Living in Kasson
A Dodge County town west of Rochester on Highway 14, known for its historic water tower.
- Distance
- About 15 miles west of Rochester
- Population
- About 6,900
- County
- Dodge County
- Main roads
- US 14 and MN 57
- School district
- Kasson-Mantorville Schools
About Kasson
Kasson is a short drive west of Rochester along Highway 14, where it meets Highway 57. It shares a school district with Mantorville, about three miles to the north.
The town has a historic downtown, including the 1895 Kasson Water Tower and several other buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.
Things to do
Festival in the Park
An annual summer celebration at North Park with a parade and fireworks, held the second weekend in August.
Historic Kasson
The 1895 water tower, Eureka Hotel and other landmarks in town.
Mantorville
A historic town just to the north with preserved 1800s buildings.
The homes
Kasson offers older homes near downtown and newer subdivisions on the edges of town, often with more space for the money than in Rochester.
Other towns nearby
Details on this page come from public sources and were last checked in October 2026. Confirm school boundaries with the district and city details with the city before you buy.
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