Fall In Love With Fitness

How many times have you wished you had a bit more time to take care of yourself? You know, like going for a walk in town, or on the Nature Trail, just to be outside enjoying yourself? Or maybe …

The Town of Bombay

I hope you all are enjoying this step back into the past of Goodhue County's beginnings. It has been a pleasure to unearth some of the names of our area's forefathers who are now passed. Many of the …

Easter Egg Hunt in Kenyon on Saturday

Goodhue County Sheriff's Department Open House

K-W Noble Knights of the Week for May 9, 2025

Front Row: Tobias Smith Gr. 1 Mrs. Katie Benbrooks Ava Cline Gr. 1 Mr. Tony Donkers Fatima Estevez Lima Gr. 2 Mrs. Deb Hinrichs Reese Allen Gr. 2 Mrs. Megan Jordan Back …

Empowering Small Minnesota Cities (ESMC) Program

We’re excited to announce that the City of Kenyon has been selected to participate in the Empowering Small Minnesota Cities (ESMC) program in 2025! Established by the State of Minnesota during …

A Mother Is

A mother is A mother is not born. She is created by her children. A mother is prejudiced. She is selfish in her love. A mother is the origin of worry. She is too important …

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Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes

Growing up a farm boy, I was intrigued by anything with an engine. Tractors, combines, swathers, skid loaders, etc. Grease and gasoline smelled wonderful to me. And diesel fuel smoke was the best. …

Dependent

There is a strong drive within many of us to be able to do an activity without the assistance of another. Perhaps this started when you discovered how much more of the world you could explore when …

Dangers of Chewing Gum

Sun Exposure: Natural sunlight plays a vital role in supporting overall health. Sunlight-derived vitamin D remains in the bloodstream two to three times longer than supplements, making it a more …

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Obituaries

Perry G. Weeks

Perry G. Weeks July 9, 1940 — April 18, 2025 Mantorville Perry Gene Weeks, Former Zumbrota Mayor and Businessman, Dies at 84 Zumbrota, MN – Perry Gene Weeks, lifelong Zumbrota …

Mark Henry Kunde

Mark Henry Kunde, 63, of Kenyon, died on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center in New Prague, MN, after a lengthy illness. Mark was born on August 8, 1961, in Zumbrota, …

Mariana Jo McDonald

Mariana Jo McDonald, 73, of Kenyon died peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on April 27, 2025. She was born on March 30, 1952 in Red Wing, the daughter of LeRoy and Shirley (Holmes) Foss. …

Glen Eldo Albright

Glen Eldo Albright, 96, of Kenyon, MN, died Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Circle Drive Manor in West Concord, MN. Glen was born on the family farm, Cherry Grove township, Kenyon, MN on March 4, 1928, …

Lloyd Norval Kunde

Lloyd Norval Kunde, 92, of Kenyon, MN, died on Friday, April 19, 2025, at United Hospital in St. Paul after a brief illness. Lloyd was born in Goodhue, MN, on January 1, 1933, to Edward E. Kunde …

Kenyon-Wanamingo Messenger May 2025 Issue 1

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Letter to the Editor

*Opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor are not necessarily those of The Messenger. Letter to the Editor; Our state legislature is in the process of determining the budget. One item on the …

The Future Is Bright!

At the end of this month, young men and women will be graduating from high school all around this country. They will be leaving friends that they have spent years with and entering a new phase of …

Kenyon City Council Meeting - April 8, 2025

Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a City Council Meeting was duly held in the City Council chambers at 7:00 p.m. on the 8th day of April 2025. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Donald …

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K-W Noble Knights of the Week for May 2, 2025

Front Row: Jackson Falenschek KG Mrs. Tanya Short Winslow Kruse KG Mrs. Tanya Short Mabel Eggert KG Mrs. Katie Valek Raelynne Westlund Gr. 1 Mrs. Katie Benbrooks Scott Hogy Gr. 1 Mr. …

The Life-Changing Benefits of Working at a Christian Summer Camp

Every summer, my job is to convince young adults to trade traditional internships or seasonal jobs for something more meaningful: working at a Christian summer camp. While camps are known for …

Settende-What?

Syttende Mai (or the 17th of May) marks Norway’s declaration of independence and is a celebration of the 1814 signing of Norway’s constitution and independence from Sweden. This day is also …

Expert tips for small business success in the AI era

(BPT) - Did you know small businesses comprise 99.9% of all businesses nationwide? Today's small businesses are entering a new era, with smart, accessible technology helping to level the playing …

Protect your summer plans from unexpected car trouble

(BPT) - Summer is right around the corner, and whether you're planning a family getaway, a staycation, or just managing the hustle of summer camps and soccer practice, life doesn't slow down when …

The boom In WNBA popularity

OLBG analyzed the WNBA’s popularity in five key areas: attendance trends, franchise values, in-stadium experience, viewership, and market positioning, which underscore the league's sustainable growth and highlight its status as a leading women's sports league.

What Pope Leo XIV has said about LGBTQ+ people, immigration and abortion

The 19th reports that newly elected Pope Leo XIV, the first American to hold the papacy—as well as the first Peruvian citizen, having been naturalized after working in the country for decades—was born and raised in the Chicago area, ordained as a priest after studying in Rome, and is fluent in Spanish and Italian.

Is a concussion considered a traumatic brain injury?

Stokes Stemle, LLC asks if there is a difference between a concussion and a traumatic brain injury and explains how to distinguish between the two conditions.