George Alan Halverson, 69, of Byron, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, September 28, 2024. He was born on September 25, 1955, in Estherville, Iowa to Parker and Virginia (George) Halverson. He graduated from Fairmont High School in 1974. He attended Mankato State University, earning his bachelor's degree in 1978. George and Vicky (Schneier) Halverson were married on August 26, 1978.

Lynda Goodman, Mantorville, MN, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024. There will be a Celebration of Life on October 12th from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm at the Mantorville Saloon.
 

Hayfield Elementary students enthusiastically joined in the cheering for their Vikings Monday afternoon at the Homecoming Pep Fest. A week of activities comes to an end Friday with the afternoon parade and evening football game.
 
 

The future of the Dodge Center Ambulance has been a point of discussion for several months for city officials from Claremont, Kasson, Dodge Center, and Mantorville, the communities’ part of the Dodge Center Ambulance Primary Service Area.
With issues related to funding, the discussions have centered around the potential creation of a taxing district, to be able to raise and appropriate the needed funds to keep the ambulance going.

The Byron City Council set its preliminary maximum levy, at its most recent meeting, which would not change the tax rate.
“Staff met with the Finance Committee to review the proposed preliminary budget and levy numbers for 2025,” Finance Director Cami Reber wrote in a memo. “After discussion and review, it is our recommendation to set the proposed levy for 2025 at $5,954,067.”

The annual Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments test results are out for 2023-2024 are out and some area schools are celebrating.
Kasson-Mantorville
“At Kasson-Mantorville Schools, we always put students first. Our commitment to excellence can be seen daily in classrooms, and we work as a team to ensure that students are learning at high levels every day,” Director of Student and Staff Support Systems, Ashley Kaplan said.

The annual Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments test results are out for 2023-2024 are out and some area schools are celebrating.
Kasson-Mantorville
“At Kasson-Mantorville Schools, we always put students first. Our commitment to excellence can be seen daily in classrooms, and we work as a team to ensure that students are learning at high levels every day,” Director of Student and Staff Support Systems, Ashley Kaplan said.