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In its 166th year this summer, the Dodge County Free Fair is the state’s oldest running county fair. Organizers say they’ll bring back fan favorites this July as well as a few new attractions.
The 2023 fair is scheduled for July 12-16 at the fairgrounds in Kasson.
The biggest change to the fair...
Berne Pizza returns for another season
Berne Wood-Fired Pizza is back for another season of music and pizza.
The official start to the 12th season will take place Wednesday, June 7 at 5 p.m.
This summer, Berne has added a new pizza of the month for June: the Hawaiian. Loaded with pineapple,...
Mary (Peshon) Nelson grew up in Winona with six siblings (three sisters and three brothers and she is the third oldest). Her father, Donald, was an iron worker and her mother, Dixie Lee was a CNA.
Mary was a tomboy growing up, so she loved sports from T-Ball at five years old, and flag football in...
50 years ago
June 6, 1973
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Will Enter State Meet
Coach Dave Ginther congratulates Paul Jorgensen on being the first athlete in KM’s history to qualify for a state track meet. He will be competing in the 1973 State High School Track and Field Meet. Running in the high...
The American Red Cross will have a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, at South Zumbro Lutheran Church, 4830 SW 120th Ave.
Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767 or go to RedCrossBlood.org and enter Kasson MN to schedule an appointment.
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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, June 49:30 a.m. Sunday School10:30 a.m. Morning...
Ramona and Bruce Bigelow will be hosting an Open House and Dedication of the Meditation Garden they have created on June 3. The open house will be from 2-5 p.m. at 1407 12th St. NW in Kasson. There will be a short dedication program at 3 p.m.
The Meditation Garden is the fulfillment of a dream for...
In the first round of Section 1A action, the Hayfield baseball team defeated Houston, 4-0, on Wednesday, May 24, to keep their post-season drive alive.
Houston: Austin Swenson, 1 for 3; Zach Olson, 1 for 3; Conner Porter, 1 for 3; Logan Olson, 1 for 3. Pitchers: Connor Porter (LP) 5 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 2...
KASSON — Kasson-Mantorville track and field teams played host and competed in their own Kasson-Mantorville High School Invitational Meet, on Thursday, May 25. Women Team Ranking: Kasson-Mantorville 72, Stewartville, 69.5, Tri-City United 33.5; Men Team Ranking: Stewartville 109, Kasson-Mantorville...
Byron’s softball girls are peaking at the right time. On Tuesday, May 23, the girls toppled Austin, 15-0, in the Section 1AAA Championship bracket quarterfinals, at Byron High School.
Macy Borowski was brilliant in the pitcher’s circle on Tuesday, as she threw a no-hitter to lead Byron to victory....