Garden Tractor Pull Returns to Dennison Days

The annual Dennison Days Festival takes place Friday and Saturday, June 21 & 22. The Gopher State Garden Tractor Pullers will return to main street Friday Evening on Mainstreet in Dennison hosted …

Randolph FFA Tractor Parade

Retired Ag teacher and Randolph FFA advisor Ed Terry participated in the annual 2024 tractor parade

Businesses Open during Main Road Construction

Project Update April 24, 2024: Work Completed this Week Contractor continued to set up the dewatering system Upcoming Construction Work Temporary water system will be set up. The …

Randolph 3rd Quarter Honor Rolls

A HONOR ROLL 12TH GRADE Athena Annis Emily Coonrod Grace Gerster Lucas Rezac Julia Splihal Maya Tennessen Kaitlyn VanDeSteeg 11TH GRADE Vienna Anderson Lilyana …

True Blue Week

During the week of February 12 - 15, students, faculty, and staff came together to celebrate True Blue Week. True Blue week is about the Rocket community coming together with integrity, pride and …

Congratulations, Kaitlyn!

The Best at Site award is chosen by the judge of each room at solo and ensemble contest. We received word that Kaitlyn VanDesteeg received the Best at Site award for her flute solo at the solo and …

Congratulations to Kaitlyn and Brandon Vandesteeg

Kaitlyn and Brandon Vandesteeg took home the Gold and advanced to the FCCLA Nationals in Seattle!!

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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

Elouise Quinnell

It's with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elouise on Friday, April 5th, at her beloved farm of 68 years, surrounded by her family. Born in Northfield, Elouise spent her formative years …

Jerry Robert Hubbard

Jerry Robert Hubbard, age 76, passed away on Friday morning, April 12, at the Minnesota Veteran's Home in Minneapolis. Jerry was born on November 13, 1947 in Northfield, the son of James 'Jim' and …

Craig "Craiger" Pumper

Craig "Craiger" Pumper, age 69, of Northfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Craig Steven Pumper was born on June 25, 1954, …

Larry Lowell Paul

Larry Lowell Paul, 80, of Faribault, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis due to complications following a heart attack and stroke. Larry was born on …

Arlene Ann (Felton) Ringeisen

Arlene Ann (Felton) Ringeisen, age 89 of Cannon Falls, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2024 in Northfield. Arlene Ann was born at home, north of Randolph, on July 9, 1934, the daughter …

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7 Reasons Renting an RV Should Be On Every Family’s Summer Bucket List

(NewsUSA) - Summer vacations with the family are the stuff of lifetime memories, funny stories, and learning experiences. A family trip in a recreational vehicle (RV) can be the ultimate adventure, …

Congratulations to our 2024 Athena Award winner, Carly Kimmes!

Hampton City Council Meeting - March 12, 2024

The Hampton City Council met on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at the Hampton City Hall for a public hearing and the regular scheduled meeting. Present were Mayor John Knetter; Council Members Jerry …

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Reagan Beer is the 2024 Girls NYWA State Wrestling Champion

Randolph’s 6th Grader Reagan Beer is the 2024 Girls NYWA State Wrestling Champion, winning with all Pins!

Rice County Steam & Gas Annual Flea Market & Swap Meet

The Rice County Steam & Gas Show has announced their annual Swap Meet and Flea Market for May 25th & 26th. A full line up of events are included. New flea market vendors are welcome. check out …

Congratulations Randolph for taking home Gopher Conference Team Champions!

We are the champions! Gopher Conference Champions: Max Kuhn and Gradyn Taylor - Duo Rachel LaVan - Extemporaneous Reading Humorous - Hayden Huddleston Maksim Krech - …

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. …

From voice acting to Shakespeare: 10 outstanding summer programs for actors to sharpen performance skills

Backstage picks its 10 favorite summer theatrical programs where budding actors can hone their skills.

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. …

Demand for sustainability, AI, and equity and inclusion courses are on the rise globally among prospective business students

BestColleges reports on how inclusion and sustainability are increasingly important to prospective business students.

6 ways to find more money for college when federal student loans aren't enough

Experian offers options to help cover college expenses, from a budget review to cost-cutting, to a part-time job and grants and scholarships, if federal student loans just aren't enough.