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May 30, 1973
Folmer Carlsen, Publisher
Paul Leuthold Retires After 54 Years In Shoe Business
An era came to an end on May 1 of this year when Paul Leuthold announced the sale of Leuthold’s Shoe Mart, as it will be the first time in the 108 year history of the Leuthold organization that...
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Court newsDodge County
The following misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors were heard in Dodge County District Court the week of May 7 — 14:
Dodge...
Nicole (Draheim) Lambright’s parents, Roger and Ramona, moved to Kasson in 1971 with their two children and Nicole was born on January 1 the following year. Nicole attended Kasson-Mantorville schools, and was very involved in choir with director Clark Johnson, and took voice lessons from Nancy...
Dodge County Dairy Princess Mackenzie Alberts has been named a finalist for the 2023 Princess Kay of the Milky Way title. The 10 Princess Kay finalists were announced Sunday after a two-day leadership event.
Alberts is studying agricultural communications and leadership at South Dakota State...
It’s not every day you get to perform with a 50-piece orchestra.
But on May 21, at 7 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester, amateur performers from our area will have the opportunity to do just that with the Rochester Pops Orchestra.
Called Rochester’s Got Talent, the concert will feature 12...
It was an exciting day at Kasson-Mantorville Elementary School last Thursday as students, staff, parents, and the community celebrated the school’s being named one of four state elementary schools designated a Minnesota School of Excellence.
Jon Millerhagen, executive director of the Minnesota...
The Dodge County Historical Society’s Museum opens for the 2023 season on Saturday, May 20. Visitors will find new and improved exhibits on display, and the extensive collection of research resources is available for use. Hours through may are 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Watch for expanded...
In the mid twentieth century over half a million people worldwide were killed or paralyzed each year by polio. In 1953 there were 3,000 deaths in the US. In 1953 Dr. Jonas Salk tested his new vaccine on his own family members. The new vaccine was officially licensed in April, 1955 and the Mayo...
Mantorville officially celebrates spring this Saturday with the annual Spring Fling.
Garden tractors will be on display at Riverside Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by a parade of tractors. Participants are invited to show off their garden tractors, whether unique, vintage, or decorated.
The...
You’ll be forgiven if you’re a little confused by the story of Hayfield’s Trinity Lutheran Church.
After all, it involves two churches merging, a new name, two upcoming anniversaries, and the re-emergence of one of the original names.
But in the end, all that matters is this weekend’s celebration...