Court newsDodge County
The following cases were heard in Dodge County District Court the week of Dec. 15 with Judge Debra A. Groehler presiding:
Casey L. Hamilton, 42, Lino Lakes, previously appeared and was convicted of felony possession of ammo/firearm — conviction of adjudicated delinquent for crime of violence. He was sentenced to $130 and 60 months in St. Cloud State Prison.

The holiday season is a time of celebration and excess, but Mayo Clinic experts say too much salt, caffeine and alcohol can lead to a little-known condition called “holiday heart” that can have significant consequences.
Dr. Amy Pollak, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains how “holiday heart” can put too. Much stress on the heart.
“Holiday heart” may sound like another joyous part of the holiday season.

Dear Savvy Senior,
I know there will be a small 2.5 percent cost-of-living increase in Social Security benefits next year, but what about Medicare? What will the Medicare Part B monthly premiums be in 2025, and when do the surcharges kick in for higher income beneficiaries?
Medicare Beneficiary
 
Dear Beneficiary,

The Hayfield girls basketball team defeated Lanesboro 61-43 last week.
The game was tied 13-13 with nine minutes left in the first half before Hayfield/Schaeffer Academy went on a 26-10 run before halftime.

The Kasson-Mantorville/ Triton gymnastics team won its recent meet against Stewartville 129.325 to 110.05.
Eleanor Smith swept every event and all-around. She scored a personal best on beam with a 9.6 and a personal best in the all-around with a 35.825. Both scores also broke the KMT school record.
Jovie Arnold took third on vault with a new personal best of 8.425. She also took second place on floor with a 8.65.

The struggles continue for the Hayfield boys basketball team after falling to Goodhue 88-49 last week.
For Hayfield Charlie Walker had 15 points, a rebound, and an assist, Drew Slaathaug had seven points, three rebounds, and an assist, Layne Nelson had two points five assists, and two rebounds, and Austin Dahle had two points and nine rebounds.
With the loss the Vikings are now 1-5 on the season.
 

 
The Byron girls basketball team defeated Cannon Falls 88-50 last week.
For Byron Madison Ohm had 24 points, Raegan Kelm had 23 points and Kayla Stork had 16 points. Stork lead the team with eight assists while Stork, Alyse Ayen and Kendra Harvey had four rebounds.
Byron is now 7-1 on the season.
 

The Triton wrestling team defeated Triton, and lost to Lewiston-Altura-Rushford-Peterson and Rochester Century at a meet last week.