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Is there a business surge in Kasson?

As two companies leave the city’s confines, local leaders urge folks not to fret and say that the business community is strong and thriving in Kasson. “The business community in Kasson continues to expand, adding several new businesses in the past year,” said Mayor Chris McKern. “I would encourage...

QB Nick Netzke passes during the first quarter.

KM, Triton notch football wins; Byron, Hayfield drop games

K-M football boys cruise along Kasson-Mantorville once again proved why they hold a No. 8-ranking, following a 42-14 beat down of winless Albert Lea on Friday night, September 24. The KoMets spread- around the scoring opportunities, with six different players tallying TDs. Gavin Giesler, Broc...

before and after photos of Aubrey DeRosier who grew out her hair so she could donate it to Wigs for Kids.

Kasson girl's generous act first of many

At first glance, 8-year- old Aubrey DeRosier of Kasson appears to be a regular, everyday kid. It’s after school and she’s sitting at her dad’s desk at the Colonial Clock Shop on Main Street in Kasson, eating Pringles and watching “Nailed It” on Netflix. But it’s in talking with Aubrey that you note...

Area businesses struggle to find enough employees

Joe Lonzo, owner of 1760 Millwork in Kasson, said “it’s the worst timing ever,” for hiring employees. He currently has three employees cleaning his business site, which recently had a destructive fire that netted him a total loss. “Everyone is hiring. If someone wants a job they get to pick where...

Byron, K-M, Triton volleyball action

Byron volleyball team sweeps week Byron volleyball girls enjoyed a perfect “shutout” week, defeating Lake City, 3-0, on Tuesday, September 14; then “goose-egging” Pine Island, 3-0, on Thursday. Lake City match set scores were 25-18, 26- 24, and 25-15. (LC Match Stats) Byron: Clara Hoegh, 5 kills,...

K-M Running Back Anthony Moe-Tucker fights off the defensive line of the Mankato East team.

K-M, Byron, Hayfield football teams lose, Triton wins

K-M ‘footballers’ suffer first loss The third-ranked Kasson-Mantorville boys aren’t accustomed to losing. In fact, until Saturday, September 18’s, tough 14-7 loss to Mankato-East, the KoMets were un- beaten in two previous games where they dominated both Byron and Winona. That said, all signs...

Gary Blom turns hobby in to retirement business

Gary Blom’s father worked on building the Alaskan Highway with a local contractor in 1942 along with the Army Corps of Engineers. It was thought there was going to be an invasion from Russia, and they needed a road built to protect Alaska. The highway was built in eight months. His parents then...

Area schools ramp up for homecoming festivities

Area high school students and staff are ramping up for homecoming festivities. After a brutal year of COVID-19, students and staff are excited to celebrate again. For Kasson-Mantorville High School, homecoming is Oct. 1. High school students will be released at 12:50 p.m. that day. There’s a high...

Dodge Center man charged with impersonating agent

A federal criminal complaint has been filed against a Dodge County man for impersonating a federal law enforcement officer, announced Acting United States Attorney W. Anders Folk. According to court documents, on August 17, 2021, the FBI received a tip that Reyel Devon Simmons, 52, of Dodge Center...

Citizens rally against Kasson’s proposed roundabouts

A Mantorville man is rallying the troops to oppose two roundabouts in Kasson as part of a major Highway 52 construction project timed for spring 2022. An informational open house will be held about the proposed roundabout plans on Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. at Kasson-Mantorville High School in the Forum...