Dakota City Christmas in the Village December 7, 8, 14, 15

All ages will enjoy the many displays and buildings that reflect the sights, sounds, and scents of the season! The buildings are heated and horse-drawn trolleys will be available to take visitors …

Missing Nicole Anderson $45,000 Reward

The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the disappearance of 56-year-old Nicole Anderson who left on foot from her Randolph Township home the morning of July 6th and did not …

2024 Randolph-Hampton Fire Department Chicken BBQ a Success!

The Annual Chicken BBQ held on August 17th served over 2200 meals. This is the departments major fundraising event for the year. Raffle ticket winners are posted on the fire department Facebook page.

Dundas Tractor Supply Company Store to Hold Pet Adoption Event

DUNDAS, Minn. – The Dundas Tractor Supply is inviting customers to attend a Pet Adoption Event on December 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. "As an active advocate and supporter of pet rescue and …

Fifteen Fascinating CVEC Courses for Seniors this Winter

Registration starts November 25 for Cannon Valley Elder Collegium (CVEC) Winter Term courses, for participants age 50 and older. Courses focus on arts, social and physical sciences, and humanities. …

Randolph-Hampton Fire District Training Recap

On October 21, Randolph-Hampton Fire District joined forces with Cannon Falls Fire and Rescue to tackle one of the most challenging situations in firefighting—the dreaded Mayday call. Our dedicated …

Notification of Accessibility of the Service Line Materials Inventory - City of Hampton

The City of Hampton has completed and submitted our service line materials inventory to the Minnesota Department of Health. The service line inventory is publicly available, and you can check the …

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Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes

I always liked Christmas, it was a fun season. I remember going to town and walking the snowy cold streets from store to store and listening to Christmas music playing on the outside speakers. I …

Alcohol Truths

What do you know about alcohol? Is a little alcohol once in while okay? During a physical exam a frequent question asked is how much alcohol you consume, so what is the big deal? Let’s identify …

Weight Training for Health

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 …

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Obituaries

Ronald Adolph Reinardy

At the age of 85 years old, on November 16, 2024, Ronald Adolph Reinardy died after months of gracious suffering, and a lifetime of faithfully racing after Christ. Ron was born September 13, …

Jerry D. Reich, Sr.

Jerry Reich, Sr, age 86, of Randolph, died Sunday, November 3, 2024 at the Mayo Clinic Health System, Cannon Falls. Jerry Dean Reich Sr. was born on June 26, 1938, in Elma, IA, the son of Paul and …

Rose Susan Ryan Maring

Rose Susan Ryan Maring, 97, of Wanamingo, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Northfield Retirement Center in Northfield, Minnesota. Rose was born July 23, 1927 in Hampton Township, …

Jean Marie Leese

Jean Marie Leese, age 82 of Cannon Falls, died on Wednesday evening, October 16, 2024 at her home at Cannon Rivers Senior Living. Jean was born on August 23, 1942 in Faribault, the daughter of …

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 …

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Hampton City Council Meeting - October 8, 2024

The Hampton City Council met on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at the Hampton City Hall for the regular scheduled meeting. Present were Mayor John Knetter; Council Members David Luhring, Anthony Verch and …

A Minnesotan:

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. …

Randolph City Council Meeting - September 11, 2024

City of Randolph Regular Council Meeting September 11, 2024 The regular Randolph City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Marie Jacob. Roll Call Present were …

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Randolph High School Seniors receive top honors at the 2024 MN Beef Expo

The Minnesota Beef Expo, established in 2000 and held annually at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, Minn., is one of the premier beef industry events in the Midwest welcoming nearly 5,000 …

Randolph Rockets Theatre Presents: Radium Girls by D.W. Gregory

November 22, 2024 @ 7:00 pm November 23, 2024 @ 2:00 and 7:00 pm Admission: $8 Adults $5 Seniors 65+ $5 Students and kids Doors open 30 minutes prior to each show

Happy Anniversary

Happy Anniversary!!! Randolph-Hampton Fire District would like to extend a sincere THANK YOU to; Kevin Willems: 8 years, Dustin Seedorff: 1 year, Ray Sumption: 1 year and Joe Waldon: 1 year. We …

How to set your 2025 mental health new year's resolutions

Blueprint spotlights an area of new year's resolutions that is often overlooked: mental health.

Michigan managed to speed up election results, but some things just take time

Votebeat explains how Michigan's Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson suggested that additional resources and manpower led to Election Day improvements, but prioritized accuracy.

Top 10 casino streamers

OLBG ranks the best of the best casino streamers amid a booming gambling and social media landscape.

AI was everywhere in 2024. Here are the biggest stories of the year.

Creatie.ai curated five of the biggest AI stories in 2024, including copyright issues, creative control, and the intersection of AI and business.

Philadelphia had 1,250 fewer Black teachers in 2022 than in 2000.

We interviewed 30 Black public school teachers in Philadelphia to understand why so many are leaving the profession

Experiences of racism affected Black teachers across the district but manifested in different ways depending on their school’s location.