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A NEW HOME

Home Federal Savings Bank has finished the remodeling of its offices on Mantorville Avenue and has consolidated all of its services into the one location, said Market President Matt Bradford.
With the entire staff operating out of one location, the Kasson Branch of Home Federal is now a one-stop-shop for all banking and financial needs.

Kasson Casey’s set to open Oct. 17

The new Casey’s store in Kasson will be opening on Thursday, Oct. 17, with grand opening celebrations scheduled for Nov. 8 and 9, said Bobbie Groess, who was recently named manager of the store being built next to the former ShopKo.

Hagedorn receives Biofuels Award

U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn, who serves Minnesota’s First District throughout southern Minnesota, received the 2019 Fueling Growth Award from Growth Energy, a leading proponent of biofuels.
The award was presented to key Members of Congress who support biofuels initiatives and recognize the contributions of the industry to our local economy.

Royalty of the KoMets

Kasson-Mantorville Homecoming King Riley Briggs and Queen Olivia Mathias flash big smiles from on top of their float during last Friday’s parade in Kasson. 

It's nostalgia at the ultimate

Homecoming 2019 at Blooming Prairie High School will be nostalgia at its ultimate.
This week has featured tons of Homecoming activities designed to bring students and community together. It's a time of excitement when students and community feel a bond together.

Nina C. Ingvalson, 96, Austin

Nina C. Ingvalson, age 96 of Austin, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019 at her home in Austin.

Arnold Grisim, 89, Blooming Prairie

Arnold “Buzz” Marland Grisim, age 89, passed away Sept.12, 2019 at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie.

Writing their life story important in local newspapers

It’s something nobody likes to think about. Writing an obituary for a loved one is probably the least desirable thing to do, especially in a time of grieving.

Gene Franke, 81, Hayfield

Gene Harland Franke, 81, passed away on Sept. 20, 2019, at his home in Hayfield.
Gene Franke was born on March 10, 1938, the son of Glen and Genevieve (Frandle) Franke in Blue Earth.

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