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Submitted Photo Artwork by James Zotalis, now on display at the Kasson Public Library.

Kasson Library, Mantorville Art Guild partner for art shows

Kasson Public Library and the Mantorville Art Guild are partnering to bring art shows to the library each month. The first collection of art is now on display at the library with Mary Ayshford and James Zotalis the featured artists. The library will be showcasing the works of the Mantorville Art...

Photo by Wayne Hendrickson Rose and Jerry Harris keep active in the life of Mantorville.

For Rose, Jerry Harris active in Lions, other organizations

Rose Harris grew up on a farm near Emmons, on the Minnesota-Iowa border and south of Albert Lea. She said it was like living in a boy’s dormitory with her seven brothers in their house. She participated in the band and was the editor of the school newspaper and GAA (girl's intramural sports since...

Class Reunion

Photo by Wayne Hendrickson Kasson-Mantorville High School class of 1955 held a reunion at the Hubbell House on September 7. There were 41 in the graduation class and 21 have now passed. Class members attending were left to right: John Loquai (Eau Galle, Wis.), Wally Helmbrecht (Blaine), Kay...

New teachers excited for the start of the school year

Area schools are welcoming new teachers to the fold this fall, and everyone involved is excited. “This is a very exciting time of year,” said Grant Klennert, Hayfield High School principal. “We are always excited to start a new school year. I know the staff and community is excited.” In Hayfield,...

Photo by Karen M. Jorgensen Members of the Kasson Chamber of Commerce stopped by Let Your Sol Shine for a ribbon cutting.

Energy healer opens business in Kasson

Energy healer Myranda Pahl opened her Let Your Sol Shine business in Kasson in late August, and has already seen repeat customers as well as new customers. She’s finding clients primarily through social media and word of mouth, Pahl said. “I do spiritual Reiki,” she said. “I help balance your...

Submitted Photo Johnson’s General Store carries a variety of merchandise in downtown Kasson.

Johnson’s General Store opens in downtown Kasson

Let’s just say it’s been a long time in coming. Kelly Johnson of Kasson finally opened Johnson’s General Store in downtown Kasson, with a soft opening on Sept. 4 and a grand opening planned for Oct. 1. She’d hoped for a May 1 opening, but was delayed after a fire erupted in an upstairs apartment on...

Church Schedule

BAPTIST Anchor of Hope Church203 E. Main St., Dodge CenterA Seventh Day BaptistCongregationanchorofhopesdb.com10 a.m. Saturday,Worship Service11:30 a.m. Sabbath Schooldodgecentersdb.org• 374-6755 First Baptist Church304 4th St. NW, KassonSunday, Sept. 189:30 a.m. Sunday School10:30 a.m....

From the archives of the dodge county independent

DCI History September 15, 2022 10 years ago September 19, 2012 Randy Carlsen, Publisher September 11 was a memorable day for a group of Dodge County Army reservists long before September 11, 2001. For people like Richard ‘Dick’ Peterson of Kasson, September 11, 1950 was a significant day in...

Lions aren’t Romeos

Most people in the K-M area are aware of the Kasson-Mantorville Lions Club. There is even a Lions Park in town. But do people really know who the Lions are? Some people may have a false idea about Lions, that they are Romeos (retired old men eating out). Yes, quite a few Lions are retired, but...

ZED Ribbon Cutting

Photos by Karen M. Jorgensen Above, the ribbon was cut, officially opening the new Zumbro Education District (ZED) building. At right, Patrick Gordon, executive director of the district addressed the crowd. Below, a look at one of the new classrooms. Bottom, the Family and Consumer Science (FACS)...