Doris Ann Kaskinen, 92, of French Lake, MN, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 21, 2025, at her home in French Lake, surrounded by her loving family. A visitation will take place Friday, June 27, ...

Cokato Enterprise, 100 YEARS AGO, July 16, 1925 Transfer of the building and stock of the Larson-Hedberg Motor Co. was made this week to Virgil Webb. Citizens and business people of Cokato assisted ...

Due to recent rains, many Meeker County Lakes are overflowing their banks. The Meeker County Sheriff’s Office is issuing an advisory and asking all boaters to reduce their speed to 5 mph or less when ...

Joyce Anne (Brandvold) Aakre, 80, of Dassel, MN, died peacefully at her home Thursday, July 10, 2025. She was born Aug. 31, 1944, in Red Wing, MN, to Peter and Hannah Brandvold. A celebration of life ...

Andrew Jerald Koivisto, 17, of Cokato, MN, was called to his heavenly home Thursday, July 17, 2025, due to injuries sustained from a car accident Sunday, June 22, 2025.

Merle L. Gordon, 86, of Golden Valley, MN, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 19, 2025, at The Gardens At Winsted, MN.

Grace Margaret Stoll (nee Kluver), 93, of Howard Lake, MN, passed away peacefully Monday, July 21, 2025. She was born Oct. 20, 1931, to Thomas and Etta Kluver (nee Folkerts) near Clara City, MN. She ...

Photo from Dassel Dispatch archives Gary’s Red Owl had its grand opening on Jan. 18, 1979. The 60’ x 100’ building replaced the Wreisner building on Hwy 12 and 2nd St. In Dassel. Gary and Cathy ...

Tens of thousands of chickens were killed in a fire at a commercial egg production farm in Cokato early Monday, according to a company spokesperson.Cokato and six other volunteer fire departments ...

Hello constituents. Congratulations to Kirby Moynagh on being elected the next Fifth District Wright County Commissioner. I have spoken to Mr. Moynagh in the past. I’m willing to sit down with him and ...

As Independence Day approaches, towns throughout central Minnesota are gearing up for parades, fireworks and community celebrations. From beloved traditions to safety reminders, there are plenty of ...

JLG Lumber Supply Co., owned by Brenda and Juan Garza, has opened in Dassel, sparking excitement in the community.The shop at 631 Pacific Ave West in the former grain elevator building has been ...