Welcome Exchange Students

Left to right: Ignacio Cancela, Rafal Dziedzic, Daniel del Rio Duque

Our school systems have used the Foreign Exchange Student program for many years now. Providing students who want an immersive experience in a country that is not their home place has worked all …

Two Candidates for District 19A

The Minnesota House of Representative candidates for District 19A are Keith Allen of Wanamingo and Jessica Navarro of Faribault. They re running to replace retiring Brian Daniels. District 19A …

What is….Granny Basketball?

Front Trudy Vangsness, Loretta Froyum, Mary Hagen
Middle Elrene Clausen, Carrie Foss, Carol Post, Barb Renken, Amy Matson
Back Marlene Syverson, Sonia Stehr, Amy Schutz and Julie Lazano. Members not pictured are Lois Bjorngaard, Susan Hazen, Karen Zimmerman, Wendy Graham and Joanie Wood.

Did you know that we have our own Granny Basketball team right here in Wanamingo? And that they are called the Bulldogs? Well, now you know! As most of you remember, before the Kenyon/Wanamingo …

K-W Noble Knights of the Week for October 11, 2024

Front Row: Jackson Falenschek KG Mrs. Tanya Short Adeline Strand KG Mrs. Katie Valek Beau Bailey Gr. 1 Mrs. Katie Benbrooks Nola Otte Gr. 1 Mr. Tony Donkers Tyler Greseth Gr. 2 Mrs. …

It Is Much More Than What Is On The Shelf

When you are driving down a dusty gravel road and enter a small town, what is the first thing that draws you in? Are you visiting a friend or family member? The history? What about the local …

Commissioner Corner

Greetings, elections are right around the corner and I would encourage everyone to get out and vote. Please do your own research on your candidates, we are responsible for who we put into office. …

Vang Lutefisk Dinner

After four years of carry out only, lutefisk was back, both indoors and carryout. This year 525 pounds of lutefisk, firm and quivering, swimming in melted butter were sold. The church hopes to …

More Local News

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

Sharon M. Hoaglund

Sharon M. Hoaglund, age 78 of Kenyon, MN passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at the Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, surrounded by her family following an extended …

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 …

Virginia Mae Fordahl Aase

Virginia Mae Fordahl Aase, 94, formerly of Kenyon, died Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at The Commons on Marice in Eagan, Minnesota. Virginia was born June 29, 1930 in rural Kenyon to the late …

Elizabeth A. "Liz" (Pagel) Foss

Elizabeth A. "Liz" (Pagel) Foss, age 81, a longtime Kenyon resident, died peacefully on Saturday morning, August 31, 2024 at Cannon Rivers Senior Living in Cannon Falls. Elizabeth Ann was born on …

James B. Foss

James B. Foss, age 85, a lifelong Kenyon farmer, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, August 26, 2024, at Cannon Rivers Senior Living in Cannon Falls. James Bennett Foss was born on December …

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Community

Three candidates for Kenyon city council

There are two open seats for the Kenyon city council and three people have filed for the general election on November 5th. We have interviewed Mary Bailey and Elana Brunner but the third candidate, …

Wanamingo Community meets to discuss possible charter school

On Sept. 25 a gathering of community members made up of young families and other community members met to discuss the possibility of a charter school being opened in Wanamingo. The discussion came …

Wanamingo City Council Meeting - September 9, 2024

CITY OF WANAMINGO City Council Regular Meeting Monday, September 9, 2024 7:00 P.M. Wanamingo City Council Chambers – 401 Main Street Wanamingo, MN CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Holmes. …

Community

Come, spend a “Night in the Nutt House”! Bwa-ha-ha-ha, tee-hee!

A cast member once quipped, “If Neil Simon had written a melodrama for the Addams Family, it might look like this!” It was a dark and stormy night as a young innocent couple approaches a creepy …

Cannon Falls VFW S.A.V.E. Training

More than 25 Cannon Falls Veterans and concerned community members gathered on Thursday, September 26th to learn about the warning signs of Veteran suicide and how to prevent it. September is …

Kenyon-Wanamingo Calls for a Write-In Candidate for School Board

As the upcoming election approaches, the Kenyon-Wanamingo School District faces a unique challenge: while two candidates have placed themselves on the ballot for the school board, a third position …

MicroRNA − a new Nobel laureate describes the scientific process of discovering these tiny molecules that turn genes on and off

Victor Ambros received half of the Nobel Prize for his work on microRNAs. Here he talks about the teamwork – and the nematodes – that made the discovery possible.

How one 83-year-old fell into a fraudster’s fear bubble – and how gift cards played a key role

Wednesday morning, the day before Thanksgiving, Mae awoke, set her hair in curlers and switched on her laptop. A message appeared. It said her Safari web browser had encountered a problem, and a link …

3% of American don't know the Presidents Name

(Peter Fiorillo) - Message Delivery is Key for, standing out from the competition. You need to be unique in your message and branding let us create and deliver your message to 100 million Americans …

Responding to work emails after hours contributes to burnout, hostility

Image it’s Friday evening. You’re about to watch a new Netflix drama, trying to unwind after a long week. Suddenly, your phone pings with a work email marked “urgent.” Your heart sinks; your …

The latest Halloween trick-or-treat trends, according to Instacart data

Instacart shares insights about the top candy picks state-by-state, what's uniquely popular in different regions, how many people plan to trick-or-treat and pass out candy this year, and more.