Jose “Joseph” C. Olivo, 61, died Saturday morning, Aug., 11, 2018, in Blooming Prairie.    
Joe Olivo was born March 10, 1957 in San Marcos, Texas, the son of Willie and Ysabel (Cervantes) Olivo. In 1975, Joe graduated from Blue Earth High School. On Aug. 25, 1978, he was united in marriage to Carrie Jean Ogilvie at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Blue Earth. The couple moved to Blooming Prairie in 1986.  

When I came to the Senate in January, I fought for and won a seat on the Agriculture Committee because I know how important agriculture is to creating and supporting Minnesota jobs and our state’s economy.  
 

With some fairs past and a few still to come, it means only one thing. School is just around the corner once again.
Getting back to school is extra special for my 11-year-old daughter this year as she heads into middle school. It’s scary for me to think the elementary days are now in the rearview mirror for all my kids. 

Donald Zeller, 88, died on Aug. 1, 2018 at Prairie Meadows Senior Living Facility in Kasson. It was coincidental that his death was on this date, the Swiss National Day, as all his ancestors came from Switzerland and settled in Berne.

A new program at Kasson-Mantorville Schools is reaping big benefits for children around Dodge County.

It may be hard to think about the holidays in the middle of the warm August days of summer, but a local veterans group is getting into the holiday mode already.
At its booth during the Festival in the Park last weekend, the Kasson American Legion began taking orders for Christmas wreaths. It is one of the major fundraisers during the year for the Legion.  

As a youngster growing up in Kasson, Ryan Jech vividly recalls the Festival in the Park celebration when it featured a car show.
“I just remember coming here as a kid checking out the cars,” Jech said. “I really enjoyed it.”
Jech was disappointed to see a few years ago when the festival stopped the car show. There hasn’t been a car show for about six years. 

Patricia I. ‘Patti’ Rohne, age 79 of Waseca, died Saturday morning Aug. 4, 2018 at the New Richland Care Center in New Richland.  
Patricia Irene Crandell was born Nov. 15, 1938 in Hayfield, to John and Irene (Freiert) Crandell. She attended school in Hayfield, graduating from Hayfield High School in 1957.  She contracted polio at a young age and was left with foot and leg problems. 

Jimmie A. Ahles, age 78 of Austin, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at his home in Austin.  
Jimmie Allen was born Feb. 17, 1940 in Stearns County to Cornelius and Voila Marie (Laws) Ahles. As a child Jimmie’s family moved to Blooming Prairie, where he attended school.