Cindy Jo Glazier, age 55, died in her home on April 17th after a heroic three-year battle with cancer. Cindy was surrounded by her family at the time of her passing.
Cindy was born in Faribault. She was the daughter of Curtis and Phyllis Yule, and the second of four siblings. She lived in, and graduated from High School in Medford. She received an Associates Degree in Fashion Merchandising from RCTC in Rochester.
As the final snow melts away and spring flowers appear, our staff at Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) is looking ahead to a busy year of programming for our 20-county region This spring, our Early Childhood team has already been focused on providing trainings to area child care providers, while working with several communities on addressing the child care shortage.
Music has long been seen as a way to improve one’s quality of life. As I sat down Sunday afternoon at my daughter’s piano recital, I couldn’t help but think about the benefits not only to those who listen but also the pianists.
People often say that there are two seasons in Minnesota. Winter, and construction season.
With the last glimpse of winter looking to be over, it’s now time for the new season to begin. For Dodge County area residents, one of the biggest projects that will create headache for them this spring and summer is scheduled to begin this week, as three bridges along Highway 57 between Mantorville and Wanamingo are scheduled to be replaced.
Curtis Mervin Christianson, age 87 of Austin, formerly of Blooming Prairie, passed away Tuesday evening, April 23, 2019 at St. Mark’s Living in Austin.
Hannah Noel Lager, 24, Atchison, Kan., and her unborn child, Matthias Kolbe Lager, died Wednesday, April 24, 2019 as the result of an automobile accident.
The Dodge County Independent and its sister publication the Steele County Times have started a GoFundMe campaign this week to help the local newspapers survive what has become a tumultuous period for the newspaper industry.
After interviewing the two candidates for the city council seat left empty by the resignation of Ryan Christensen, the remaining Mantorville city council members appointed Luke Nash to fill the spot.
Christensen is moving to Kasson and so had to give up his chair on the council. His last official day is April 30.
Monday night, two candidates for the position were interviewed and Nash was selected.
