Thursday, April 25, 2024
Behind the Badge
The Great Seal of Minnesota has been modified a few times in Minnesota History by the state legislature in 1858, 1971, and 1983 – but certainly not to the degree that is now proposed by our state legislators.  In 2023, our state legislature create
CARING & SHARING
Photo by Karen M. Jorgensen
Marit Lang named Triton Teacher of the Year
Triton Public Schools has announced its Teacher of the Year as Marit Lang.
Triton FFA goes shopping for Food Shelf
Triton FFA members went shopping last Thursday afternoon. When they left Sunshine Foods in Dodge Center they had more than 700 pounds of food to deliver to the Dodge County Food Shelf in Kasson.
Food Shelf donation
Kasson-Mantorville Lions presented a check for $2,427 to the Dodge County Food Shelf in Kasson last week. The money was the proceeds from the scrap metal collection in September and other proceeds from earlier donations received by the Lions.
Bell Ringing Time
Bell ringing has started for the Dodge County Salvation Army. Lu Clifford was wrapping up her shift and Ken Johnson and his grandchildren were taking the next shift this past weekend at the Kasson-Hy-Vee for South Zumbro Lutheran.

K-M music educator named ‘40 Under 40’ by Yamaha

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 7:38pm
Each year, Yamaha sifts through hundreds of nominations and names “40 Under 40” for music education excellence. These 40 educators — all under the age of 40 — showcase action, courage, creativity and growth, according to a Yamaha press...

Mantorville 8th grader wins school geography bee, besting hundreds

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 7:37pm
He’s a man of few words, but he does have a few insights about his recent Kasson-Mantorville Middle School Geography Bee win: “I was excited and happy.” Luke Eagle, 13 years old, of Mantorville won the bee on April 2, fending off 300...

PUC decision on local wind project set for May 2

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 7:36pm
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...

Jim Olive’s excavating company continues to meet needs in area

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 7:35pm
As a kid growing up outside of Mantorville in the mid-1980s, Jim Olive skateboarded and raced BMX bikes. He built and flew his first radio-controlled airplane at age 12. Today, skateboards and bikes have been replaced by snowmobiles and...

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