Kasson, MN (KROC-AM News)- A southeast Minnesota man is facing attempted murder and other felony charges following a knife attack in Kasson.  That’s according to a criminal complaint filed in Dodge County Court on Monday The alleged assault occurred on April 11.  Members of the Kasson Police Department responded to the incident on the report of a man trying to break into a residence and stab the occupants inside.  Authorities identified the knife-wielding suspect as 52-year-old Johnathan David Harris of Kasson Officers found him outside of a home at the scene in the 500 block of 1st Ave but he refused law enforcement commands and eventually began reaching into a vehicle at the scene and made comments that officers would have to kill him Harris was eventually sedated and transported to St A woman at the scene who called law enforcement for help told police Harris had tried to stab her and held a knife to her stomach after the two had gotten into an argument inside the home A man also at the home was sleeping when the woman woke him to tell him Harris held a knife to her stomach The victim said he tried to gather the woman’s belongings and take the knife when Harris began hitting him Harris then went into the garage to retrieve a knife The victim said he ran into home and that Harris stabbed at him as he was trying to close the back door then forced opened a door to the home and the two continued fighting the victim grabbed the blade of the knife with his hands and said Harris pushed the knife into the victim's skin At one point Harris got on top of the victim with the knife and began choking him The victim also told police Harris tried to stab him in the neck He fended off Harris and was able to escape Mary’s Hospital for treatment of his cut-up right hand Responding officers found blood throughout the home and three knives Harris was medically cleared on Friday and subsequently booked into the Olmsted County Jail. Harris is charged with two counts of first-degree attempted murder two counts of second-degree assault and a gross misdemeanor count of domestic assault.  His conditional bail was set at $250,000 Monday and he’s due back in court later this month Gallery Credit: Carly Ross The Kasson Police Department responded to the incident on the report of a man trying to break into a residence and stab the occupants inside.\nRead More Kasson, MN (KROC-AM News)- A southeast Minnesota man is facing attempted murder and other felony charges following a knife attack in Kasson.  That’s according to a criminal complaint filed in Dodge County Court on Monday Harris was medically cleared on Friday and subsequently booked into the Olmsted County Jail. Harris is charged with two counts of first-degree attempted murder — After announcing earlier this year that he'd be leaving his superintendent role at Kasson-Mantorville Public Schools Ted Ihns has become a finalist for the role of superintendent in Pine Island Pine Island Public Schools announced the list of candidates for the position on Friday Ihns is one of six candidates interviewing with the district's school board “This decision comes as I seek new opportunities," Ihns wrote in his resignation statement Ihns is remaining in his role at Kasson-Mantorville through June 30 the Pine Island School Board will interview Triton Public Schools Superintendent Craig Schlichting (ABC 6 News) – A Kasson man is in custody this morning after a fight in Kasson on Thursday night Police Chief Josh Hanson says KPD received a call for a fight in progress around 11:19 p.m who now faces a charge of Second Degree Assault with a weapon Chief Hanson says the so-called weapon was a frying pan Marin and the alleged victim were both transported by ambulance for injuries A Kasson police officer was also transported for a dog bite during the incident The Kasson Police Department was also assisted by the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office Marin was previously convicted in a child pornography case back in October 2024 He was sentenced to 5 years’ probation and 30 days in jail with credit for 16 days already spent at the Olmsted County Adult Detention Center Related: Kasson man sentenced to two weeks in child pornography case Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the FCC Public file should email news@kaaltv.com or call (507) 288-7555 — The Kasson-Mantorville School Board on Monday unanimously approved a three-year contract with incoming superintendent Beth Giese The contract covers the period from July 1 The board held a special meeting in order to approve the contract the district will pay Giese a salary of $180,600 for the first year (ABC 6 News) — The Kasson-Mantorville Public School Board unanimously selected three finalists to return for a second interview for the school district’s superintendent position The finalists are the following individuals: The finalists were selected from a pool of