Kenyon Leader

06/05/2026

Who has the best pizza? Best place to buy a car? There's still time to vote for your local favorites. Best of the Best 2026 contests end Monday, June 8th. Vote now and you'll be entered to win a gift card! Visit SouthernMinn.com/Best and select a ballot to start voting and for more details. Sponsored in by SouthernMinn.com

06/04/2026

Whether you’re into art, music, history, sports, cars, the outdoors, any or all of these, you’ll find plenty to do locally this summer right in your own Southern Minnesota backyard. Save on gas and check out what the region has to offer.

Whether you’re into art, music, history, sports, cars, the outdoors, any or all of these, you’ll find plenty to do locally this summer right in your own southern Minnesota backyard.

06/03/2026

Fifty students, each adorned in a black cap and gown accented by red and white tassels, sat in front of their family and friends Sunday afternoon in the Kenyon-Wanamingo High School gymnasium.

Fifty students, each adorned in a black cap and gown accented by red and white tassels, sat in front of their family and friends Sunday afternoon in the Kenyon-Wanamingo High

06/03/2026

These are our top choices for things to do in the Southern Minn region over the next week. You can see a full calendar of arts and entertainment events in our area at southernminnscene.com.

06/02/2026

The Kenyon-Wanamingo/Goodhue track and field team will compete in four events at this week's upcoming Class A State Track and Field Championships.

06/02/2026

Our SoMinn Style writer talks about dressing for you: Every size comes with its own challenges. But we don’t talk about that. Instead, we look for something to blame — our bodies, the sizing, the clothes. Or, we quietly assume it’s just us. It’s not.

There’s a moment most women don’t talk about. It happens quietly, usually in the morning.

05/31/2026

Check out our list of summer festivals across the Southern Minn Scene region, including a spotlight on Pride in the Park.

On June 6, Northfield’s Central Park will once again fill with music, food vendors, lawn games, and hundreds of local residents and visitors as the community celebrates identity, inclusion, and

05/28/2026

Over 14,000 votes have been cast on our Best of Ballots. Have you voted yet? Vote for free once per day through June 8th and be heard. Plus, you'll be entered to win a gift card! Visits SouthernMinn.com/Best to vote for your local favorites and for more details. Sponsored in part by Southern Minn SCENE.

05/27/2026

The summer months are the perfect time to enjoy the festivals and celebrations at small towns and cities throughout Southern Minnesota. Check out our list of community celebrations, plus a closer look at Heritage Days and Rose Fest.

Fun, food and festivities are hallmarks of small town celebrations around Southern Minnesota. Each local festival celebrates the history of the cities, bringing people together for numerous activities that highlight

05/27/2026

At least one black bear has been getting into people's bird feeders — again.

Residents of southern Minnesota may have noticed an uptick in the frequency of black bear sightings. With photos from around Faribault, Owatonna and Kenyon finding their way to social media,