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 …

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 …

Oktoberfest in Kasson

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 Ambulance Benefit

Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship Program

Sheriff Scott Rose of Dodge County announced today the commencement of the Law Enforcement Scholarship Program for 2026. Sheriff Rose proudly announced that the MSA Board of Directors has established …

The 2026-27 school year is off to a great start

Our students are settling into routines, procedures, and expectations. Staff members are working hard to establish the foundation for a successful school year. There are many experiences and …

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Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes

A year ago, I had an hour to pass waiting for someone at St. Mary’s Hospital. I was looking for something to do while they had a test and took the occasion to walk to the patient and visitor …

An Inconvenient Study

Science is a powerful tool. A tool can be used for good, or it can be used improperly, which can result in significant harm. True science is the observation of causes and reactions in a controlled …

A Minnesotan:

The longer I live in the Cities I have become more and more aware of what my husband likes to call the pumpkin spice monsters. A pumpkin spice monster is one who goes crazy for pumpkin spice as soon …

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Obituaries

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 …

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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The Power of Story

In the background of our lives are stories. More than facts and figures and outcomes, stories guide how we live our lives, how we interact with people, how we work, what we hope for. We attach …

Kenyon Market Sold to New Local Owners

After announcing earlier this summer the market was for sale or may close, Pete Wagner, owner of Kenyon Market in Kenyon confirmed a deal has been reached to sell the store to new local owners, …

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The King & Crooners Show and End of Season Car Show October 10th in Dennison

Chris Olson returns to Dennison in October blending the old with the new in his tribute show, The King & Crooners Show at The Sapphire Event Room. Chris has entertained for many years each fall in …

Heavy Rains Bring Floods South of Our Area

Early Saturday morning’s threat of heavy rain slide south of us and caused severe flooding along it’s path. New Richland, a community of 1,200 residents, suffered water damage in 80% of the …

Highway 57 to get Roundabout

In the summer of 2027, MnDOT will resurface a section of Highway 57 and build a roundabout. The roadway will be repaved from 9th Street in Mantorville to Dodge County Road 16. They will also …

Octobers with the most precipitation in Illinois since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the wettest Octobers in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information

Octobers with the most precipitation in Idaho since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the wettest Octobers in Idaho since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information

How to check your credit for free online

Freedom Debt Relief details how to check your credit, track scores via banks or apps, and address errors for better debt management.

12 practical money management tips

Achieve reports 12 practical money management tips, emphasizing the importance of budgeting, saving, and prioritizing expenses to improve financial health.

How AI is transforming spend management

Mercury reports that AI is revolutionizing spend management by automating tasks, enhancing accuracy, and providing insights, while still needing human oversight.