TES Library News

Our library was able to participate in an “Empathy Book Club.” New York Life Foundation provided funding of $400 to purchase books from First Book. Titles that we chose to purchase had to be …

Klobuchar, Smith Announce Federal Funding for Dodge Center Airport Infrastructure Improvements

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced $150,000 in federal funding to make upgrades to the Dodge Center Airport. The investment is made possible through the …

Ellingson Crew Recognized for Exemplifying Core Values in Life-Saving Act of Good Samaritanism

West Concord, MN - Ellingson, a leading company in underground construction, proudly acknowledges and honors a remarkable crew that recently displayed exceptional bravery and adherence to the …

Triton Spotlight

Isaac Gonzales is a senior at Triton High School. His parents are Juan and Rachel Gonzales. He has one brother and one sister. He was active in Triton football, and likes to work outside of …
More Local News
First off, a special thanks to Bill and Marla Adams from Dodge Center, who sent me some lovely stories about geese in response to my last column. It is always nice to hear about braver souls than I, …
The other night I walked outside and smelled spring in the air. It was actually the odor of a cow manure lagoon being pumped out, but on the farm that can be synonymous. It brought back memories of …
Exercise is widely considered to be the answer for weight loss, heart disease and diabetes prevention and overall health. When the topic of cancer comes up, exercise is not usually mentioned as a …
Obituaries
Roger Leo Papenfus
Rocky Papenfus passed away of natural causes at his home in Rochester on Friday, May 12, 2023. Roger Leo Papenfus, known to everyone as Rocky, was born February 28, 1952, to Charles and Marge …
Dolores June Kautz
Dolores June Kautz, 98, of Hayfield, MN, formerly of West Concord, MN passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Fieldcrest Care Center in Hayfield, MN. Dolores was born on October 18, 1924, to …
Duane Mussman
Duane Mussman, 93, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Birchwood Cottages in Owatonna, MN. Duane was born on September 15, 1929, in Claremont, MN to Leo and Alice …
Mary Jo Pfieffer
Mary Jo Pfieffer of Owatonna died Saturday, March 11, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Mary Jo was born August 10, 1947, at the Owatonna City Hospital to Leonard and Mary (Goehring) Henslin. …
Linda Jean Kelle
Linda Jean Keller, 63, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Linda was born on May 20, 1959, in New Hampton, Iowa to Louis and Ruth …
Community
Next Insurance dug into the continuing food service staffing shortage and explored the ways restaurants are using technology to fill in the gaps.
A Dodge Center couple are planning a hike across Minnesota to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson’s Disease this summer. Andy and Erin Brose have family members affected by the disease and have …
SUMMARY COUNCIL MINUTES Monday, May 8, 2023 This published information is a summary of the full minutes of the May 8, 2023 Dodge Center City Council meeting. A copy of the full minutes is …
Community
Cassandra McMurdo is a senior at Triton this year. Her parents are Douglas and Michelle McMurdo. She has five brothers, Curtis, Jacob, Ian, Eli and Gabe and three sisters, Alashia, Hazel and …
9:30 Riverside Cemetery Program guest speaker Rev Robert Porisch, Triton band will play some songs. 10:00 Quick ceremony at Veterans Memorial 10:20 Quick ceremony at Wasioja River for fall at …
Season 10: 5th place Master Chef contestant Shari Mukherjee. Visited Mrs. McMahan’s cooking classes and made Mexican rice and beans for students and staff. She also visited with the students in …
Web extras
15 major cities where homebuyers can have the upper hand
Homebuyers have an advantage in some cities. Rocket Homes used internal listing data to see where homes are selling below asking price.
How technology could help restaurants streamline amid continuing staffing crisis
Next Insurance dug into the continuing food service staffing shortage and explored the ways restaurants are using technology to fill in the gaps.
Homebuyers are leaving big cities for affordability—here's where they're going and how much they're saving
Homes are expensive. People are finding better deals in the suburbs. American Home Shield looked at data from Freddie Mac to see how much they save.  
Sports betting fuels US gambling's record-breaking growth. Here are the numbers behind it
Using data from ATS.io, we break down seven key factors that explain the state of the sports betting industry right now.  
10 side hustles you can launch yourself
Looking to make a little extra cash? Vending Mavericks highlighted 10 side hustles people can start up on their own.