Country Messenger

Country Messenger is a local newspaper based in Scandia, Minnesota, USA. It reports on a variety of topics including local news, sports, business, job opportunities, and community happenings. The publication serves the City of Scandia, the City of Marine on St. Croix, May Township, and the wider Washington County region.

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A very good dog

4 days ago | countrymessenger.com | Carrie Classon

The note from Marci was in Spanish, so I translated it to make sure I understood. “Sorry to bother you, but I wanted to see if you could help us share this photo of a dog to see if anyone could adopt her. Her owner just passed away, and she was thrown out onto the street.”The dog’s name was Muneca, which means “doll” in Spanish. Marci attached a photo of a dog with very long ears lying on the ground. Marci added, “She’s a very good dog.”“That poor dog!” my husband, Peter, said.
William O’Brien campground, trails, day use area access expected in May

6 days ago | countrymessenger.com | Matt Anderson

Following closures of certain areas of William O’Brien State Park in March 2024 for renovations, visitors will be able to once again enjoy the Riverway Campground, hiking trails, boat launch and Walter Mondale Day Use Area again come May. William O’Brien Park Manager Wayne Boerner recently gave an update to the Marine on St. Croix City Council to let residents and visitors know that the project is going smoothly and that much of what was closed to the public will soon be open again.
Breaking stigmas in the faith community

1 week ago | countrymessenger.com | Matt Anderson

Upcoming forum offering hope, healing for addiction and mental illnessBoth in and outside of faith communities, addiction and mental illness are ongoing issues that need to be addressed.
April is Sarcoidosis Awareness Month

1 week ago | countrymessenger.com | Matt Anderson

Half a year ago, I couldn’t have told you what sarcoidosis was if my life depended on it. But after it caused the scariest, most stressful time of my life, I know plenty about it now. And after experiencing this disease firsthand, I had a deeply personal reason to mention that April is Sarcoidosis Awareness Month. If you’ve followed my column for a while, you might remember my long fiasco with sarcoidosis last year. If you haven’t, I’ll try to provide as brief a summary as I can.
Easter egg hunt continues to grow

2 weeks ago | countrymessenger.com | Matt Anderson

3,000 eggs and countingEvery year around Easter, families seek out some fun in the form of Easter egg hunts. One of the longest-standing Easter egg hunts in the Scandia community is held at Meister's Bar and Grill. Going on its 17th year April 19, the community is invited to bring kids of all ages to hunt for elusive eggs, meet the Easter Bunny, and enjoy a day of light-hearted fun to celebrate Easter time.
‘Unholy Communion’ set for streaming, big screens

2 weeks ago | countrymessenger.com | Matt Anderson

Scandia author Thomas Rumreich never thought his story “Unholy Communion” would become much more than a novel. But when “Into Temptation” Director Patrick Coyle decided to pick up the story, it was destined to be made for the big screen. After successful first showings, appearances in national film festivals, and a launch on streaming services imminent, “Unholy Communion” has become bigger than ever, and its success is likely to continue into the future.
Scandia Fire & Rescue inviting new recruits to join the team

2 weeks ago | countrymessenger.com | Matt Anderson

Volunteer fire departments are critical to communities like Scandia, and Scandia Fire & Rescue is opening their doors to those who are up to the task to join their department. There is just over one week left open to applicants who want to help their community as a firefighter/EMT, and anyone who feels up to the task is invited to apply before the upcoming deadline.
Art imitating life?

3 weeks ago | countrymessenger.com | Tom Stangl

Who doesn’t love a good murder mystery? For the past decade or so, there’s been a renewed interest in murder mysteries. From true crime podcasts to shows about true crime podcasts, America can’t seem to get enough of violations of the sixth commandment. The style of the crime, the people involved as suspects, and the investigator’s methods all affect whether or not the murder mystery is too easy or too hard to solve. Many of us enjoy being armchair detectives.
‘Maple Bucks’ fund fellowship and church programs

3 weeks ago | countrymessenger.com | Matt Anderson

In the coming weeks, syrupers all over the St. Croix Valley area will continue tapping maple trees to collect their prized sap to be made into syrup that young and old have grown to love. But two churches, alongside Don’s Sugar Shack in Taylors Falls, are using syrup for a bigger cause.
A growing boy’s first haircut

3 weeks ago | countrymessenger.com | Matt Anderson

Our son Graydon will be three years old in May. My wife Kylee and I have talked many times about how time has seemingly flown by while simultaneously crawling. It feels like he was just an infant yesterday, and that he’s a grown-up little boy at the same time. That said, I haven’t paid much mind to it.