One of the biggest supporters of local Students Against Destructive Decisions groups around the country is the local law enforcement personnel.
That’s why last week the K-M SADD group gave back to the Dodge County law enforcement through a meal at the Sheriff's Office.
After doing it for the first time last year their advisor, Cori Ronnenberg, explained that they were looking forward to doing it again this year.

Three years ago Jesse Reding, the Kasson Police Department Investigator was approached by Tracy Fogeleon about starting a local Shop With a Cop event.
Ever since then they have done just that.
After starting the annual event they were able to get the Local Business Leaders group on board right away to help support the program.

Carol Ann Elizabeth Colee, age 76 of Blooming Prairie, passed away Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie. 
Carol was born on March 20, 1942 in San Francisco, Calif., to Edgar and Doris (LaPointe) Stromberg. She graduated in 1960 from Cubberley High School in Palo Alto, Calif. On March 7, 1964, Carol married Keith Colee in Reno, Nev., and was blessed with a son, Eddie. 

This week staff members of the Dodge County Independent present their first ever Christmas gift to readers. It’s the gift of good news.

This week staff members of the Dodge County Independent present their first ever Christmas gift to readers. It’s the gift of good news.

Donald Ervin Boyum was born in Canisteo Township, on May 31, 1925, to Clara (Alrick) and Anthony Boyum. Don grew up on the farm in rural Kasson.  After high school, Don served for a short time in the Navy doing basic training in Idaho. After a medical discharge he returned to rural Kasson.

Michael Jon Riedel, 39, died unexpectedly at his home in Rochester on Dec. 11, 2018.
Born Feb. 27, 1979 in Rochester, he was the beloved son of Jon and Sandy Riedel of Kasson, and is survived by his parents, as well as his faithful dog, Winston, who was like one with him. Michael graduated from Kasson-Mantorville
High School in 1997, and was employed at Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester. 

Richard L. Eggert, 86, of Kasson passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 14 surrounded by loved ones.
Richard was born April 17, 1932 to Herman and Letha(Brown) Eggert. Richard was a military veteran having served in the Korean War. He retired from the US Postal Service.

Duane Bartel took his seat on the Triton School Board Monday night after being sworn in by Board Chair Jim Jensen. Bartel was appointed to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of board member Rodney Dostal.