After years of delay for the project, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is expected to make a decision Thursday, May 2, on Dodge County Wind, LLC’s, request for permission to construct and operate a wind farm in Dodge, Mower and Steele Counties.

Kasson Mayor Chris McKern has declared Friday, April 26, as Arbor Day with the city’s annual Arbor Day event scheduled for 10 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park.

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All recommended vaccines for adults, age 65 and older, should be covered by either Medicare Part B or Part D, but there are some coverage challenges you should be aware of. Here’s a rundown of which vaccines are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and how Medicare covers them.

A Cannon Falls man died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after authorities say he led law enforcement on a chase after a traffic stop in West Concord.
Adam Michael Lawrence, 48, has been identified as the driver of an SUV that came up behind the squad of the West Concord officer about 7:40 p.m. Sunday, then swerved toward him, just missing the side of the squad.

Growing up, I was a child of early television programming. My view of the world was influenced by what I saw in the shows I watched. As I look back now, I’m sure this exposure explains a lot about my lack of critical thinking skills. Watching early TV is a lot like looking at Facebook to get your news. Both give you information but rarely is it a true picture of reality.

From a fashion show to high tea, the Kasson Public Library has it all going on in celebration of its 125th anniversary this year.
It all began April 7 with an open house at the library. Next up, on May 5, there’s a high tea and fashion show with fashion through the ages showcased, said David Greenfield, interim director.