Southwest Minnesota State University has received a historic $5.5 million leadership gift from the Schwan’s Corporate Giving Foundation to support the development of the Southwest Minnesota Indoor
Bangkok is the world’s most visited city: With 22.78 million international visitors, Bangkok has been named the most visited city in the world for the fourth year in a row – beating Paris, London,
PUMPKIN AND SPICE MUFFINS
These super-moist muffins are perfect for a fall treat.
OCTOBER
Thursday, October 8
10 a.m. - “Exercise” at Senior Center
1 p.m. - “Bingo” at Senior Center
4:30 p.m. - Cross Country: Canby/Minneota at Pipestone
1871 - The Great Chicago Fire erupts; fires also break out in Peshtigo, Wis., and in several communities in Michigan.
The Minneota National Honor Society chapter held their first blood drive of the 2026-2027 school year on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at the high school.
1885 - Special delivery mail service begins in the United States.1
1890 - Congress passes the McKinley Tariff Act, which raises tariffs to a record level.
In the original 10-month calendar, October was month No. 8. Hence the name, octo, Latin for 8. Most other languages have followed suit and also have named October after the number 8.
The Calamity Club
By Kathryn Stockett
Book Review by Monica DeSmet
September 14 - Property Damage (Auto Accident) 2nd Street/Monroe
September 14 - Medical Assistance (100 block Elm Place)
September 15 - Suspicious Person (County Road 8)