From the archives of the dodge county independent

50 years ago
August 22, 1973
Folmer Carlsen, Publisher
Kasson Lanes To Open Under New Management
Vern Selle of Byron has purchased the Kasson Lanes from Clare Lynard and has set a tentative opening date for about September 15. A definite date will be announced later. Vern’s son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Cheryl Selle, will manage the lanes. New equipment is being installed and should be in by September 1. Improvements will include new Astro Line under lane ball returns with the famous ball lift; the star shield, the newest in masking units in southern Minnesota; new jet black A-2 Brunswick pin setters; and new armor plate kickback. Anyone interested in sponsoring a team or bowling on a league team may call any of the following members day or night: Byron 775-2226 or 775-2556; Kasson 634-2441 or 634-4161; or Dodge Center, 374-6770. Leagues will be set up similar to last years scheduled and other leagues may be scheduled.
30 years ago
August 18, 1993
Randy Carlsen, Publisher
Last week driest since last winter
Ideal growing conditions for crops were appreciated by southern Minnesota farmers this week. Air temperatures were above average and it was the driest week since last winter. Air temperatures were above average and the best of the summer, resulting in a high rate of growing degree units. With daytime temps above 80 degrees and nighttime temps above 60 degrees for five days last week, a slight catch-up of growing degree units was noticed. Most corn is tassled now but there is extreme variability within most fields. There are numerous planting skips and drowned out areas plus yellow streaks and splotches throughout most fields. These patterns of light colored yellow corn indicate the more poorly drained areas of fields and inadequate nitrogen supply. Soybeans are smaller than normal and have not covered the row when planted in 30” rows. Soybean fields are generally more uniform than corn but also show the effects of too much water and compaction.
20 years ago
August 20, 2003
Randy Carlsen, Publisher
Hwy 14 Study-Rochester to Kasson
Highway 14 Corridor Study-Rochester to Kasson Public Invited to Open House
The Minnesota Department of Transportation invites the public to one of two informational open houses to discuss transportation and development issues on Highway 14 between Rochester and Kasson. The first meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. as Kasson High School. The second will take place on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Byron Fire Hall. A brief formal presentation will be given at 6 and 7 p.m. both nights, but the public may attend either meeting anytime between 6 and 8 p.m. Mn/DOT is working with consultant staff to develop an updated understanding of the problems and issues on Highway 14 from just west of Rochester to just west of Kasson. The study will analyze the regional function of Highway 14 as an interregional corridor and identify plans that consider recent and future development patterns in and around Kasson, Byron and Rochester. The study will conclude with a number of short and long-term strategies for addressing the issues identified. The open house will give the public an opportunity to learn more about existing issues and along this segment of Highway 14, and also share its concerns with Mn/DOT and its partners about existing and potential new issues. For more information, contact: Fred Sandal, Mn/DOT and Project Manager, Rochester at 507.285.7369 or e-mail: fred.sandal@dot.state.mn.us. Those requesting American Disability Act (ASD) accommodations, such as an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter, can do so my calling 651.282.6981 voice or 651.296.3460 TDD. Adequate notice is required.
10 years ago
August 21, 2013
About an hour into football practice Thursday morning former coach Ivan Kroulik walked on to KMTelecom Field with a cup of coffee. It was a little different feeling because for the first time in 36 years he was not running the K-M football practices. Coach Kroulik shook hands with assistant coaches during a break. Players also walked up to him for a hand shake. One of the seniors even commented, “We hear you are going to be our conditioning coach.” Ivan smiled and shook his head. “It was a different summer for me,” said Kroulik, Typically he would begin working/planning the fall season about April. It would consume quite a bit of the summer as well. This summer the former coach said they (he and his wife Mary Jane) did quite a bit of traveling. “It’s kind of nice standing here, watching,” said Kroulik. He said stopping by practice reinforced his decision to turn the reigns over to a new and yet experienced staff this season. Players took their first extended break during the practice. Coaches would gather and talk about what they had done so far, what they need to work on and the schedule for the rest of the day. For Ivan Kroulik he was calling it a day of observing football practice. He knows he made the right decision.