Emily Rose Delzer, age 30, of Woodbury, formerly of Mantorville, died Saturday, July 10, 2021. Emily was born January 17, 1991, to Paul and Jackie (Posey) Delzer in Rochester. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kasson. Emily was the oldest of her five siblings.

David Matthiesen, 78, of Kasson, died on Friday, July 9, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Saint Marys campus in Rochester.
David was born in Austin, on October 9, 1942 to Ollene (Granle) and Adonnis Matthiesen, living his childhood days around the Austin area.  

Any weather man will tell you it has been a dry summer and we are still experiencing drought conditions but you couldn’t tell by what Mother Nature has done to the 2021 race season at Chateau Speedway. With seven shows in the books so far this season the track was forced to cancel racing action last weekend because of rain for the fourth time this year. 

Kasson vs. Austin
Kasson Post 333 traveled to Austin Sunday evening and came away with a 10-4 loss.

Area residents will get a chance to help raise funds for the Gold Star Memorial planned for Mantorville the Steel Horse Militia, along with Kasson American Legion Post 333, sponsors a special day of activities on Saturday, July 24.
Steel Horse Militia is a non-profit organization that does charity work, helps veterans and supports the Second Amendment, said Travis Bretzman of Mantorville who is secretary of the organization.

A model carnival midway built completely from Legos will be a new display at the Dodge County Fair this year.

MBT Bank of Forest City, Iowa has entered into an agreement to acquire Citizens State Bank of Hayfield and Farmers & Merchants State Bank in Blooming Prairie. MBT announced the agreement last week.
Citizens State Bank has offices in Hayfield, Dodge Center and Mantorville. Farmers & Merchants State Bank has locations in Blooming Prairie and Austin.