Dean Lowell Dahle, 82, of Hayfield, MN was called home to his Lord on Sunday, March 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

The Kasson-Mantorville School Board has narrowed down its search for its next superintendent from six to at least three finalists after first round interviews last week.

Five semi-finalists for the superintendent position at Byron Public Schools were chosen Monday night during a special board meeting. At an earlier regular board meeting Monday, the board gave their official okay to having an operating levy referendum in November.
The semi-finalists to be interviewed this week are:
Dr. Steven Heil, Superintendent, St. James Public Schools
James Menton, Superintendent, BOLD Public Schools

The Triton School Board has selected its next Middle/ High School principal.
“The Triton School District is pleased to announce that Tanisha Topinka has been selected as the next Principal of Triton Middle and High School,” a press release from the district read. “She will be joining the Triton Team beginning July 1, 2025.

The Claremont Chamber of Commerce donated $8,000 in honor of David Hanson at the Jan. 27 Dodge Center Lions Club meeting. Hanson passed away on Feb. 28.