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CHS has closed the elevator in Claremont and directed members to take their soybeans and grains to the elevator in Kasson.
Nick Ulschmid, logistics manager at CHS, said co-op members were notified of the closing earlier this season. He said the closure was a corporate decision made partly because...
For 2025, 45.2% of students across the state were proficient in math, according to the MCA (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments) scores released by the state last month.
For reading, the statewide average was 49.6%.
Some area school districts are celebrating success, while others caution that state...
Kasson’s City Council approved a preliminary 2026 tax levy of $4,844,142, a 7.8% increase over the 2025 levy of $4,493,797.
The preliminary levy cannot increase but can be adjusted downward by the council before the final number is approved in December.
The amounts to be levied for each fund...
The Byron City Council approved the 2026 preliminary budget and levy during its September meeting, keeping the tax rate flat.
“Staff met with the Finance Committee to review the proposed preliminary budget and levy numbers for 2026,” the administration wrote in a memo to the city council. “After...
In a time of heightened concern over school safety, a West Concord police officer’s simple act of compassion has brought comfort to a young student and pride to an entire community.
Officer David Myrom recently responded to a call from a local grandmother, whose grandson was afraid to attend school...
They gathered in the Foundation Building at the Steele County Fairgrounds Saturday morning, united for one purpose — the fight against Alzheimer’s.
Following the Walk to End Alzheimer’s opening ceremony, participants headed out for the walk, either a one mile or 5K.
The walks are the Alzheimer’s...
Area school boards OK teacher contracts
Alex Malm
Staff Writer
Both the Hayfield and Kasson-Mantorville school boards have approved two-year contracts with their teacher unions.
“We are proud of the positive and collaborative relationship we have with our teachers and are pleased to report that...
Dodge County commissioners last week unanimously approved a preliminary budget of $39,126,718 and a total net levy of $19,187, 888.
The levy amounts to an increase of 6.9% from 2025. The total budget represents an increase of 7.5%, County Administrator Jim Elmquist said.
The preliminary budget and...
Southern Minnesota’s own Cori Kennedy is stepping into the national spotlight after earning a spot on Team Reba McEntire during the blind auditions in Season 28 of NBC’s “The Voice.”
Kennedy performed “Why Not Me” by The Judds, impressing the coaches and securing her place on McEntire’s team. Her...
Dodge County Sheriff Scott Rose presented Citizen Awards to several county residents at the conclusion of last week’s county board meeting.
A Letter of Recognition was presented to the Kress family, and Citizen Lifesaving Awards went to Timothy D. Thomann, the Kasson Police Department, and the...