A routine presentation on results of state-mandated test scores led to Board Member Tracy Petersohn asking if the board was spending enough time discussing the results.
Middle School Principal Luke Lutterman, who is also the district’s assessment coordinator, said that the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments or MCAs are just one piece or tool used to measure growth.

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:
DATE OF MORTGAGE:  June 1, 2011
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE:  $101,850.00
MORTGAGOR(S):  Teren L. Asfahl, a married woman

Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Commission of Claremont, Minnesota, will meet in Claremont City Hall on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. to hold a Public Hearing for a Variance Request.  The Variance Request is to build a garage (at 417 2nd Street) closer to the side lot line than allowed by city ordinance.  This request is made by Ethan and Sandie Reed.  

When you’re in a conference that boasts powerhouse programs like Ohio State and Michigan State, a 6-7 season is just not going to cut it. However, back in May, first year Head Coach Tracy Claeys said that last season was just a hiccup in the road to prominence. 
“I believe this is our best football team since we’ve been here,” he said. 

In a couple of weeks, the KassonPublic Library will finally get to open the doors to its new building.
On Aug. 27, the KPL will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new building. After about three years of work, the new KPL building will be home to the current library of books, as well as a number of new perks for the Kasson community.

The Kasson-Mantorville activities director position has seen its share of faces in recent years.

Questions related to helping the family farm and why the legislature failed to deal with taxes, bonding and transportation issues dominated a panel discussion with area legislators at last week’s Land Use Expo. Rep. Peggy Bennett (R-27A), Rep. Jeanne Poppe (DFL-27B), Sen. Vicki Jensen (DFL-24), Rebecca Flood, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Sen. Dan Sparks (DFL-27), Sen.

The Olmsted County Attorney announced Wednesday that Myles Keller of Mantorville has been charged in connection with the crash that killed a 5-year-old Kasson boy in May.
A criminal complaint summons has been issued charging Keler with misdemeanor driving with an excess alcohol content and gross misdemeanor reckless driving causing death.

For boys growing up in Owatonna, Husky football is a way of life. The 5A Minnesota powerhouse is known for generating some of the state’s best players.  
For three days this past week, kids of all ages had the opportunity not only to hang out with some members of the varsity staff but its players too.
Owatonna High School held their 20 annual football camp on the grounds for boys in all age groups.