Cannon Falls News

Two foot-friendly city projects on the Cannon River - the pedestrian bridge and a riverbank trail - are making progress, the city said this week.

For 36 years, Jim Slifka ran the Medford wrestling room. Slifka spends his time now watching high school and college wrestling from the stands and spending time outdoors.

NORTHFIELD a ' A Florida motorcyclist and a Cannon Falls resident were hospitalized after a three-vehicle accident on Hwy.

Harold C. Felton, age 84, of Cannon Falls, died Sunday, June 21, 2009, at the Cannon Falls Medical Center, following a lengthy illness.

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Rochester's Oxford Senior Funds has purchased a senior housing project at 900 Main St.

There will be some changes when this year's version of the annual Rivertown Days festival, "Have a Ball," takes place next month, July 17 through July 19.

Dakota and Goodhue counties are moving forward with a lawsuit against the operator of a hydroelectric plant on Lake Byllesby, near Cannon Falls.

Matt McArthur, chef/owner of Cheeky Monkey Deli Occupation: Chef/owner, Cheeky Monkey Deli Age: 35 How did you get into the food business? I used to be in the Navy, stationed outside Seattle, and I would spend all my free time at the markets.

Monday's five most fascinating stories printed on wood pulp: Woman loves working with sewage, rats and cockroaches The PiPress profiles sewer cop Cindy O'Sell about her job that includes friendly critters such as 16-inch rats and cockroaches the size of oranges.

Fire officials think a propane heater may have started a fire on a Minnesota farm Friday which killed about 25 thousand turkeys.

Three area girls had lofty finishes in final events on Friday at the Class A girls state track and field meet.

An estimated 25,000 turkeys died after a fire swept through a turkey barn on Friday afternoon in rural Cannon Falls.

Goodhue County officials hope agreeing to pay $4 million for an interchange over Highway 52 in Cannon Falls will give the county a better shot at receiving $20 million in state aid.

With a trial scheduled to start later this year, Goodhue and Dakota county commissioners will meet behind closed doors in two weeks to discuss pending litigation regarding the Byllesby Dam.

NORTHFIELD a ' The Northfield Knights improved to 4-4 on the season after a 10-7 win over the Cannon Falls Bears on Sunday at Sechler Park in Classic Cannon Valley League baseball.

Nobach was married Friday night and seven regulars missed the game for the festivities.

A Cannon Falls man told police he didn't realize a shotgun was pointed at his son's upstairs bedroom May 15 when he pulled the trigger.

June 2 : 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Bryant-Lake Bowl, 810 W. Lake St., Mpls., 612-825-3737. June 3 : 7 p.m. , Riverview Theater, 3800 42nd Av.

Goodhue County commissioners want staff to examine the cost of studying potential interchange locations along Highway 52 from Cannon Falls past Zumbrota.