In November 1982, Mantorville area resident Phil Scholer, won 1st place in the Federal Duck Stamp contest for 1983-84 among 1,564 entries. Phil and Sheryl Scholer were in attendance in Washington DC during the judging and this was the first time the artist of the winning entry was there in person. Phil had previously won state duck stamp contests in Minnesota and Nevada.

A short time ago, a committee announced their choice for a new Minnesota state flag. It took months sorting through the various submitted options. After the choice was finally made, there was a firestorm of comments all over social media as to why this was a terrible choice. Emotions ran high and reactions reflected some deep-seated feelings about the flag.

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Anchor of Hope Church203 E. Main St., Dodge CenterA Seventh Day BaptistCongregationanchorofhopesdb.com10 a.m. Saturday,Worship Service11:30 a.m. Sabbath Schooldodgecentersdb.org• 374-6755
First Baptist ChurchSunday, Jan. 149:30 a.m. Sunday School10:30 a.m. Morning WorshipWednesday, Jan. 176:30-8 p.m. A.R.K. Children's Ministry (Age 4 – Gr. 6) 6:30-8 p.m. Youth Group(Gr. 7 – 12)

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is accepting feedback on an existing feedlot in Dodge County.
Toquam Hogs of rural Blooming Prairie has filed for a permit to continue operating a facility that houses up to 3,920 hogs. The facility is located at 68707 130th Ave. in Ripley Township.
The MPCA Commissioner has made a preliminary determination to issue the permit for two and a half years.

50 years ago
January 9, 1974
Folmer Carlsen, Publisher
Girl Scout Cookie Sales Begin On Friday