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If it seems like back to school is early this year, you’re right.
Area schools started on Monday, Aug. 27 instead of after Labor Day. TCU Superintendent Teri Preisler said the decision was due to the voter-approved construction projects happening throughout the district.
“We are starting the...
Tractors, new and antique functioning motors of all shapes and sizes aren't the only things happening at Pioneer Power. The show is also hosting historical construction equipment, antique trucks and food. The 45th annual show is also featuring music throughout the weekend, including that of the...
People were checking out the street vendors and shops participating in the second annual Flea Market Plus in New Prague despite overcast skies on Friday, Aug. 24. The sales and deals continue on Saturday, Aug. 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The forecast calls for a beautiful day for sidewalk sales...
The for sale sign still stands outside the Le Sueur City Museum, but according to legal records, the historic property has been sold.
Le Sueur County Historical Society (LCHS) sold the property in January.
The land and buildings at 709 2nd Street North in Le Sueur, which is the location of the Le...
The New Prague City Council approved at its Monday, Aug. 20, meeting a 3.2 percent off-sale malt liquor license for the new Kwik Trip in New Prague.
The city received an application from the Kwik Trip at 100 Fourth Ave. NW, which is currently under construction. It is proposed that operation of the...

The board of the new Community Foundation signs papers on Wednesday, Aug. 15 making it official. Pictured are board members (front, from left) Mick McGuire, John Grimm, LaNette Kuelper, (back) Alissa Oeltjenbruns, Community Philanthropy Director for the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation that will serve as the fiscal host, and board members Tom Washa, Liz Krocak and Maggie Grimm. (Wade Young Photo)
A way to keep programs moving forward in Montgomery and an avenue for people to pay it forward or leave a legacy to the community became official last Wednesday.
A board of six residents signed papers to create the Community Foundation in Montgomery whose goal is to keep Montgomery vital and...
The grill masters were keeping busy cooking up the pork chops for Most Holy Trinity Church’s 51st annual Ho-Down in Veseli on Sunday, Aug. 19. The 600 grilled pork and dumpling dinners were nearly sold out by 1:15 p.m. as there were only 12 tickets left. The Ho-Down offered music on multiple...
Darlene Witt has been named grand marshal for the 2018 Dozinky Parade of Farm Pride.
The New Prague Chamber of Commerce chose Witt from among several nominees. Witt, a life-long New Prague area resident, spent many years farming with her late husband Jack, where they raised nine...
From left, Mike Sticha, Jerry Walerius and Jerry Plambeck are tri-chairs for the New Prague State Tournament Committee. New Prague and Shakopee are the main hosts for the State Amateur Baseball Tournament, which begins Friday and runs for three weekends. Each community will host 29 games. Jordan is the third site for the tournament, and will host 11 games and possibly more if weather forces changes in the schedule. (Chuck Kajer Photo)
The first pitch between the New Prague Orioles and Ortonville Rox at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, will be the culmination of nearly five years of planning and preparations.
In the fall of 2013, a group of area baseball supporters began working on a proposal to host the Minnesota Baseball Association’...
The Waterville Indians amateur baseball team will open their Class C State Tournament Sunday, Aug. 19 at Shakopee against Lastrup. Game time is set for noon. The Indians will be playing in the State Tourney for the first time since 2012. They won the 13-60 League this summer and placed second in...