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The K-M Lions presented a check from the October Scrap Metal drive to Dodge County Food Shelf Manager Audrey Irwin for $1,600. K-M Lions, from left: Jim Heitkamp, Larry Berghuis, Jerry Boyd, President Mark Packard and Wayne Hendrickson.

A little scrap goes a long way in helping families in need of food

In October, the K-M Lions Club held its annual scrap metal drive.

K-M 4 graders Sydney Swanson (left) and Diamond Pollard (right) helped to bring a district wide winter clothes drive this year to the schools.

K-M fourth graders help people in need

Santa and Mrs. Claus marvel at his magical timepiece after entertaining children during the Cocoa with Santa event held last Saturday at the Owatonna Arts Center.

Cocoa, cookies, Kris Kringle, and cheer

The magic of the holiday season can bring joy to the hearts of people of all ages.

Food is packaged and ready to be picked up from the St. Columbanus Catholic Church every week. It will be delivered to nearly 50 Blooming Prairie students identified as recipients of free food for the weekend.

BP Backpack Program still making a difference after 2 years

Blooming Prairie's Backpack Program has made a difference after two years in operation, claims coordinator Karen Peterson.

Walking Christmas ornaments Stacy Salinas and Ann Wiedeman and their friend the Grinch posed with Santa for a Christmas photo at the Holiday Dazzle photo booth in F & M State Bank last Friday during Blooming Prairie’s annual Holiday Dazzle celebration. Hundreds of people showed up for the event.

Gearing up for the holidays

Temperatures were not near 40 degrees as they were last year for the Blooming Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce Holiday Dazzle celebration, but they were tolerable

Area newspapers to cease printing

A little scrap goes a long way in helping families in need of food

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 - 7:17pm

In October, the K-M Lions Club held its annual scrap metal drive. The annual event is a way to fundraise money for a local Dodge County cause as a way to help out the community. This year the Lions raised $1,600 for the Dodge County Food...

KoMet Academy gives the opportunity to extend the school day

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 - 7:08pm

There are many different paths for children as they receive their education. Growing up, some kids take to their path of learning like a fish to water. However, some other students may also need a little push that helps them get to where...

Needy families in hunt for food through Channel One

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 - 7:05pm

In Minnesota, 1 out of 10 people are hungry, according to Virginia Merritt, executive director of Channel One Regional Food Bank. That's why food banks like Channel One are so important. In the middle of November, the regional food bank...

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Wednesday, December 12, 2018 - 7:01pm

For several years, the Dodge County boys hockey team has done its part in the battle to help support the fight against cancer. On Dec. 8, the Wildcats gathered the community during their game with Becker-Big Lake for the team’s annual...

A little scrap goes a long way in helping families in need of food

KoMet Academy gives the opportunity to extend the school day

Needy families in hunt for food through Channel One

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