There definitely was joy in Kasson last week as Highway 57 re-opened. Two summers of highway construction is not something that anyone enjoys, even if the end result is an improvement.
Not only did it open again to traffic but this time with three roundabouts.
Initial reports seem to be that the roundabouts are operating as they should.

Minn., City Council: Road work on OC/RDS & 2nd Ave. NW.
It has been a total mess up. Why are they working at both ends at the same time?
The other day, they had both ends of OC/RDS blocked at 4th Street NW and 7th St. NW! They had to move the temp barricades so I could leave! I wasn’t the only one who had this problem.

   Minnesota is more than just the land of 10,000 lakes, it is also home to thousands of farms that grow, produce, and raise the food our country eats every day.

With the vast array of communication devices, we now have at our fingertips, reaching out to people a distance away is easier than ever. We rarely write letters and wait impatiently for the mailman to deliver a response. Using long distance to call someone is a thing of the past. With a cell phone in nearly everyone’s pocket or purse, we can always be in touch.

I love walking outside during the summer in Minnesota. My wife, Lori and I frequently go for walks on trails in the woods. We recently took a walk around Rice Lake. The green plants and trees were so vibrantly green as we walked around the lake. It was a beautiful space to be in and just breathe.

The Minnesota League of Minnesota Cities has recognized 35 state lawmakers, including Sen. Carla Nelson (R-Rochester), as 2023 Legislators of Distinction. Chosen legislators are honored for specific actions that aided efforts of Minnesota cities during the past year’s state legislative session.