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What does ‘EXEMPT’ mean on a railroad crossing sign?

Question: The other day I came across a railroad crossing sign with the word “EXEMPT” placed on it. What is that all about?
Answer: An X-shaped sign identifies a railroad crossing. If there is more than one track, a sign below the crossbuck indicates the number of tracks.

warrants in Dodge County. The Sheriff provides this information as a public service

1.     Jacqueline Dee Hars – FTA-first appearance – body only
2.     Robert John Hausen – FTA-first appearance – body only
3.     Miguel Angel Munoz Hernandez – contempt of court - $10,000 bail
4.     Clark Adam Hobbs – FTA-pre-trial – body only
5.     Tiffany Kay Holder – probation violation – body only
6.     Jeffrey Austin Johnson – complaint warrant – body only

Note: The Police Blotter often contains sensitive information. With this in mind, block numbers deliberately do not indicate a specific address.

Court newsDodge County
The following gross misdemeanors, misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors were heard in Dodge County District Court the week of April 13 — 20:
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Enviro Show targets helping people become more eco-friendly

Katie Barden’s passion for becoming eco-friendly kicked into high gear several years ago with the death of her mother.
Six years ago, Barden lost her mother, Cindy Barden, to complications of breast cancer. Cindy was 66. “Too young,” said Katie Barden.

Navigating Social Security as it downsizes

Dear Savvy Senior,

FIRST PLACE FINISH

Pierce Petersohn won the High Jump last week for Triton at the Tiger Invite last week clearing 6 feet.

Finney resigns as Byron basketball coach

After taking the team to the high school state tournament again this year Byron Boys Basketball Coach Kyle Finney has resigned from his post.
The resignation was accepted during the April 21 School Board meeting.
Finney did not respond to an email request for comment for this story.

Hayfield defeats WEM

The Hayfield softball team defeated Waterville-Elysian-Morristown 11-6 last week.
Hayfield took a 3-1 lead after scoring three in the bottom half of the first inning.
After scoring two more in the bottom of the second with WEM scoring one in the top of the third.
Hayfield responded with three more runs in the bottom half of the inning and then another in the bottom of the fourth.

Byron softball defeats Zumbrota-Mazeppa

After trailing early the Byron softball team defeated Zumbrota-Mazeppa 13-6 last week.
Z-M took a 3-0 lead after scoring three in the bottom of the first inning.
After holding Byron scoreless for the first three innings Byron would go on to score seven in the top of the fourth to take a 7-3 lead.

Triton defeats NRHEG

The Triton baseball team played in only one game the past week defeating NRHEG 19-15.
Mason Bills had four hits and four RBIs in the game, Cohen McNeilus had three hits including a double, and Austin Scanlan had three hits in the game.
 

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