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Regular volleyball season comes to end

Byron ends regular season in style Byron Bears volleyball team was sharp as ever on Tuesday, October 17, as they played their final game of the regular season and swept the Cannon Falls Bombers, 3-0, with set scores of 32-30, 25-18, 25-20. That moved Byron to an impressive 20-4 overall record on...

Cross country teams compete at conference championships

Byron, K-M runners at HVL championships Byron and Kasson-Mantorville cross country teams competed in the Hiawatha Valley League Championships on Tuesday, October 17, at Zumbrota Golf Course. Boys Team Totals: 1. Lake City 50, 2. Lourdes 78, 3. Kasson-Mantorville 93, 4. Pine Island 98, 5....

Mike Trom Family Farm named Dodge County’s 2023 Conservationist of the Year

Dodge Soil and Water Conservation District has named the Mike Trom Family Farm as its 2023 Conservationist of the Year. As with many farmers, Mike grew up farming with his family, and continued until he went to South Dakota State University to study engineering. Mike came back to the family farm in...

Nelson: Next session will be a ‘fix-it’ one

Next year’s Minnesota Legislative session will be a “fix-it” session, Sen. Carla Nelson (R-24), told members of the Kasson Chamber of Commerce last week. The 2023 session, she said, was indeed historic, although not always in positive ways. From a local standpoint, she said she found securing...

Triton support staff asks for competitive wage package

A large group of the Triton School District’s educational support staff approached the Triton School Board Monday night to ask the board to consider changes to their pay and benefits package. Jill Roussopoulos, an educational assistant, addressed the board on behalf of herself and other support...

‘Boo for Food’ comes to Kasson, Mantorville

All members of the Kasson and Mantorville communities are invited to take part in “Boo for Food” from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25. The event is sponsored by the Kasson-Mantorville Ministerial group. Fifth through 12th graders, as well as adults, will be out collecting food for the local food...

Hy-Vee, Salvation Army to collect winter gear, food, hygiene items

Kasson Hy-Vee and the Dodge County Salvation Army have joined forces for the 1st annual community Winter Gear, Food and Hygiene Drive to help feed and keep Dodge County warm. The drive is collecting freshly cleaned winter gear, including boots, coats, snow pants, hats, gloves, and scarves; non-...

For Chris Deno, racing is family affair

Christopher Deno grew up in Kasson with his younger sister Chelsie and is a 2002 Kasson-Mantorville grad. Highlights from his youth would include going to the family cabin near Wabasha, where summers were often spent fishing, jet skiing, boating, and swimming on the Mississippi River from Alma, Wis...

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Court newsDodge County The following misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors were heard in Dodge County District Court the week of Oct. 8 — 15: Dodge CountySheriff’s Office Demetrius P. Caffes, 31, Rochester, revoked license and speeding, $340; Amy A. Christensen, 51, Rochester, speeding, $140; Thomas...

WARRANTS: The following individuals have active warrants in Dodge County. The Sheriff provides this information as a public service

Juan Carlos Gallegos – FTA-arraignment - $500 bail Jonathan Hernandez Gamez – controlled substance - $30,000 bail Sebastion Zepeda Gamez – FTA-arraignment - $750 bail Octavio Garcia – damage to property - $300 bail David Earl Gaskins – FTA-review hearing – body only Cooper John Gaudiosi – FTA-...