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'A Joyous Event'

There were big smiles all around Sunday as the second-annual Operation Christmas Child parade took to the streets of Kasson.
Horses and vehicles led the way on an ideal fall day during the event, sponsored by St. John’s Lutheran Church. 
The annual project collects school and non-liquid hygiene supplies to send to youngsters in need around the world.

Kasson siblings enjoy the 4-H life

 
 
Diego Espinoza is a veteran member of the Zumbro Rockets 4-H club. He’s been there, done that.
At age 10.
The Kasson youngster started out as a “Cloverbud” (4-H members in kindergarten through second grade) and is starting his sixth year in the organization.

Anticipating that Homecoming Game

There is nothing like a Friday night football game.
I have next to no idea how the sport works, other than the objective of the game itself. 
Where I come from, football will always be second to hockey, but it will never come last. 
Kasson-Mantorville loves football. 
It’s an entire event, and the amount of time and effort everyone puts into each game astounds me every time. 

Peeves “R” Us

National Pet Peeve Week is comin’ ‘round again. Second week in October (web-holidays.com).
So many peeves, so little time …
•Slow drivers. Fast drivers. Crazy drivers. Clueless drivers. Texting drivers. Drivers who live in the passing lane. Lazy drivers who take up 1.5 (or more) parking spots. Dang you to H-E Double Hockey Sticks!

Law enforcement lives matter

We’ve all likely heard about the Black Lives Matter movement involving large groups of people over the past few years campaigning against violence and systemic racism. The group regularly holds protests against police killings of black people and broader issues of racial profiling and police brutality.

K-M looks to start new tradition with Homecoming volleyball

Homecoming week is an exciting time for any area high school. As many alumni and the community get involved to help celebrate their local traditions, there are several events that take place. From the coronation of the homecoming king and queen to the parade later in the afternoon, everything has a certain itinerary that has been tried and true over the years with the culmination of the Friday night football game. 

K-M looks to start new tradition with Homecoming volleyball

The Kasson-Mantorville football team knows a thing or two about adversity. As they came up through the lower levels of the football program, they weren’t seeing a lot of success. With three wins in each of their seventh and eighth grade seasons, the KoMets had to work hard to where they are today as one of the top-ranked teams in the state.

Project to Yield Data on Cover Crops, Soil Health

Information is power. Knowledge and experience are the factors that in uence change and determine whether those changes will stand up over time.
Farmers all over the country are feverishly building their information bank these days, trying to gure out how to make money in a market offering sparse revenue opportunities. With margins tight, there is little room for risk or error in farm management techniques.

Bringing History to Life

Don Westfall said it feels good, starting out as Dodge County Historical Society executive director at age 68.

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