applicants based on criteria established by the school board Five applicants were interviewed on March 21 The school board has scheduled interviews for the finalists beginning at 4:00 p.m All interviews will be held at the Kasson-Mantorville High School Community Forum Room and are open to the public To ensure a level playing field for all candidates (ABC 6 News) – Kasson-Mantorville Public Schools will interview six superintendent candidates in the next week and a half Ihns took the position in July of 2024 announced his resignation barely six months in RELATED: Kasson-Mantorville School Board selects new superintendent – ABC 6 News – kaaltv.com RELATED: Kasson-Mantorville superintendent to resign – ABC 6 News – kaaltv.com The KM schoolboard scheduled interviews with candidates at 4 p.m The schoolboard will not live-stream the interviews (ABC 6 News) – The Kasson Police Department says they will be increasing their presence at the Kasson-Mantorville High School on Wednesday after the reports of a potential threat against the school school officials say the threat was reported to the school resource officer and the principal after school on Tuesday Police have been working to determine if the threat was credible and say they have uncovered no evidence that someone was planning to act on it While school officials and police do not believe the threat to be credible law enforcement is planning on increasing their presence at the school The threat comes at a time when tensions are already high Read the full letter sent to parents below: (ABC 6 News) – Beth Giese will officially lead the Kasson-Mantorville school district after the school board unanimously approved her superintendent contract Giese will start her three year term as superintendent on July 1 of this year She will be paid an annual salary of $180,600 for 2025-26 Beth Giese was the former superintendent of the Kenyon-Wanamingo school district Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInKASSON (KTTC) – Mental health impacts the wellbeing of everyone and the Kasson Mantorville High School is hosting a fair to bring awareness to mental health services and promote wellness at the Kasson Mantorville High School Alerus Arena More than 25 community organizations and vendors will be available for students and the community alike to gather information about the mental health resources available The interactive fair aims to empower students with knowledge and support regarding mental health The event is being sponsored by the Kasson Mantorville Hope Ambassador Mental Health Awareness Club and Aiden’s Light Find stories like this and more, in our apps (ABC 6 News) – A development project in northwest Kasson sits at a standstill after residents voiced their concerns before the city’s Planning and Zoning Board Monday night The project’s developer is looking to add a number of single and multi-family homes to a 29-acre lot adjacent to the current Stone Ridge neighborhood including potential increased traffic and further straining community resources Board member and Kasson Fire Chief Joe Fitch echoed those concerns while voicing his disapproval of the project “I personally think it’s too many I think we’re too congested,” he said “Can we respond with it built the way that it’s drawn and presented here tonight the board denied the request to re-zone the property as it’s written in the current proposal However, the board is recommending that the city council approve switching the land from low density to medium density, as described in the city’s comprehensive plan which could open up for allowing more housing units per acre in the future it will be the council’s decision to approve any of the changes necessary for the plan to get off the ground The council meets Wednesday at 6:00 P.M. and the agenda is available online (ABC 6 News) – People in Kasson voiced their concerns at the monthly Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Monday over a proposed development plan to bring affordable housing to the northwest side of town is that a similar plan was already shot down earlier this year ABC 6 spoke with residents near the site of the proposal who said the issue comes down to how this kind of development will impact a community whose resources are already spread thin Kaeley Smith’s home backs up to what is currently an empty 29-acre lot is now the potential site for the development plan “I had to make some calls to find out what they were digging in our backyard for,” she said referring to an unrelated development project I heard that the row behind us would be single family homes and then townhomes That’s as much detail as I got until Friday when they posted how many townhomes and single family homes would be there.” The proposed project involves multiple steps The site currently is designated as low density residential but the developer is requesting it be changed to medium density