There are two businesses in the city of Kasson currently selling hemp-derived THC edibles, and both stores, including the city-owned liquor store, were selling products that violated the state’s standards, during a recent educational visit, according to Police Chief Josh Hanson.

Downtown Mantorville businesses are “struggling,” one restaurant owner says, but the road construction project that has torn up Highway 57 passing through downtown is nearly over.
“That’s the bright side, said Sakhann “Michelle” Douk, co-owner of the County Seat Coffeehouse in downtown Mantorville. What’s more, customers have been loyal during the mayhem.

The continuing heavy rains of the past several weeks have continued to impact area road construction projects.

Dodge County voters will have the chance to vote early in the upcoming Aug. 13 state primary elections as of last Friday until Aug.12.
In the race for the Republican nominee for United States Senate, candidates include John Berman, Joe Fraser, Patrick D. Munro, Christopher Seymore Sr., Raymond D. Petersen, Loner Blue, Royce White, and Alycia R. Gruenhagen.

Eligible voters in Olmsted County can vote absentee for the August 13, 2024, primary election. Absentee ballots can be requested through the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State.There are several ways Olmsted County residents may cast an absentee ballot.
Absentee by mail

50 years ago
July 3, 1974
Folmer Carlsen, Publisher
1924 Kasson Graduation Class Has Reunion
The Kasson High School class of 1924 celebrated their golden anniversary June 28th at the home of Stella Beaver in Kasson.
Twelve members and their spouses were present. The High School principal Rev. Marlo Berger and Mrs. M. Berger of Dayton, Ohio, were guests.