Meet the Kasson City Council and KM School Board Candidates

Kasson City Election Mayor Dan Eggle r is running for re-election unopposed this year. He has served on the Kasson City Council since January 2013, becoming Mayor 2 years ago. He has lived in Kasson …

Midnight Hounds to Play at Album Release Party

Local band to release their first full length album this week with a live show at Pure Rock Studios in Rochester, Minnesota. The show will include a full play list of the new album “Atomic Sand, an …

Lions Park Wooded Walking Path and Disc Golf Course

Current Proposed Disc Golf Course Layout

KASSON - What began as a search for more soccer fields has grown into an ambitious community project: an 18-hole tournament-level disc golf course paired with a scenic wooded walking trail at Lions …

Dodge Center American Legion Fraud Investigation Leads to Felony Charge;

The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant Wednesday morning at a property in the 16000 block of rural Dodge Center following a nearly two-month investigation into the …

West Concord Fire Department Breakfast

West Concord Fire Department Breakfast was held Sunday October 11 at the West Concord Fire Hall. Pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage links were served all morning.

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 …

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 …

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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

Leslie Dale DeRaad Sr.

It is with deep sorrow and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of Leslie Dale DeRaad, who left this world peacefully on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. …

Jacob Andrew “Jake” Buchl

Jacob Andrew “Jake” Buchl, 30, of Kasson-Mantorville, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026. He was born in Quincy, Illinois to John and Linda (Witschen) Buchl, Jake was a beloved …

Carol Ann Clough

Carol Ann Clough left us on October 15, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on February 11, 1939, in West Concord, Minnesota, Carol was the seventh child of Bernard Matthias Meyer and Irene Emma Van Den …

Jeffrey Frank Eisterhold

Jeffrey Frank Eisterhold, 59, of Kasson, MN passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Methodist Campus in Rochester, MN after a courageous 4-year …

Daniel Anders Lybeck

Daniel Anders Lybeck, 67, passed away at his home in Dodge Center, Minnesota. Daniel was born on July 5, 1959, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, to Amos O. Lybeck and Margaret E. …

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Spiritual Growth for People of God

Nobody begins their life as a fully mature person. Biologically, everyone passes through distinct stages of development: prenatal, newborn, infancy, childhood, adolescence, and finally adulthood. …

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 …

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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.

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 …

Tips for getting a loan with no credit

OneMain Financial reports tips for securing a loan with no credit history, suggesting options like secured loans, cosigned loans, family loans, and 401(k) loans.

7 proven acne treatments for teens

Honeydew reports on 7 effective acne treatments for teens, including options like low-dose Accutane, tretinoin, and benzoyl peroxide, tailored to individual needs.

A baker’s surprising ingredient: Mayonnaise

Hellmann's reports that mayonnaise can enhance baking by replacing eggs, oil, or butter, adding moisture and rich flavor while ensuring tender textures in cakes, cookies, and breads.

Online career training is growing – does it work?

The Hechinger Report reports on the growth of online career training programs, noting varied student experiences and concerns about their effectiveness and oversight.

Small businesses are set to capture a record $118 billion this holiday season

Intuit QuickBooks reports small businesses are set to capture $118 billion this holiday season, with consumers planning to spend $278 billion, highlighting a rise in support for small businesses amid varying shopper concerns.