Welcome Summer with Dodger Days

Dodge Center’s Dodger Days will be held June 12th thru 15th . Thursday kicks off with city wide garage sales. Look for the QR code on the full page ad on page 42 of this issue for locations and …

Local Church Bids Farewell to Pastor

Retirements are a sometimes scary and intimidating thing. Having to step out of your everyday work and live without a clear-cut structure is a daunting thought for many, and it's usually why people …

More Than Merriment

It's often challenging to view sports as anything other than entertainment. However, when Tom Bond began the non-profit Venom Softball in 2012, it was the start of something much more than a simple …

Berne Wood-Fired Pizza Reopens for 2025 with First-Ever Saturday Night Event

West Concord, MN – A favorite summer tradition returns as Berne Wood-Fired Pizza kicks off its 2025 season, bringing together community, music, and delicious wood-fired pizza in the heart of …

Area Memorial Day Services

Claremont American Legion Memorial Day Services May 26, 2025 Claremont Street Cemetery 8:00am Moland Church Cemetery 8:30am Rice Lake Cemetery 9:00am St. John's Church Cemetery 9:30am Hillside …

The Evolution of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Celebrating EMS Week

A Brief History of EMS Emergency Medical Services (EMS) have a rich history that dates back over 150 years. The origins of EMS can be traced to the Civil War, where Major Jonathan Letterman …

As I conclude my tenure as superintendent of Triton Public Schools, I want to share my heartfelt gratitude and reflections. Mr. Lutterman will be taking over from here, and I am confident he will do …

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Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes

Growing up a farm boy, I was intrigued by anything with an engine. Tractors, combines, swathers, skid loaders, etc. Grease and gasoline smelled wonderful to me. And diesel fuel smoke was the best. …

Dependent

There is a strong drive within many of us to be able to do an activity without the assistance of another. Perhaps this started when you discovered how much more of the world you could explore when …

Dangers of Chewing Gum

Sun Exposure: Natural sunlight plays a vital role in supporting overall health. Sunlight-derived vitamin D remains in the bloodstream two to three times longer than supplements, making it a more …

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Obituaries

Allen A. Armour

Allen A. Armour, of Mukwonago, formerly of Waukesha, died on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the age of 90. He was born on August 29, 1934, in Rochester MN, the son of Myron L. and Orma M. (nee Heineck) …

Samuel Jonathan Finne

Samuel Jonathan Finne: September 25, 1998 – April 30, 2025. We are very sad yet full of hope and faith to announce that our son, Samuel Jonathan, received his angel wings on April 30th. Sam …

Lisa Sherrington

“Faith Over Fear.” Those were the words Lisa Sherrington lived by—even when life handed her far more than her share of challenges. Her faith was fierce, her humor unforgettable, and her love …

Beatrice Irene Conrad

Beatrice Irene Conrad, age 92, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Santa Barbara, CA. Beatrice Irene Conrad was born January 6, 1933, in Dodge Center, MN to Marvin and Charlotte (Langworthy) …

Delano "Del" Paulson

Delano "Del" Paulson, beloved husband, father, grandpa and great-grandpa, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025 at the age of 92. He was born in Centerville, SD on March 17, 1933. His family moved …

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Rosie the Riveter tells her story

Helen Leqve, a real-life “Rosie the Riveter” during World War II, is a 103-year-old resident of Kasson, who shared her memories at the annual meeting of the Dodge County Historical Society …

Spring Fling in West Concord

Letter to the Editor

*Opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor are not necessarily those of The Messenger. Letter to the Editor; Our state legislature is in the process of determining the budget. One item on the …

Community

Triton Grads: Where are they now?

This is the last edition of this article and we’ll end with a 2024 graduate. Student: Tyler Gnagey Graduation Year: 2024 Current City: Dodge Center, MN / Mankato, MN Tyler Gnagey was a …

That's the Latest

Six years ago, a retired high school history teacher from Concord, Massachusetts, Rob Morrison, visited the West Concord Historical Society Museum. This was one of the many Concords that he visited …

Triton track athletes are writing their names in the record books

After a few weather cancelations and a couple of weeks without a meet, the Cobras got back on the track May 1 at Pine Island, and posted a number of all-time top-10 performances. The 4x800 relay …

What is a sanctuary city, anyway?

Next City explains that sanctuary cities, which aim to limit collaboration with federal immigration enforcement, are legal—but they have long been a fixation of the Trump administration.

How is equity taxed? A clear guide to RSUs, ISOs, NSOs, and ESPP

Range helps you understand how each type of equity is taxed and equips you with actionable insights to make informed financial decisions.

There’s a lot to learn about crime. Trump’s orders are making it harder to get answers.

The Marshall Project reports that so far the Trump administration has cut funds for tracking bad cops, shootings and violent extremism, canceled crime prevention grants, and more.

After years apart, they found their loved ones experiencing homelessness

CalMatters reveals what happened when two people were able to reconnect with their relatives experiencing homelessness after reading a CalMatters article.

The state of salary transparency in healthcare and other industries

Vivian Health examined legislation in all 50 states and the District of Columbia to learn which ones have salary transparency laws or plan to adopt regulations soon.