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Starting with February’s bill, Montgomery residents can expect to see a slight increase in the sewer portion of their bill.
At its final meeting of the year, the city council amended its utility fee schedule that includes water and sewer rates. According to City Administrator Brian Heck, the...
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The mayor and council members of Lonsdale want the public's input and suggestions on a project that could bring a senior independent living facility and new city hall and police department to the city.
To help weigh in on the discussion, the Lonsdale City...
Little Camryn Bruzek wasn't shy about hopping on Santa's lap Saturday and telling him she wanted a baby doll for Christmas. The two-year-old daughter of Ryan and Kim Bruzek was one of several youth to partake in the Montgomery Legion craft event with Santa on Saturday. (Wade Young photo)
Santa asks sisters Hayden, Trinity and Paige Ahlers to promise that they will be good for the next 10 days during Santa’s visit to First Bank & Trust in New Prague the evening of Thursday, Dec. 13. Santa visited with many children, talking to them and finding out what they want for Christmas....
Mayme Jindra, 103, models the Minnesota Volunteer Victory Aide armband she wore while volunteering in Montgomery during World War II. (Lisa ingebrand Photo)
One week shy of her 104th birthday, life-long Montgomery resident Mayme (Dejcmar) Jindra, who is now resides at Traditions of Montgomery, dug out an envelope of tattered World War II memorabilia.
"Oh, I don't know why I kept some of this stuff. You keep some stuff and get rid of other stuff... I...
About 20 children and 20 area law enforcement officers gather at HillSpring Church on Wednesday, Dec. 12, after participating in the third annual Shop With a Cop at Shopko in New Prague. The Salvation Army, Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Office, local schools and KCHK Radio assist with the program where...
A fish house and truck fell through the ice on Lake Francis Dec. 8.
A truck and fishhouse fell through the ice on Lake Francis in Elysian Saturday, Dec. 8. According to Le Sueur County Sheriff Brett Mason, A cave Brand Fishhouse and Chevrolet Silverado truck, belonging to Jeremy Ziemke of Janesville, fell through the ice at approximately 2 p.m. For more on the...
The New Prague Chamber of Commerce has parted ways with Deb Kalousek, executive director for nearly five years, it was announced this week.
Barb Skluzacek, chamber president, said the chamber’s executive board made the decision to “go in a different direction” last month. The change was effective...
The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners approved an amended Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention Plan during the regular Tuesday, Dec. 11 meeting.
Environmental Resources Specialist Holly Kalbus presented the updated AIS Plan, which included a few minor changes.
Kalbus said there are 128...
Elko New Market City Clerk Sandy Green, left, visits with interim Police Chief Craig Bell, Mayor Bob Crawford and city council member Dawn Seepersaud on Thursday, Dec. 6, during an open house for Green’s retirement. She is retiring on Friday, Dec. 14, after 19 years with the city. (Patrick Fisher Photo)
Elko New Market City Clerk Sandy Green was honored on Thursday, Dec. 6, for 19 years of service to the city. An open house was held that evening for Green, who is retiring this Friday, Dec. 14. During the Elko New Market City Council meeting later that evening she was presented a plaque by Mayor...
