A busy several months are coming up for the Byron School Board as it searches for a new superintendent while continuing work on devising a budget reduction plan for the district. Plans are also for a new levy referendum in November.
Superintendent Search
On Monday, the Minnesota School Board Association (MSBA), which is assisting the district in the search, posted the superintendent job description.

The city of Claremont finally has a mayor, months after the November election.
In November, voters elected write-in candidate Casey Striver, who defeated incumbent Tasha Dahl.
However, things became complicated, when it was determined that Striver didn’t meet residency requirements, according to the city attorney.

The Mantorville City Council held a public hearing on Jan. 27, to discuss Minnesota’s new cannabis regulations. Amy Evans, the Public Health Director for Dodge County, was there to share updated information and answer questions.

Faculty and staff at Kasson-Mantorville High School had a chance to check out the food innovations of students as they enjoyed a lunch prepared by the Food Innovation Class.

Triton High School’s one-act play made it all the way to sectionals on Feb. 1, but didn’t advance to state.
“We did not place in the top three,” said director Karen Kleinwort. “But it’s the first time Triton has advanced in five years so it was exciting to advance to get to sectionals.”

Looking for a local event this month for the family?
If so, you might be in luck.
On Feb. 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Byron High School Student Council will be hosting a Winter Carnival, at the high school.

“Well, it’s about time.” Those few words are often expressed when we start doing something that someone else felt should have been done quite some time ago. Procrastination is a malady afflicting many retired people. What we don’t get done today we can always do tomorrow or the next day. The urgency of deadlines became somewhat diminished when we didn’t have to go to work every day. After all, we have all the time in the world, or do we?

What does it mean to belong to a place? At Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), we know that having a sense of belonging is not merely a sentiment; it is a foundational element that drives economic growth, enhances social cohesion and nurtures a resilient and vibrant region.

As we begin a new legislative session, I want to thank you for your trust in me to serve as your representative and voice. It is truly an honor to work on behalf of our neighbors, communities, and the hardworking people, families, and businesses in our district. I am committed to representing your values and priorities at the Capitol and ensuring that state government works for you.
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