allowing for more living units to be placed on the lot The project contains plans for 13 single family homes and an assortment of multi-unit townhomes The new plan would connect to the existing neighborhood along two avenues with another road extending out to highway 57 to the east That’s a lot of housing in a small area that some residents say already struggles with congestion it’s sardines in a can that really only has a small little opening,” said Smith Kasson and Dodge County in general are strapped for emergency services another resident near the site and a nurse worries more people will overwhelm what remains “It would take a lot longer for ambulances to get to us or we would be waiting for a rig to come from Rochester and that’s not acceptable in an emergency situation,” she said Smith also worries about the strain adding more families could have on an already limited childcare space “I have my four kids in three different childcares because it’s just so hard to find,” she said “It takes 40 minutes for us to drive in a circle to drop them off in Kasson and Mantorville but where are we going to have childcare for all those kiddos that are coming here.” This isn’t the first time a project like this has come to Kasson The same developer brought a very similar plan before the city back in April though with fewer total units on a larger plot of land That plan was tabled by the Planning and Zoning Board “I think everyone in the neighborhood was very upset,” said Sokolowski why do you think they can put it over here in a smaller area?'” Sokolowski even organized a petition to garner support for her and other resident’s efforts in halting the plans The petition garnered over 200 signatures before Monday’s meeting ABC 6 also reached out to the City Administrator ahead of the meeting (ABC 6 News) — Gathered inside the Kratos Athletic Center in Kasson powerlifters compete in Southeast Minnesota’s first strongman contest in several years “Kasson used to have strongman competition at the Festival in the Park,” Kratos owner Albert Brand said “So to be able to bring that back to Kasson and show they really enjoyed it,” MMA veteran Travis Wiuff added you keep your athletes happy and people will come back.” The “Battle of the Gods” event pitting individuals against each other in traditional categories even some unique ones like the Hercules hold “You just hang on and just not think,” women’s novice class winner Amanda Kirchner laughed “You just shut down and just hold on!” It was enough to grab the attention of Ed Coan widely considered the greatest powerlifter in the world he thought it would be a great idea if I gave — I love to give back and he wanted me to be a judge here,” Coan “He thought it would be really good for everyone to see me Kasson aims to be a go-to destination for future strongmen and powerlifters looking to become the mightiest Minnesotan around to be able to come and see what can happen,” Kirchner continued “I fought for a long time and got a little too old for that so I just love the competition,” Wiuff added but the date is unknown as of this article’s publication — A Kasson man was injured after a two-vehicle crash Monday A 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan was northbound on Minnesota Highway 57 when it collided with a 2019 Subaru Outback turning to the eastbound ramp for U.S according to a Minnesota State Patrol crash report was transported to Mayo Clinic Hospital-Saint Marys with non-life-threatening injuries Kasson Fire Department and Mayo Clinic Ambulance also responded to the scene (ABC 6 News) – The old public school building in Kasson holds a century full of memories that many who grew up in town hold dear The Kasson Alliance for Restoration (KARE) have been working hard to bring this building back to life “I have a lot of fond memories of kindergarten through sixth grade in fact this room right here to the left is what was known as the cafeteria but they also had the kindergarten class in here,” said Kenton Spading he stepped in when he heard the school was going to be demolished in 2007 Paul and said hey they’re going to demolish your grade school and I said well that’s not a good idea So I came down here and met with some local people here and we formed the Kasson Alliance for Restoration,” said Spading It’s been a team effort to keep the building maintained I try to keep the sidewalk clean in the winter time and I also have the job of mowing the lawn,” said Everett Paulson The goal is to develop the former school building into apartments KARE is working with developers to prepare an historic tax credit application That would give the project over $2.6 million in historic tax credits to offset redevelopment costs it won’t be enough to cover the entire price tag “We’re going to have at least six funding streams in the end to try to reuse the school,” said Spading The group is searching for additional financing sources to finally make their dream a reality. KARE has a GoFundMe to help preserve the 1918 building Kasson, MN (KROC-AM News)- A police officer was among three people taken to a hospital following a fight in Kasson late Thursday night.  