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Tri-City United Montgomery PreK-8 School’s refurbished gymnasium floor. The surface was sanded down with some boards replaced, some markings stained for longevity and others painted or graphics that were laid before the finish was applied.
Tri-City United Schools has approved the preliminary budget and has proposed a $39,990,000 general obligation bond based off of the recent community task force’s recommendation and district needs.
The information has to be approved through the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) yet before all...
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Construction area for CSAH 30 and detour, scheduled to begin the first week of August.
Construction on Le Sueur County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 30 south of Heidelberg between CSAH 26 and CSAH 28 is scheduled to start the first full week in August.
The project includes edge drain tile and full-depth reclamation and paving, along with aggregate for the shoulders of the road.
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The roundabout location to be constructed in 2026 in northwest Lonsdale.
The roundabout that was supposed to be constructed starting in July this year at the intersection of Highway 19, and Rice County Roads 2 and 96 (70th Street West) is being delayed until May of 2026.
“Poor soil conditions were found on some of the approach of the roundabout area and delayed some of...
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A group of surviving loved ones who have lost a friend or family member to fentanyl poisoning. Pictured, from the left, are Nancy Sack, Katie Tettam, Kim Lang, Kate Sloan, Linda Stanton (sitting), Sloan Benoit, Malia Fox, and Rod Seitz.
'Our children's murderers are sitting right there on their phones'
A quiet epidemic is sweeping the countryside — opioid overdoses, better known from the families of victims as fentanyl poisoning. In Minnesota alone, the numbers have more than tripled over ten years.
According to the Minnesota...
Members of the Elysian Legion Auxiliary, left to right: Brenda Domonoske, Julaine Jacobson, Sharon Brandt, Diane Munson and Kelli Milbrandt, entertained veterans at Traditions in Waterville.
In the spirit of togetherness and celebration, the Auxiliary of Elysian reached out to wish Traditions residents, their families and friends a happy Independence Day at their annual picnic and Unit 311 ice cream social. Many of our senior citizens lived during a time when the people of our country...
Former Morristown man Brian Neudecker died in an ATV accident last week in Alaska, where he and his family moved last month. He is pictured above with his daughter, Brileigh and wife Rachael.
An accident last week in Alaska has claimed the life of a former Morristown resident.
According to an Alaska Railroad press release, Brian Neudecker, 45, of Talkeetna, Alaska, was operating an ATV near railroad tracks when he was hit by a freight train headed north from Anchorage to Fairbanks....
Robert Petrasek has been named the new Waterville Chief of Police. (Jay Schneider photo)
For nearly a decade, Robert Petrasek has served the City of Waterville as a police officer.
Three months ago his position was elevated to the Waterville Chief of the Police, after serving as the interim for two months following the resignation of former police chief John Manning.
Becoming a police...
Five days of events are included in this year’s Elysian 4th of July Celebration.
The event began Wednesday, July 2 with the Miss Elysian, Junior Miss, and Princess of the Lakes Pageant. Candidates for the three different crowns included:
Miss Elysian - Elli Frank and Miley Roemhildt. Junior Miss -...
New Prague’s Dog Park at 701 12th St. NE has been the subject of complaints about the high grass in the large dog area, on the left, the other fenced off area is the area for small dogs, which is mowed more frequently. (Patrick Fisher photo)
New Prague city staff has received complaints this month about the dog park at 701 12th St. NE, specifically about the tall grass, estimated by some residents to be three-feet high, in the large dog area. City staff is considering how best to deal with the situation.
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Sixty years after she joined the Franciscan order as a nun, Virginia “Ginny” Heldorfer continues to help people find their way on their spiritual journey through life. (Submitted photo)
Franciscan nun worked at St. Wenceslaus for nine years
Her close friends describe Virginia Heldorfer as someone who with compassion and will unconditionally accept people wherever they are on life’s expedition. She enjoys funny stories and good conversations over a cup of coffee.
To those who don’t...
