After two straight losses, the Triton Cobras got back in the win column by beating the Plainview-Elgin-Millville Bulldogs 35-14 on Friday, Oct. 11.
            Triton Head Coach Mike Ellingson said the Cobras getting off to a good start was key to their win.

Something had to give when the 4-2 Kasson-Mantorville KoMets went on the road to take on the 4-2 Mankato West Scarlets.
            However, after a back-and-forth game, it was the Scarlets who came away with a 37-27 win.
            Kasson-Mantorville Interim Head Coach Joel Swanson was proud of how his team played against a tough Mankato West team.

The Hayfield Vikings outscored the Lewiston-Altura Cardinals 12-7 in the fourth quarter, but it was too little, too late as the Cardinals won the first three quarters to beat the Vikings 33-18 on Friday, Oct. 11.
Hayfield Head Coach Jeff Snider was pleased with how his team, especially his defense, played in the first quarter.

As the editor of a local community newspaper, it’s common to field lots of questions throughout the week from various people regarding different aspects of the newspaper.

On Nov. 5, the Triton school district will be asking voters to approve a property tax levy that will raise an additional $750 per pupil.
The district has been trying to get a levy approved for three years and for many voters the biggest question is still why does the district need to raise taxes to fund the school? We already pay taxes for the school and the state pays for each student so why isn’t that enough?

As if bad weather and trade uncertainties were not enough, local corn farmers took another hit this year as a result of the administration’s approval of waivers to small refineries reducing the amount of renewable fuels they needed to add to their gasoline.

August Kozisek, a Triton sophomore and Life Scout member of Troop 58, was looking for a project to complete to become an Eagle Scout when Carol Johnson approached him about a planter underneath the Lions Park sign.
The park is located in the development across the road from the Triton schools near the water tower. The Dodge Center Lions have been raising money to install playground equipment in the park.

What a deflating end to what had been such a promising season.
I’m sure I’m not alone in wallowing my disgust and frustration over how the season has ended for the Minnesota Twins. Our AL Central champions have now inherited the label of “Sweep 16.”

Jeanne D. Lee, 83, lifelong resident of Blooming Prairie, died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019 at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie.
Jean Diane Christianson was born March 8, 1936 at home on the family farm near Blooming Prairie. The daughter of Almer and Stella (Johnson) Christianson. She was baptized and confirmed at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church, attended school in Blooming Prairie.