Everett William Schull, 92, passed away on Dec. 15, 2015, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center.

Earl Raymond Kinley III, age 55, of Eagan, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at United Hospital in St. Paul on Friday, Dec. 18, 2015. Earl struggled with his health for many years and is now pain free and with the Lord. 

William Alan Baker, age 65, died on Sunday Dec. 13th, 2015 at home surrounded by his family.
Funeral services were held Friday Dec. 18th at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Kasson, with Pastor Randy Fett officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery in Kasson. 

Darlene Elaine (Eggert) Carstensen, age 78, of Kasson, died of natural causes on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015, at Mayo Clinic Hospital – St. Marys Campus in Rochester. 
The funeral was held Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kasson, with Rev. Dana O’Brien officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Wildwood Cemetery in Wasioja. Memorials are preferred to the family.  

The Governing Board of the Zumbro Education District No. 61-6012 met in regular session on November 19, 2015 at the Zumbro Education District Office.  The Chair, Matt Prigge, called the meeting to order.  At the roll call the following members were present:  Lloyd Henslin, Angela Heiden, Lana Mindrup, Elizabeth Lawson, and Michelle Vigeland. Carol Anhalt, Executive Director.

Citizens for the Township of Hayfield, County of Dodge, State of Minnesota are here by advised that filing as a candidate for Township office can be made beginning December 29, 2015 and closing January 12, 2016 at 5 p.m.  Filing fee is $2.00.
Persons may file their candidacy with the township clerk at 17687 740th Street, Hayfield, MN for the office of:
One (1) Supervisor – 3 year term
One (1) Clerk – 2 year term 

Notice is hereby given that a township election in the town of Claremont, County of Dodge, State of Minnesota will be held March 8, 2016.
Filing of affidavit of candidacy may be filed with Donald Yankowiak at his home beginning Tuesday, December 29, 2015 and closing at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 for the following offices:
 
One (1) Supervisor for a three year term
One (1) Clerk for a two year term

A single vehicle rollover has taken the life of a Dodge County teenager.
The State Patrol reported Logan M. Maas, 18, of Dodge Center was killed in the crash Friday at 4:17 p.m. on 275th Avenue on the northern edge of Dodge County. He was a passenger in the vehicle.

Area residents who would like to help the Kasson-Mantorville School District have an opportunity to do that this Christmas season when they shop at Shopko Hometown in Kasson.
The Shopko Foundation is giving back to the Hometown communities through a program at all their stores including Kasson.