SEMCAC Welcomes New Outreach and Accessibility Manager

The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) is pleased to announce Sharon Mansur as its new Outreach and Accessibility Manager. In this newly created position, Mansur will work to expand SEMAC's …

Model Railroad Open House December 7-8 in Grand Meadow

Christmas is just around the corner, and just in time for the Christmas season, the Railrunners Model Railroad Club is holding their annual open house on Saturday and Sunday, December 7 & 8. Boys and …

Claremont Fire Department Receives Grant

The Claremont Fire Department received a Compeer Financial Grant for $10,000. It will be used for a new Extrication tool.

SEMCAC Announces Recent Organizational Grant Awards

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. On …
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Obituaries
Blair Edmund Schuck
Blair Edmund Schuck, 79, of Hager City, passed away in his home surrounded by family on November 18, 2024. Blair was born in Rochester, MN on February 2, 1945. He was the youngest of the four …
Phyllis Mae Bahr
Phyllis Mae Bahr, beloved Mother and ‘Grannie’, went home to her Lord on November 8, 2024 on her 100th birthday. She was born November 8, 1924 in Lynn Township, McLeod County, MN. She was the …
Bruce Bungum
Bruce Bungum, 71, of Sargeant, Minnesota, passed away suddenly on Friday, November 29, 2024. Bruce was born on January 1, 1953, in Austin, MN, to Victor and Arletta Bungum. He was an accomplished …
James Emerson Cain
James Emerson Cain passed away peacefully on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Priddy Manor Assisted Living in King, North Carolina. Jim is survived by Shirley, his wife of 66 years; daughters Nancy …
Daniel Glenn Ebenhoh
Daniel Glenn Ebenhoh, 74, of Claremont, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at St. Marys Hospital. He was born August 18, 1950, in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Glenn and Donajean …
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Charles “Charlie” Endres, age 74 of Faribault, died on December 1, 2024, at Milestone Senior Living, Faribault. Memorial services will be held at Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault on Friday, …
Lloyd William Rohwer, 96, of Dodge Center, MN, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, at Circle Drive Manor Assisted Living in West Concord, MN. Lloyd was born on September 5, 1928, to William …
Patricia “Pat” Sue Rongve passed away peacefully at her home in Dodge Center, MN on Monday, November 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was 66 years old. Pat was born on August 23, …
Community
Rochester, MN – United Way of Olmsted County is calling on the community to help bridge a significant funding gap in its annual campaign to support crucial programs for local families. This …
Moriarty, Sherlock Holmes’ nemesis, is dead to begin with. Depressed, Holmes has lost his purpose—his motivation for sleuthing. But “ding dong merrily,” along comes Dr. Timothy …
The Women's Shelter and Support Center is proud to announce the overwhelming success of its annual Transforming Lives 2024 fundraising luncheon, held at the Mayo Civic Center on October 22. Thanks to …
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Alzheimer’s Disease Therapy Provides Patients With Hope
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In a deep-red state, this lieutenant's blueprint for removing guns from abusers is spreading
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With Texas' paper-based voter registration system, applications get lost in the shuffle
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The high-tech tools police can use to surveil protesters
The Marshall Project reports that when Americans take to the streets to make their voices heard, they're inevitably dragging their digital trails right along behind them.