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Rosella "Rosie" (Novotny) Skluzacek, 87, of Northfield, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, November 16, 2024, at Northfield Retirement Community. She is survived by her two daughters: Mercedes (Robert) Maier of Northfield and Merceday (Bruce) Kaardal of Redwood Falls; five grandchildren, Erin...

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Noelle Simonette scored the only goal for the Bulldogs in the sconed period of the girls hockey opener against Mankato East. 

The season for the Minnesota River girls hockey team started Thursday, Nov. 7 with a game at Mankato All Seasons Arena. The Bulldogs were defeated by Mankato East, 4-1. The lone goal for Minnesota River was scored by Noelle Simonette at the 9:08 mark in the second period. There were no assists on...

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Vietnam veteran Larry Parsons plays “Taps” on Veterans Day at the Montgomery Veterans Memorial Park.

Larry Parsons, of Montgomery, stands on his open porch every day at 5 p.m. and plays “Taps.” He has an Amazon Alexa notification to remind him, just in case he forgets what time it is. “A couple of neighborhood children across from his place come out with their hand on their hearts, almost daily,”...

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Joe Johnson Rice County Emergency Management Director As winter approaches, it's critical to prepare for extreme cold, snow, and icy conditions. These storms can last a few hours or several days and cut off heat, power, and communication.  Winter storms create a higher risk of car crashes,...

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Ella Schmiesing gives her family and teammates some love as she stands adorning her third place ribbon for the 50 yard freestyle at the podium of champions.

Tri-City United High School junior Ella Schmiesing returned home today with two medals from the 2024 Minnesota State High School League's Swimming and Diving Championships in Minneapolis. Schmiesing took second place in the 100 yard freestyle, behind Adalynn Biegler - a junior from Monticello....
Steve A. Simon, age 78, of Montgomery, died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Steve was born on October 1, 1946, in Sioux City, IA, to Andrew and Clara (James) Simon.  He proudly graduated from Central High School in Sioux City and then went on to accomplish both his Bachelor...

Margaret Traxler (left) and Le-Sueur County Historical Society Board Member Dean Pettis in front of the plaque. ( Le Sueur County Historical Society photo)

Among the buildings along South Plut Avenue at the Le Sueur County Fairgrounds in Le Center, Minn., lies a small building nestled between the other structures that keeps a piece of yesteryear alive — District #75 Schoolhouse. The building is a wood, oneroom schoolhouse, which was typical for the...
The first column I wrote in Montgomery was a year ago, around the three-year anniversary of moving to Minnesota. The fourth year snuck up on me, which I suppose means I’m having a good time. Indeed, I was unhappy a year ago. While moving to Minnesota was not a joyous occasion, moving to southern...

TCU junior Ella Schmieising set a new pool record in Montgomery for 100-yard butterfly during an event Oct. 29. (Mike Mallow photo)

The Tri-City United (TCU) girls swimming and diving team claimed two individual titles and one relay championship in the Big South Conference Championships Saturday, Oct. 26 at St. Peter. Junior Ella Schmeising won the 200-yard individual medley and the 100-yard breaststroke. The 100-yard freestyle...
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