Wabasha County Dairy Princesses Named Princess Kay Top Ten Finalists

Wabasha County Dairy Princesses Monica Evers and Nicole Hauschildt were each named Princess Kay Top Ten Finalists last month in the Minnesota State Dairy Princess competition.

Mazeppa Area Historical Society’s New Additional Building

The MAHS new building is being built by Custom Post Frame of SE Mn., owned by Dan Meyer & Dan Smith. It is a Wick building out of Wisconsin. The building is 48’ x 64’ & will house the “1896 …

Passing the Torch

What do you get when you mix two city kids fresh out of college, a 100-acre property, and a dream to turn a $5,000 down payment into a fully functioning farm? The safest answer would be a disaster …

O’Reilly family welcomes everyone to Green Acres Organic Dairy for “Breakfast on the Farm” June 20th

The O’Reilly family welcomes everyone to Green Acres Organic Dairy for “Breakfast on the Farm” on June 20th from 7:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at 17839 360th Str. Goodhue, MN 55027. Come and enjoy a …

Graduation Walk with Seniors and 2nd Graders

Students Selected to Attend Young Authors Young Artists Conference

A group of students in 3-5 grades were selected to attend the Young Authors Young Artists conference at RCTC May 22. They attended specific classes related to art and writing, they had a lot of fun. …

Zumbrota-Mazeppa 2nd Grade Students Complete 2nd Grade DARE Program

Zumbrota-Mazeppa 2nd grade students celebrated the completion of the 2nd grade DARE program. Over the course of 8 lessons, students learned valuable skills to keep them safe at school, at home and in …

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Brain Food

In The Wizard of Oz tale, the scarecrow laments that he does not have a brain. How could he think about not having a brain without having a brain to think? By the end of the tale, we see the …

Ghost Poops?? Allergy Season, Worst Ever?

What Foods Trigger the Greatest Cravings, Leading to Overeating? Researchers at the German Center for Diabetes Research have found that just five days of overeating ultraprocessed snack foods can …

A Minnesotan:

Once again it’s summer in Minnesota which means that it’s time for all Minnesotans to migrate outside. We all know that the four Minnesota seasons are pre winter, winter, still winter and …

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Obituaries

Mark Allen Weatherly

Mark Allen Weatherly, 73, of Kasson, MN passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Methodist Hospital in St Louis Park, MN. Mark was born on March 29, 1952, in Rochester, MN to Clifford and Joyce …

Del Tupper

Del Tupper August 5, 1944 - May 10, 2025 Del Lee Tupper, age 80 of Winnebago, passed away Saturday morning May 10th. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday May 19th at Lutheran …

Landon Raynold Voth

Landon Raynold Voth, age 47, of Pine Island, died Tuesday, February 25, 2025 of natural causes, at his apartment in Pine Island. Landon was born October 19, 1977, to Roger and Beverly (Scheffler) …

John E. Betcher

A memorial service for John E. Betcher was held Thursday January 2, 2025 at 10:30 AM at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, rural Goodhue. The Rev. Marty Weigand officiated. Interment of the urn …

Ellen Wilma Amy

Ellen Wilma Amy died unexpectedly at her home on Thursday September 26, 2024. Ellen Wilma Edelbach was born at home on the farm near Alma (Buffalo County) Wisconsin on September 13, 1935 to …

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Zumbrota-Mazeppa Community Ed's Annual Bike Rodeo

Thank you to SRO Tiedemann for his collaboration on this event, which made it a success! Also, a huge thank you to Mazeppa Lion's Club for their generous donation! Additionally, thank you to Scheels …

Historical Happenings

THE MAZEPPA JOURNAL, Editor and Publisher: Barbara and Reider Tommeraas FRIDAY, MAY 25, 1956 Obituaries GEORGE L. KRINKE George L. Krinke, former Mazeppa resident, died early Monday …

Mazeppa City Council Meeting - May 14, 2025

Regular Meeting of the Mazeppa City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 14, 2025 The regular meeting of the Mazeppa City Council was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Chris Hagfors. …

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Clerk Chatter

Summer is here and the City has completed a new facility in the community. The Dog Park at 579 11th Ave. NE is now ready for use. The dog park allows a person’s dog to be off-leash and able to run …

More Than Marshmallows: How Summer Camp Builds Lifelong Friendships

For many kids, summer camp is a place of adventure, discovery, and marshmallow-fueled campfires. But beyond crafts, canoe trips, and cabin games, camp offers something even more enduring: friendship. …

South Troy Church Ditch Pick-up May 14

Left to right: Denise Steinberg, Colleen Hoeft (front row) Conner Hoeft, Jarek Mangels, Christopher Morales, Eric Hu and Gary Hoeft

What a roommate can save you in 100 US cities

SmartAsset ranked 100 of the largest U.S. cities based on the average savings for someone who splits a two-bedroom apartment with a roommate versus renting a one-bedroom apartment by themselves.

A new parent’s guide to keeping baby cool in summer

Naturepedic reports that new parents should keep babies cool in summer to prevent overheating, which poses serious health risks.

Here’s how US tariffs may affect home prices in 2025

NewHomeSource reports that new U.S. tariffs on construction materials may increase home prices by $5,000 to $20,000 in 2025, burdening buyers.

Love and money: The reality of couples’ finances before marriage

SoFi reports that most couples are open about finances before marriage, with 75% comfortable discussing money, but still face financial challenges.

Vinyl products are recyclable — and the industry is taking the lead

(BPT) - By Ned Monroe, CEO of the Vinyl InstitutePVC, aka vinyl or polyvinyl chloride, is a versatile component found in many of the products we use every day — from siding and pipes to medical …