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Sydney Mitchell of Waterville discusses agricultural issues with U.S. Under Secretary of Agriculture, Ted McKinney. (Photo courtesy of Kim Greenwald-Mitchell)
A project aimed at informing young people about the many career opportunities available in agriculture recently landed five 4-Hers a trip to Washington, D.C.
4-Hers Sydney and Addison Mitchell, daughters of David and Kim Greenwald- Mitchell of Waterville, and Olivia Balfanz, daughter of Missy and...
“Overwhelming” is how the Goulson family of New Prague felt on Friday, Jan. 25, as more than 450 people attended a fundraiser at Ridges at Sand Creek Golf Course near Jordan. The fundraiser was to show support and help the family with expenses not covered by insurance as mom Diane Goulson undergoes...
Bill Middlecamp, center, talks with Gabriel and Isaiah Podratz and their mom Ana Podratz, listening off to the right is Jason Fife. One of the boys had done a science fair project about climate change and its effects on soil erosion. He asked Middlecamp about it, who took the question very seriously and gave a couple of examples of how climate change can result in dramatic erosion. (Submitted photo)
In its continuing series New Prague Community Action Network (NPCAN) had a Community Conversation on Sunday, Jan. 27, about Stewarding the Earth: Realities, Responsibilities, and Opportunities. Held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, they also partnered with FaithPoint Lutheran Church, NewDay Church...
Staff writer and columnist Lisa Ingebrand, who works for the Lake Region Life, Elysian Enterprise, and the Montgomery Messenger, was honored for her writing during the 2019 Minnesota Newspaper Association’s (MNA) Annual Convention on January 24 in Bloomington. Ingebrand earned third place honors...
Due to the dangerously cold weather that is forecast for tomorrow morning, New Prague Area Schools will be closed Thursday, January 31st. This will be another blended learning day. The school closure includes Preschool Programs.
Childcare programs including WRAP and Kids Company will be open from...
Tri-City United schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, Jan 31st due to cold weather & bus transportation concerns. Our bus company has been closely monitoring our fleet and reports that the cold weather is causing concerns about reliable bus transportation.
Preschool will be closed.
TCU...
Due to the Severe cold weather, carriers will not be delivering the papers today, Wednesday January 30, 2019.
Current and former Montgomery firefighters and emergency service medical personnel were honored and recognized Saturday, Jan 19 at their annual fire and rescue awards banquet in Montgomery.
"Thank you for everything you have done and everything you still do to this day for the community," said...
Due to projected deteriorating weather conditions, the United States Postal Service has suspended delivery for Wednesday, Jan. 30, for Minnesota, Western Wisconsin, Iowa and Western Illinois.
A press release issued Tuesday afternoon said retail operations at local offices will be available, but...
Goldsmith Eye Care was named the Business of the Year at the New Prague Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting on Monday, Jan. 28. Accepting the award were Drs. Wendy, left, and Tim Goldsmith. It was the second year for the award. The meeting and dinner was held at the Weddings At The Broz (Hotel...
