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As the spring high school sports season comes to an end, a big congratulations to the local students who competed in the State Track Meet last week at St. Michael-Albertville High School.
Competing for Byron were Ben Zimmerman, Adam Glynn, Jaxon Boynton, Carson Heimer, Zachary Vanderpool, Cody...
While the verdicts in the Feeding Our Future fraud case are a step in the right direction, we still must be far more vigilant at addressing the failures in oversight by the Minnesota Department of Education that allowed this massive fraud to occur — and the Walz administration’s lackluster response...
It’s now official, the election season is here. Filings closed Tuesday for the U.S. Senate and House of Representative, the state legislature and county offices. Filings will open soon for city and school board elections.
The DCI wants to hear from readers and would like to have a robust discussion...
I grew up in the town of Kiester which, according to the latest U.S. Census, has a population of 488. I know firsthand that small towns often face unique challenges, including limited access to financial resources and a reduced tax base.
I also know that the nature of living in a small town makes...
Some people feel local journalism is dead. Some feel it’s not important. Some feel Facebook and Twitter are good substitutes.
But last week, while one of our reporters was working on a storyfor the Dodge County Independent, another blatant example of the importance of local journalism emerged.
Alex...
Another Memorial Day weekend is upon us.
The unofficial start of summer, a day for barbecues and picnics. A long weekend. For some, the end of the school year. And, oh yes, a day that was established for a specific purpose.
Among all the activities that we will be enjoying this weekend, let’s take...
Because some voters will believe anything I tell them, no questions asked, I, Donald Trump...
...promised voters “Mexico will pay for” my wall.(But you did — and swallowed all my promises hook-line-sinker.)
...told voters I’d “completed” that wall.(I didn’t — not even close.Most of our 1,900-mile...
Senator charged with 1stdegree felony burglary
As many of you know, Democrat Senator Mitchell was charged for felony burglary. Courts will adjudicate the culpability and legal consequences for Sen. Mitchell’s actions which led to an indictment for first degree felony burglary, but the Senate has...
The road work now under way in Mantorville is certainly making travel difficult in that area. Highway 57 is basically closed to all but local traffic and everyone trying to go from north of Mantorville to Kasson in either direction is being sent on a detour.
But in addition to the inconvenience,...
If you catch me sneaking out of work early or not showing up at all on a sunny afternoon this spring and summer, it’s with good reason.
Since my father passed away late last fall, I have taken over the lawn mowing duties on my mother’s farm in McLeod County. And it’s no easy task, or shall I say...