Why visit Kasson
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 4 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include State Theatre, Kasson Municipal Building and Kasson Public School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 4°F, and about 44 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Kasson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Kasson
Kasson is a city in Dodge County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 6,851 at the 2020 census. Kasson is 13 miles (21 km) west of Rochester along U.S. Highway 14 and is one of the endpoints of Minnesota State Highway 57. The Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad's main freight rail line also runs through the city.
From the Wikipedia article Kasson, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks4
Kasson Municipal Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Kasson, Minnesota
Kasson Public School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
School building in Kasson, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes4
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.6 mi
501 South Mantorville Avenue, Kasson
Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-23:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.6 mi
505 South Mantorville Avenue, Kasson
Mo-Th 09:00-22:00; Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa-Su 09:00-22:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.6 mi
408 Mantorville Avenue, Kasson
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
History
According to Warren Upham, superintendent of the Minnesota Historical Society from 1896 to 1934, the city of Kasson was incorporated on February 24, 1870, and again on April 22, 1916, separating from the township on March 21, 1917. The town was named after Jabez Hyde Kasson, owner of the original townsite. Kasson was born on January 17, 1820, and moved to Minnesota in 1856. He settled on a farm in the township, and laid out the village along with others. The plat was recorded on October 13, 1865. It had a station of the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company, and its post office opened in 1866.
From the History section of Kasson, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship2
Holy Family Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 0.9 mi
Mantorville Avenue North, Kasson
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Healthcare1
Map of Kasson
38 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23°F | 4°F | 1.0 in | 8.8 in |
| Feb | 27°F | 6°F | 1.1 in | 9.6 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 20°F | 2.1 in | 8.8 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 32°F | 3.6 in | 1.2 in |
| May | 68°F | 44°F | 4.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 54°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 58°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 55°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 47°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 34°F | 2.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 42°F | 23°F | 1.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 28°F | 11°F | 1.3 in | 12.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Byron 4North (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Dodge County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-12: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2014-07-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2010-10-13: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2007-08-23: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Rochester International Airport (RST) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Byron 5 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Dodge Center 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Hayfield 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Rochester 13 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Blooming Prairie 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Owatonna 24 mi west, about 39 min by car
- Grand Meadow 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Eyota 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Austin 27 mi southwest, about 44 min by car
- Faribault 32 mi northwest, about 52 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Kasson Public School, Lorewolf at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Kasson Public School, McGhiever, CC BY 4.0
- 2010-1025-KassonMunicipalBuilding, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
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