Goodhue County, MN (August, 2022) – The Goodhue County Child and Family Collaborative (GCCFC) is pleased to announce that $100,000 a year for three years will be awarded to five organizations …
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8/23/22
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The iconic Wanamingo water tower is making its last stand this summer. With the completion of the new water tower south of town, the 96 year-old structure will be removed. The new water tower will …
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8/11/22
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Be sure to enter the Messenger drawing for Minnesota Renaissance Festival tickets. You will be able to enter by e-mailing your name and address to hometownmessenger@gmail.com . Winners will be drawn …
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8/11/22
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Friday, August 19 th will kickoff the annual Rosefest celebration with city wide garage sales. There will be a KW Athletic Booster Club golf tournament at the Country Club at 1pm. A hog roast will be …
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8/11/22
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The Goodhue County Fair, a staple in the area for the last 163 years will take place this week at the fairgrounds in Zumbrota. This year the schedule includes a grandstand show each evening with a …
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8/11/22
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CannonBelles , an award-winning cheese company based in Cannon Falls, received a Small Enterprise Loan from SMIF in 2021. Deeann Lufkin, co-owner of CannonBelles, shared some of the …
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By Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
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8/4/22
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The Minnesota Baseball Association and the Dundas Dukes announced they will be hosting the State Class B and Class C tournaments in Dundas, Faribault and Miesville.
Tournaments …
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7/31/22
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This summer stop by the Flour Child on Mainstreet in Wanamingo for some delicious candies and old fashioned “scooped” ice cream as well as their tasty trademark cupcakes. They have eight …
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7/11/22
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7/7/22
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What was your favorite children’s book? Mine was Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst. When I was young, I could relate to Alexander’s intense …
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By Keely Keller
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6/24/22
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Albert Quie, former Minnesota governor and congressman is now the oldest living former governor of any U. S. state as well as the oldest living former member of the Unites States House of …
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6/20/22
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Who wants ice cream for breakfast? While it may not be standard or traditional breakfast fare, there is one day each year that it is allowed. This year that day is Friday, June 17 th …
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By Beth Brekke
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6/7/22
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Adam grew up north of Goodhue on a beef cattle and crop farm where he is still farming with his father and brother. He graduated from Goodhue High School and majored in animal science at the …
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6/7/22
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Franklin Peterson was born on a farm near Braham, Minnesota and graduated from High School there. He enrolled in Augsburg College and his football coach suggested that he join the International …
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6/7/22
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Claudia Kennedy of Wanamingo will be a co-dairy princess representing Goodhue County dairy farmers and the dairy industry this year. This will be the 69 th year that the state has held the Princess …
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6/7/22
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Front Row: Harper Caron, KG, Mrs. Katie Valek; Isabelle Hanson, Gr. 1, Mrs. Katie Benbrooks; Hudson Otte, Gr. 1, Mr. Tony Donkers; Taylor Groth, Gr. 2, Mrs. Deb Hinrichs. …
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5/31/22
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Front Row: Hugh Ellingsberg, KG, Mrs. Tanya Short; Eleanor Johnson, KG, Mrs. Katie Valek; Aubree Cagle, Gr. 1, Mrs. Katie Benbrooks; Jaxsyn Bauer, Gr. 1, Mr. Tony …
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5/31/22
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