Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center and Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield are among are among facilities to receive funds from the second round of emergency aid to nursing homes, State Sen. Carla Nelson said recently. This funding is part of the bipartisan $300 million package passed by the Minnesota legislature in 2023 to address the crisis facing nursing homes across the state.

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August 14, 1974
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Forty-One Boys Report For K-M Football Practice
Varsity football practice started on August 12 with 41 boys reporting to practice. This is a fine group of boys with excellent leadership from the upperclassmen especially Co-captains, Jeff Stevenson and Jeff Wenz.

Recently our family suffered a loss when our daughter’s 15-year-old dog passed away. If you haven’t lived with a pet for an extended period, this may not seem like a big deal, but for many people, pets can become a real part of the family.

A Dodge Center man was arrested and charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct — 2nd Degree — Contact under 14 — Actor > 36m older after the Dodge Center City Pool manager reported a man acting inappropriately with juvenile females.
According to the criminal complaint, a Dodge County Deputy met with the manager on July 29 “who pointed out the suspect and contact was made with him.”

Motorists traveling on Highway 56 will encounter a lane closure beginning Aug. 12 when crews resurface the road in West Concord, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Prime contractor Rochester Sand & Gravel is scheduled to begin resurfacing Highway 56 from Southview Street to Dodge County Road 24 in West Concord on Aug. 12.

A week after Kasson City Administrator Tim Ibisch left Minnesota to interview for the city manager position in Loudon, Tenn., and was offered the position, pending successful negotiations, Ibisch said he is rejecting the job offer.
Asked why he decided against taking the job, Ibisch in an email Tuesday morning said “Nothing particular,” and when asked wrote “I’m not currently looking at anything else.”