Dodge Center Business Woman named Citizen of the Year

This year the Dodge Center Lion’s Club picked Beth Hanggi as the Citizen of the Year. Beth is a Dodge Center native, growing up here with her brother and sister. She started a furniture refinishing …

HogFest 2025

Claremont’s HogFest is just around the corner. This year the evet is planned for August 1st through 3rd. Plans are in the works for city wide garage sales so look at the July 30th issue of the …

More Berne Wood Fired Pizza Activities

July offers a number of things to do at the Berne Wood Fired Pizza venue. Wednesday July 9th at 5pm is Kid’s Night with Zollman Zoo and the New Feral Cats and Soul Train. On Friday July 11th at …

United Way's Running Start for School Returns to Support Over 3,600 Students

Rochester, MN – This summer, United Way of Southeast Minnesota is once again mobilizing the community through its Running Start for School program, aiming to provide more than 3,600 local …

United Way Announces $1.1M in Grants for Local Nonprofits

Rochester – The United Way of Southeast Minnesota Board of Directors recently approved $1.1 million in funding for 41 programs across Olmsted, Dodge, and Winona Counties. United Way's investments …

Rediscovering Connection: The Benefits of Family Camp

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s not uncommon for families to feel more like a collection of individuals than a unified team. Between work, school, sports, social media, and screens, families …

Highway 56 detour begins June 23 for road improvements south of West Concord

WEST CONCORD, Minn. – Motorists on Highway 56 between West Concord and Highway 14 will encounter detours beginning June 23 as construction crews make road improvements, according to the Minnesota …

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A Minnesotan;

We’ve hit the point in the summer when things start to turn hot and sticky. Which also means that we’ve hit the beginning of the county fair season. While the people living in the cities tend …

Multiple Sports Improve Children’s Skill:

A study published in the Journal of Sports Science followed 627 children in Finland over three years to explore how early physical activity influenced their coordination and movement skills by age …

Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes

Tennessee was settled by pioneers about a century before Minnesota, so there is a wealth of historical items to be found. Daniel Boone had first explored this part of the country in 1760. The area we …

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Obituaries

Michael N. Andersen

Michael N. Andersen, age 81, of West Concord died Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester. Mike was born December 19, 1943, in West Concord to Norman and Hazel (Sivert) Andersen. …

Maddox Roger Erler

Maddox Roger Erler, beloved son of Kevin and Taylor (Ellingson) Erler, passed away peacefully in the arms of his family on Saturday, July 5, 2025, just days before his 4th birthday. Born on July …

Kay “Katie” Katherine Hanson

Kay “Katie” Katherine Hanson, 84, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Mayo Clinic St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN. Kay was born on April 22, 1941, in Leader, MN …

Gerald "Gerry" Henry Fahning

Gerald "Gerry" Henry Fahning, 93, of Dodge Center, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Mayo Clinic St. Mary's Campus in Rochester, MN. Gerry was born on October 30, 1931, in …

Myrna (Walker) Bowie

Myrna (Walker) Bowie, beloved wife, mother, stepmother, grandmother, great and great-great grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Dexter on June 14, 2025, one day short of her 92nd …

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Join Us for Book Group at the West Concord Library July 19

Join us for Book Group at the West Concord Library Saturday, July 19 from 9-10am Solito by Javier Zamora Javier Zamora’s adventure is a 3,000-mile journey from his small town in El …

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Cobra Track and Field wraps up a remarkable season at the state meet

The Cobra Track and Field team missed quite a few meets due to weather cancellations this spring, but that didn’t stop our athletes from posting numerous personal records, and setting several …

Cobra Communications

I hope everyone is enjoying the beginning of summer. I am excited to begin working with our school board, wonderful staff, and community as Superintendent. It is an honor to have the opportunity to …

Recognizing Dodge County’s Dairy Princesses

Josie Sauder is the newest Dodge County dairy princess. She just graduated from High School this year. She enjoys participating in trap shooting at her school. Josie is working on her family’s …

African women are key to fighting climate change – these are the green skills they will need

There’s a long list of green skills that women across Africa need so that they can get jobs and start businesses that help the world adapt to climate change.

Look out for these cheating apps on your partner's phone

PeopleWin reports on popular cheating apps, highlighting red flags like Ashley Madison and Seeking, as well as secret texting apps.

Keep getting texts about unpaid tolls? Here’s what to know about the new E-ZPass scam

Spokeo reports a new E-ZPass scam targeting users with fake texts about unpaid tolls, urging immediate payment, often leading to fraud.

AI overviews for attorneys: Winning the new search game

Consultwebs reports that Google's AI Overviews are transforming legal searches, offering direct answers, which lawyers can leverage for enhanced visibility.

Staycation mental health tips: Making time off count, even at home

Blueprint reports that staycations can be restorative for mental health by allowing intentional downtime and fostering boundaries for true rest.