Kenyon Market Sold to New Local Owners

After announcing earlier this summer the market was for sale or may close, Pete Wagner, owner of Kenyon Market in Kenyon confirmed a deal has been reached to sell the store to new local owners, …

A New Season: KW School Board Candidates Up for Election

With a new election season in full swing, many changes are on the horizon. Candidates are running for many offices this season, including the KW School Board. The Messenger recently was able to hear …

Congratulations to our 2026 King Oliver Bauer and Queen Peytyn Feyereisn

K-W Noble Knights of the Week for 9-25-26

Front Row: Violet Greseth KG Mrs. Cheryl Dahl Oliver Strand KG Mrs. Mandi Kyllo-Lunde Brooks Falenschek Gr. 1 Mrs. Katie Benbrooks Addelyn Gearhart Gr. 1 Mr. Tony Donkers Kian Chang …

Big Moving Sale

Big Moving sale: Kitchen/household, antiques, collectables, books, old/newer tools, furniture, large dog carrier, miscellaneous. Wed 9/30, 2-7 pm Thur-Sat 10/1-10/3, 9-6 pm 11002 460th St, …

Randy Hockinson Inducted into Minnesota Region 1A Hall of Fame

Retired Kenyon-Wanamingo Activities Director Randy Hockinson (right) was inducted into the Minnesota Region 1A Hall of Fame on September 21 at the Rochester Event Center. Matt Nelson (left), a …

New ALICE Data Shows Rising Cost of Basics Historically Outpaces Overall Inflation in Minnesota

Red Wing– The cost of household necessities in Minnesota has risen faster than inflation for more than 15 years, leaving many households vulnerable to the growing affordability crisis, …

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Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes

A year ago, I had an hour to pass waiting for someone at St. Mary’s Hospital. I was looking for something to do while they had a test and took the occasion to walk to the patient and visitor …

An Inconvenient Study

Science is a powerful tool. A tool can be used for good, or it can be used improperly, which can result in significant harm. True science is the observation of causes and reactions in a controlled …

A Minnesotan:

The longer I live in the Cities I have become more and more aware of what my husband likes to call the pumpkin spice monsters. A pumpkin spice monster is one who goes crazy for pumpkin spice as soon …

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Obituaries

Susan Kay Windhorst

Susan Kay Windhorst; 79, of Wanamingo passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 25, 2026, at her home. She was born in Red Wing on April 15, 1947, to Garvin and Helen (Swanson) Broin. She graduated …

Joann Rosemary (Bird) Atkinson

Joann Rosemary (nèe Bird) Atkinson, 89, of Zumbrota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2026. She was born on October 15, 1936, in Minneapolis, MN to Robert and Hazel (nèe …

David George Inman

David George Inman, 79, of Kenyon, died on September 18, 2026, at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis. He was born April 2, 1947, in Northfield, the son of Frederick and Kathleen (Sacht) Inman. David …

Joyce Sanford Fredrickson

Joyce Sanford Fredrickson, 95, of Wanamingo, MN, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester, MN. He was born on March 7, 1931, in Faribault, MN, to Joseph and …

Raymond “Ray” Howard Sands

Raymond “Ray” Howard Sands, 95, of Kenyon, died on Monday, September 14, 2026, at his home with his daughters by his side. Ray Sands, a lifelong musician, farmer, was born January 9, 1931, on …

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Nerstrand Night Out coming up Saturday, October 3rd

Nerstrand Night Out will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the Nerstrand Fire Hall. All proceeds benefit the Nerstrand Elementary Charter School. The event begins at 5 PM, with food from …

The King & Crooners Show and End of Season Car Show October 10th in Dennison

Chris Olson returns to Dennison in October blending the old with the new in his tribute show, The King & Crooners Show at The Sapphire Event Room. Chris has entertained for many years each fall in …

Nerstrand United Methodist Church Fall Festival Oct. 3

Nerstrand United Methodist Church will host its annual Fall Festival, Saturday, Oct. 3rd, from 10 am - 1 pm. The event includes the sale of home and holiday decor, bake and produce sale, thrift …

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Highway 56 and Goodhue County Road 9 Converted to Four-Way Stop Sept. 21

DENNISON, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation converted the intersection of Highway 56 and Goodhue County Road 9 into a four-way stop on Sept. 21 as a way to reduce vehicle …

2026 K-W Homecoming Royalty

9th Grade Attendants Gianna Keller Braxton Moechnig 10th Grade Attendants Avery Tupa Ben Scheffler Junior Attendants Maddyn Alexander Liam Sommer Foreign Exchange Students …

My Happy Place celebrates 10 Years in Business

My Happy Place gift boutique in Zumbrota is marking 10 years in business on Saturday, September 26 with an open house celebration. Owned by Sara Hartzell, the store offers a unique selection of new …

Got questions about the 2026 Massachusetts ballot? We want to hear them.

CommonWealth Beacon is collecting listener questions for an upcoming podcast episode. Leave us a voicemail at (617) 858-0510 with your name, your question, and where you’re calling from. Use the […]

After botched execution of Christa Pike, Tennessee correction chief steps down

Tennessee Department of Corrections Commissioner Frank Strada will step down, Gov. Bill Lee announced Saturday — three days after a botched execution attempt left Christa Pike on a ventilator in critical condition. Strada offered his resignation, and the governor accepted, the news release said. Strada will step down from his role this month, it said. […]

Immigration insights: Tears and action follow ICE raids in southwest Kansas

DODGE CITY — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrived in southwest Kansas on Sept. 22 and departed three days later, leaving fear, uncertainty and anger. Many in the Hispanic and Latino communities in Dodge City, Garden City and Liberal, where most ICE activity was located, returned to work this week. But their fear persists […]

Buddy Guy celebrated at Radio City Music Hall with a sold-out ‘Buddy’s Got the Blues’ show

Blues great Buddy Guy was celebrated Thursday night with a sold-out show at Radio City Music Hall in New York. Fellow legend Bobby Rush said he would have walked from Mississippi to be part of the celebration.

How many Republicans will vote for a Black man for governor?

“Although slavery may have been abolished, the crippling poison of racism still persists, and the struggle still continues.” — Harry Belafonte, 2010 With U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds one step closer to the Governor’s Mansion, Republicans in general and MAGA in particular face a choice: Will they vote for a Black man to be Florida’s chief […]