Kasson NewsLocal news for Kasson, MN continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Friday Story Budget- July 21, 2008 ROCHESTER 1A 18 economies impact on local charities - The economy, gas prices, and the upcoming presidential election are being blamed for the funding problems facing some local charities.http://www.topix.net/city/kasson-mn/2008/07/friday-story-budget?fromrss=1 Answer Man: First-Born Road takes its name from the Bible- July 19, 2008 Answer Man, I noticed a street northeast of Rochester on U.S. 63 called First Born Road N.E. There must be a good story behind that name.http://www.topix.net/city/kasson-mn/2008/07/answer-man-first-born-road-takes-its-name-from... Rural Kasson center supports grieving kids- July 17, 2008 After the death of her father 17 years ago, Joan Ward of Kasson didn't feel like there were any outlets to help teach her how to take care of herself and her children while they were grieving.http://www.topix.net/city/kasson-mn/2008/07/rural-kasson-center-supports-grieving-kids?fro... Lawyer from Kasson to run against Agerter for Dodge judgeship- July 16, 2008 A lawyer who lives in Kasson will try to unseat longtime Third Judicial District Court Judge Lawrence E. Agerter in November's election.http://www.topix.net/city/kasson-mn/2008/07/lawyer-from-kasson-to-run-against-agerter-for-... Birkhofer wins Gopher 50 at Deer Creek- July 16, 2008 In seven racing cards held this season at Deer Creek Speedway, Rochester's Tim Donlinger has frequented the winner's circle often, to the tune of four USRA Modifieds feature wins.http://www.topix.net/city/kasson-mn/2008/07/birkhofer-wins-gopher-50-at-deer-creek?fromrss... Video: Welcome home from Kosovo- July 14, 2008 What's a good way to announce your return home All in the family Jason Schimek's brother, Andy, also is serving in the military and is stationed overseas.http://www.topix.net/city/kasson-mn/2008/07/video-welcome-home-from-kosovo?fromrss=1 A Real-life Rosie Shares Her Story- July 12, 2008 The spirit of Rosie the Riveter lives on through the memories of Helen Leqve, a Kasson resident who worked on fighter planes used in World War II.Rosie the Riveter is a cultural icon that represents the thousands of women who served our country during World War II, producing equipment for the troops overseas. Helen Leqve, like "Rosie," helped assemble B17s and B29s during the second World War. She worked long hours and even obtained a few work-related injuries, but her spunky spirit still...http://www.topix.net/city/kasson-mn/2008/07/a-real-life-rosie-shares-her-story?fromrss=1 Oh, say can you see- July 10, 2008 Dodge County Deputies and Kasson Officers will increase DWI patrols in July, one of the deadliest periods for impaired driving in Minnesota. The statewide impaired driving enforcement sweep covers the 4th of July holiday weekend and will include participation from more than 400 Minnesota law enforcement agencies. The state Department of Public Safety (DPS) coordinates the Safe & Sober campaign.Over the last three years (2004-2006) in July, 67 motorists were killed in alcohol-related crashes.http://www.topix.net/city/kasson-mn/2008/07/oh-say-can-you-see?fromrss=1 Outstanding K-M senior to explore Italy- July 5, 2008 "I'm interested in people," says Samuel Buchl, age 17. "I'm interested in people from all over the world. 1 like to talk to them and to learn about them." Sam, a bright and ambitious young man, is currently exploring Italy, in hopes of absorbing a culture very different than that of his own.This opportunity was made available to Sam through the American AFS program (formerly known as the American Field Service.) The American Field Service originated during World War I, when AFS served wounded...http://www.topix.net/city/kasson-mn/2008/07/outstanding-k-m-senior-to-explore-italy?fromrs... Retired Police Chief Dave Johnson's goal was to, 'make sure all my people go home safe'- July 3, 2008 In 1980 Dave Johnson was hired by the city of Kasson. His plan was not to stay in one community more than 5, 6 years. That didn't happen because in 1987 when Milo Bjergum retired as police chief Dave Johnson was appointed to the position of chief.Last Friday was Johnson's final day as chief. He spent 35 years in law enforcement and almost 28 of those years were in Kasson. "What can I say. I liked the area and didn't have any reason to go anywhere else," said the Kasson police chief of 21 years.http://www.topix.net/city/kasson-mn/2008/07/retired-police-chief-dave-johnsons-goal-was-to... |