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 …

Randolph City Wide Water Shutdown October 17th

There will be a city wide water shutdown on October 17th from 9am-6pm for a new water main connection at the water tower. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. For all questions …

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.

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 …

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 …

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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

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 …

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 …

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Letter to the Editor

*Opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor are not necessarily those of The Messenger. The City of Hampton is looking at options for how it would like to grow in the coming years. Brought before …

Hampton City Council Meeting - September 10, 2024

The Hampton City Council met on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at the Hampton City Hall for the regular scheduled meeting. Present were Mayor John Knetter; Council Members Jerry Huddleston, David …

A Minnesotan

Over the course of my life I have attended and taken part in a number of festivals. From county fairs to street festivals and town festivals I’ve been to just about little of everything. The most …

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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, …

CannonBelles Cheese Wins Second Place at the American Cheese Society 2024 Conference for Their Grim Reaper Cheddar

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 …

Thanks Coach Trom

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 …

30 spooky Halloween things to do near you

Way.com shares the top 30 spooky activities to try this Halloween.

8 vitamins and supplements for weight loss backed by science

Ro shares what to know about losing weight with supplements and the best research-backed supplements to boost metabolism.

Wisconsin legalized ballot drop boxes, but some local officials are fighting them

Votebeat reports on the circumstances surrounding a Wisconsin mayor who faces a criminal investigation for carting away his city's drop box.

Real estate crowdfunding in Canada

Money.ca explains the benefits of real estate crowdfunding for Canadians looking to invest in high-value properties.

This holiday season, keep medicines up and away to keep kids safe

(BPT) - The holidays are such a delicious time of year. Halloween candy can last until Thanksgiving, the whole house smells of baking cookies, and chocolates and other sweet treats can be found …