Red Rooster Foods, a cornerstone of Dassel’s downtown, announced its closure, citing low patronage as the driving factor. The owners, Wade and Bola Banjoko, confirmed via Facebook that March 31 marked ...

Meeker County 4-H teams showcased their knowledge and skills during the Redwood Falls Regional Project Bowl on March 29, with two dairy teams securing placements that advanced them to the state ...

The Dassel-Cokato Community Garden volunteers grew these vegetables back in 2022. The Dassel-Cokato Community Garden has become more than a space for fresh produce—it’s a vital hub fostering ...

LITCHFIELD, Minn. — A high-speed pursuit spanning more than 30 miles and reaching speeds of 100 mph ended Monday with the arrest of a Hillman man, according to the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office. The ...

William Allen Chaney, 77, of Annandale, MN, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025. Services will take place at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church (7809 County Rd 35) in ...

Gloria Jean (Kading) Strandquist, 84, of Rogers, MN, previously of Dassel, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Thursday, March 13, 2025. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m.

Lorraine Zilpha Thompson, 98, of Cokato, MN, died Monday, March 24, 2025, at the Cokato Manor, where she lived and received outstanding personal care for the past three-plus years. A memorial service ...

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The Dassel-Cokato School Board met on March 17, and it addressed federal education policy, substitute teacher legislation, and local building and maintenance updates. During her report, Cindy Miller, ...

The Dassel Girl Scout Troop 3059 organized their annual food drive from March 3 to March 16, culminating in the Empty Bowl Event on March 16 at the Dassel History Center.Both initiatives were ...

Dear friends and neighbors; what a week it’s been at the Capitol. With session in full swing, the energy in St. Paul is nonstop as legislators on both sides of the aisle work hard to pass meaningful, ...

Several years ago, I used to listen to a popular Christian radio program. The pastor and teacher of this radio program were fond of using a particular phrase. It didn’t matter what book of the Bible ...