NHS to Trick-or-Treat for Families in Need

Students from the National Honor Society will be trick-or-treating around the town of Randolph for food shelf items on Thurs October 31st, 2024. 100% of the donations will go to local families in …

"Spooktacular"

You are invited to attend a "Spooktacular" Family Fun Day for kids in grades 6 and below on Sunday, October 27 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at Randolph Elementary School. The event will feature a bounce …

Randolph Early Childhood Screening

Early Childhood Screening will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Screening will take place from 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Families with children age 3-5 that have not been screened should contact …

49th Annual Rice County Steam and Gas Tractor Show August 30, 31 & September 1

Visitors can take a trip back in time with all the various exhibits and activities going on at the annual Rice County Steam & Gas Show just South of Dundas MN on Hwy. 3 Friday, Saturday and Sunday, …
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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
Marilyn Jean (Stapf) Hoffman
Marilyn Jean (Stapf) Hoffman of Hampton, Minnesota went to meet her Savior peacefully in her home on Sunday, October 13, 2024. She was surrounded by family. Marilyn was born on April 24, 1928 in Red …
Virginia Leigh Wille
Virginia Leigh Wille died peacefully on September 21, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Ginny was born in Luverne, MN on October 1, 1925, to Al and Leona Remme. She graduated from Cannon Falls …
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 …
John Oliver Althoff
John Oliver Althoff, age 78, a lifelong resident of Cannon Falls, died peacefully at home with his family by his side on Wednesday afternoon, September 11, 2024. John was born on July 17, 1946 in …
Lynne Marie Weierke
Lynne Marie Weierke, 60, unexpectedly passed away at Northfield Hospital on September 13th, 2024. Lynne was born on December 17th, 1963 in Madison, WI, 18 months after her beloved sister and best …
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*Opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor are not necessarily those of The Messenger. To the Editor, “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are ‘I’m from the …
Almost everyone has experienced difficulty passing a bowel movement at least once in their life. For some, the challenge is a regular occurrence. Dr. Alan Gaby defines constipation as having less …
During cold and flu season, many people look for ways to stay healthy and ward off sickness. One option is chiropractic care, which can be a great ally for keeping your body in fighting shape. …
Community
CANNON FALLS, MN, JULY 11, 2024 – CannonBelles Cheese proudly announces their Grim Reaper Cheddar has won second place at the prestigious American Cheese Society (ACS) 2024 Conference. This …
After 11 years of coaching Randolph girls basketball program, Coach Trom has officially retired from that part of his coaching duties. He will continue to lead the Randolph softball program. In his …
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