Friday, March 24, 2023

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Photo by Mary Nelson Westfield’s Bo Zwiener puts Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial’s Zach Palmer in a cradle pinning him in 1:41 during the 132 lb. championship match at Section 2A Individual Sections held at Maple River High School to advance him to the State wrestling tournament.
Westfield grapplers competed at the 2023 MSHSL Section 2A Individual Tournament, on Saturday, February 25, at Maple River High School. Westfield State Entrants in State Tournament: 132 Bo Zwiener; 145 Cade Christianson; “We had a good showing today at section individuals. A number of guys wrestled...
As Michele Merxbauer settles into her new role as director of South Central Human Relations Center, she is focusing on a couple key initiatives. First, she wants to bring back “the family feeling” that got lost over the past couple years thanks to COVID-19. Her other major push will be marketing...
Area high schools have varied dramatic offerings on tap for coming months. Triton High School is staging “Guys and Dolls,” Byron is staging “Legally Blonde,” and Kasson-Mantorville High School is staging “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon.” “We were looking for a good balance between a popular show...
Submitted Photo Walter “Red” Nelson stands in front of a Hayfield school bus. Nelson drove school buses for the district for 57 years.
Walter “Red” Nelson lived on a farm with a sister, and when his family sold their farm, they moved into Hayfield when he was six years old. He attended school in Hayfield, and said he was not involved with school activities. He filled in for a school janitor who was ill one night that later led to...
The Minnesota State Set-Aside Committee for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) has recommended funds be awarded to Dodge, Fillmore, Houston, and Steele counties for Phase 40. These federal funds are awarded through the Department of Homeless Security-FEMA and used for people with...
Byron’s School Board wants to hear from you. Beginning on March 6, the Byron School Board will have two board members available before each work session to listen to district residents. The listening sessions will be from 5-5:25 p.m. with the board work sessions following at 5:30 p.m. During the...
“Sippin’ With Seniors,” a new activity at the Prairie Meadows Senior Living in Kasson, will be Friday, February 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. This is the second month for the event that will be held on the last Friday of every month. Prairie Meadows has been hosting a resident happy hour on Fridays, but...
Now in its 29th year, the Zumbro Education District’s Traveling Art Show is currently moving from school to school, and will conclude its tour at the ZED building in April. “To actually see it in person is unbelievable,” said Becky Remmele, ZED Special Projects Coordinator. “When you take a look at...
Photo by Vanderpool Studios Junior Adam Glynn shoots a 3 pointer for Byron while his teammates look on.
The Byron basketball boys had just one game on the docket last week, and they made the most of it, picking-up a 64-39 victory over friendly foe Kasson-Mantorville, on Tuesday, February 14. Byron Scoring: Ryan Boyken, 8 points, (2) 3-pointers; Will Brian, 3 points, (1) 3-pointer; Dom Cartney, 20...

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