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When Mike Ronningen, 44, of Kasson walked up to the voting booth and casted his vote it marked the beginning of a new chapter in his life.
For the first time in his life he had the right to vote in an election.
“I been waiting for this day for a while,” he said.
Ronningen has struggled with...
I read with interest the recent letter to the editor from Cynthia Herbst and respond on behalf of my father, Lowell Trom.
Thankfully, my family has no intention of drinking the “modern agriculture” Kool-aide – code words used by the industry to promote large industrial factory farms. The “modern...
A few years ago, a group of church members from United Methodist Church, in Dodge Center got together and talked about how they could help children in the school district who struggle with access to healthy foods.
They were talking about how kids who are on free and reduced lunch don’t have...
For the last three years concerned parents, community members, school personnel and even students have worked hard for encouraging voters in the Triton School District to vote yes on a operating levy.
After a group of parents talking about a way to come up with innovative ways to encourage people...
To be able to say that you were the state champion in a FFA competition is something that not many people can say.
For Triton senior, Martha Moenning that is something that she can she has done three times.
In her freshman year at Triton Martha competed in creed speaking where she was...
To be able to say that you were the state champion in a FFA competition is something that not many people can say.
For Triton senior, Martha Moenning that is something that she can she has done three times.
In her freshman year at Triton Martha competed in creed speaking where she was...
When Matt Norland was in High School in Owatonna he was apart of the police explorers program.
Ever since then Norland knew what he wanted to be in life.
A police officer.
In May of 2017 Norland’s dream of becoming a cop became true when he took a position as a part time police officer with the...
On Tuesday the City of Dodge Center invited their finalist candidates for the City Administrator position to town for an interview with the Council and Mayor, as well as a meet and greet with staff and community members.
After the interviews and feedback from the community and staff they had...
On Oct.31 around 1:30 p.m. a 2007 Chevy Uplander was struck by a train on 2nd Street NW near 10th Ave NW in Dodge Center, according to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office.
The driver of the vehicle was identified as Lyle Lyke, 84 of rural Claremont.
According to the Sheriff’s Office at this...
In less than a week voters across the state and country will have the chance to cast their vote for different positions at all levels of government.
One of those positions that will be voted on for local community members will be for Mantorville City Council and Mayor.
As a way to inform the public...