That’s according to Kasson Police Chief Joshua Hanson He said the officer and suspect have since been released from medical care.  The suspect is now in custody and is facing a felony assault charge, according to a criminal complaint filed in Dodge County Court Friday morning.  Hanson says law enforcement responded to the report of a fight in progress involving four people in the 200 block of Central Avenue in Kasson shortly after 11:15 p.m.  One of the responding officers was bitten in the calf by a dog upon arriving at the scene to break up the fight He was treated at a hospital then released according to the criminal complaint.  Emergency medical personnel arrived to treat other injuries at the scene Two of the men involved in the fight were transported by ambulance to a hospital.  Hanson says one of the people transported to the hospital was the suspect He’s identified as 32-year-old Randy Marin of Kasson.  had gone to Marin’s residence after a fight had started between Marin and another person in the home.  The criminal complaint says Marin struck the victim with frying pans The victim and Marin were both treated and released from the hospital  Marin is charged with one count of second-degree assault He made his first appearance in Dodge County Court Friday morning.  Gallery Credit: Minnesota Now The suspect is now in custody and is facing a felony assault charge.\nRead More Kasson, MN (KROC-AM News)- A police officer was among three people taken to a hospital following a fight in Kasson late Thursday night.  The suspect is now in custody and is facing a felony assault charge, according to a criminal complaint filed in Dodge County Court Friday morning.  Marin is charged with one count of second-degree assault (ABC 6 News) — A GoFundMe has been started for Kasson-Mantorville Middle School teacher Mickelson suffered serious injuries in a crash Thursday morning when her car hit a snowplow on Dodge County Road 24 while she was heading to work The GoFundMe states that Mickelson suffered multiple injuries including a broken arm The link to that GoFundMe can be found here the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office responded to a car versus snowplow crash on Dodge County Road 24 east of West Concord deputies on scene found a semi truck and trailer had gone into the ditch near the intersection and a county snowplow had stooped to assist with emergency lights an eastbound Buick sedan driven by 24-year-old Hannah Mickelson tried to avoid a collision by going around the truck into the ditch Mickelson crashed her driver’s side into the right rear corner of the plow truck and spun into the ditch a teacher at Kasson-Mantorville Middle School was extricated from the vehicle and transported by Mayo One to the hospital Sheriff Scott Rose said in a press release that Mickelson suffered “very serious but non-life-threatening injuries.” The press release also stated that Mickelson was seat belted at the time of the crash (ABC 6 News) – One driver was extracted from their car and flown to St Marys in Rochester after driving into a snowplow in West Concord According to West Concord fire chief Chad Finne a semi-truck failed to navigate a turn at 190th Avenue and County Highway 94 A truck equipped with a snowplow parked behind the site where the semi-truck crashed as a “caution,” Finne said A driver did not see the parked snowplow and drove into it That driver was injured and taken to Rochester for medical treatment ABC 6 News will update this article as more information is available Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application in Rochester to Luverne and Ruth (Bungum) Stevens Mark graduated from John Marshall High School in 1977 Mark dedicated his time to start his own business which was later changed to Stevens Auto Body Mark married Julie Prouty and together they raised three children: Hilary they enjoyed many experiences such as watching their kids play hockey and spending countless hours boating on the Mississippi River in Wabasha they had an unbreakable bond with parenting Mark was a year-round athlete who participated in a variety of sport leagues such as golf His love of being active was so great that his children were just as inspired to play these sports themselves Mark was always in attendance at his kids' sporting events coached many of Dillon and Dustin's hockey teams and stayed relevant playing on his own hockey team his family got to enjoy years of traveling to tournaments and creating lifelong friendships within the hockey community To describe Mark as a handyman would be an understatement; there was nothing Mark could not construct or repair building for Stevens