K-M distance runners dominate Chuck Ramthun Invite
Even though Kasson-Mantorville track and field coach Jared Pittman took over the program this spring, the argument could be made that his work has made an impact long before succeeding Eric Myran. Pittman's work as the cross country coach at the school has bred one of the best programs in the HVL...
KoMets reach top of HVL standings
Back toward the beginning of the season, the Kasson-Mantorville baseball team traveled to Lake City for its second game of the young schedule. Always believing it had the talent to compete with the best in the Hiawatha Valley League, the KoMets were a confident bunch as they looked to face the...
K-M counselor 'humbled' by regional award
Kasson-Mantorville High School counselor Shelly Bielen has received the Southeast Minnesota School Counselor Association's award for Secondary School Counselor of the Year. She was recognized at the SEMSCA awards banquet on April 11. SEMSCA is a regional division of the Minnesota School Counselors...
Triton grad being held in Indiana jail
A Triton High School graduate is being held in the Lawrence County, Ind. Security Center on several charges, including murder. Evan James Franklin Schaffer, 22, formerly of Mantorville, was charged with the murder of Justin Lampkins, 25, during an argument April 23 at a McDonald's restaurant in...
Hayfield school locked down: police arrest violent offender
The search for a violent offender from northern Minnesota caused some tense moments at Hayfield Public School on the afternoon of Friday, May 5. Dodge County sheriff's deputies locked down the exterior of the school as a precaution after receiving information that a violent offender may have been...
'We must be heard'
Beth Hodgman continues pushing to make Highway 14 safer. The West Concord woman spoke with reporters last week in Rochester, urging lawmakers to include funding for improvements on the highway, which shrinks from four lanes to two lanes between Dodge Center and Owatonna. "There's $106 billion in...
Al-Corn expansion 'moving right along'
Al-Corn CLean Fuel CEO Rany Doyal said he's waiting for general contractor McGough Construction to get comfortable with its current project, expanding Al-Corn's ethonal plant near Claremont. "I got a call from Tim Dunnwald (McGough's general manager for industrial projects), and he said, 'Rand, I...
City Wide Garage Sales
KASSON 606 15th Ave NW Kasson. Open Friday and Saturday at 7 a.m. Lots of kids' toys, girls clothes 7-12, some toddler, boys 3T-6, shoes, outdoor clothing, pull-behind bike trailer, kids bikes, kids books, games, camping chairs, misc. items, and home decor. 906 3rd St. SE Kasson. Friday, 8-7pm...
'A hard target'
Sgt. Rich Allee was sending items through Dodge County's new 3D security scanner last week when he found something interesting: a razor blade, stuck between two business cards. The incident at the Dodge County Sheriff's Office turned out to be innocuous, though the pocketbook's owner was warned not...
KM Masonic Lodge hosting Pancake Breakfast
ALL YOU CAN EAT!!!! Pancake Breakfast ONLY$6.00 Includes: Pancakes, Sausage, Milk, Juice and Coffee Saturday, April 29, 20177:00 am to 11:00 am Location: Old VFW in Mantorville511 N Main St. Mantorville, MN 55955 All proceed go to Local Scholarships Provided By KM Masonic Lodge # 11