Front Row:
Arianna Harthan KG Mrs. Tanya Short
Kaiden Peterson KG Mrs. Tanya Short
Cheyenne Amundson KG Mrs. Katie Valek
Eden Lexvold Gr. 1 Mrs. Katie Benbrooks
Micah Salveson Gr. 1 …
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2/7/25
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Do you have items needing repair? A hem that needs stitching or a small kitchen appliance that keeps shutting off? Consider attending Rice County Environmental Services’ first Fix-It Clinic set …
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By Rice County
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2/2/25
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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
The …
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1/31/25
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Kenyon has been without a hair salon for a year or so. That all changed last week when the Blank Canvas Hair Haven opened at 514 2nd Street in Kenyon. Hair stylist and owner Gwendolyn Bleess grew up …
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1/31/25
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Dear Kenyon-Wanamingo Families, Staff, and Community Members,
It is with a heavy heart that I share an important decision regarding the future of our schools. After careful consideration and …
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By Beth Giese, Superintendent, Kenyon-Wanamingo School District
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1/31/25
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Ahhh, winter is here, and the cabin fever epidemic is upon us! Ok, so we live in a place that half the year is cold, so we are used to it, but Cabin Fever is a real thing. Unable to get out as much …
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By Cheri Roshon
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1/31/25
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We all know, living in small towns, that "things" are usually cheaper if we go to a larger town to purchase what we need. But do we factor in the cost of driving to Rochester, Minneapolis, or any of …
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By Cheri Roshon
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1/31/25
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Front Row:
Ethan Piper KG Mrs. Katie Valek
Eden Luedtke Gr. 1 Mrs. Katie Benbrooks
Nola Otte Gr. 1 Mr. Tony Donkers
Rory Hanson Gr. 2 Mrs. Deb Hinrichs
Back Row:
Melissa …
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1/23/25
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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is calling on produce farmers who have never completed the Grower Questionnaire, or who have not filled it out since 2022, to complete the 2025 edition. …
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1/23/25
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Multigenerational Farm Transition Retreats are available for Minnesota farmers considering farm transition or succession plans. These retreats are offered by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture …
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1/23/25
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“Can you imagine soon attending First (Evangelical) Lutheran for a Sunday service, funeral, or wedding and not hearing the familiar sound of our church organ?” So began the heartfelt letter our …
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By Guest Columnists Tanya Short and Pastor D.J. Chatelaine
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1/17/25
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How many people do you know who have actually met a former President of the United States? Well, since former President Jimmy Carter recently passed away at age 100, I was asked to share a story …
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By Cheri Roshon
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1/17/25
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When is a sandwich shop not a sandwich shop? Answer....when it also serves salads, bowls and more !
That is what you can expect to see in Kenyon starting January 15th at 701 second street. …
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By Cheri Roshon
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1/17/25
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Well, it's been about two and a half years since our liquor store in Wanamingo changed hands, and it looks like things are going well. I had the opportunity to pop in and check it out recently, and I …
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By Cheri Roshon
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1/17/25
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The Southeast Adult Mental Health Initiative (SE AMHI) will be accepting applications for grant funding from mental health and related service providers starting January 10, 2025, from the following …
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1/17/25
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Front Row:
Brooklyn Woloszyk KG Mrs. Tanya Short
Jasper Harmon KG Mrs. Katie Valek
Layla Amundson Gr. 1 Mrs. Katie Benbrooks
Waylon Benson Gr. 1 Mr. Tony Donkers
Toby Edwards Gr. 2 …
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1/15/25
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Applications are now open for the Minnesota Farm Bureau Sesquicentennial Farm program, honoring Minnesota families that have owned their farms for at least 150 years. The deadline to apply is March …
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1/9/25
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Dear Kenyon-Wanamingo Community,
We’re reaching an important point in our ongoing conversation about the future of the Wanamingo site, and your voices have played a key role in shaping this …
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By Beth Giese MA, Ed.S, Kenyon-Wanamingo Public Schools District Superintendent, K-4 Elementary Principal
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12/30/24
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Front Row:
Ruby Eggert KG Mrs. Tanya Short
Carter Anfinson KG Mrs. Katie Valek
Jeasllyn Fontes Arvayo Gr. 1 Mrs. Katie Benbrooks
Marshall Jensen Gr. 1 Mr. Tony Donkers
Scarlett Bauer …
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12/27/24
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Holiday greenery and Christmas trees bring joy throughout the season, but they can also hide dangerous pests. Diseases and invasive species can make their way into our landscapes on trees and boughs …
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By Minnesota Department of Agriculture
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12/27/24
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