Monday, March 20, 2023

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A small group of southeast Minnesota legislators descended on the forum room at Kasson-Mantorville High School last week to listen and ask questions. They came to hear representatives of area school districts, primarily district superintendents, speak about the challenges facing schools, what they...
Mt Sion Lutheran announces Lenten series A Wednesday evening series, “Jesus Speaks During His Trial” is planned for Mt Sion and Zion Lutheran churches during Lent. The series begins on Ash Wednesday, February 22, and will continue through April 6. The location will alternate between the two church...
Submitted Photo Ava Schlaeger, a third grader grader, with her Giraffes Don’t Dance tissue box contest entry.
Whether it’s a graphic novel or “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” students are loving on ‘I Love to Read Month,’ which is this month and is being celebrated at area schools. “It really does encourage and motivate those non-readers to read during the month,” said Kristin LaPlante, a fourth-grade teacher at...
Photo by Mary Nelson Hayfield’s Isaac Matti receives the game ball from Coach Chris Pack after scoring his 2,000th career point against Kenyon-Wanamingo.
Hayfield boys’ basketball team notched two more victories last week. On Tuesday, February 7, the Vikings overwhelmed Kenyon-Wanamingo, 77-58. Closing the week in style, Hayfield defeated Rushford-Peterson, 45-30. KW Game: Hayfield Stats: Isaac Fjerstad, 7 points, (1) 3-pointer; Zander Jacobson, 10...
Submitted Photo Byron’s girls’ gymnastics team went to Stewartville last Saturday and returned home as the Southeast Conference champions. Next stop is the Section Championships this Saturday in Austin.
Byron’s girls’ gymnastics team competed in the Southeast Conference Championships on Saturday, February 11, in Stewartville. The girls came away as the conference champs, scoring a season high 139.4. PIZM finished second with 129.575, Caledonia third with 125.15, Kasson-Mantorville/Triton fourth...
Photo by Mary Nelson Kennea Selk drives through traffic against United Christian.
Hayfield’s Lady Vikings enjoyed another “sweeps” week recently. On Tuesday, February 7, the Hayfield girls outlasted Kenyon-Wanamingo, 51-45. Friday saw the Vikings dominate United Christian Academy, 61-16. Finishing off the week in style, Hayfield defeated Lanesboro, 59-44. (Natalie Beaver hit (6...
Dodge County girls had a super day on the ice last week. On Saturday, February 11, the Wildcats took on Winona in Section 1A semifinal action at Four Seasons Arena. It was all DC in this one, as they eliminated the Winhawks, 9-0. Next up for the Cats is a Thursday, February 16 matchup versus Albert...
Photo by Tammy Kennedy Kasson-Mantorville’s Aiden Friedrich (126) wins by a decision, 7-0 over his opponent from Stillwater.
The Kasson-Mantorville KoMets finished off their regular season with a non-conference dual last Thursday night vs Stillwater. On paper, this match looked to be in K-M’s favor. Currently ranked #3 in Class AA, the KoMets entered the dual with nine ranked wrestlers. Stillwater stepped onto the mat...
Photo by Mary Nelson Westfield’s Bo Zwiner wrestles a tough match with Faribault’s Isaac Yetzer.
The Byron Bears grapplers competed in the Rochester Mayo Triangular on Thursday, February 9. Rochester Mayo 53, Byron 21: 106: Andrew Trimble (ROMA) over Owen Yennie (BYRO) (Fall 1:00); 113: Ben Steele (BYRO) over (ROMA) (For.); 120: Adam Buenger (ROMA) over Joe Von Arx (BYRO) (Fall 1:09); 126: Max...

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