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OKTOBERFEST BINGO!

A group of youngsters enjoy playing bingo at the Oktoberfest activities in Kasson last Saturday afternoon. The Kasson Chamber of Commerce sponsored the event that featured a variety of family friendly activities for all ages.

Teacher of the Year toils into the night

Sometimes teaching means late nights, staying up to brush up on current events. At least that’s the case for Elizabeth Averbeck, who teaches juniors and seniors social studies at Kasson-Mantorville High School. She’s starting her seventh year there this fall. And while she might be modest, her...

Kasson approves 7.2% maximum preliminary levy increase

The city of Kasson tax levy could be increased by up to 7.2% after approving its preliminary maximum levy last week. As part of the maximum levy, the General Fund budget would be $2.7 million, the Library Fund would be $441,533, and the Economic Development Fund would be $110,018. An additional $1....

DC sets maximum levy increase at 7.95%

The Dodge Center Council approved a maximum levy of $2.48 million which if approved in December would be a 7.95% increase over 2024. “This levy is consistent with the levy agreed to by the Council at the July work session,” City Administrator Lee Mattson wrote in a memo. “The tax levy is proposed...

Report shows economic hardships for many area households

Herminia Mack, a healthcare professional from Owatonna, has always been a prideful person. She always wants to help. But the reality is, when tragedy struck, she had to seek help, due to her limited income. “When tragic events happen, you feel like this scattered puzzle that is shattered and you...

Everyone knows Scott Larson after 40 years at grocery store

Scott Larson attended the old Kasson School for grades 1 – 3, then Mantorville for grades 4 – 6, and he graduated from Kasson-Mantorville in 1988. He did participate in the school choir for the concerts in grade school, but was not involved with other school activities. He did enjoy going to the K-...

K-M football beats Winona, Byron picks up homecoming victory

The Kasson-Mantorville team traveled to Winona last Friday night, winning 28-7. K-M got on the board early with a 50 yard interception return by Caisen Thome. In the second quarter with the game tied at 7-7, Jeremiah Peterson-Gordon scored on a eight yard rushing touchdown to take the lead for K-M...

CHEERING THE VIKINGS!

Hayfield Elementary students enthusiastically joined in the cheering for their Vikings Monday afternoon at the Homecoming Pep Fest. A week of activities comes to an end Friday with the afternoon parade and evening football game.

City officials mostly mum following private meeting about DC Ambulance’s future

The future of the Dodge Center Ambulance has been a point of discussion for several months for city officials from Claremont, Kasson, Dodge Center, and Mantorville, the communities’ part of the Dodge Center Ambulance Primary Service Area. With issues related to funding, the discussions have...

Byron sets preliminary levy

The Byron City Council set its preliminary maximum levy, at its most recent meeting, which would not change the tax rate. “Staff met with the Finance Committee to review the proposed preliminary budget and levy numbers for 2025,” Finance Director Cami Reber wrote in a memo. “After discussion and...