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Cop kller denied parole

Andrew Lechuga Salinas, a man convicted of killing Claremont Police Chief Greg Lange, was denied parole for a fifth time during a hearing in St. Paul on Friday afternoon. The Review Board voted 3-2 to continue for two years before another hearing would occur. An argument for parole was made...

Vaccines, mental health topics at Dodge County forum

Vaccines and mental health issues were topics at last Saturday’s Rural Health Forum at The Midway building on the Dodge County Fairgrounds in Kasson. The event was sponsored by the Dodge and Olmsted County Farmers Union in cooperation with Dodge County Public Health. Featured speakers at the event...

I Was Thinking... Old Cars

Once a week, I meet for coffee with some retired teachers. Two of the group are real car guys. They have several classic cars between them. We started to talk about the cars most people drive today and the ones we grew up with and the changes between then and now. Somebody stated, “I learned on a...

Hayfield FFA receives $1,000 Donation from CFS Foundation, Land O’Lakes Foundation

Hayfield’s FFA Chapter has received a generous $1,000 donation from CFS (Central Farm Service) Foundation and Land O’Lakes Foundation. This contribution will support the chapter’s ongoing efforts to develop future agricultural leaders and enhance educational opportunities for its members. The...

'Marketing wizard' starts new business

A self-professed “local marketing wizard” is venturing into the business world with her own marketing firm. Simone Steiskal, who has connections to Dodge County, has started Steiskal Strategies. With more than eight years of marketing experience spanning various industries like insurance,...

West Concord Ambulance takes over daytime coverage

ALEX MALM STAFF WRITER For more than a year the West Concord Ambulance has relied on Dodge Center Ambulance to provide daytime coverage for its ambulance. Under state law, ambulances are required to have two people available at all times, in order to be considered a transport service,...

Byron, K-M superintendents sign contracts

Searches for new superintendents in the Kasson-Mantorville and Byron school districts officially ended Monday night as new three-year contracts were signed in both districts. Beth Giese, currently the superintendent in the Kenyon-Wanamingo school district will begin her job as the K-M...

K-M FFA celebrates Ag Day

Kasson-Mantorville FFA members took some time last week to thank supporters at the annual Ag Day dinner. The event features a meal, silent auction and video displays of FFA activities. All money raised from the silent auction is donated to Dodge County Relay for Life. Last year $3,500 was raised at...

K-M picks at least three finalists

The Kasson-Mantorville School Board has narrowed down its search for its next superintendent from six to at least three finalists after first round interviews last week. The three moving on to a second round of interviews include Beth Giese, Dr. Steven Heil and Nate Walbruch. District spokesperson...

Byron selects 5 semi-finalists for superintendent, OKs fall levy

Five semi-finalists for the superintendent position at Byron Public Schools were chosen Monday night during a special board meeting. At an earlier regular board meeting Monday, the board gave their official okay to having an operating levy referendum in November. The semi-finalists to be...