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Extra speed enforcement on Dodge County roads in July

Summer in Minnesota means families are once again hitting the road for vacations and weekend fun. While many Minnesotans drive smart, too many are still driving too fast. Speed was the largest contributing factor in fatal traffic crashes during the 100 deadliest days last summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day).

“ASK A TROOPER” by Sgt. Troy Christianson of the Minnesota State Patrol

Can parent put ‘student driver’ sticker on car?
Question: I have a question as a dad who wants to alert other drivers that my newly licensed daughter is on the road. I would like to put a “student driver” decal on the vehicle. Can I do that? If so, does a student need to be driving?

Court news Dodge County

The following misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors were heard in Dodge County District Court the week of June 26 — July 3:
Dodge CountySheriff’s Office

How to cast early ballot for August 9 primary, special election

Minnesota voters may now cast their ballots for candidates running in the statewide primary election on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Voters in Dodge, Olmsted and other southern Minnesota counties in the 1st Congressional District can also vote in the special election to serve out the remainder of the late Rep. Jim Hagedorn’s term.

Making connections for lasting partnerships

Throughout the month of June I had the pleasure of visiting with folks from across Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation’s (SMIF) 20-county region during our Sprout events. These events, which were held in New Ulm, Dundas and Winona, were an opportunity to directly share SMIF’s resources and stories so that more people can take advantage of the funding and support services that we offer to help communities in the region thrive.

You are the salt of the earth

In the Sermon on the Mount, in the Gospel of Matthew 5:13, Jesus was addressing His followers back then and addressing us now by saying: “You are the salt of the earth.” As Christians, then, salt is who we are. 

DCI History July 7, 2022

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July 11, 2012
Randy Carlsen, Publisher

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