Dundas City Council Votes to Keep Tax Rate Flat and 5.1% Preliminary Tax Levy Increase

A breakdown of city expenses in the proposed budget, from the 9/9/2024 City Council Packet.

The Dundas City Council voted to approve the 2025 Preliminary Tax Levy with a 5.18% increase. The tax levy increase is fueled by market values increasing and not an increase in the city’s tax rate. …

Dundas Opens a New Dog Park and Parking Lot for the East Cannon River Trail

The City of Dundas opened a new dog park. The old park has already had the fence removed, and in 2025, the city will be conducting maintenance work on the drainage ponds next to the park. After the …

County sales tax would supplant use of property tax for Safety Center payment

When the General Election comes around in November, Rice County residents will have another referendum upon which to decide, this one courtesy of the Rice County Board of Commissioners. Rice …

Application Deadline Extended for FEMA Individual Assistance

ST. PAUL –Homeowners and renters who suffered damage to their property from the severe storms and floods of June 16 -July 4 have additional time to apply for federal disaster assistance. FEMA …

SEMCAC Announces Recent Individual Artist 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 …

Meet the Candidates for Rice SWCD Supervisors

This year, the Rice Soil & Water Conservation District has three Supervisor positions up for election. SWCD candidates appear on the ballot for the general election which will take place on Tuesday, …

Strip-till on a farm near Nerstrand, Minnesota.

Rebuilding Soil After Flooding – Soil Health Incentive Program Now Available

As I begin my new position as a Soil Health Specialist with Rice and Steele SWCDs, it’s humbling to see the challenges farmers face following this year’s heavy rains. Many, if not most fields in …

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Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes

One of the earlier favorite memories I had as a kid was the radio. I enjoyed listening to the radio. But I had no control over the stations when I was real young. The radio in the barn was on KDHL. …

Down on the Farm / Up at the Cabin

One year after Monica settled into her Wanamingo farm, Claudia and her husband joined her there. (Claudia’s husband passed about one year later.) Monica would be in charge of the livestock (Claudia …

A Minnesotan

Over the course of my life I have attended and taken part in a number of festivals. From county fairs to street festivals and town festivals I’ve been to just about little of everything. The most …

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Obituaries

Audrey Lyllis DeMann

Audrey Lyllis DeMann, age 92, died peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Millstream Commons in Northfield, Minnesota, with her family by her side. Audrey was born to Bill and Elaine (McKinnon) …

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 …

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 …

Dawn Marie Malecha

Dawn Marie Malecha, age 59, of Dundas, MN, passed away peacefully at her home of cancer, with her husband by her side on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Throughout this difficult journey she showed …

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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 …

Constipation Checklist

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

During cold and flu season, many people look for ways to stay healthy and ward off sickness. One option is chiropractic care, which can be a great ally for keeping your body in fighting shape. …

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Staffing Changes at the Rice SWCD

This summer has brought several staffing changes to the Rice SWCD. Jarett Spitzack has taken a job as the new Ditch Inspector for Rice County. Kourtney Spitzack has also taken a new position with the …

Public Input Wanted as Rice County Updates Hazard Mitigation Plan

Rice County residents, community leaders, business owners, area agencies and organizations now have an opportunity to share how severe weather events impact their property and lives. There is also an …

Wayne T. Eddy, legendary voice of KYMN Radio, passes away at 83

Wayne T. Eddy, the broadcast founder of KYMN Radio, a co-founder of the Northfield historical Society, a dedicated member of the Defeat of Jesse James Days, and perhaps the single biggest promoter of …

Evacuating in disasters like Hurricane Milton isn’t simple – there are reasons people stay in harm’s way, and it’s not just stubbornness

Evacuation is more difficult for people with health and mobility issues. Ted Richardson/For The Washington Post via Getty Images As Hurricane Milton roared ashore near Sarasota, Florida, tens of …

The top burger restaurant chains in America

Stacker gathered YouGov Ratings to rank the top 20 burger restaurant chains in America, according to customers in the third quarter of 2024.

Is your pet part of your disaster plan?

Pettable created a guide to help pet parents prepare for an emergency situation using guidance from the ASPCA, American National Red Cross, and AVMA.

23 Halloween candies ranked from healthiest to unhealthiest

Hers ranked 23 of the most popular Halloween candies in the U.S. based on the pounds sold in each state and their nutrition content.

23 Halloween candies ranked from healthiest to unhealthiest

Hers ranked 23 of the most popular Halloween candies in the U.S. based on the pounds sold in each state and their nutrition content.