State Rep. Peggy Bennett, a Republican lawmaker from Albert Lea, abruptly dropped out of the governor’s race last week after her pick for lieutenant governor told her at the last minute he wouldn’t be able to move forward.

Claremont Chamber of Commerce President Dean Schuette was at Triton High School last month, watching as multiple scholarships were awarded to students who were soon graduating.
Giving back to the community is what the Chamber does, using funds coming from charitable gambling.
Last year, the Claremont Chamber was able to donate $262,000, while also paying $398,000 in taxes. If you think that seems skewed, Schuette would agree.

Byron’s redemption run to the state championship game ended with heartbreak for the second consecutive season last weekend when the No. 2 Bears fell 6-1 to No. 5 St. Francis for the Class AAA state title at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium at the University of Minnesota.
The Bears were victims of a slow start that allowed the Fighting Saints to play with full confidence and pull ahead 6-0 through three innings.

The seventh season of the “Larger Than Life” Outdoor Art Exhibit will kick off June 27 at Riverside Park in Mantorville.

Randy and Nadine Langworthy have been named the 2026 Dodge Center Citizens of the Year.