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A Byron woman died at her Nevada, Mo., college last week.
Ella Page, a senior majoring in Business Administration at Cottey College and a member of the cross country and indoor and outdoor track teams, passed away Feb. 22 at her off-campus residence.
“We are stunned and deeply saddened by this...
Located at 301 Mantorville Ave. South, the daycare is the final tenant of Plaza 57. About a third to a half of their child care spots are reserved, so founder Jill Mertens encourages families to schedule a tour soon if they are hoping to land a spot for their little at Creative Stars Academy.
“Now...
It was a bittersweet event at the Dodge County Government Center in Mantorville last week as friends and colleagues gathered to give their best wishes to Jodi Williams, the District Court judge for Dodge County, as she began her retirement. Friday, at exactly 4:30 p.m., Williamson said, was when...
Question: I read your article last week about trailer safety. I would like more information on trailer hitch ball sizes and why they have different sizes?
Answer: There are four different trailer hitch ball sizes. Each size has a different weight rating related to the trailer you are pulling. It is...
Note: The Police Blotter often contains sensitive information. With this in mind, block numbers deliberately do not indicate a specific address.
Court newsDodge County
The following case was heard in Dodge County District Court the week of Feb. 12 with Judge Jodi L. Williamson presiding:
Moeun Mok...
St. Patrick’s Day will be here before you know it and the Kasson Chamber of Commerce is inviting everyone to stop by downtown Kasson on Saturday, March 11, to get an early start on the celebration.
The event runs from 2 to 4 p.m. and there will be fun and activities for all at local businesses....
In mid-March, Kasson-Mantorville’s third grade students will receive a glimpse into careers in fine arts as part of the district’s “Immersive Experiences” program. Students will participate in a variety of activities with professional artists from southeast Minnesota. They will learn about water...
This March marks the 80th annual American Red Cross Month. The Minnesota and Dakotas Red Cross is honoring all those who provide relief and hope when help can’t wait during emergencies and encouraging everyone to get involved.
Today’s Red Cross volunteers — more than 2,000 in the Minnesota and...
The Vikings boys basketball team battled a tough Maple River squad for the Gopher Conference Championship, on Saturday, February 25. The Eagles, ranked No. 5 in Class AA, tied the game with four-tenths of a second left in regulation, when Aaron Pawlitschek made three free throws. Hayfield went up...
Northfield showed off its speed, its depth, and on occasion, its standout goaltender, as the Raiders beat Dodge County, 6-1, in a Section 1A semifinal game at the Rochester Recreation Center, on Saturday, February 25. Earlier on Friday, February 24, the Wildcats edged La Crescent-Hokah, 4-3 in...