Friday, March 29, 2024

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Local, state and federal officials dedicated Highway 14, from Dodge Center into Steele County, at a 10 a.m. ceremony last Tuesday on a stretch of the newly sculpted four-lane at Dodge County 3. A gathering of Minnesota State Patrol, Minnesota Highway Department officials, the Gov. Tim Walz, U.S....
Southerly winds were whipping up the crowds at Mayo High School’s stadium as Kasson-Mantorville’s KOMETS squared-off against the Byron Bears in a decisive game that would decide the champion of Section 1AAAA. No, I’m not going to relive the game blow-by- blow, but I’ll try to convey the enthusiasm...
Wow! Saturday afternoon was a magnificent day in the Kasson-Mantorville area. For those who were able to witness our K-M KoMets crush the Winona Winhawks, it was one of those days the fans and players will remember until at least Friday. Friday is when the KoMets face off against Byron’s Bears who...
Farmers’ Almanac has been forecasting the nation’s winters for more than 100 years—since 1818 as a matter of fact. Winter 2021 will be a flip-flop winter, with cold through December, with a mild January, February’s suppose to be relatively storm free, with major snows hitting us in March....
This hilarious piece appeared on The Babylon Bee newsletter. It’s a tongue-in-cheek satire that is worth a look.  Hey! Are you a kid? Are you being raised by normal middle-class parents who love you and care for you? Uh-Oh, watch out! They may be dangerous domestic terrorists! It’s important to...
Last Thursday was a bit more extraordinary than most days in Kasson or Dodge County for that matter. As people began migrating back to Kasson via Mantorville Ave., a combine lost its left front wheel. Fortunately, the operator of the unit was able to jump the curb (even with a corn head on the...
Kasson-Mantorville Lions Club is a local service club that puts words into action. It's a club that has had impact on Kasson parks, recreation areas and displaying Old Glory on U.S. holidays. At the September meeting of the KM Lions, a prestigious award was presented to two individuals who made...
Just as the September temps begin t fall, work on the Veterans Park Wall is underway. A sole worker was on the wall chipping away at the sandstone blocks and mortar that have deteriorated since the historic wall was build by men under the Great Depression era Works Progress Administration (WPA) in...
Everyone has a favorite time of year...winter, summer, spring or fall. In this neck-of-the-woods it’s winter for snowmobilers and farmers tired from a busy time planting, spaying and harvesting their crops. Most adults prefer the warming sun’s rays of spring, when apple blossoms are full and their...
Is the goal of this administration’s expansion of executive branch mandates, to destroy small businesses? If that is the case, they’re succeeding. Earlier this week a regional restaurant announced that it is closing its doors on Sunday. Yep, quitting. The owner claims they are unable to hire...

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