Triton Spotlight

Cassandra McMurdo is a senior at Triton this year. Her parents are Douglas and Michelle McMurdo. She has five brothers, Curtis, Jacob, Ian, Eli and Gabe and three sisters, Alashia, Hazel and …

Celebrity Chef Shari visits Triton

Season 10: 5th place Master Chef contestant Shari Mukherjee. Visited Mrs. McMahan’s cooking classes and made Mexican rice and beans for students and staff. She also visited with the students in …

Triton Hosts Section 1A True Team Championships Track Meet

Tuesday, May 9, Triton welcomed 1,000 athletes from 17 schools for the Section True Team Championships. In this meet, every school gets two entries into each event, and every finisher scores points …

5th Grade Math Masters Compete

What in the world is a math master? Math Masters is a math competition held throughout the State of Minnesota. Students are able to compete in three different areas. The first area consists of fact …
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First off, a special thanks to Bill and Marla Adams from Dodge Center, who sent me some lovely stories about geese in response to my last column. It is always nice to hear about braver souls than I, …
The other night I walked outside and smelled spring in the air. It was actually the odor of a cow manure lagoon being pumped out, but on the farm that can be synonymous. It brought back memories of …
Exercise is widely considered to be the answer for weight loss, heart disease and diabetes prevention and overall health. When the topic of cancer comes up, exercise is not usually mentioned as a …
Obituaries
Duane Mussman
Duane Mussman, 93, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Birchwood Cottages in Owatonna, MN. Duane was born on September 15, 1929, in Claremont, MN to Leo and Alice …
Mary Jo Pfieffer
Mary Jo Pfieffer of Owatonna died Saturday, March 11, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Mary Jo was born August 10, 1947, at the Owatonna City Hospital to Leonard and Mary (Goehring) Henslin. …
Thomas “Tom” Robert Adams
Thomas “Tom” Robert Adams, age 85, of Mapleton passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023. There will be a Celebration of Life when the weather is warmer per his request. Memorials can be given to …
Adam James Brekke
Adam James Brekke, 54, of Claremont, MN passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN. Adam was born on March 30, 1968, in Owatonna, MN to …
Libby Jo Denny
Libby Jo Denny, age 60 of Claremont, died on Monday, December 26, 2022, at her home. Libby Jo Denny, the daughter of Robert and Viola (Phelps) Eggert, was born on November 6, 1962, in Hayfield, …
Community
(Family Features) Joining more than 25 million Americans who struggle with insomnia, esteemed actor and father Taye Diggs found the lack of adequate sleep left him tired during the day and took a toll on him on-stage as an actor and off-stage as a parent. He learned a lot about managing his insomnia and wants to help others who may be struggling with these tips.
(BPT) - As another school year ends, families everywhere are shifting gears to start preparing for their summer schedules. Between daily activities and playdates, summer classes, camp and family …
EDsmart has developed a list of 10 schools with the largest share of students enrolled in STEM programs, using 2020 College Scorecard enrollment data.
Community
As the superintendent of Triton Public Schools, I am filled with gratitude and pride as we recognize the outstanding teachers who serve our communities of Claremont, Dodge Center, and West Concord. …
Name : Kalena Dudley Office positions: Current Chapter President How many years in FCCLA? 3 What activities / competitions have you participated in FCCLA? Lions Club Halloween Party, …
An annual highlight in Mrs. Horejsi’s nature studies class is an introduction to the science of taxidermy. In this unit, students get the opportunity to skin and preserve a prime roadkill specimen …
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