Wanamingo Auto Sales

As most of you know by now, I am a very curious woman. When I see something new, I want to discover what it's all about. I moved to Wanamingo about 2 years ago, and when I saw Color Solve at 101 Main …

Blue Harbor Boutique

Driving down Main Street in Wanamingo, you will see the regular businesses, like the bank, the post office, the bakery, and some small businesses. One of those businesses is called Blue Harbor, and …

Vintage Snowmobile Show

On Saturday, March 2nd, snowmobile enthusiasts from around this area, and some from far away, made the trip to a snowless snowmobile show! But when you are a snowmobile enthusiast, does it matter …

School Board Approves K-W Superintendent Contract

The Kenyon-Wanamingo school board approved a new three year contract with Superintendent Beth Giese at the March meeting. Giese took the position for the 23-24 school year and the schoolboard members …

Host Families Needed

Have you considered being a foreign exchange family? Adding foreign exchange students to our school community contributes to our cultural diversity and promotes global awareness and understanding. By …

Security State Bank of Wanamingo Announces Appointment of Scott G. Peterson as President & Chief Executive Officer

Wanamingo, MN – Security State Bank of Wanamingo, a full-service community bank, today announced that Scott G. Peterson has been promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer. Peterson has more …

Keith Allen Secures 19A GOP Endorsement

KENYON, MN — Keith Allen, a longtime farmer, District Rep for Congressman Brad Finstad, and former Minnesota Farm Bureau Board Member, earned the Republican endorsement on Thursday March 28th for …

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Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes

We like going to rock concerts. One of our favorite bands is the southern rock group, Blackberry Smoke. Always a great show every time we see them and we are willing to travel see them perform. So, …

Down on the Farm / Up at the Cabin

A farm dog -- for companionship and protection. Monica's daughter had two dogs, both lab-crosses. Together, they could get into so much trouble!! If they weren’t locked in their kennels each …

What’s Normal?

As we progress into the first days of Spring, we look back on a winter season that was not the typical Minnesota winter. We can also look back to the fourth anniversary of the Covid pandemic and the …

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Obituaries

Nathan John Avery

Nathan John Avery, 46, of Wanamingo, died Friday, March 29, 2024 at St. Marys Hospital as the result of a head injury. He was born December 2, 1977 in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Mark and …

Lila Mae Cole

Lila Mae Cole, 89, of Kenyon, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 of complications from COVID, receiving wonderful comfort care at District One Hospital in Faribault. She was born July 27, …

Denise Ann Johnson

Denise Ann Johnson of Wanamingo died Thursday March 7, 2024 at her home in Zumbrota. She was a tiny baby, born May 28, 1961 to Joyce and Darlene Johnson in Rochester, where she was diagnosed with …

Evelyn A. Kunde

Evelyn A. Kunde, 86, of Kenyon died Friday, March 1st, 2024 at Three Links Care Center in Northfield, MN. Evie was born on February 9th, 1938 in Wanamingo Township on the family homestead. She …

John Edward Shelstad

John Edward Shelstad passed from his earthly life at Luther Haven Nursing Home in Montevideo, Minnesota on March 5, 2024, at the age of 98 years and 9 months. John Shelstad was born at home in Doran, …

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Credit card reconciliation: How business owners can eliminate inflated costs and wasteful spending when tracking expenses

Ramp dives into credit card reconciliation and provides steps to help businesses set up efficient, accurate systems.

The 20 greatest Best Picture nominees that don't get enough credit

Casino Bonus CA looked at all films nominated for Best Picture and narrowed the list to those that didn't win and had under 50,000 votes on IMDb.

7 moments of Asian American and Black American solidarity

Stacker compiled a list of seven moments where Asian American and Black American solidarity paved the way for broad-stroke freedoms.

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Commissioners Corner

Greetings to District 3 I hope you all had a nice Easter and we are all looking forward to warmer weather. Goodhue County is looking at a $15 million dollar construction season this year so …

KW Noble Knights of the Week for April 5, 2024

Front Row: Remington Stalker KG Ms. Madi Andrist Olivia Ramirez KG Mrs. Tanya Short Scott Hogy KG Mrs. Katie Valek Brecken McCabe Gr. 1 Mrs. Katie Benbrooks Liza VanDeWalker Gr. 1 Mr. …

KW Noble Knights of the Week for March 29, 2024

Front Row: Rose Burginger KG Ms. Madi Andrist Alex Keller KG Mrs. Tanya Short Ruby Caron KG Mrs. Katie Valek Peyton Luedtke Gr. 1 Mrs. Katie Benbrooks Haddie Schwering Gr. 1 Mr. Tony …

These states have the highest-quality home health agencies, according to patients

Vivian Health visualized data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to identify states with the highest-rated home health agencies.

Cómo puede controlar mejor su asma

¿Sabía que uno de cada trece estadounidenses vive con asma? Si usted o un familiar está entre ellos, ya sabe cómo afecta su vida diaria. Es posible que sufra de tos, …

How you can take better control of your asthma

(BPT) - Did you know 1 in 13 people in the U.S. live with asthma? If you or a family member have asthma, you already know how it affects your daily life. You may have coughing, wheezing and shortness …

Don’t Let Diabetes Shortchange Your Golden Years

(NewsUSA) - Dianne Mattiace shows that managing diabetes shouldn’t get in the way of enjoying your retirement, thanks in part to a game changing new technologyAfter a busy career in healthcare, …

Teen mental health is in crisis in the US, and schools are ill-equipped to help

Sandstone Care analyzed data from the Institute of Education Sciences to see how American high schools are faring in providing mental health services.