Events/Sakers Sports Bar & Grill

One of our advertisers Sakers Sports Bar & Grill and Events by Saker in Kasson. The Sports bar & Grill is open Tuesday through Saturday at 11am. They offer daily specials as well as a full menu …

Pancake Breakfast for Dodge County Chaplains

On Sunday March 30th a fundraiser will be held at the Dodge Center Fire Hall to raise funds for the Dodge County Sheriff’s Department Chaplains. These funds will be used to purchase tactical vests …

Dodge County Wildcats Girl Hockey Wins State Championship

The Dodge County Wildcats won the Class 1A championship trophy after beating three-time champion Warroad team last Saturday on the ice at the Xcel Energy Center. This makes the first time a southern …

Farmers Union hosting Rural Health Forum and Fair in Kasson

KASSON, Minn. – Dodge and Olmsted County Farmers Unions in cooperation with Dodge County Public Health are hosting a Rural Health Forum and Fair from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. April 5 at The Midway …

The Difference Between Day Camp and Overnight Camp:

Signing up for summer camp for the first time is an exciting opportunity for children to develop new skills, make friends, and enjoy outdoor adventures. However, parents often face the difficult …

West Concord native to Read at our Public Library

West Concord, MN — Award-winning author Roger Barr, a 1969 graduate of West Concord High School, returns to his hometown on April 10, 2025, to read from and talk about his work. Barr will …

University of Wyoming Fall Semester Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls: Minnesota

The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Minnesota on the 2024 fall semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls. The honor rolls consist of regularly enrolled …

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Substitutes

Substitute – we frequently use the term to describe an individual who is taking the place of the original starter or the full-time employee typically assigned to the role. A substitute is essential …

Are Germs the absolute cause of illness?

Have you ever wondered why some family members fall ill while others remain perfectly healthy? If “germs” truly controlled our health outcomes, shouldn’t we all get sick when exposed to the …

A Minnesotan:

False spring happens nearly every year. Whether it be in February or mid-March we always have one week out of the winter here in Minnesota that warms up and lets you think that Spring just might be …

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Obituaries

Stephen Craig Agerter

Stephen Craig Agerter, 78, passed away at his home in Rochester, MN on March 7th, 2025. Stephen was born in Owatonna, MN on February 18, 1947. Stephen is survived by his step children, James …

David Hanson

David Hanson, 90, longtime resident of Dodge Center, Minn., passed away February 28 at Prairie Meadows Senior Living in Kasson, MN. He was born March 6, 1934, in Hutchinson, MN. David spent some …

Elden Wayne Ehrich

Elden Wayne Ehrich, 73, passed away on Friday, March 7th 2025 at his home in Kenyon, MN. Elden was born December 1st 1951 in Faribault, MN to Arnold and Marilyn (Kubista) Ehrich of rural Kenyon. …

Joel E. Thomas

Joel E. Thomas, age 85, passed away in Claremont, MN on February 24, 2025. He is survived by his children: Barb (Tim) Streeter of Vassar, MI; Lee (Kathy) Thomas of Tulsa, OK; Nanci (Richard) …

Violet Loraine Johnson

Violet Loraine Johnson, 99, passed away peacefully at Sunset Hospice Cottage, leaving behind a legacy of love, family, and faith. Born on April 27, 1925, in Pine Island, Minnesota, she was the eldest …

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Dodge Center City Council Meeting - February 10, 2025

DODGE CENTER SUMMARY COUNCIL MINUTES Monday, February 10, 2025 This published information is a summary of the full minutes of the February 10, 2025, Dodge Center City Council regular meeting. A …

Donna Mae Dohrmann

Donna Mae Dohrmann, 84, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center, after a yearlong battle of brain cancer. She was born April 18, 1940, in Dodge County, MN, to …

Ronnie Dean Hrtanek

Ronnie Dean Hrtanek, 67, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025, at his home in Kasson. Ronnie was born October 12, 1957, to Rudolph and Adeline (Woolison) of rural Kasson. On March …

Community

SEMCAC Announces Arts Events Throughout Southeastern Minnesota in March

The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) is pleased to share a diverse lineup of arts events happening throughout the region this March. These SEMAC-funded capstone events offer arts and …

Benefit for Michaela

The West Concord Fire Department held a benefit French Toast Breakfast for one of their members on Sunday February 9th from 7am to 1pm. Michaela Neuzil, who had recently started her chiropractic …

Cobra Communications

The total amount of funding designated for public education during the last legislative session was regarded as historic. It may have been historic based on the amount, BUT it was not allocated to …

The most "average" cities in America (for credit and debt)

Experian examined the eight U.S. cities most aligned with the national average in terms of credit score, credit card debt, and credit usage.

High tariffs and car repairs cost: The ripple effect

Way.com examines how the automotive business is affected by high tariffs in various ways and what you can do to avoid higher costs.

High tariffs and car repairs cost: The ripple effect

Way.com examines how the automotive business is affected by high tariffs in various ways and what you can do to avoid higher costs.

Returning to the office? Here are 30 frozen meals ranked from healthiest to unhealthiest

Hers looked at 30 bestselling frozen meals in six categories and ranked each serving size based on calories, protein, trans fat, net carbs, and sugar.

Returning to the office? Here are 30 frozen meals ranked from healthiest to unhealthiest

Hers looked at 30 bestselling frozen meals in six categories and ranked each serving size based on calories, protein, trans fat, net carbs, and sugar.