Next Month is Rosefest

August 13th thru 17th will be Rosefest this summer in Kenyon. Some things to look for are the ATV, UTV, golf cart cruise on Wednesday evening. On Thursday the Kenyon Police will hold a bike rodeo …

What a turnout we had for our Wanamingo 4th of July celebration!

The lot across from the fire station was a buzz with animals, food and fun! Yard games, face painting and water fights were some of the activities set up by the Lions, the Firemen and the …

2025 Goodhue County Breakfast on the Farm

Goodhue County Dairy ambassadors and princesses gather to promote the dairy industry and Goodhue County dairy farmers. L to R: Eleanor O'Reilly, Chloe Sjoquist, Garrett Pearson, Jenna O'Reilly, Troy Clementson, Natalie Clementson, and Hannah Gutkneckt.

The Goodhue County dairy farmers and the Goodhue County American Dairy Association showcased dairy farming and products at their annual Breakfast on the Farm held Friday, June 21st at the O’Reilly …

Guns vs. Hoses Charity Softball Game July 24

July Melodrama starts at the Mantorville Theatre!

One Last Train to Nowhere or The Best-Laid Plans of Mice and Men Are Derailed at the Junction is written by Cheryl Frarck and directed by River Clare. The show runs July 11-27: Fridays and Saturdays …

Fresh Bites

The little sandwich shop named Fresh Bites is a welcome stop for getting a quick bite to eat. The selections are quite good and ready in very short order. The subs are priced at $8.99 and there are …

Construction on the Dollar General is nearing completion on the west end of Kenyon

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Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes

I was born to be a farmer, it was in my blood from birth. I probably got that from my father. I couldn’t imagine doing anything else for the rest of my life. It was the greatest vocation you could …

Sunshine Vitamin

As we enter the summer season and experience the longest daylight hours of the year, this is a good time to consider our dependence on the sun for daily life. Our modern conveniences of electricity, …

A Minnesotan;

We’ve hit the point in the summer when things start to turn hot and sticky. Which also means that we’ve hit the beginning of the county fair season. While the people living in the cities tend …

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Obituaries

Richard L. Thissen

Richard L. Thissen died unexpectedly at his home on July 9, 2025. He was born on January 13, 1944, at the Waseca Hospital to Irene (Cahill) Thissen and Ignatius Thissen. The family of six children …

Leif Sawyer Gunhus

Leif Sawyer Gunhus, age 21, of Carver, MN, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 20, 2025 in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Leif was blessed with a brilliant mind, a huge heart, and was an amazing brother and …

Michelle L. Gerholz

Michelle L. Gerholz, age 73, of Kenyon passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester. Michelle was born on March 4, 1952, in Red Lake Falls Township to Henry and …

John Martin Tiller

John Martin Tiller, 94, of Wanamingo, Minnesota, passed away May 18, 2025, at his home. John was born in Wanamingo on July 27, 1930, to Martin and Marie (Haugen) Tiller. He was baptized by Rev. …

Deborah Joyce Bohnhoff

Kenyon, MN - Deborah Joyce (Muri) Bohnhoff, age 73, of Kenyon, passed away peacefully in her home on May 17, 2025 after a courageous fight with cancer. Deborah was born on January 18, 1952, at the …

Kenyon-Wanamingo Messenger July 2025 Issue 1

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The new business in the former K-Town Video and Ice Cream will be opening by the end of July

The construction is coming along and the owner expects to open within the month.

To the Editor

*Opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor are not necessarily those of The Messenger. To the Editor; It will all begin with a great falling away of the church. “For the time will come when …

Pastors Corner

As a nation we recently celebrated 249 years of freedom from tyrannical rule, religious oppression, and the right to pursue things that few countries allow. Joseph Ellis, a famous American …

Community

Security State Bank of Kenyon partners with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines to award $20,000 to Kenyon Area Foundation and $10,000 to Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity through the Member Impact Fund

Kenyon, MN – Security State Bank of Kenyon in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines), is pleased to announce that Kenyon Area Foundation will receive a …

Open House to showcase new livestock barns on Goodhue County Fairground

Three new livestock barns will be ready for this year’s Goodhue County Fair. The public is invited to a ribbon cutting and Ice Cream Social on Thursday, July 24, 7 p.m. on the Fairground in …

News from Vang and Dennison Lutheran

VBS-Enrollment July 20th-July 24th It’s time to enroll your kids in the best event of the Summer! Vacation Bible School with Good Earth Village at Depot Park in Kenyon! VBS is open to the …

African women are key to fighting climate change – these are the green skills they will need

There’s a long list of green skills that women across Africa need so that they can get jobs and start businesses that help the world adapt to climate change.

14 interesting facts about self-driving cars

Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. reports on 14 intriguing facts about self-driving cars, highlighting their history, benefits, challenges, and safety concerns.

Understanding high cholesterol: Symptoms, risks, and treatment options

SaveHealth reports that high cholesterol affects 1 in 3 Americans, often without symptoms until serious events occur. It is treatable via lifestyle changes and medications.

Top reasons cars experience break downs and how to prevent them

Burbank Mobile Service reports that most car breakdowns are preventable with regular maintenance, addressing small issues promptly.

Ancient Greek concepts about intelligence can shed light on 21st-century tech they never knew.

Can AI think – and should it? What it means to think, from Plato to ChatGPT

Whether AI can ‘think’ is a different question than whether it is ‘intelligent.’