Country Messenger

01/01/2026

It’s the season to reflect on the past and look ahead to the future. Many people make resolutions to improve their health, finances, or relationships.

01/01/2026

A Scandia neighborhood food drive that collected nearly 500 pounds of food and $670 in its sixth year could inspire similar efforts elsewhere, as organizer Anne Myre encourages other neighborhoods to replicate the low-effort model that has helped th…

A Scandia neighborhood food drive that collected nearly 500 pounds of food and $670 in its sixth year could inspire similar efforts elsewhere, as organizer Anne Myre encourages other neighborhoods

28/12/2025

28/12/2025

The Marine on St. Croix city council is preparing for a final decision on whether to support Washington County's proposed Glacial Hills Regional Trail, a determination Mayor Kevin Nyenhuis said the city is "charged" to make after more than a year of…

The Marine on St. Croix city council is preparing for a final decision on whether to support Washington County's proposed Glacial Hills Regional Trail, a determination Mayor Kevin Nyenhuis said

28/12/2025

27/12/2025

Red Lake in Minnesota is always one of the first and best places anglers will drive hours to get to and fish. Dave and his younger brother Joel Tupy drive five hours from New Prague, Minnesota to walk on Red Lake ice and chase “Eye’s” in a group tha…

Red Lake in Minnesota is always one of the first and best places anglers will drive hours to get to and fish. Dave and his younger brother Joel Tupy drive

27/12/2025

City awards $3.6 million construction bid to Peterson Companies

26/12/2025

One of the best conversations of my life was with my brother-in-law Rob Deshazer. My family was throwing my then fiancé, now wife, Kylee, a bridal shower for our wedding that coming spring, and we sat at a bar next door for as long as the party last…

One of the best conversations of my life was with my brother-in-law Rob Deshazer. My family was throwing my then fiancé, now wife, Kylee, a bridal shower for our wedding

25/12/2025

A Merry Christmas to you. With the holiday falling on Thursday, we were unsure this paper would get to you before the holiday, so we made last week our “Christmas issue.” It’s awkward when the holiday falls in the middle of the week.

A Merry Christmas to you. With the holiday falling on Thursday, we were unsure this paper would get to you before the holiday, so we made last week our “Christmas

21/12/2025

Longtime Sun and Messenger columnist Carrie Classon is stepping into the world of fiction with the release of her debut novel, “Loon Point”, arriving January 27. Set in Minnesota’s Northwoods, the book follows a cast of unlikely companions who disco…

Longtime Sun and Messenger columnist Carrie Classon is stepping into the world of fiction with the release of her debut novel, “Loon Point”, arriving January 27. Set in Minnesota’s Northwoods,

20/12/2025

“You just have to be in the right spot at the right time.”

19/12/2025

Merry Christmas. It wasn’t long ago that those words were somewhat trivial to me. I might have even sided with the “Happy Holidays” crowd only months ago. After all, not everyone believes in Christ, so why should the title “Merry Christmas” apply to…

Merry Christmas. It wasn’t long ago that those words were somewhat trivial to me. I might have even sided with the “Happy Holidays” crowd only months ago. After all, not