Model Railroad Open House December 7-8 in Grand Meadow

Christmas is just around the corner, and just in time for the Christmas season, the Railrunners Model Railroad Club is holding their annual open house on Saturday and Sunday, December 7 & 8. Boys and …

SEMCAC Announces Recent Organizational Grant Awards

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. On …

United Way of Olmsted County Urges Community Support to Close Critical Funding Gap

Rochester, MN – United Way of Olmsted County is calling on the community to help bridge a significant funding gap in its annual campaign to support crucial programs for local families. This …

Cratchit! That is—catch it! A Dickens of a Christmas mystery

Moriarty, Sherlock Holmes’ nemesis, is dead to begin with. Depressed, Holmes has lost his purpose—his motivation for sleuthing. But “ding dong merrily,” along comes Dr. Timothy …
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Resistance weight training is a highly effective exercise method that offers numerous health benefits, particularly for those conscious of maintaining their vitality and youthfulness. One of the most …
Once again Christmas is rolling around for the year. Christmas is my father’s favorite holiday. He loves the presents and the food, but the thing he gets most into with it is the Christmas tree. …
Claudia and her husband joined Monica on the farm late in the summer of 2016. There was plenty of room in the house (it had 4 bedrooms, two bathrooms and even two kitchens). And more than enough room …
Obituaries
Daniel Glenn Ebenhoh
Daniel Glenn Ebenhoh, 74, of Claremont, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at St. Marys Hospital. He was born August 18, 1950, in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Glenn and Donajean …
Charles “Charlie” Endres
Charles “Charlie” Endres, age 74 of Faribault, died on December 1, 2024, at Milestone Senior Living, Faribault. Memorial services will be held at Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault on Friday, …
Lloyd William Rohwer
Lloyd William Rohwer, 96, of Dodge Center, MN, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, at Circle Drive Manor Assisted Living in West Concord, MN. Lloyd was born on September 5, 1928, to William …
Patricia “Pat” Sue Rongve
Patricia “Pat” Sue Rongve passed away peacefully at her home in Dodge Center, MN on Monday, November 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was 66 years old. Pat was born on August 23, …
Sallie Bonnie Gibbons
Sallie Bonnie Gibbons, 78, of West Concord, MN passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Mayo Clinic St. Mary's Campus in Rochester, MN. A funeral service will be at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, …
Community
Paul Edward Starman of Owatonna, MN, passed away in the early morning hours of November 20, 2024. He was 82 years old. A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to …
Darlene Delores Schmidt, age 87, passed away November 20, 2024, at Prairie Manor in Blooming Prairie, MN. Friends may greet the family from 9:30 AM Monday, November 25, 2024, until the time of …
A Celebration of Life Service for Douglas “Doug” M. Howard, 45, of St. Charles, who passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024 will be held at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Overton …
Community
The Women's Shelter and Support Center is proud to announce the overwhelming success of its annual Transforming Lives 2024 fundraising luncheon, held at the Mayo Civic Center on October 22. Thanks to …
For the 11th time in school history, the Cobras won the section. The Cobras went 6-2 in a tough district to earn the #1 seed in the section. In the playoffs, the Cobras defeated JWP, 66-7 and WEM, …
GenAer of Claremont has introduced a new generator for the spray foam industry. The business is owned by two brothers who started out in the spray foam insulation business years ago and found the …
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7 essential things to do in NYC over Christmas
GetYourGuide explores seven festive things to do and see in NYC this holiday season.
EVs for all: How car shares are making electric vehicles accessible
Reasons to Be Cheerful covers community-first car shares as an affordable way to plug into sustainable transit.
How Germany outfitted half a million balconies with solar panels
Grist spotlights balkonkraftwerk, the simple technology putting solar power in the hands of renters.
Guía de regalos definitiva para despertar en los niños una creatividad sin fin
(BPT) - Los mejores regalos de temporada festiva mantienen a los niños activos y entretenidos creativamente durante horas. Por lo tanto, si está buscando opciones nuevas y atractivas …
5 ways to engage your kids in the magic of the season
(BPT) - For busy families, the holidays can be a blur. With office parties, gifts to buy, kids' holiday programs to attend at school, moving the holiday elf around the house, and invitations for …