West Concord Community VBS

The West Concord Vacation Bible School for 2024 will have their kickoff on Tuesday evening, August 6th at the Memorial Park. This is also National Night Out in town. On Wednesday August 7th at 9am …
A photo opportunity presented itself at the wedding of Emery's daughter when the fire truck arrived.

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On August 13th, my oldest daughter Venche and her husband Ben will celebrate their 8th wedding anniversary. A few months ago, while at their house, I looked at a framed picture of toilet paper. Let …

2024 Dodge County Fair

Museum Musings

In our lives as a community, West Concord, like every place, has had its challenges. Fires, water problems, loss of Main Street businesses, and more have tested our backbone. But what did we survive …
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Obituaries
Dennis Lee Karlen
Dennis Lee Karlen, 70, of Byron, MN passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 12, 2024. He was born on August 3, 1953, in Zumbrota, Minnesota to Jacob and Dorothy (Schletty) Karlen. Dennis grew up on …
Lyle E. Paulson
Lyle E. Paulson, 80, of West Concord, MN passed away June 27, 2024 at his farm surrounded by family. He was born February 2, 1944 in Byron, MN to Elmer and Alice (Blanchard) Paulson. At an early …
Ronald Jerome Ross
Ronald Jerome Ross, 89, of Claremont, died Monday, June 17, 2024, at Seasons Hospice Home in Rochester. He was born July 12, 1934, in Nicollet County, Minnesota the son of Carl and Edna (Rydeen) …
Carl James Martin Jr.
Carl James Martin Jr., 75, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Pine Haven Nursing Home in Pine Island. He was born February 21, 1949 in Brainerd the son of Carl and Dorothy (Wheeler) Martin. Carl …
Larry James Lulf
Larry James Lulf, age 79 of Lakeville passed away on July 4th 2024. Preceded in death by wife Joan, parents Harry (Esther) Lulf and Dorothy (Dutch) Mittlestadt. Survived by his two children Allen …
Community
PRESENT: Mayor Jeffrey McCool, Council members Nielsen and Ripley. ABSENT: Council Members Burse and Peterson ALSO PRESENT: Colton Kraling of Stantec, Todd Hagen of Ehlers, Maintenance …
It was the Fall of 1985, and I knew that we would soon be starting a non-denominational church in my home town of Dodge Center. Growing up, the only thing we didn’t do in Dodge Center was attend …
Wednesday, July 31 from 4-5pm Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons by Lorna Landvik Minnesota Author The women of Freesia Court are convinced that there is nothing good coffee, delectable desserts, and a …
Community
The Cobras wrapped up their 7-on-7 passing league at MSU- Mankato in the last week of June. We were fortunate to win the 12-team passing league this summer, we defeated previously undefeated Mankato …
We appreciate you taking the time to read through this edition of the Triton Times and for your continued engagement and support. We hope you find this information helpful as we want to be prepared …
This year the annual West Concord Survival days will be this weekend. The celebration starts on Thursday July 25th with a Guns vs Hoses softball game at 7pm with donations going to mental health …
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