Community

Triton support staff asks for competitive wage package

A large group of the Triton School District’s educational support staff approached the Triton School Board Monday night to ask the board to consider changes to their pay and benefits package. Jill Roussopoulos, an educational assistant, addressed the board on behalf of herself and other support...

‘Boo for Food’ comes to Kasson, Mantorville

All members of the Kasson and Mantorville communities are invited to take part in “Boo for Food” from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25. The event is sponsored by the Kasson-Mantorville Ministerial group. Fifth through 12th graders, as well as adults, will be out collecting food for the local food...

Hy-Vee, Salvation Army to collect winter gear, food, hygiene items

Kasson Hy-Vee and the Dodge County Salvation Army have joined forces for the 1st annual community Winter Gear, Food and Hygiene Drive to help feed and keep Dodge County warm. The drive is collecting freshly cleaned winter gear, including boots, coats, snow pants, hats, gloves, and scarves; non-...

For Chris Deno, racing is family affair

Christopher Deno grew up in Kasson with his younger sister Chelsie and is a 2002 Kasson-Mantorville grad. Highlights from his youth would include going to the family cabin near Wabasha, where summers were often spent fishing, jet skiing, boating, and swimming on the Mississippi River from Alma, Wis...

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Court newsDodge County The following misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors were heard in Dodge County District Court the week of Oct. 8 — 15: Dodge CountySheriff’s Office Demetrius P. Caffes, 31, Rochester, revoked license and speeding, $340; Amy A. Christensen, 51, Rochester, speeding, $140; Thomas...

WARRANTS: The following individuals have active warrants in Dodge County. The Sheriff provides this information as a public service

Juan Carlos Gallegos – FTA-arraignment - $500 bail Jonathan Hernandez Gamez – controlled substance - $30,000 bail Sebastion Zepeda Gamez – FTA-arraignment - $750 bail Octavio Garcia – damage to property - $300 bail David Earl Gaskins – FTA-review hearing – body only Cooper John Gaudiosi – FTA-...

Options to help others this Halloween

Halloween is fast approaching. It’s always a fun time for kids who go out trick-or-treating and also for adults to enjoy the Halloween parties. And many people also enjoy decorating their homes for the holiday. All of these are fun events to be enjoyed. This year, however, there are a couple of new...

Big Iron Rap Charity: Crisis and Containment

To the Editor: Damage control. Damage Control. Damage control. The Big Iron Rap Festival has a PR crisis brewing. One of the organizers has a bad habit of insulting and threatening anyone from the community who asks a question. In efforts to sway public opinion they took out a full-page ad in...

Hayfield woman stays positive amidst cancer diagnosis

Dawn Frieberg has a positive outlook, and is approaching her cancer diagnosis that way. The Hayfield woman found out she had cancer on June 13, and her summer plans to spend ample time with her four-year-old grandson were upended. But that’s OK, she says. “My outlook is I’m going to beat this, go...

Oct. 28 benefit for Dawn Frieberg

A benefit to help Dawn Frieberg of Hayfield who is currently undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 28. The benefit will be held at the Hayfield Pub/American Legion starting at noon. There will be a silent auction, bake sale and a meal served. It is free to attend...