Collision Center where he developed his own down-draft paint booth and even completed all the finish work to the interior of his business himself his children remembered just how mechanically inclined he was by challenging his expertise in remodeling bathrooms he always made sure their cars were running in tip-top shape too Mark proved himself as a man of all trades for others by consistently ensuring "The Buzz Bus" was up and running to make it to the annual Return of the Robin hockey tournaments for his family Mark dedicated his life to guarantee those he surrounded himself with had as much fun as possible wherever he chose to be and Dustin (Kaitlyn) Stevens; his adored granddaughters and Bruce Stevens; and multiple cherished nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his father Luverne Stevens and infant sister A funeral service for family and close friends will be held at 11:00 a.m a Celebration of Life will be held at the Kasson American Legion at 2:00 p.m Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Steven's family to leave a memory or condolence please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ABC 6 News) – First responders are at a crash at the intersection of Highway 57 and Highway 14 in Kasson One car is visible being towed off of the grass near the on-ramp (ABC 6 News) — Kasson-Mantorville High School has announced its upcoming Mental Health Wellness Fair May 6 and will feature over 25 community organizations dedicated to promoting wellness and providing mental health services to ensure students have access to crucial resources students have the opportunity to preview all the vendors and gather important information about the mental health resources available them Previews will happen at scheduled times between 11:30 a.m The event aims to empower students will knowledge and support regarding mental health and wellness (ABC 6 News) – Country Pleasures Café in Kasson announced on Monday via Facebook that they would be closing by the end of the year the owner clarified that this is due to them retiring and went on to thank the community for over 28 years of patronage Country Pleasures Café will still be taking pie orders for the holiday season (ABC 6 News) — At Monday’s school board meeting it was announced that Kasson-Mantorville superintendent Ted Ihns will be resigning The decision comes after Ihns was announced as former superintendent Mark Matuska’s replacement back in February 2024 Related: Kasson-Mantorville School Board selects new superintendent Ihns’ resignation will go into effect on June 30 and comes as he searches for new opportunities Ihns provided ABC 6 News the resignation letter that he shared with the Board of Education Dear Members of the Kasson-Mantorville School Board I am writing to formally resign from my position with Kasson-Mantorville Public Schools This decision comes as I seek new opportunities I deeply appreciate the dedication of the students and staff I have had the privilege to work alongside I am grateful for my time with the district and wish you continued success and community to the best of my ability until my departure (ABC 6 News) — Recap of Kasson-Mantorville vs (ABC 6 News) – Kasson police are investigating 6 juvenile boys in connection with a smoke shop smash-and-grab officers responded to the Kasson Smoke Shop they found that the store’s windows were smashed and merchandise was missing security footage showed 6 suspects arriving at the store earlier that morning and using rocks to smash the front door The suspects broke open display cases and filled their backpacks with merchandise Hanson said officers found that the suspect vehicle had been stolen from Rochester and police had recovered it shortly after with merchandise from Kasson Smoke Shop still inside Police identified 6 juvenile males as suspects ABC 6 News will update this story as more information is available (ABC 6 News) – Administrators at Kasson-Mantorville schools sent a letter to parents early Thursday informing them of a threat against the Kasson-Mantorville Middle School The letter sent to parents claims the threats were investigated and reported to law enforcement immediately who determined the threat was likely a hoax Law enforcement says the threats originated from a post on social media that appeared to impact schools across the country Kasson Police said there would be extra police patrolling the school’s campus The incident is being investigated by the Minnesota Fusion Center which was not available for comment Thursday It comes just a day after P.E.M. Middle Schools in Elgin, and schools in Clear Lake, Iowa were also on the receiving end of threats posted to social media worried about a potential school shooting happening at her school O’Connor said the incident left her thinking about her safety while in the classroom which she has tought about in school before “We always have to be careful be