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Learn about Composting and Farm Conservation at Upcoming Webinar

Join the Cannon River Watershed Joint Powers Organization as they host the second session of the virtual learning series Land to Lake Lectures. Compost can improve soil biology, nutrient cycling, and …

Hy-Vee Offering Veterans, Active-Duty Military Members Free Breakfast on Veterans Day

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — As the nation commemorates America 250 this year, Hy-Vee is showing its appreciation to all veterans and active-duty military members with a free breakfast on Veterans …

$2.55 Million Raised, $450,000 To Go. Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity Builds HOPE Heights With $3 Million

RED WING, MN – Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity has reached a significant milestone in its HOPE Heights Capital Campaign, securing $2.55 million toward its $3 million fundraising goal to support …

Sara Bertschinger Wins Minnesota House District 20B Seat

PINE ISLAND, Minn. - Nov. 4, 2026 - Sara Bertschinger of Pine Island has won election to the Minnesota House of Representatives in District 20B. "I am so grateful to every voter, volunteer, …
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Growing up in rural Minnesota fall always brought around many a man’s favorite time of the year. Hunting season. November usually brought around my lest favorite time of the year as a child. …
For most of human history, people didn't have to think much about staying healthy. Good health was simply a byproduct of how they lived. Our ancestors ate nutrient-dense whole foods, moved their …
The month of gratitude, the beauty of the changing seasons, and the reminder to appreciate the little things in life. The time when slowing down doesn’t mean just sitting back and relaxing but …

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Obituaries
 Gwendolyn “Gwen” Rebecca Stehr
Gwendolyn “Gwen” Rebecca Stehr, nee Scharpen of Zumbrota, MN was called home to her Lord on 10/7/2026. She was 83 years old. She was born April 9, 1943 to Henry Arthur Scharpen and Phyllis …
Jason James Wallerich
Jason James Wallerich, 46, of Goodhue, passed away unexpectedly following a farm-related accident on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Cannon Falls. He was born on October 27, …
Karen Marie Puppe
Karen Marie Puppe, age 81 of Goodhue, died on Tuesday evening, October 6, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Karen was born on February 18, 1945 in Red Wing, the daughter …
Tina Marie Heise
Tina Marie Heise, 51, of Goodhue, MN, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at her home, after a long illness. Tina was born on June 20, 1975, to Daniel & Debra (Riess) Simmons in Rochester, MN. …
Harlin Walter Reese
Harlin Walter Reese, 96, of Goodhue, formerly of Oradell, New Jersey, died Friday, October 9, 2026 at Goodhue Living Community. He was born March 18, 1930 in Goodhue to Arthur and Amanda …

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The Thoreson family of Zumbrota received the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Sesquicentennial Farm Award during the Goodhue County Fair. (L-R) James, Taryn, Karoline (4), Blake, Emily and Kaleb (2) Thoreson.
The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) Century and Sesquicentennial Farm Programs recognize Minnesota families who have owned and operated their farms for at least 100 or 150 years. To date, …
Twenty-nine year old Nolan Diller is the owner of a tractor sales and equipment rental business in Rural Goodhue County. He grew up on a dairy farm in Missouri with eight brothers. His dad bought and …
Klein Trucking recently purchased Turbo’s Repair in Mazeppa. Corey Klein bought the business in June of 2026 from his brother when Jason decided to sell and invest his time in Axle Surgeons/Xpress …
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Community Express and Courier Services invites the community to celebrate the season with its “12 Days of Christmas Treats from the North Pole” fundraiser. Visit CommunityExpress.net or follow …
Community Express and Courier Services, a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is helping people in Goodhue and surrounding communities meet their transportation needs. Its mission is to provide …
Community Help Network is seeking volunteers and donations for its fourth year of providing Thanksgiving baskets to neighbors in the Goodhue and Mazeppa areas. The nonprofit organization, run …
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Element 52 Penthouse, Telluride, Colorado – A Ski Lift at the Door, Main Street Down the Block
A top-floor penthouse combines the privacy of a standalone house with hotel-style service, a pairing rarely found inside Telluride’s town limits. By Chris Caggiano The morning starts in the …
Two Careers and Two Commutes Shape Where Buyers Live in Washington, D.C.
Deciding where to live in Washington, D.C. usually comes down to three things: where each adult in the household works, how they will commute, and what kind of life they want outside work. Because …
How Ground-Floor Retail Can Raise the Value of an Entire Mixed-Use Project, According to a Boston Retail Strategist
Developers usually judge ground-floor retail by the rent it brings in. Ann Ehrhart, a Boston, Massachusetts retail strategist and founder of EVERSTREET, says that number tells only part of the story. …
What Luxury Home Buyers in Beaverton, Oregon Are Prioritizing in 2026
Luxury buyers on the West Coast want different things than they did five years ago, and in Beaverton, Oregon, those changes show up in which homes sell and which ones sit. Carey Hughes, who leads …
Beyond the Hamptons: The Quiet Appeal of Sharon, Connecticut
There are towns in Litchfield County that buyers discover and then quietly tell their friends about. Sharon, Connecticut tends to work that way. People arrive for a specific reason, a school, a lake, …
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