Opinions

Sharing opinions is capable of developing a friendship

Finally, I have found someone who disagrees with me and is willing to speak up. A guy from Byron called in a week ago last Friday. He left a message that he would like to see a variety of opinion on the opinion page. Apparently, the opinions and political cartoons are a bit too conservative for him...

When everything piles up like a train wreck!

Last week was one of those weeks! Has anyone ever had one of those days when everything begins to pile up like a train wreck? Last week was just that at the Dodge County Independent. At first, a few Byron subscribers did not get their DCI and that was followed up by phones on Friday with...

A few observations around town as winter gives way to spring

Has anyone else noticed Canadian geese flying south with suitcases in tow? This April weather has even migratory birds wondering, what gives? Winter has been reluctant to loosen its grip on Minnesota. Cold, driven by harsh bone-chilling winds from the Canadian north has been plunging south onto the...

It’s almost time for fishing

It’s time to get the boat ready for the Minnesota fishing opener, which is May 15. Clean the inside of old bait, be certain that the pedestal seats are comfortable, not cracked and rotting and get the rod and reel out of the rod rack in the garage. There’s nothing like the fishing opener in...

Wildcats claim #2 spot at tournament

Dodge County claims No. 2 at first ever Minnesota State High School League tournament in St. Paul. They eventually fell to Gentry Academy, but not before defeating Hermantown’s Hawks and Little Falls’ Flyers in quarter-finals and semi-finals respectively. Living on the edge has become part of the...

It’s spring—it’s tournament time!

Hockey, wrestling, March Madness and a host of high school and college sports are bombarding all of us. Over the weekend, Kasson-Mantorville, Hayfield and Byron wresters took their place on center stage. Tuesday night the Dodge County Wildcats (a team made up of K-M, Byron, Dover-Eyota, Hayfield,...

Spring is here! It’s tournament time

Minnesotans know it’s spring when Old Man Winter teases us with some spring-like temperatures and then dumps a boatload of snow on us! That defining occurrence is out of the way, so it’s on to the traditional sign of spring–high school tournament time! Hockey playoffs have begun (boys and girls),...

COVID-19 – One year later, still counting

It’s been a year since Minnesota and the rest of the nation was shut down. Panic ensued. At first swipe Dr. Anthony Fauci and the rest of his medical advisory team said masks don’t work. Then, we were hit with mandatory mask wearing. More confusion led to lockdowns. Senior care facilities were...

I’m glad the move is over

No one likes moving! I have moved five other newspapers to different buildings in four different states. This move from Main Street to the old Shopko building nearly killed me. Every piece of equipment: desks, computer, printers, shelving, copiers and every gadget needed to publish a newspaper had...

Spring is gearing up on as warmer weather takes a stab at winter

Did you hear it early last week? It was the sound of cars driving on slushy roads. Big deal? Well, after the Polar Vortex parked on the state over the past few weeks, the sound of slush is a welcome signal that spring is just around the corner. For most Minnesotans winter is no big deal....