Over the past several weeks, this newspaper has worked diligently to get to the bottom of what exactly has been going on behind the scenes with the Kasson-Mantorville school district.
Meanwhile, school district leaders seem perfectly content saying nothing.
Through just one month of examining district emails, this newspaper has been able to uncover a great deal of information that we believe very few people knew.

There’s a phrase in the journalism world that best describes what we’re all about at the Dodge County Independent. As the phrase goes, “We’re hyper-local news.”
And that’s a good thing for you. We’re able to provide a niche that can be very difficult to find anywhere else.

After a decade in the news business, primarily writing hard news stories, I’ve seen, written about, and heard a lot of negative stories.
No complaints, I love what I do. But sometimes it can be hard to see the good in humanity, especially intoday’s polarizing climate. Then, the other day, I saw the good in humanity right in front of me.

Even though the holiday season for many doesn’t officially begin until Thanksgiving, already Dodge County residents are showing just how generous they can be during this time of year.
Kasson-Mantorville residents turned out on November 7 to help the Care & Share organization raise funds to help those who could use a little help during the holidays and throughout the year.

Police officers are always on the lookout for intoxicated drivers, especially around certain holiday periods like Labor Day back in September and now the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

As a 24-year veteran of the Minnesota National Guard, I know that when you raise your hand to serve, you’re not just sacrificing your time. You’re sacrificing your health, safety, personal freedoms, and time with family in service to your country.