service projects for the Northfield Community Action …
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 …
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Mike Schultz, Le Sueur SWCD, explains the benefits of a recently completed 37-acre wetland restoration and storage project in Le Sueur County during the Cannon River Watershed Joint Powers Organization’s conservation tour.
More than 40 local lawmakers, county staff, and conservation professionals from six counties and Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) toured conservation projects in the Cannon River …
Landowners can use the Rice County Beacon website to look up natural resource information about their land.
A common thing the Rice SWCD office looks up for landowners is information about their land. What some do not know is that they can look at this information themselves through Rice County Beacon. …
On September 8, 2026, the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) Board of Directors awarded 14 Project Support for Individual Artists & Culture Bearers grants, 6 to Emerging Artists and 8 to …
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Former Tosa cop Mensah given $95,000 in PTSD claim
The Wauwatosa Common Council approved a $95,000 settlement on Tuesday night for Joseph Mensah, the former Wauwatosa police officer who killed three people while on duty during his five years on the force. The settlement stemmed from a workers compensation claim for PTSD.  The city said that Mensah filed the claim a few years ago, […]
Thousands of immigrants in Maryland to lose Medicaid coverage under H.R. 1
Treatments for cancer, diabetes and other conditions could be disrupted for up to 4,500 Maryland residents who will no longer qualify for Medicaid under a federal rule that takes effect Thursday that will disqualify people for Medicaid based on immigration status.
AG report details decades of abuse at Fall River, Springfield, Worcester dioceses
The attorney general called for the Legislature to strengthen remedies for survivors of childhood sexual abuse and revealed that she is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse.
California restricts parole for sex offenders after near-release of 2 convicted of molestation
People convicted of serious sex offenses must serve at least 25 years in prison and cannot receive parole until age 65 under a new California. Previously, some could earn parole at 50.
Why creatine deserves a place in your routine
(BPT) - By Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, LDAs a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist navigating perimenopause, I'm always thinking about how to best support my body and mind as I age. I'm also selective …
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