How bird flu virus fragments get into milk sold in stores, and what the spread of H5N1 in cows means for the dairy industry and milk drinkers

The discovery of fragments of avian flu virus in about 20% of milk samples from stores in initial testing across the U.S. suggests that the H5N1 virus may be more widespread in U.S. dairy cattle than previously realized. …

How the pretzel went from soft to hard – and other little-known facts about one of the world’s favorite snacks

The pretzel, one of the fastest-growing snack foods in the world, recently crossed a billion dollars a year in sales. It has its own emoji, comes in flavors like pumpkin spice, mocha and banana, and is now available as an aromatherapy scent. …

2024 Goodhue County Dairy Royalty Crowned

The 2024 Goodhue County Dairy Princesses, Natalie Clemenson & Evelyn Scheffler

The 2024 Goodhue County Dairy Royalty was crowned at the annual family Princess Banquet on Saturday, March 30th at Bridget’s Cafe in Zumbrota. Crowned princesses were Natalie Clementson and Evelyn …

Goodhue FFA CONDUCTS MOCK CRASH EVENT AT Goodhue High School

WHAT: Goodhue Public Schools doesn’t want the classes of 2042,2025,2026 and 2027 going out in a crash. Local law enforcement, fire, EMS are conducting a mock crash event to send a hard-hitting …

Norrie Voth, who did major refinishing work during The Depot restoration, holds an artifact found during the process. He and Carolyn Ryan, Depot owner, gave a Power Point presentation at the Goodhue Area Historical Society annual meeting March 18th.

Historical Society Holds Annual Meeting and Depot Presentation

The Goodhue Area Historical Society held its annual meeting on Monday, March 18th at the Lion’s Community Center. Carolyn Ryan and Norris Voth gave a power point presentation on the history and …

Dave Gnotke, with daughter, Heather Tietje, at one of the Bike MS finish lines. Dave has been living with Multiple Sclerosis for 53 years and Heather has participated in the MS Society's ride for 20 years. Wife/Mom, Deb Gnotke has helped raise funds by bringing a pillow cleaning service to town every other year for 22 years.

Raise Money While Getting A Good Night’s Sleep

You can help Heather Tietje raise money for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) research by donating to her Bike MS: Ride Across Minnesota team. One way to donate is through the Carlson Pillow Cleaning Service …

Farmers Union Agency Honors Agent Alison Peters as 2023 Allebach Agent of the Year

St. Paul, Minn. — Farmers Union Agency is proud to honor Agent Alison Peters as Allebach Agent of the Year. Alison received the agency's top award from 37 Agents throughout the state during the …

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Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes

We like going to rock concerts. One of our favorite bands is the southern rock group, Blackberry Smoke. Always a great show every time we see them and we are willing to travel see them perform. So, …

Down on the Farm / Up at the Cabin

A farm dog -- for companionship and protection. Monica's daughter had two dogs, both lab-crosses. Together, they could get into so much trouble!! If they weren’t locked in their kennels each …

What’s Normal?

As we progress into the first days of Spring, we look back on a winter season that was not the typical Minnesota winter. We can also look back to the fourth anniversary of the Covid pandemic and the …

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Obituaries

Rita Cronin

Rita Cronin, 69, of Lake City, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Country Cottage Senior Living in rural Plainview where she has resided the past three years. She was born June 16, 1954, in …

Melvin A. Edelbach, Jr.

Melvin A. Edelbach, Jr., 79 of Kellogg, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Mayo Clinic – St. Mary’s Campus, Rochester, MN. Melvin Allan was born February 4, 1945, in Waumandee, WI to …

Ella Anna Hadler

Ella Anna Hadler of Goodhue passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, March 20th, 2024, at the age of 84 years old. Ella was born May 14th, 1939, in Red Wing, MN to George and Anna (Kunde) …

Patricia Agnes "Pat" (Majerus) Mann

Patricia Agnes "Pat" (Majerus) Mann passed away at her home at Benedictine Care Center in Red Wing on Thursday morning, March 14, 2024 at the age of 92. Patricia Agnes was born at home in …

Harvey Luverne O’Neill

Harvey Luverne O’Neill, age 80, a lifetime resident of Goodhue (Belle Creek), MN, died peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, March 8, 2024. Harvey was born on March 5th, 1944 to Charles and …

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30+ Summer Stock-Up Styles under $13

(BPT) - It’s a goooood week: Carter’s, the #1 baby and children’s apparel* brand, just announced the start of its Spring Doorbuster Week sale. Five days, hundreds of insane deals …

Hispanics and African Americans at Higher Risk for Eye Disease

(NAPSI)—If you think you’d know if you were losing vision to an eye disease, you might want to think again. The symptoms of glaucoma can start so slowly that you may not notice them. That’s why …

Comedian Craig Robinson Wants You To Microwave Your Cup Noodles

(BPT) - Many ramen fans are asking, “Wasn’t Cup Noodles always microwavable?” Recently, noodle fans nationwide were shocked to hear that they had been cooking their favorite meal …

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SEMCAC Announces Recent Individual Artist 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 …

Lodermeier Implement Earns Global Award

Lodermeier’s Inc. was honored with the Mathews Company’s coveted North American Dealer of the Year award for 2023. The award recognizes their top-selling dealership and a large traveling trophy …

Fat Tuesday Celebration A Success

While often referred to as “Fat Tuesday”, the second annual Mardi Gras celebration and fundraiser at the Goodhue Lions building was held on Sunday, February 11th. The event was hosted by the …

Beyond the baby blues: Confronting pregnancy-related mental health challenges

(BPT) - By Dr. Lisa Saul, UnitedHealthcare’s National Medical Director, Maternal & Child Health Pregnancy and childbirth are often celebrated as incredible, remarkable events in a woman's …

Too dark? Can car window tint be illegal?

Cheap Insurance reports on auto window tinting and how it affects drivers in different states.

Too dark? Can car window tint be illegal?

Cheap Insurance reports on auto window tinting and how it affects drivers in different states.

Virtual mental health care skyrocketed during the pandemic and has stayed popular. Is this the new norm?

Hers looks at the increased popularity of telemental health care since the pandemic.

Do business credit cards affect your personal credit score?

Ramp explains why it's important to keep your business credit card activity separate from your personal credit.