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For the first time, a local celebration in Elysian will be held which is not affiliated with the 4th of July.
The Elysian City Council approved the request by Twin Cities Summer Jam CEO Jerry Braam to bring an entertainment event to the city this summer.
Braam, who lives just outside of Elysian...
Ron Marsh’s collection of approximately 100 Santas provides Christmas cheer, year after year. (Lisa Ingebrand Photo)
Santa here. Santa there. Jolly ol’ Santas everywhere!
Waterville resident Ron Marsh has one collection, and at this time of year, it’s displayed in full glory.
Marsh has amassed a collection of close to 100 Santas.
All of the jolly old elf decorations adorn the Marsh home on Lake Tetonka.
“I’...
Per Governor Walz, thanks to the hard work of Minnesotans over the last few weeks to keep each other safe, we are starting to turn a corner on COVID-19. But we’re not out of the woods yet. Today we announced a way forward that will bridge the gap to vaccination.
This plan will protect hospital...
New Prague KC Hall - 411 4th Ave. SW, New Prague
Mon. December 14. 2020
12:30 - 5:30 pm
New Market Town Hall - 8950 230th St. E, Lakeville
9 am - 2 pm
Wed. December 16, 2020
Jordan Fire Station - 501 N. Varner St, Jordan
Thurs. December 17, 2020
10 am - 2 pm
To sign up for an appointment for either...
Elissa Westing, left, daughter of Mike and Sara Westing of New Prague, receives her prize from Scott County Sheriff Luke Hennen on Thursday, Dec. 10, for her winning design in the Scott County Sheriff's Office fourth annual Season's Greetings Card Contest. Elissa received a gift card to her...
Santa Claus welcomed families to his workshop (The Village in Waterville) and wished them a Merry Christmas.
Santa's Workshop adapts to pandemic, continues to spread cheer
Santa's Workshop was busy.
Families with young children picked up more than 2,260 wrapped gifts from the free, fifth annual gift-giving event that was held at The Village in Waterville last weekend.
Due to the on-going pandemic, the...
Manny Lara started a Facebook page to help people freely give and receive this holiday season. The Morristown man is also offering snow plowing to those in need and is working to create bags for the homeless. He is pictured with his daughter, Estella Rose (3). (Photo courtesy of Manny Lara)
Helping others becomes local man's lifeline
Instead of focusing on his own hardships, a Morristown man is choosing joy by helping others this holiday season.
2020 has not been kind to Manny Lara. The 2006 Waterville-Elysian-Morristown graduate suffered a work-related injury at the end of February...
A free food distribution was held in Le Sueur on November 18 as part of the COVID-19 Food Assistance Program. The program, open to any household, did not distribute all of the food. Organizers hope more people use the service. (Wade Young Photo)
A free food distribution for those in need of food or newly struggling to make ends meet due to the COVID-19 crisis is being held Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. (or while supplies last) at First Lutheran Church, 116 Inner Drive, Le Sueur, MN.
The event is being hosted by the Le...
It’s a win-win situation.
Using a $10,000 grant awarded by the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), the Montgomery Community Foundation (MCF) printed $10,000 in Monty Bucks that were distributed to people in need.
Tri-City United School social workers, local clergy, the local food...
Aeralyn Rose and her brother, Gabrick (not pictured) were greeted by Santa Claus at the Breakfast with Santa … at Night on Friday. Also pictured are Aeralyn’s parents Travis and Lucinda. (Wade Young Photo)
Breakfast with Santa adapts during pandemic
Christmas time is family time, and TCU’s community education and early childhood programs promoted that Friday with the annual “Breakfast With Santa … at Night.”
The event, which has traditionally been held on Saturday morning, was changed to a Friday...
