Triton School Board Selects Next Superintendent - Luke Lutterman

On May 1, four separate committees interviewed Luke Lutterman for the position of Superintendent. We had a diverse group of stakeholders involved including administration, directors, staff, school …

Midwest Sign Tech; Big Time Screen Printing in a Small Town

Midwest SignTech has been doing vehicle wraps, graphics and signage banners at their Rochester location for years and owner Dustin Snell acquired the business in 2007 after working with the previous …

The new sports and events you'll see at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Breakdancing will debut as an Olympic sport at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Stacker examines the new sports and events to look for.

Medal of Commendation Plaques Presented to Sergeant Scott Prins and Deputy Tyler Vermeersch

Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson stopped by the Dodge County Sheriff Department Office on April 25th to present Medal of Commendation Plaques to Sergeant Scott Prins and Deputy Tyler Vermeersch …

Trees Planted throughout West Concord

On Saturday April 20th volunteers with the help of the Minnesota DNR, University of Minnesota and Tree Trust spent the day planting fifty-one trees at locations throughout West Concord. This was the …

Dayang Lillian Quest and Dayang Lilliaunna Blezek demonstrate advanced techniques for friends and family gathered at a the club's yearly celebration at Milton Township Hall on April 20, 2024

Students Promoted

The Official Minnesota Charter Club of Philippine Martial Arts Alliance met at Milton Township Hall on April 20, 2024 to appoint new teachers. The Philippine Martial Arts - Filipino Martial Arts …

March Dodge County Commissioners Meeting

Proposed Land Purchase The County Engineer informed the Board that as part of the TH 14 relocation there is a land remnant that MnDOT will be selling back to the original property owner. Before …

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Healthy Fats

As I mentioned last month, we live in a world where what is considered normal is not healthy. It is normal to see a variety of “low fat” and “fat free” products at the grocery store. We have …

A Minnesotan:

One of the main differences between living in the cities, town, or a small town is the amount of time you can take to chat with people when you’re out and about. When you're in the city you might …

Down on the Farm / Up at the Cabin

Two weeks before teachers were scheduled to return to school, Monica became the proud owner of her "new" 20 acre farm in Wanamingo township. Moving In: Friends came to help -- parishioners from …

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Obituaries

Robert “Bobby” Eddy Thompson

Robert “Bobby” Eddy Thompson passed away April 29,2024 at his home in West Concord, Mn, after a brief illness. He was born to William D. and Margaret Cowles Thompson on November 10, …

Melvin A. Edelbach, Jr.

Melvin A. Edelbach, Jr., 79 of Kellogg, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Mayo Clinic – St. Mary’s Campus, Rochester, MN. Melvin Allan was born February 4, 1945, in Waumandee, WI to …

Gary Ewing Abrahamson

Gary Ewing Abrahamson, long time resident of Tracy, MN, passed out of this life in Apache Junction, Arizona, February 27th, 2024 at age 83. He was born in Dodge County, MN to Pearl and Dorothy …

Wynn E. Frederick

Wynn E. Frederick, 75 of Chisholm died peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm. He was born June 10, 1948 in Rochester, MN, to Charles and …

Gloria Grace Alberts

Gloria Grace Alberts of Mantorville, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Hospital – Saint Mary’s Campus in Rochester, Minnesota. Gloria was born April 12, 1927 to Irvin and Delilah …

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Eden Progressive Gophers 4-H

Monday, April 15, the Eden Progressive Gophers 4-H Club members presented Legion members, Rod & Renae Streich, with a check from the 4-H Pancake Breakfast held March 17. Proceeds will go toward …

Fan-Favorite Acts Return for Berne Wood-Fired Pizza’s 13th Season

West Concord, MN: Berne Wood-Fired Pizza is gearing up for another great summer of mouth watering pizzas and toe-tapping tunes as it announces the return of some of its most beloved musical acts for …

West Concord Traffic Stop Turns Deadly

Sunday evening, April 14th, at approximately 7:39pm, a West Concord Police Officer was parked on Highway 56 in West Concord when a vehicle came up behind him and swerved towards him just missing …

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SmartAsset evaluated 90 of the largest U.S. cities across 11 variables spanning personal finance, well-being and quality of life.