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This year’s Hall of Fame inductees at the Chateau Raceway in Lansing include, from left: Louis “Bug” Lomholt represented by his daughter Darcy Nickson, Larry Nelson and Maynard White represented by his son. Also shown are 2019 inductee LeRoy Scharkey, Todd Scharkey, Dick Veldman represented by his wife Betty and family and Steve Sorensen and 2021 inductee Bryan Hernandez.

Hall of Fame awards given out at Chateau

Week six of racing at Chateau Speedway was highlighted Friday with the induction of six new members into the Chateau Speedway Hall of Fame.

Richard Staub, World War II Army vet, and long-time West Concord farmer.

Chance encounter in Germany changes Staub’s life

(Editor’s Note: Richard Staub was a longtime area farmer who now lives in Rochester.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Betsy Singer and her family.

Kasson resident Betsy Singer bows out from TV news job

For Betsy Singer, family comes first.

Kasson-Mantorville softball team with their second place trophy.

K-M softballers make good playoff run

Kasson-Mantorville’s softball team outlasted Red Wing, 4-2, on Tuesday, May 31, in the Section 1AAA Elimination Semifinals at Austin’s Todd Park.

Bears’ shortstop, Tyler Fox, slides home safely against Stewartville in conference semifinal action.

Byron Bears earn shot at state appearance

Byron Bears baseball team played their way back to a state slot on Saturday, June 4, in the Section 1AAA tournament, at Austin’s Marcusen Park.

A look inside King Tut’s tomb.

Longtime traveler's most recent trip takes him to Egypt, Jordan

(Editor’s Note: Dodge County resident Jim Checkel traveled to Egypt and other locations in the Middle East last winter.

Viking golfers compete at state tournament

Wednesday, June 29, 2022 - 12:46pm

On June 14 and 15, five Hayfield High School golfers trekked to Becker and played at Pebble Creek Golf Club, for the Class A State Championship. Although the golf team has sent a few golfers to state before, they have never sent five...

This year’s Hall of Fame inductees at the Chateau Raceway in Lansing include, from left: Louis “Bug” Lomholt represented by his daughter Darcy Nickson, Larry Nelson and Maynard White represented by his son. Also shown are 2019 inductee LeRoy Scharkey, Todd Scharkey, Dick Veldman represented by his wife Betty and family and Steve Sorensen and 2021 inductee Bryan Hernandez.

Hall of Fame awards given out at Chateau

Wednesday, June 29, 2022 - 12:45pm

Week six of racing at Chateau Speedway was highlighted Friday with the induction of six new members into the Chateau Speedway Hall of Fame. The third class for the Hall of Fame was highlighted by a group, which included drivers from the...

‘Unretirement’ is newest trend

Wednesday, June 29, 2022 - 12:40pm

When Larry Hegerle retired from teaching in 2018 at Kasson-Mantorville High School, he didn’t stay retired for long. He went on to pursue a seminary degree, and took on the role of hospice chaplain for two years before COVID hit and he was...

Early voting now open for August 9 primary, special election

Wednesday, June 29, 2022 - 12:37pm

Minnesota voters may now cast their ballots for candidates running in the statewide primary election on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Voters in Dodge, Olmsted and other southern Minnesota counties in the 1st Congressional District can also vote...

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