The decision of where to try the former Minnesota State Patrol trooper whose squad slammed into a passenger car, killing an Owatonna teenager, has been delayed.
A settlement conference and motion hearing were pushed back for the second time in eight weeks.
Shane Elroy Roper, 33, of Hayfield, was expected to appear in Olmsted County District Court on Oct. 21.

For years, the city of Kasson has had its own municipal liquor store.
But with its longtime manager Cathy Pletta retiring, some on the city council are calling for the city to look at selling the business altogether.
“I think that selling liquor is a private venture and is something that we should let private business handle that demand,” Councilmember Paul Johnson said.

Kasson means a lot to Matt Bradford.
He grew up in the area, graduating from Kasson-Mantorville in 1979. He met his high school sweetheart, Andrea, who worked 42 years for Mayo before retiring.

Minnesota Prairie County Alliance (MNPrairie) issued nearly $900,000 in food assistance benefits in September to recipients across Dodge, Waseca, and Steele County.
If the federal government shutdown continues, 5,868 clients, 2,324 of whom are children, will be at risk of losing the support they receive from those programs.

Working with two other regional organizations, Minnesota Prairie County Alliance (MNPrairie) will offer an Oct. 25 conference focused on mental health and resilience.
Adults and Disabilities Services Supervisor Brandon Smith said MN Prairie is partnering with NAMI SE MN and SPERO, the local mental health center serving Dodge, Steele, and Waseca counties, to present the Mental Health & Resilience Conference.

Wonderland Whimsy is one of the newest businesses in Kasson, offering patrons a chance to “sip, savor & shop.”