Adopt a Family Holiday Program at Randolph School

Randolph Public Schools is once again offering the Adopt a Family Holiday Program to support Randolph families who may need a little extra help during the holiday season. Families in need of holiday …

Randolph Public Schools is excited to recognize Unity Day on Wednesday, October 21, 2026!

Unity Day is a national event created by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center as part of National Bullying Prevention Month. It is a day for students, staff, families, and communities to …

Local Feast! Marketplace on Saturday, November 7

Gather at the Mayo Civic Center for a true celebration of the people who produce our region’s finest locally-produced and sourced foods and beverages. Local Feast! Marketplace on Saturday, November …

Why Asian Lady Beetles Show Up Every Fall in Minnesota

According to the University of Minnesota Extension, these beetles are officially called multicolored Asian lady beetles (Harmonia axyridis). They were brought to the United States from Asia years ago …
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Eyes awaken; I see the bright rays of sun shining through the window. The exact opposite of the pain shooting through my abdomen. I quickly tell myself, “It will be okay, and it will pass.” I …
You have heard the rhyme, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But what does an apple really do for you? Does any apple work, or only certain kinds? A few answers can be found here. …
Well folks, it’s that time of year again. Fall is creeping around the corner, which means harvest is coming, cattle work is picking up, and before we know it, we’ll be wondering where the heck …
Obituaries
Merrilee Ashton “Mere” Weber
Merrilee Ashton “Mere” Weber, age 66, of Cannon Falls, died Tuesday afternoon surrounded by loved ones, September 8, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. Mere was born December 24, …
Robert "Bob" Allen Davis
Robert "Bob" Allen Davis, of Surprise, AZ (formerly of Cannon Falls, MN), passed away after a short battle with cancer at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis with his family by his side. Bob was …
Sharon Kappedahl
Sharon Kappedahl, of Randolph, MN passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at Valentine's Assisted living in Red Wing, MN. Sharon Beverly Kappedahl, 82, was born in Kenyon, MN on November 1, 1943. …
Harriet Wiederholt
Harriet Wiederholt, a cornerstone of the Miesville community and the beloved matriarch of the Wiederholt family, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, August 25, 2026, at the age of 102. A woman …
Daniel Joseph Pumper
Daniel Joseph Pumper, age 70, of Northfield, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, August 7, 2026. Daniel was born on February 3, 1956, in Northfield, Minnesota, to Joseph Francis James …
Community
August 12, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes Call to order: The regular Randolph City Council meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Marie Jacob Roll Call: Present were Mayor …
Osteoporosis: Bone loss tends to sneak up on you. You wake up a little shorter, your back complains after simple chores, or a small stumble turns into a fracture you never saw coming. Osteoporosis …
DENNISON, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation converted the intersection of Highway 56 and Goodhue County Road 9 into a four-way stop on Sept. 21 as a way to reduce vehicle …
Community
Women in Business Networking Group Thursday, October 8 | 9am | no charge Bring your own coffee and come mingle and learn about other women-owned/managed local businesses {or just come to meet and …
LANESBORO, MN -- Pickles are taking center stage at Big Springs Farm this fall as the farm celebrates its sixth Fall Festival with a 10-acre pickle-themed corn maze and a season full of dill inspired …
Congratulations to all of this year’s raffle winners! We hope you enjoy your prizes! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the BBQ—whether you bought a meal (2075 meals served), …
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