Police blotterDodge County
The following gross misdemeanors, misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors were heard in Dodge County District Court the week of March 16 — 23:
Dodge CountySheriff’s Office

Dear Savvy Senior,
At age 70, I’ve become more and more forgetful lately and am concerned it may be an early sign of dementia. Are there any memory screening tools or services that you can recommend to help me gage my problem, without going to a neurologist?
Forgetful Frank
 
Dear Frank,

Aortic valve stenosis (AVS) is a significant health concern affecting over 1.5 million Americans and millions more globally. Researchers at Mayo Clinic are exploring the use of a new drug called ataciguat to manage AVS. Results from preclinical and clinical studies, published in Circulation, show that ataciguat has the potential to significantly slow disease progression.

Current Triton Head Coach Brandon Neseth will be taking over as activities director for the district beginning July 1.

The Triton and Hayfield track teams took a trip down to Mankato last weekend, to compete in an indoor track meet at Mankato State.
For the girls, Hayfield’s Breanna Subbert finished second in the 55 meter dash with a time of 8.35, Romina Medina finished third with a time of 8.36 for Triton, and Jessica Hukee finished fifth with a time of 8.63.

Paul Alois Maroo, 74, of Dodge Center passed away in Rochester, MN, on Saturday, February 15, 2025, after a 21-year fight with cancer.
Paul Alois Maroo was born on June 3, 1950, in Austin, to Ernest C. and Rosemary (Ryan) Maroo. He attended school in Dodge Center, graduating in 1968. He worked on pipeline construction prior to joining the U.S. Navy in March 1969.