cause the classrooms aren’t as big and there’s not a lot of hiding spots and there’s windows on the side of the doors,” O’Connor said the FBI Minneapolis Field Office said they take all reports of threats very seriously “The Minneapolis field office will work with our law enforcement partners to gather and act upon threat information as it comes to our attention The public should remain vigilant and report any and all suspicious activity and/or individuals to law enforcement immediately,” the statement said If you have additional information or your child receives a message like the one reported you should contact the Kasson Police Department Read the entire letter sent to Kasson-Mantorville parents below (ABC 6 News) – UPDATE: A Kasson woman would have been taken back into custody after last week’s DWI had it not happened so near to her sentencing in another crash Brittany Nicole Edgar was charged Dec 26 with 2nd-degree driving while intoxicated–refusal to test; 3rd-degree DWI–operate motor vehicle under influence of alcohol you are correct that we would normally bring her in for a probation violation and reevaluate her conditions of release,” Fillmore County Attorney Brett Corson said Monday considering that it was only a few days to sentencing We will address any chemical dependency issues and related matters as part of sentencing.” Edgar was charged with crashing into an Amish buggy causing several children to suffer broken bones and skull fractures Edgar is scheduled to be sentenced on charges of felony criminal vehicular operation–substantial bodily harm and driver who causes collision leaves scene at 3:30 p.m —–PREVIOUS STORY—– (ABC 6 News) – A Kasson woman was charged with drunk driving days before her sentencing for crashing into an Amish buggy full of children Edgar is scheduled to be sentenced on charges of felony criminal vehicular operation–substantial bodily harm and driver who causes collision leaves scene just a few days from now — Dec RELATED: UPDATE: Woman charged in nonfatal Amish buggy crash enters guilty plea – ABC 6 News – kaaltv.com She pleaded guilty in exchange for a probable probation sentence Edgar’s conditions of release included an order to remain law-abiding There was no motion to revoke Edgar’s Fillmore County probation Dec according to Minnesota Court Records Online She is scheduled to appear for sentencing at 3:30 p.m a Minnesota State Patrol trooper pulled Edgar over on Highway 14 West after allegedly seeing her vehicle merge several times without turn signals and cross over lines The trooper claimed Edgar smelled of alcohol and she showed signs of intoxication the trooper asked Edgar to provide a breath sample several times but she argued with him each time he held up the device until he manually captured a sample of air in her mouth which put her blood concentration as at least .07 The trooper told Edgar she was under arrest The trooper allegedly located a glass pipe on Edgar that he suspected was used for controlled substances as well as an open bottle of Vodka in her purse several empty shooters of Vodka in her car’s center console and another “suspected methamphetamine pipe.” At the Olmsted County Adult Detention Center court documents claim the trooper obtained a search warrant for Edgar’s blood or urine Edgar would not let a phlebotomist draw her blood Edgar allegedly handed a deputy the sample cup with what appeared to be cold water inside The trooper told Edgar that refusing to give a sample constituted a test refusal then packaged the “sample” as evidence She was released from Olmsted County Custody on $0 bail with conditions Edgar’s defense in the Fillmore County case moved for a lesser sentence Dec claiming that the MSP detected no alcohol or drug use in the November crash and that the buggy she hit was “1.5 feet in the southbound lane.” (ABC 6 News) — The Kasson-Mantorville School Board unanimously selected Beth Giese to be the next superintendent at a special meeting on Monday The board expects to approve Giese’s contract at a meeting on Monday Giese’s tentative start date is July 1 “I am incredibly honored and excited to be selected as the next superintendent of Kasson-Mantorville Schools,” Giese said “This is a community that values collaboration and I look forward to working alongside the dedicated staff and families of this amazing district.” — A Kasson man is facing attempted murder charges in Dodge County after trying to stab a woman and her son at a home in Kasson is charged with first-degree premeditated attempted murder first-degree attempted murder while committing domestic abuse with a past pattern of domestic abuse two counts of second-degree assault and one count of domestic assault An initial appearance is scheduled for April 28 law enforcement officers were dispatched to a residence in Kasson on April 11 after receiving reports that a man was trying to break in and stab the occupants