Resale Store on Main Street

An original thrift store, formerly known as Helping Hands Thrift Store, is now Dano’s Consignment Store. It’s located on Main Street in Dodge Center selling: Bibles, Christian self-help books, …

The Farm Store

On the Main Street of West Concord, two blocks from the bowling alley, something is afoot. April 1st is the Grand Opening of the Farm Store. The Gochnauers are working hard to welcome you to their …

Small Town Restaurant with Big Flavor

“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” The downtown community is welcoming new life in the beloved restaurant space that holds great memories. Center Family …

Nadine's Piano Studio

Three students from Nadine's Piano Studio in Dodge Center performed in the 2021 Southeastern Minnesota Federation of Music Clubs (SE MN FMC) Festival in February. Each student selects a piece from …

Triton Spotlight

Kyla Smith is a senior at Triton High School Her parents are Ryan and Karla Smith and she has one brother Stanley She is on the Minnesota Honor Society and is active in Triton volleyball and …

Al-Corn Clean Fuel Hosts Triton High School Students

Claremont, March 17 - Twelve students from Triton High School’s agricultural economics class visited Al-Corn Clean Fuel on March 15 to get a better understanding of renewable energy production. …

Triton Future Farmers of America held a Donkey Basketball Tournament on March 4th at 7 pm in the Triton gym. The donkeys put on their athletic shoes (really!) and hit the court. Jockeying the donkeys …

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Why you MUST take Vitamin D plus Hepatitis B vaccine issues and more!

Vitamin D supplements, as reported on in the National Library of Medicine and the Reviews of Endocrine Metabolic Disorders journal, can cut the risk of death from covid-19 by 51% and reduce risk of …

A Minnesotan

Seasons in Minnesota, and the rest of the Midwest, and wild. You’ve got Per-Witner, WInter, False Spring, Second Winter, maybe Spring, construction season- also known as Summer, and Fall. False …

Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes

Dyers Creek. I drive past it quite often near our place in Tennessee. We have went kayaking up and down it numerous times. It is very quiet in the evenings and we enjoy the cranes that hunt for fish …

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Obituaries

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 …

Adam James Brekke

Adam James Brekke, 54, of Claremont, MN passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN. Adam was born on March 30, 1968, in Owatonna, MN to …

Thomas (Tom) King Wilcox

Thomas (Tom) King Wilcox, 82, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2023, at his farm. He was born on September 24, 1940, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN to Kathryn A. (Fryer) and Willard C. …

Dodge Center Messenger February 2023

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Honoring the Church’s Women

As International Women’s Day was on March 8th, I’d like to take this space to honor women whose lives have been a fine witness to the Christian faith over the years and have touched so many with …

Triton Elementary TEAM Parent Group to Sponsor FUNdraiser

Triton Elementary TEAM Parent Group is sponsoring a week long FUNdraiser. Donations will be put towards an adaptive playground at Triton Elementary and towards general TEAM funds. Triton Elementary …

Dodge Center City Council Meeting - February 27, 2023

SUMMARY COUNCIL MINUTES Monday, February 27, 2023 This published information is a summary of the full minutes of the February 27, 2023 Dodge Center City Council meeting. A copy of the full …

Community

Hygiene Drive

Trition FCCLA member Jessica Willette organized a hygiene drive that took place in January. On 3/7 representatives from the MACV and the Dodge Co. VSO were presented with 284 items that were …

Triton FCCLA to Host Kids Carnival

Triton FCCLA will be hosting a kids carnival on April 1st in the middle school gym from 10-2pm. Join us for fun, games, prizes, silent auction, storytime, and more!! If you or your business is …

Cobra Communications

Our winter sports teams recently completed their seasons, for me personally, it has a different feeling than it has in the past. This year marks the end of the winter activities for my own kids. I …

A Cleaner Way to Cook

(Family Features) Consider these four benefits of cooking with an environmentally friendly, low-carbon energy source like propane.

3 Ways Parents Can Encourage Social Emotional Learning in Children

(Family Features) Parents want a focus on social emotional skills, mental health, kindness and understanding differences. Consider these three ways parents can encourage social and emotional learning in their children.

Resources for Finding and Comparing Health Care Providers

(Family Features) Getting health care for yourself or a loved one is a big responsibility. Consider these benefits of using the comparison tools to narrow your options.

Fun Easter 'Egg-turnatives'

(Family Features) While decorating eggs for Easter is a tradition that dates back centuries, the high cost of eggs may make it more difficult for some families this year. However, that doesn't mean you can't find creative ways like these to keep the season special and create memories with loved ones.

A Full, Fresh Menu Fit for a Brunch Feast

(Family Features) These recipes for Easy Brunch Quiche, Savory Cheese Balls and Lemon Blueberry Trifle provide a full menu to feed your loved ones from start to finish, regardless of the occasion.