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Dodge County Sheriff Scott Rose presented Citizen Awards to several county residents at the conclusion of last week’s county board meeting.
A Letter of Recognition was presented to the Kress family, and Citizen Lifesaving Awards went to Timothy D. Thomann, the Kasson Police Department, and the...
Roger Nolte grew up on a farm near Fairmont, but when his grandfather passed, the family moved into town.
After high school, Nolte attended Iowa State University in Ames, and majored in mechanical engineering. He was in a co-op program, where he would work for IBM and then return to school. After...
The Dodge County election series is back. As voters get ready to vote on who will fill the remainder of the term left open with the resignation of Kasson-Mantorville School Board member Amy Olson, the DCI is asking candidates to answer questions each week in order for voters to get to know them...
Students in Allison Whalen’s third grade class presented thank you cards to local first responders last week at Kasson-Mantorville football and junior varsity volleyball games.
At the Sept. 5 football game, special recognition was given to EMS personnel, Kasson Police Department, Kasson Fire...
Triton’s school board on Monday approved the district’s tax levy and a contract with the classified staff.
The contract is effective for the 2025-2027 school years and includes custodians, administrative assistants, paraprofessionals and bus drivers.
“Our recent negotiations with the TEM Classified...
Kasson-Mantorville Students Shine Above Statewide Averages
As Superintendent, I am incredibly proud to share that students in the Kasson-Mantorville School District continue to demonstrate academic excellence, scoring well above statewide averages in recent proficiency results. From early...
KM Lions will have a scrap metal collection Saturday, Sept. 27, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., at Lions Park in Kasson.
Bring scrap metal, stoves, dryers, washing machines, gas grills, lawn mowers, tillers, tin and aluminum cans, old bikes, steel and aluminum siding, metal chairs, electric motors, wire fencing,...
It’s less than a week from the season premiere of "The Voice," and those who watch the show may see a familiar face on their screen.
Cori Kennedy, who is a West Concord native and 2015 Kasson-Mantorville High School graduate will be one of the contestants on the show.
The season premiere on NBC...
Citing high expenses, Smokin’ Silverback in Kasson has closed less than a year after opening the location.
The business was previously located in Owatonna.
Eviction proceedings began at the end of August due to failure to pay rent, according to court documents.
“Defendant agrees to the entry of...
Members of the Kasson American Legion Auxiliary last Saturday honored 14 members who have been involved with the organization for more than 50 years.
Five of those members attended the celebratory lunch and received certificates for their years in the Auxiliary. The group was joined by American...