inside officers found Harris pacing outside the residence with the woman who had called to report the incident Officers instructed Harris to place his hands against the wall took his wallet and keys out of his pocket and "postured himself in a fighting stance," the complaint said Harris retreated to the passenger side of a vehicle and was pulled out by officers law enforcement brought Harris to the ground to gain control of him and handcuff him The woman who reported the incident told police Harris was drunk They began arguing in the basement of the residence Harris retrieved a knife and tried to stab her She ran and got into a vehicle and was followed in by Harris The two were still arguing in the car when Harris placed a small black folding knife against her stomach The woman then leaped from the driver's seat onto the driveway a male attempted to intervene and take the knife away while Harris and the woman were arguing Harris raised the knife at the man and tried to stab him but the male raised his hands defensively and was cut by the blade The male later told police he woke up to his mother screaming that Harris took her keys He said Harris attempted to stab him in the chest with a knife choked him and aimed to stab him in the neck Law enforcement found the described black folding knife in one of the vehicles Officers located a blood trail and smears through the kitchen which were left by the male when he ran from Harris Harris was convicted in 2016 of domestic assault and battery in Oklahoma (ABC 6 News) – A Kasson woman was taken back into custody over the weekend after violating probation Brittany Nicole Edgar was sentenced to 30 days in jail after pleading guilty in buggy crash that seriously injured several children Related: Kasson woman’s new DWI charge violated probation ahead of crash sentencing Fillmore County judge Jeremy Clinefelter issued a probation violation warrant for Edgar The reason for her re-arrest was not specified Clinefelter added 15 days to Edgar’s sentence for a total of 45 days in the Fillmore County Jail (ABC 6 News) — A Kasson woman has been sentenced to 30 days in jail and three years of probation after a non-fatal buggy crash in Fillmore County back in February Brittany Edgar will serve the sentence after pleading guilty to criminal vehicular operation-substantial bodily harm; driver who causes collision leaves scene Related: Woman charged in nonfatal Amish buggy crash enters guilty plea Edgar was accused of striking an Amish buggy containing a family being pulled over by law enforcement on the way to the crash If Edgar does not complete her three years of probation without incident she could spend an additional 13 months in jail This sentencing comes days after Edgar was charged with a DWI which violated her probation ahead of the sentencing Related: Kasson woman’s new DWI charge violated probation ahead of today’s crash sentencing (ABC 6 News) – 4 principals: that’s the number of winners in Southeast Minnesota who took home the title of Minnesota Principals of the Year The award is given out by the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals honoring principals who go above and beyond in their districts Each winner is nominated by their colleagues at each school and then it’s down to some of the finest One of those principals is Trent Langemo from Kasson-Mantorville This is the first time he’s ever won the award saying he was really surprised when he found out “It’s very meaningful to me because it recognizes that colleagues see the hard work that I do here at Kasson-Mantorville and certainly I do that with a large team of supporting people that do vital work with kids,” Langemo said saying Langemo is a perfect fit for the award “He is viewed so well by so many of his colleagues in this portion of the state and has been a mentor for a lot of young principals that have come into the area He just really cares about education for all students,” Nelson said This was one of 4 principals honored in the Southeast region Congratulations also goes out to Principal Richard Swanson of Byron Middle School Rounding out the 4 is Bobbi Iseleski or Red Wing and Rico Bohren of Northfield Nelson said all of Minnesota’s 8 division winners will be considered for state recognition including the 4 from the Southeast Division in January It’s official, a local BBQ joint will be moving from its current location in Owatonna into a location with some serious foodie history in Kasson. Already a favorite in Owatonna, this exciting new addition is moving into 504 Mantorville Ave. S. a corner spot on Highway 14 that holds a special place in Kasson’s dining history If those walls could talk, they’d have years and years of delicious stories to tell. The spot was the home to Daniel’s Restaurant, a beloved institution in Kasson, for 19 years. First located on Main Street, Daniel’s served Kasson for four decades before serving their