Goodhue City Council Candidates

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Goodhue School Board

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Goodhue Living Celebrates Second Anniversary and Residents

Goodhue Living Staff and volunteers working at the facility's second anniversary party were (front row, L-R) Susie Matthees, Missy Shaleen, Sydney Lundquist, Trinity Poncelet, Zoe Willis. (back row, L-R) Eric Stehr, Shelley Johnson, Abigail Brinkman, Marlys McNamara, Donna Holst and Kayla Ryan.

“We like to have fun. We also have an important job to do,” said Goodhue Living’s Executive Director, Missy Shaleen. A second anniversary celebration on Monday, September 23rd highlighted both …

Goodhue closes out the regular season with 48-12 win over the Hayfield Vikings!

Goodhue caps off the regular season going undefeated with a big win over the Vikings! Marcus Young started the game with a 7 yard touchdown, then Nate Beck ran in a 61 pass reception for a 14-0 …

The Wildcats hammer the Kenyon-Wanamingo Knights 41-16!

The Goodhue Wildcat Football team made easy work of the KW Knights. The offense gained 333 yards behind the rushing of Nate Beck. Beck rushed for 151 yards and 2 touchdowns. Jack Carlson had 34 yards …

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 …

Nathan Beck running the ball with Jack Carlson blocking

The Wildcat Football team beats the Wabasha-Kellogg Falcons 49-13!

10/4/24 The Cats had an easy time with the Falcons on Friday night. Nathan Beck scored 3 straight touchdowns runs of 3, 4, and 7 yards to start the game. Jack Carlson ran in a 32 yard touchdown. …

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Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes

On Friday September 27th the storm surge from Hurricane Helene struck the east side of Tennessee. Hurricanes don’t usually affect Tennessee. But Hurricane Helene is one of the strongest to come …

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 …

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Obituaries

Betty Lou Johnson

Betty Lou Johnson, 91, of Goodhue, died Saturday, October 5, 2024 at her home. She was born October 17, 1932 in Hay Creek to Marvin and Viola (Ayen) Ehlen. She grew up in the Hay Creek area and …

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 …

Curtis Edwin Schrimpf

Curtis Edwin Schrimpf, age 68, of Minneapolis, formerly of Goodhue and Zumbrota, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester. Curt was born on December 4, …

Wayne Eddy

Wayne Eddy, age 83, of Northfield passed away with his wife by his side, Saturday morning, August 17, 2024, at his home. Wayne was born May 22, 1941, at Miller Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota, to …

Marcella Mae Jonas

Marcella Mae Jonas, 91, of Goodhue, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Goodhue Living. She was born in Spring Valley, MN on June 29, 1932, to Lloyd and Bernace (Bauer) Drinkall. She …

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Goodhue County Youth to Celebrate National 4-H Week October 6-12

Millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country will be celebrating National 4-H Week during the first full week of October. This year’s theme is Beyond Ready. Goodhue County …

2024 Homecoming Queen and King

Avy Agenten & Caleb Kurtti 2024 Goodhue Homecoming Queen & King

Goodhue Fire Department Open House Sunday, Oct. 13th

You and your family are invited to the Goodhue Area Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department’s annual open house and fundraiser. It will be held at the Goodhue Fire Hall on Sunday October 13th from …

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Chamber Happenings

The last Goodhue Chamber Farmers’ Market of the season was held September 25th. Two food trucks and six vendors were onsite for the closing week. Chamber member and vendor, Paul Luhmann said once …

All Aboard Celebrate ZAHS

The Zumbrota Area Historical Society invites the public to celebrate their 25th year along with the 100th Anniversary of their historic building on Sunday, October 27th. All Aboard for a railroad …

Goodhue County 4-H Members Participate in Minnesota 4-H State Horse Show

St. Paul, MN – Five 4-H youth from Goodhue County participated in the Minnesota 4-H State Horse show Sept. 13-16, 2024. 4-H’ers demonstrate their skills and knowledge in hippology (showing …

Rising rents are pushing Americans out of cities. Here's why it's causing the 'donut effect.'

Section 8 Housing analyzed academic research and data from Zillow to see where home prices were going up the most.

More Americans are missing mortgage payments, though still fewer than pre-pandemic

Netspend analyzed Federal Reserve Bank of New York data on home mortgages to show how Americans are increasingly falling behind on payments.

Most common first names of presidential campaign donors (and whom they're supporting)

Spokeo examined data from the Federal Election Commission to find the most common first names of presidential campaign donors and whom they support.

Just 5% of America's food waste is composted. Which states are getting it done?

Machinery Partner mapped the quantity of compost per capita in each state using data collected by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Stacker identified 20 music legends from the '70s who still perform today. All acts included either performed in 2024 or have a show scheduled for 2025.