Three Dodge County Commissioner Seats Will Be Determined in November Election

Dodge County District 2 candidates Tim Tjosaas. I have lived in Dodge County for almost my entire life - I grew up on a dairy farm east of Kasson. From there I spent one year in Sioux Falls, SD …

Indoor Golf at Mantorville Saloon

The indoor golf season has started in Mantorville this fall. A golf simulator allows you to use your own clubs and real golf balls to experience the effect of an outdoor course. A golf simulator …

Dodge Center Fire Department Breakfast and Silent Auction

Dodge Center Fire Department hosted breakfast and silent auction Sunday October 4th at the Fire Hall. They served pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy.

Flu Vaccine Clinics Offered This Fall

Dodge Center, MN – Dodge County Public Health (DCPH) will be holding community clinics for the flu vaccine throughout October. Clinics will have the following vaccines available: • Fluzone …

Sen. Nelson receives a plaque from White Bear Lake Fire Chief Greg Peterson (left) and Edina Fire Chief Andrew Slama (center)

Senator Carla Nelson honored by Minnesota Fire Chiefs for career-long support of fire service

Retiring State Senator Carla Nelson (Rochester) has been honored by the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association (MSFCA) for her career long advocacy of fire service. “It is an incredible …

Local Feast! Marketplace on Saturday, November 7

Gather at the Mayo Civic Center for a true celebration of the people who produce our region’s finest locally-produced and sourced foods and beverages. Local Feast! Marketplace on Saturday, November …

Why Asian Lady Beetles Show Up Every Fall in Minnesota

According to the University of Minnesota Extension, these beetles are officially called multicolored Asian lady beetles (Harmonia axyridis). They were brought to the United States from Asia years ago …

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Apples and Healthy Weight

You have heard the rhyme, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But what does an apple really do for you? Does any apple work, or only certain kinds? A few answers can be found here. …

Farm Girl Chatter

Well folks, it’s that time of year again. Fall is creeping around the corner, which means harvest is coming, cattle work is picking up, and before we know it, we’ll be wondering where the heck …

Can Eggs Help with Osteoperosis?

Osteoporosis: Bone loss tends to sneak up on you. You wake up a little shorter, your back complains after simple chores, or a small stumble turns into a fracture you never saw coming. Osteoporosis …

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Obituaries

Susan "Sue" Ronning

Susan "Sue" Ronning, age 78, of West Concord, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at her home on October 3, 2026. Born on December 20, 1947, to Norman and Carol Ronning. Sue spent her life rooted in …

Lois Lorraine (Langworthy) Pederson

Lois Lorraine (Langworthy) Pederson, 78, of New Auburn, Wisconsin, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, September 27, 2026. After spending time with family the day before, she rested …

Michael Richard Hudson

Michael Richard Hudson, 72, of Dodge Center, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Michael was born on June 17, 1954, in Oklahoma City, OK …

Delmer Paulson

Delmer Paulson, 89, of West Concord, died on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Olmsted County on March 18th, 1937, to Elmer and Alice (Blanchard) Paulson. …

Carolyn May McDonald

Carolyn May McDonald, 93, of Hayfield, MN passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Fieldcrest Care Center in Hayfield, MN. Carolyn was born on December 15, 1932, at home in Westfield …

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Darrell Stephen Schuster

Darrell Stephen Schuster, 83, of Maiden Rock Wis., died Tuesday, September 15,2026 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Detroit Lakes MN to Hilton and Marjorie (Peterson). The …

Colleen Carol Rasmussen

Colleen Carol Rasmussen, 89, of Kasson, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center, MN. Colleen was born on …

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Local Hayfield candidates

Rich Fjerstad is the current Hayfield Mayor and running unopposed. There are six names on the ballot for the two open Hayfield City Council. Chris Nelson has lived in Hayfield his whole life, other …

Farmers Union to host Meet the Candidates event

BYRON, Minn. – The Olmsted and Dodge County Farmers Unions are hosting a Meet the Candidates event at 6 p.m. Oct. 13 at Frank 'N Stein Restaurant and Lounge, 15 Frontage Road, Byron. The event …

Hayfield Grocery Celebrates First Year

The Hayfield Grocery, Hardware and Liquor Store had an open house this past weekend to commemorate their first year in business. Store owner Shikhar Kanki and his wife live in Rochester and staff the …

Most privacy cases against businesses share one problem

Clym reports California fines for consumer privacy violations hit $17.1 million in 2026, driven by opt-out issues, especially in cases against major companies.

68% of small business owners are open to AI in payroll, but only 11% trust it to take over

OnTheClock reports that 68% of small business owners are open to AI in payroll, but only 11% trust it fully, concerned about errors and responsibility.

How to get an FHA loan for a mobile home or manufactured home

Neighbors Bank reports that FHA loans can make buying manufactured homes more affordable, offering lower down payments and flexible credit requirements.

Cargo theft losses have more than doubled ahead of the holiday rush

Videoloft reports cargo theft losses have doubled in Q2 2026, reaching $304.6 million, driven by organized crime targeting valuable goods during the holiday rush.

79% of company execs say employees work around their AI governance policies

Zapier reports that 79% of executives say employees bypass AI governance policies, despite 91% claiming such frameworks exist, highlighting a governance gap.