final meal in August 2020, marking the end of an era. A few months later, El Patron moved in, bringing some spice to the corner. While it had its fans, El Patron quietly closed its doors in July 2024 leaving locals wondering what might come next Now, Smokin Silverback BBQ is stepping up to bat at this high-profile location saucy goodness and satisfy a long-standing BBQ craving in Kasson's food scene So, what makes Smokin Silverback BBQ special? According to their website It all started 25 years ago in the kitchen where owner and chef Ben experimented with his parents mixing up sauces that would later become award-winning staples Ben faced a career shake-up but saw an opportunity to chase a long-held dream highlighting dishes like loaded mac and cheese with brisket Customers often praise the generous portions and standout sauces with several calling it the best BBQ they’ve ever had The restaurant seems to have a loyal following with most saying they will return for more Smokin Silverback BBQ has built a reputation for delivering bold smoky flavors and inventive takes on classic BBQ making it an exciting addition to Kasson’s dining scene The menu promises a mix of traditional BBQ favorites and new-age plates designed to appeal to all generations Think smoked meats with a twist: BBQ tacos and a slew of signature Smokin Big Dogs like the Mac Dog that comes with smoked cream cheese And don’t forget their lineup of signature sauces: Silverback While they did not give an exact open date Smokin Silverback did tell me they plan to have the new Kasson location open sometime soon after the New Year When asked why they decided to move from Owatonna to Kasson, Smokin' Silverback's Chef Ben said "The new location is a much better fit for us The facility is better equipped and a much better environment." December 21st will be Smokin Silverback's last day open at the South Cedar Ave location kitty-corner to the Steele County Fairgrounds one thing’s for sure: I'm excited to have smoked meats back on the menu in Kasson maybe Smokin Silverback BBQ will start a new tradition at that location scroll down and take a look at the 14 oldest restaurants in Minnesota It’s official, a local BBQ joint will be moving from its current location in Owatonna into a location with some serious foodie history in Kasson.\nRead More It’s official, a local BBQ joint will be moving from its current location in Owatonna into a location with some serious foodie history in Kasson. Already a favorite in Owatonna, this exciting new addition is moving into 504 Mantorville Ave. S. If those walls could talk, they’d have years and years of delicious stories to tell. The spot was the home to Daniel’s Restaurant, a beloved institution in Kasson, for 19 years. First located on Main Street, Daniel’s served Kasson for four decades before serving their final meal in August 2020, marking the end of an era. A few months later, El Patron moved in, bringing some spice to the corner. While it had its fans, El Patron quietly closed its doors in July 2024 Now, Smokin Silverback BBQ is stepping up to bat at this high-profile location So, what makes Smokin Silverback BBQ special? According to their website The menu promises a mix of traditional BBQ favorites and new-age plates designed to appeal to all generations (ABC 6 News) – UPDATE: The Kasson Alliance for Restoration (KARE) has entered a purchase agreement with IINVEST LLC Minnesota to develop the 1918 Kasson Public School building into apartment housing A previous KARE press release said the nonprofit was working with Realty Growth Bucky Beeman of IINVEST, LLC is also an owner of Realty Growth It is the next step in the non-profit’s ongoing efforts to restore the old school building and create housing for the community RELATED: Nonprofit looks to restore 1918 Kasson Public School building Minnesota to prepare a Historic Tax Credit application for the National Register of Historic Places-listed school project The project would receive over $2.6 million in Historic Tax Credits to offset redevelopment costs is one of many financing sources the development team will explore in 2025 The Rochester Area Community Foundation provided $50,000 in funding for the architect fees utilized to prepare floor plans and development details as input to the tax credit application Minnesota Historical Society Legacy Grant was recently awarded to KARE to repair the school’s architectural sculpted terra cotta decorations and bricks on the front of the school the Acme Tuckpointing & Restoration Company will conduct the repairs utilizing terra cotta and bricks chosen specifically to conform to the school’s historical architecture KARE has also received other grants related to the school You can help KARE’s fundraising efforts to restore the old school building by donating to the non-profit’s GoFundMe There are also KARE donation boxes in several Kasson-Mantorville area businesses