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Nelson sworn in for 5th term in Minnesota Senate

Senator Carla Nelson (R-District 24) once again took the oath of office as a Minnesota State Senator last week when the legislature convened for the 2023-2024 legislative session. Nelson is serving her fifth term representing Dodge and Olmsted Counties. “I am so excited to be back at the capitol...

Court news Dodge County

Court newsDodge County The following cases were heard in Dodge County District Court the week of Jan. 1 with Judge Jodi L. Williamson presiding: Jeremy M. Jennings, 40, Rochester, previously appeared and was convicted of felony predatory offender registration violation. He was sentenced to $205 and...

Byron man arrested Jan. 5 for domestic abuse no contact order

Forty-nine-year-old Todd McIntyre was arrested on Jan. 5 for an active domestic abuse no contact order (DANCO) in the 800 block of Towne Drive Northeast in Byron. Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office Capt. James Schueller said his staff is “very familiar” with McIntyre because of past numerous prior...

Submitted Photo Outgoing County Board Chair Tim Tjosaas ceremonially passed the gavel last week to Rod Peterson, the chair for 2023.

County board reorganizes for 2023

Dodge County Commissioners met last week for a statutory meeting to reorganize for 2023. Commissioners Rodney Peterson, Tim Tjosaas, and Rhonda Toquam, County Attorney Paul Kiltinen, and Sheriff Scott Rose were all sworn into new terms in office. Peterson was elected as board chair and Allen as...

Then & Now

The Kasson Health Facility Mayo Clinic held their open house for the public in February 1977. It was opened on January 10 and was the newest satellite for the Mayo Health service. They said the 7,300 square foot building would add physicians and staff as it grew. It would provide acute and...

Church schedule

BAPTIST Anchor of Hope Church203 E. Main St., Dodge CenterA Seventh Day BaptistCongregationanchorofhopesdb.com10 a.m. Saturday,Worship Service11:30 a.m. Sabbath Schooldodgecentersdb.org• 374-6755 First Baptist Church304 4th St. NW, KassonSunday, Jan. 159:30 a.m. Sunday School10:30 a.m. Morning...

Hope, healing assembly in Kasson Jan. 25-29

Kasson will host a “Hope and Healing Assembly” this January, according to Pastor Johannes Marsland. Several local churches will be sponsoring the event January 25-29 at 205 S. Mantorville Ave. A group of about 25 ministers will be coming from Texas join local in sharing the good news of God’s...

From the archives of the dci

10 years ago January 16, 2013 Randy Carlsen, Publisher “Letters Home From the Civil War” Authors of their recently published book, “The 1st MN…Second to None,” Richard and Sharon Krom have had an interest in history for many years. More recently that interest has focused on the American Civil War....

Photo by Vanderpool Studios Byron Senior Ryan Boyken goes for the ball.

Area basketball teams back in action for new year

Byron’s boys’ basketball team won a game and lost a game to start the new year. On Thursday, January 5, the Bears edged New Prague, 64-60 (halftime score was 28-26, Byron). Saturday’s action saw the Byron boys fall to a formidable St. Thomas Academy team, 62-47 (halftime score was 29-28, St. Thomas...

Photo by Nathan Smith Ethan Hearn from Fischer Paulson aims for the net.

Wildcat boys win one, lose one

KASSON — The hockey boys of Dodge County got the new year started with a 1-1 mark. On Thursday, January 5, DC bested Rochester Lourdes, 5-0, at Four Seasons Arena. Friday’s action saw the Wildcats fall to a talented Hastings team, 7-1, also at Four Seasons. Lourdes Game: Scoring by periods: Lourdes...