Cannon Falls Beacon

07/18/2025

The wetland just east of Lake Namakagon was still brown with last year’s dried leaves and swollen with this year’s melted snow when we drove home from a chilly hike in late April. Movement caught our eye as we peered intently into the late afternoon…

The wetland just east of Lake Namakagon was still brown with last year’s dried leaves and swollen with this year’s melted snow when we drove home from a chilly hike

07/18/2025

Explore the creativity and beauty of the Red Wing area through a self-guided tour of artist studios. Thirty-six artists across 12 different sites invite the public into their workspaces to learn about their creative processes and shop for one-of-a-k…

Explore the creativity and beauty of the Red Wing area through a self-guided tour of artist studios. Thirty-six artists across 12 different sites invite the public into their workspaces to

07/18/2025

Once again in 2025, young people will be able to hunt deer with an adult in a number of state parks during several application-only special youth deer hunts. These hunts offer more individualized experiences in unique places and often on different d…

Once again in 2025, young people will be able to hunt deer with an adult in a number of state parks during several application-only special youth deer hunts. These hunts

07/18/2025

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, integrating real-world applications into the curriculum is a cornerstone at Minnesota State College Southeast for inspiring and equipping students with practical skills. I wanted to share an inspiring sto…

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, integrating real-world applications into the curriculum is a cornerstone at Minnesota State College Southeast for inspiring and equipping students with practical skills. I wanted

07/18/2025

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Goodhue Township is celebrating its 150th anniversary on July 27, marking the milestone with special services and a catered noon meal. Former pastor Andrew Krause will be the featured speaker at a 10 a.m. s…

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Goodhue Township is celebrating its 150th anniversary on July 27, marking the milestone with special services and a catered noon meal. Former pastor Andrew

07/18/2025

Below are this week's Cannon Falls Police Department and Goodhue County Sheriff's Office reports:

07/18/2025

This is actually a song. If you want to hear it, be patient. I’m still trying to figure out the technology to create an MP3 version which I can upload into the podcast track which I’ll eventually post on my page or IHeartRadio or Spotify ch…

This is actually a song. If you want to hear it, be patient. I’m still trying to figure out the technology to create an MP3 version which I can upload

07/17/2025

My first clue that we were going to be plenty early for our second parade of the day was seeing what certainly looked to me like an ideal participant still parked up on the yard as we drove by — a shiny green tractor hitched to a flat rack with a tr…

My first clue that we were going to be plenty early for our second parade of the day was seeing what certainly looked to me like an ideal participant still

07/17/2025

Join us for a compelling session of the Cannon Valley Senior Center’s Summer Adventures in Learning Program, where history comes alive and untold stories are brought to the forefront. It takes place on Tuesday, July 22, at 10 a.m. at St. Ansgar’s Lu…

Join us for a compelling session of the Cannon Valley Senior Center’s Summer Adventures in Learning Program, where history comes alive and untold stories are brought to the forefront. It

07/17/2025

As a member of the Cannon Valley Senior Center for 10 years or so, I have kept fit by participating in its pickleball and softball programs. So, this summer, I have decided to train for the Minnesota Senior Games, Aug. 7-10, in Mankato in the track …

As a member of the Cannon Valley Senior Center for 10 years or so, I have kept fit by participating in its pickleball and softball programs. So, this summer, I

07/17/2025

The Cannon Valley Trail’s “Voices of the Valley” program will be hosting live music Saturday, July 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Welch Station Access, weather permitting.

07/17/2025

Cycling Without Age is now in Cannon Falls offering bicycle rides to seniors, those with disabilities and anyone in general who would enjoy a bike ride but otherwise would not be able to do so themselves.

Cycling Without Age is now in Cannon Falls offering bicycle rides to seniors, those with disabilities and anyone in general who would enjoy a bike ride but otherwise would not