Three Candidates are Running for Re-election on the Triton School Board

Jim Jensen has served on the Triton School Board for 9 years the first time he was on and currently I have served for 8 years. Jim states he is part of the Triton School Board, and the Board makes …

Dodge County District 5 Commissioners Race

Two candidates are running for the District 5 commissioners position. Dave Kenworthy is the incumbent and William Sanson is challenging him as a write-in candidate. District 5 is all of Wasioja …

How to Vote for a Write-In Candidate or Unopposed Candidates

There are number of write-in candidates in this election as well as many unopposed candidates. Here are some tips on voting. There is also a constitutional amendment on the Minnesota ballot this …

Miss West Concord royalty serving milk and juice

West Concord Fire Department Pancake Breakfast Sunday, October 13th

New West Concord City Employee

Beth Albers started as accounting clerk and administrative assistant this month in West Concord. Beth and her husband Brian, currently live in Owatonna. They have two adult daughters and a son in …

Museum Musings

I spend a great deal of time in a building constructed in 1902. Our Museum is the oldest public building in West Concord whose interior still shows how structures were built at the turn of the …

Cobra Communications

I hope you have found some time to be outside and appreciate the amazing fall season. It is my favorite season of the year when the fall colors are brilliantly on display. It is also the harvest …

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That's the Latest

In August, 2018, I shared two columns that my friend Jerry Nelson wrote about how, through DNA testing, his cousin and wife were reunited with a daughter they gave up for adoption. You can go to …

Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes

On Friday September 27th the storm surge from Hurricane Helene struck the east side of Tennessee. Hurricanes don’t usually affect Tennessee. But Hurricane Helene is one of the strongest to come …

Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes

One of the earlier favorite memories I had as a kid was the radio. I enjoyed listening to the radio. But I had no control over the stations when I was real young. The radio in the barn was on KDHL. …

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Obituaries

Rene Adell Jenness

Rene Adell Jenness was born January 27, 1926, on the Fenne family farm near Skyberg, MN, in Cherry Grove Township to parents Karen Christine (Grove) and Louis Fenne. She attended rural school at …

Rhoda Ann Ehler

Rhoda Ann Ehler, 76, of Hayfield, MN, passed away on October 9, 2024 in the comfort of her home surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer. She was born on July 3, 1948, adopted by Reuel …

Brian "Fuzzy" Bohlman

Brian “Fuzzy” Bohlman passed away on October 8, 2024, after a more than 2-year battle with cancer. Brian was born on May 5, 1958, to Lyle and DeLoris (Neuman) Bohlman in Owatonna. Brian grew …

Gaylord Gossard

Gaylord Gossard, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on October 4, 2024. Born and raised on a farm near Kasson, Minnesota, Gaylord's life was …

Irmgard “Irmy” Madsen

Irmgard “Irmy” Madsen, 82, of Claremont, died Saturday, September 28, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. She was born July 24, 1942, in Poland to Emil and Hilda (Nebowski) …

The Messenger October 2024 Issue 2

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Mark 10:17-31 & Psalm 146: Living the Faith and Having Enough

Enough. It is a word that gets very little attention these days. Knowing that one has enough, however, is liberating. John C. Bogle was the late founder and CEO of The Vanguard Group, one of the …

West Concord City Council Meeting - August 15, 2024

WEST CONCORD CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 15, 2024 7:00 P.M. Meeting at the City of West Concords Bell Tower Center PRESENT: Mayor Jeffrey McCool, Council members Burse, Nielsen, Peterson, …

It’s Election Time!

Be sure to get out and vote on Tuesday, November 5th! Polling in the City of West Concord takes place at City Hall (180 W Main Street). The polls will be open from 7:00am - 8:00 pm. If you are unsure …

Community

Quilt of Valor Ceremony

On October 5th, 12 men were given a Quilt of Valor to thank them for their service to our country. Vernice Engelken, coordinator for the event, asked me to cover the ceremony for the Messenger, and I …

Triton Preschoolers Learn About Fire Safety

Triton Preschoolers learned about Fire Safety this month. Thank you to the Dodge Center Fire Station for a fun and informative program!

Snow Emergencies

It’s that time of year again! Although our fall has felt a little more like summer, winter is right around the corner. As a reminder, the City of West Concord has a snow ordinance for all city …

High scores: Replaying the 10 most popular arcade games

OLBG shares the most popular and best-selling arcade games over the past 40-plus years.

How roundabouts reduce accidents while improving traffic flow

CheapInsurance.com explores how roundabouts are reducing accidents, improving traffic flow, and establishing the future of safer, more efficient intersections.

How to overcome infidelity and heal individually or as a couple

Rula shares tips to help couples heal and move forward after infidelity.

These are the best community colleges in the US

SmartAsset compared 616 two-year schools that offer associate degrees and have at least 500 full-time enrollees to determine the best community colleges in the U.S.

25 great all-inclusive resorts in Jamaica

Honeymoons.com profiles and ranks 25 of the best all-inclusive resorts in Jamaica.