The Dodge Center Council approved a maximum levy of $2.48 million which if approved in December would be a 7.95% increase over 2024.
“This levy is consistent with the levy agreed to by the Council at the July work session,” City Administrator Lee Mattson wrote in a memo. “The tax levy is proposed to increase by 7.95% as the city attempts to approach a tax rate of 80%.”

Herminia Mack, a healthcare professional from Owatonna, has always been a prideful person. She always wants to help.
But the reality is, when tragedy struck, she had to seek help, due to her limited income.
“When tragic events happen, you feel like this scattered puzzle that is shattered and you don’t know how to start and put yourself together,” Mack said during the rally.

Scott Larson attended the old Kasson School for grades 1 – 3, then Mantorville for grades 4 – 6, and he graduated from Kasson-Mantorville in 1988. He did participate in the school choir for the concerts in grade school, but was not involved with other school activities. He did enjoy going to the K-M Prom, and the Post Prom in Rochester. He got into a food fight but managed to stay out of trouble.

Hayfield Elementary students enthusiastically joined in the cheering for their Vikings Monday afternoon at the Homecoming Pep Fest. A week of activities comes to an end Friday with the afternoon parade and evening football game.
 
 

The future of the Dodge Center Ambulance has been a point of discussion for several months for city officials from Claremont, Kasson, Dodge Center, and Mantorville, the communities’ part of the Dodge Center Ambulance Primary Service Area.
With issues related to funding, the discussions have centered around the potential creation of a taxing district, to be able to raise and appropriate the needed funds to keep the ambulance going.

The Byron City Council set its preliminary maximum levy, at its most recent meeting, which would not change the tax rate.
“Staff met with the Finance Committee to review the proposed preliminary budget and levy numbers for 2025,” Finance Director Cami Reber wrote in a memo. “After discussion and review, it is our recommendation to set the proposed levy for 2025 at $5,954,067.”