Meet the Kasson City Council and KM School Board Candidates

Kasson City Election Mayor Dan Eggle r is running for re-election unopposed this year. He has served on the Kasson City Council since January 2013, becoming Mayor 2 years ago. He has lived in Kasson …

Midnight Hounds to Play at Album Release Party

Local band to release their first full length album this week with a live show at Pure Rock Studios in Rochester, Minnesota. The show will include a full play list of the new album “Atomic Sand, an …

Lions Park Wooded Walking Path and Disc Golf Course

Current Proposed Disc Golf Course Layout

KASSON - What began as a search for more soccer fields has grown into an ambitious community project: an 18-hole tournament-level disc golf course paired with a scenic wooded walking trail at Lions …

Dodge Center American Legion Fraud Investigation Leads to Felony Charge;

The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant Wednesday morning at a property in the 16000 block of rural Dodge Center following a nearly two-month investigation into the …

West Concord Fire Department Breakfast

West Concord Fire Department Breakfast was held Sunday October 11 at the West Concord Fire Hall. Pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage links were served all morning.

Flu Vaccine Clinics Offered This Fall

Dodge Center, MN – Dodge County Public Health (DCPH) will be holding community clinics for the flu vaccine throughout October. Clinics will have the following vaccines available: • Fluzone …

Three Dodge County Commissioner Seats Will Be Determined in November Election

Dodge County District 2 candidates Tim Tjosaas. I have lived in Dodge County for almost my entire life - I grew up on a dairy farm east of Kasson. From there I spent one year in Sioux Falls, SD …

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Apples and Healthy Weight

You have heard the rhyme, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But what does an apple really do for you? Does any apple work, or only certain kinds? A few answers can be found here. …

Farm Girl Chatter

Well folks, it’s that time of year again. Fall is creeping around the corner, which means harvest is coming, cattle work is picking up, and before we know it, we’ll be wondering where the heck …

Can Eggs Help with Osteoperosis?

Osteoporosis: Bone loss tends to sneak up on you. You wake up a little shorter, your back complains after simple chores, or a small stumble turns into a fracture you never saw coming. Osteoporosis …

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Obituaries

Jeffrey Frank Eisterhold

Jeffrey Frank Eisterhold, 59, of Kasson, MN passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Methodist Campus in Rochester, MN after a courageous 4-year …

Daniel Anders Lybeck

Daniel Anders Lybeck, 67, passed away at his home in Dodge Center, Minnesota. Daniel was born on July 5, 1959, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, to Amos O. Lybeck and Margaret E. …

Susan "Sue" Ronning

Susan "Sue" Ronning, age 78, of West Concord, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at her home on October 3, 2026. Born on December 20, 1947, to Norman and Carol Ronning. Sue spent her life rooted in …

Lois Lorraine (Langworthy) Pederson

Lois Lorraine (Langworthy) Pederson, 78, of New Auburn, Wisconsin, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, September 27, 2026. After spending time with family the day before, she rested …

Michael Richard Hudson

Michael Richard Hudson, 72, of Dodge Center, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Michael was born on June 17, 1954, in Oklahoma City, OK …

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Spiritual Growth for People of God

Nobody begins their life as a fully mature person. Biologically, everyone passes through distinct stages of development: prenatal, newborn, infancy, childhood, adolescence, and finally adulthood. …

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Indoor Golf at Mantorville Saloon

The indoor golf season has started in Mantorville this fall. A golf simulator allows you to use your own clubs and real golf balls to experience the effect of an outdoor course. A golf simulator …

Community

Dodge Center Fire Department Breakfast and Silent Auction

Dodge Center Fire Department hosted breakfast and silent auction Sunday October 4th at the Fire Hall. They served pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy.

Senator Carla Nelson honored by Minnesota Fire Chiefs for career-long support of fire service

Retiring State Senator Carla Nelson (Rochester) has been honored by the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association (MSFCA) for her career long advocacy of fire service. “It is an incredible …

Local Feast! Marketplace on Saturday, November 7

Gather at the Mayo Civic Center for a true celebration of the people who produce our region’s finest locally-produced and sourced foods and beverages. Local Feast! Marketplace on Saturday, November …

Why fashion’s obsession with the 'perfect body' is starting to fade

Felina reports that fashion's obsession with the "perfect body" is fading as more people embrace diverse body shapes, pushing for clothing designed for comfort.

Five retirement planning mistakes that can come back to haunt you

The Retirement Group reports on five retirement planning mistakes that can haunt you, including poor tax strategies, Social Security timing, and healthcare costs.

Why does menopause cause joint pain? The estrogen connection explained

Doctronic reports that menopause-related joint pain stems from declining estrogen, which affects inflammation, cartilage, and joint lubrication.

Top cities for teachers in terms of rents and salaries

Apartments.com reports on the best cities for teachers, highlighting those where average rent is below 30% of teacher salaries, including Spokane and Buffalo.

Women are nearly twice as likely as men to spend part of the day putting things away, federal data shows

Closet World reports that federal data reveals women are nearly twice as likely as men to spend time organizing and putting household items away.