2025 Dodge County Dairy Princesses

Left to right: Ellie Sauder, Josie Sauder, Alita Reinhart

The Dodge County Dairy Princesses for 2025 were honored this weekend at the Hubbell House.

Tree Planted at Triton Elementary School

The Dodge Center Lion's Club planted an apple tree last week at the Triton Elementary school. They donate a tree each year to the Triton Public School. In the past David Hanson has been present for …

Final Round of Trees Planted in West Concord

On Saturday, April 26 members of the community planted the final round of trees as part of the 3-year “Protect Community Forests by Managing Ash for Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Grant” on public land. …

Emmarie Moon - Director of Discipleship and Recruiting

The Life-Changing Benefits of Working at a Christian Summer Camp

Every summer, my job is to convince young adults to trade traditional internships or seasonal jobs for something more meaningful: working at a Christian summer camp. While camps are known for …

Mark Your Calendar for Dennison Days June 20 & 21

The annual Dennison Days Festival takes place Friday and Saturday, June 20 & 21, 2025. The Gopher State Garden Tractor Pullers will return to Main Street Friday evening in Dennison, hosted by 625 …

Music in Mantorville Plans summer of fun

The Riverside Park in Mantorville will be the place to enjoy Tuesday evenings this summer. A new band stand has been constructed in the park and offers a relaxing grassy place to watch and enjoy the …

Join Us for Book Club at the West Concord Library

Join us for Book Group at the West Concord Library Saturday, May 10 from 9-10am The Art Thief by Michael Finkel In this spellbinding portrait of obsession and flawed genius, the best-selling author …

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Obituaries

Samuel Jonathan Finne

Samuel Jonathan Finne: September 25, 1998 – April 30, 2025. We are very sad yet full of hope and faith to announce that our son, Samuel Jonathan, received his angel wings on April 30th. Sam …

Lisa Sherrington

“Faith Over Fear.” Those were the words Lisa Sherrington lived by—even when life handed her far more than her share of challenges. Her faith was fierce, her humor unforgettable, and her love …

Beatrice Irene Conrad

Beatrice Irene Conrad, age 92, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Santa Barbara, CA. Beatrice Irene Conrad was born January 6, 1933, in Dodge Center, MN to Marvin and Charlotte (Langworthy) …

Delano "Del" Paulson

Delano "Del" Paulson, beloved husband, father, grandpa and great-grandpa, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025 at the age of 92. He was born in Centerville, SD on March 17, 1933. His family moved …

Jon Glarner

Jon Glarner has passed at Madonna Towers Benedict House on April 9, 2025 after suffering a long illness. A Celebration of Jon's Life will be held on May 11th at the Eagles Club in Rochester from …

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Barry Frank Dibble

Barry Frank Dibble, 79, of Kasson, MN, died Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at his home. Barry was born March 23, 1946, to Ralph “Bud” and Helen (Smith) Dibble in New York City, NY and spent his …

Roger Allen Vrieze

Roger Allen Vrieze, 81, of Mantorville MN passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Methodist Campus in Rochester, MN. He was born in Owatonna MN on March 3, 1944, to Wilton (Bud) and …

Charles (Chuck) Avery

Charles (Chuck) Avery, 83, of Austin, formerly of Clarks Grove, passed away April 22, 2025 at his home after being diagnosed with a glioblastoma brain tumor on April 9, 2025. Chuck was born on March …

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Meet the New Claremont Mayor

Jared Sultze is the new Claremont mayor. Jared and his wife Jaime moved to Claremont in December of 2010 from the cities looking for the small town feel and safety for their growing kids. Jared and …

Triton Tutor Honored for Service

April is National Volunteer Month and as an AmeriCorps member with Math Corps, Maggie Purinton has focused on providing Dodge Center students extra practice and support to improve their math skills. …

Cobra Track Athletes Breaking Records Early in the Season

The Cobra Track and Field team has only had 3 complete meets, but the hard work the athletes are putting in is paying off already in great performances. This week, over 80 personal records fell!! …

The 2025 set-jetting hotlist: 8 locations where film tourism is about to boom

DataPulse Research reveals which filming locations destinations could become must-visits for vacationers this year.

Tax alpha: Boost investment returns through strategic tax planning

Range explains how tax alpha strategies can add 1%-1.5% to investors' annual after-tax returns without increasing risk.

What's that racket? 4 car noises you shouldn't ignore

CheapInsurance.com encourages drivers to listen for car noises that can help diagnose a potential problem before it becomes a serious emergency situation.

The guide to accounting automation: How AI accelerates month-end-close

Brex explains how businesses can apply accounting automation to handle routine financial tasks, freeing accountants to focus on more valuable work like analysis, strategy, and business partnership.

Tracking personal health data is the new midlife flex for men

Hone Health surveyed 700+ men in its online community and found that three in four of them actively track health data.