Monday, September 9, 2024
BELLY FLOP!
Always one of the most popular events at Kasson’s Festival in the Park, a diver comes off the board hoping to land a perfect belly flop. Area residents enjoyed a weekend of fun at the Festival.    
Hayfield Ambulance Director Nicole Bacigalupo and her husband, John.
Hayfield ambulance director nominee for Minnesota 100 Club award
For the past five years, Nicole Bacigalupo, has led the Hayfield Ambulance as director. Now she’s being recognized as a nominee for the Minnesota 100 Club.
Jane Olive recently stepped down from her position as president of the Mantorville Restoration Association (MRA) after nearly ten years.
Olive steps down from MRA position
Jane Olive has been president of the Mantorville Restoration Association (MRA) for almost ten years before deciding to step down this year.
Lena Sanson, left, and Doris Biel look over a letter at Friday’s celebration in honor of Biel’s 100th birthday.
Doris Biel celebrates 100th birthday
It was party time last Friday at Prairie Meadows Senior Living as Doris Biel celebrated her 100th birthday.
Night Out
It was National Night Out Tuesday, August 6. Far left, Kasson Fire Department Captain Chris Schuh and his son Gavin attended a gathering on his neighborhood street in Kasson.
Theresa French is the owner of BlazeBody Fitness in West Concord.
Seasoned entrepreneur opens gym in West Concord
Theresa French of West Concord is no stranger to starting her own business.
Hayfield Ambulance Director Nicole Bacigalupo and her husband, John.
Jane Olive recently stepped down from her position as president of the Mantorville Restoration Association (MRA) after nearly ten years.
Lena Sanson, left, and Doris Biel look over a letter at Friday’s celebration in honor of Biel’s 100th birthday.
Theresa French is the owner of BlazeBody Fitness in West Concord.

BACK TO SCHOOL!

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - 11:08pm
Kasson-Mantorville Middle School students headed to classes Tuesday as the 2024-2025 school year began. Most of the Dodge County schools saw older students in the classroom Tuesday while the elementary grades started later in the week....

City Council approves 8% increase for police in year one of new contract

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - 11:07pm
Kasson Mayor Chris McKern, who has opted against seeking re-election, says his least favorite part of his public office position is negotiating union contracts. But last Wednesday, the City Council voted to approve two union contracts, one...

Trooper pleads not guilty in Flores crash

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - 11:06pm
The Minnesota State Patrol Trooper accused of manslaughter and a host of other charges for his role in the crash that killed an Owatonna High School senior has pleaded not guilty. Shane Elroy Roper, 32, of Hayfield, made his first...

Marigold Days Saturday, Sunday in Mantorville

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - 11:06pm
The 59th Marigold Days celebration is this weekend, Sept. 7 and 8 in Mantorville. In the years since that first event, it has grown to be one of southeast Minnesota’s best known and attended festivals. The weekend starts off with a vendor...

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