Russ Franek and The Biscuits to Headline Dennison Days

Summer festival season kicks off soon as area communities plan their summer events and festivals. Dennison Days takes place this year Friday and Saturday, June 20 & 21, 2025. The Gopher State …

Rice County Steam & Gas Annual Flea Market & Swap Meet May 24th & 25th

The Rice County Steam & Gas Show has announced their annual Swap Meet and Flea Market for May 24th & 25th. Annual Swap Meet & Flea Market Consignment Auction 9am Saturday S.E.A.T. P. …

Field Renamed to Bill Nelson Field at Memorial Park

The Dukes will be playing at the same ballpark but with a new name, recently approved by the Dundas City Council, to Bill Nelson Field at Memorial Park. The City Administrator of Dundas, Jenelle …

Healthy Families SE Minn. accredited by Prevent Child Abuse America

Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA America) announced in late May that the Healthy Families America (HFA) affiliate Healthy Families Southeast Minnesota, administered by Rice and Freeborn County Public …

Together we can prevent harm, preserve dignity and show compassion for the most vulnerable

The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that every year more than 10% of those 65 and over experience some form of elder abuse – an intentional or negligent act that harms or creates serious risk …

U Center for Resuscitation Medicine donates life-saving device to Sheriff’s Office

The Center for Resuscitation Medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School recently donated an automated CPR device — known as LUCAS — to the Rice County Sheriff’s Office as part of a …

Interseeding Cover Crops and Side-dressing Nitrogen Demo RESCHEDULED

Due to the weather forecast, we have decided to move the Interseeding Cover Crops and Side-dressing Nitrogen Demo on the Mike & Shane Peterson Farm to next week Monday, June 16th, from 1:00 to 3:00 …

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Brain Food

In The Wizard of Oz tale, the scarecrow laments that he does not have a brain. How could he think about not having a brain without having a brain to think? By the end of the tale, we see the …

Ghost Poops?? Allergy Season, Worst Ever?

What Foods Trigger the Greatest Cravings, Leading to Overeating? Researchers at the German Center for Diabetes Research have found that just five days of overeating ultraprocessed snack foods can …

A Minnesotan:

Once again it’s summer in Minnesota which means that it’s time for all Minnesotans to migrate outside. We all know that the four Minnesota seasons are pre winter, winter, still winter and …

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Obituaries

William Wayne Nelson

William “Bill” Wayne Nelson, age 73, of Northfield, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, Saturday morning, April 19, 2025, at his home. Bill was born on October 23, 1951, in Albert …

David V. Caron

David V. Caron, age 88 of Faribault, MN, died on Monday, April 21, 2025 at the Owatonna Hospital following an extended illness. David Victor, the son of Victor and Louise (Erb) Caron was born on …

Christopher Thomas Thibodeau

Christopher Thomas Thibodeau, 53, of Breezy Point, formerly of Northfield, passed away unexpectedly on February 20, 2025, at his home. Born on February 6, 1972, in Northfield, MN, to Tom and …

Gary Errington

Gary Errington, age 78 of Dundas, passed away Wednesday evening, January 29, 2025, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis. Gary, a Vietnam veteran fought for many years with complications …

Curtis L. Piper

Curtis L. Piper, age 90, died on January 21, 2025 at the Northfield Hospital. Funeral services will be held at Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. with …

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More Than Marshmallows: How Summer Camp Builds Lifelong Friendships

For many kids, summer camp is a place of adventure, discovery, and marshmallow-fueled campfires. But beyond crafts, canoe trips, and cabin games, camp offers something even more enduring: friendship. …

67-year-old Killed in Rice County Crash Wasn’t Wearing a Seatbelt, State Patrol Says

A 67-year-old man who was killed Friday after his vehicle collided with another on a wet road was reportedly not wearing a seatbelt. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Craig Eugene Johnson, …

Dundas Publishes Regular Drinking Water Report Showing No Issues In City Water

The City of Dundas released a statement in response to questions city leadership had been receiving about the water in the city, in particular, if Dundas had high levels of manganese like Northfield. …

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The Life-Changing Benefits of Working at a Christian Summer Camp

Every summer, my job is to convince young adults to trade traditional internships or seasonal jobs for something more meaningful: working at a Christian summer camp. While camps are known for …

Drinking Water

The City of Dundas is aware of the Northfield Drinking Water Report. We recognize some of our residents may have questions about the levels of manganese in the drinking water in Dundas. A safe level …

May Market at WildWood in Nerstrand May 17

May Market Saturday, May 17 | 9am-2pm WildWood | 315 Main Street, Nerstrand free admission Over forty craftspeople selling their creative and homemade wares; sourdough breads, …

How one state reduced its overdose death rate by 32% in a year

Healthbeat reports New York state cut overdose deaths by 32% through increased harm reduction services and treatment, reflecting national trends.

How stress shapes cancer's course

Knowable Magazine shares how studies show psychological strain can accelerate tumors and asks if beta blockers slow them down.

AI literacy is a lot more than simply knowing how to prompt an AI chatbot.

AI literacy: What it is, what it isn’t, who needs it and why it’s hard to define

President Trump’s executive order calling for AI literacy highlights its importance. The order also underscores its amorphous nature. Here’s how to develop and measure effective AI literacy programs.

Is it a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Redfin reports the U.S. housing market is now a buyer's market, but high prices limit affordability and sales.

5 ways to let AI do your financial heavy lifting

Finder.com reports five ways to use AI for financial management: budgeting apps, robo-advisors, credit monitoring, AI coaching, and negotiating bills.