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Byron has high hopes for pot license

Byron City Administrator Al Roder is in his early 60s and was raised in an era where smoking cannabis was taboo.
Now, it’s possible Roder may be the de facto CEO of a city owned cannabis dispensary in the near future, as the city is prepared to move forward with applying for a municipal owned cannabis dispensary license.

K-M board names Richards, Walsh as board nominees

Kasson-Mantorville’s School Board has named Angie Richards and Pat Walsh as candidates to replace Board Member Amy Olson who resigned earlier this month.

‘ANGEL OF MERCY’

Helping people is what Erin Brose knew best.
And that’s why it came as no surprise to anyone when she pulled over to help two injured women who crashed their vehicles on a foggy morning in late December near West Concord.
As Brose came upon the wreckage, she dialed 911 before getting out of her own car to help the drivers whose vehicles were reportedly on fire, according to Nan Wandrey, Brose’s mother who lives in Owatonna.

Open house March 5 to learn about Mantorville roundabout project

The public is invited to attend an open house on Wednesday, March 5, to learn more about the roundabout project at the intersection of Highway 57 and Dodge County Road 16 and a resurfacing project in Mantorville, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT).

More than 1,700 bills introduced in Minnesota Senate

It may only be February, but the Capitol is humming with over 1,700 bills already introduced in the Senate. The House is finally in session as boycotting DFL members have now returned to the Capitol.
I’m committed to tackling important issues. Two pressing and connected issues are Minnesota’s fraud problem, and balancing our state budget with its projected $5.1 billion budget deficit!

Heartache while displaying the most noble intentions

How much can one family endure?
I can’t help but wonder if that’s what Nan Wandrey of Owatonna and the rest of her family are thinking. They have endured an extraordinary amount of pain and suffering over the past several years culminating with the loss of Wandrey’s daughter last month in a heart wrenching set of circumstances after a crash near West Concord.

Do you want lead in your drinking water?

Raise your hand if you want lead in your water. No hands? We thought so.
Congress Moves to Repeal Lead Limits Imposed by Biden-Era Rules.

Ash Wednesday begins Lenten season

Dear friends of our community,
The Lenten season begins on Wednesday, March 5. On that day, many celebrate “Ash Wednesday.” There are a few different explanations of the reason for wearing ashes but as with the observance of Lent, we acknowledge our need for repentance.

Church schedule

BAPTIST
Anchor of Hope Church203 E. Main St., Dodge CenterA Seventh Day BaptistCongregationanchorofhopesdb.com10 a.m. Saturday,Worship Service11:30 a.m. Sabbath Schooldodgecentersdb.org• 374-6755

WARRANTS: The following individuals have active warrants in Dodge County. The Sheriff provides this information as a public service

1.     Jacob Matthew Stokes – FTA-pre-trial – body only
2.     Oscar Julio Blas Tadeo – contempt of court - $10,000 bail
3.     Aundrea Janon Taylor Douglas – FTA-pre-trial – body only
4.     Codie James Tesch – FTA-pre-trial – body only
5.     Oscar Michael Trevino – probation violation – body only
6.     Heber De Jesus Turniel Centeno – FTA-pre-trial – body only

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