April is National Volunteer Month and as an AmeriCorps member with Math Corps, Maggie Purinton has focused on providing Dodge Center students extra practice and support to improve their math skills. …
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4/18/25
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Jared Sultze is the new Claremont mayor. Jared and his wife Jaime moved to Claremont in December of 2010 from the cities looking for the small town feel and safety for their growing kids. Jared and …
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4/18/25
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Saturday was the 25th annual business Expo held at the Triton School in Dodge Center. People showed up at 8am and the crowd kept coming through the day. A 25 cent breakfast was served in the morning …
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4/4/25
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The Dodge County Sheriff Department Chaplains held a breakfast at the Dodge Center Fire Hall on Sunday to raise funds for the gear necessary for the service they provide for the department. The local …
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4/4/25
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At the end of every competition cycle before state competition, chapters from southeast MN gather together to celebrate the success and accomplishments of their members. Triton FFA had four first …
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By Triton School
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4/4/25
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Well, here in the Dodge Center area, you know spring is on its way when you realize the Dodge County Expo is happening again. This year marks the official 25 year anniversary of this show started by …
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By Cheri Roshon
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3/21/25
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On Monday, February 24th, the students of Grace Lutheran Church in Dodge Center presented to their parents and others who are interested in getting their kids registered for next year, a science fair …
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By Cheri Roshon
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3/21/25
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The Claremont Chamber of Commerce donated $8,000 in honor of David Hanson at the Jan. 27 Dodge Center Lions Club meeting. Hanson passed away on Feb. 28.
The funds are earmarked to restore the …
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3/21/25
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The Triton FFA held their annual steak feed on Saturday February 22nd in West Concord at the Faith Community Church from 4 to 7pm. They served 482 meals that evening. The event was well attended and …
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3/21/25
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The Dodge County Wildcats won the Class 1A championship trophy after beating three-time champion Warroad team last Saturday on the ice at the Xcel Energy Center. This makes the first time a southern …
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3/7/25
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One of our advertisers Sakers Sports Bar & Grill and Events by Saker in Kasson. The Sports bar & Grill is open Tuesday through Saturday at 11am. They offer daily specials as well as a full menu …
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3/7/25
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The 2024-2025 school year at Triton started with the Agriscience program welcoming Triton Alumni Katie Fitzgerald to join as the second Agriculture Teacher and Co-FFA Advisor. Katie graduated from …
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2/21/25
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In Flanders fields, the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are …
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2/7/25
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This weekend, February 8th, teams will be taking the Polar Plunge in Rochester Minnesota. The event takes place at Foster Arend Park and the weather is expected to be 21 degrees with snow flurries. …
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2/7/25
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Losing a loved one is one of the most grueling challenges anyone can ever face. No matter the circumstance, a change as grievous as this one can flip a person's life around, making it challenging to …
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By Tyler Weeks
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1/24/25
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One of the Messenger’s advertisers has moved from their location in Owatonna to Kasson this month. The Smokin’ Silverback is now located in the building originally occupied by Daniel’s …
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1/24/25
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A 32 year-old West Concord woman was killed in an automobile accident involving three vehicles on Monday December 30th . Scarlett Tanner of West Concord was involved in a head-on collision about …
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1/10/25
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12/13/24
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Christmas is surely in the air as Concord Church of Christ packed Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes on Wednesday, Nov. 20! We had a great crew sort, pack, and pray over 33 boxes that will bless …
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12/13/24
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After almost 2 years of planning and waiting, and waiting...Union Coffee Cafe has finally come to fruition! Here is a sneak preview of the end product, and I'm happy to say, it is worth the wait. …
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By Cheri Roshon
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12/13/24
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