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George Korbel (right) smiles while demonstrating the base broom during the Old Time Musicians Jamboree in Montgomery on July 28. Jerry Minar is pictured with his concertina. (Lisa Ingebrand Photo)
His childhood memories dance to the beat of a base broom, a simple instrument, comprised of a broom and a wooden box.
For musician George Korbel of Kilkenny, the unique instrument is pure enjoyment.
“Some people call it the poor man’s tuba because it sounds similar to a tuba. Some people make...
In the primary race for Le Sueur County Commissioner District 2, Maureen Franek of Montgomery and Danny O’Keefe of Le Center will most likely be on the November ballot.
The District, which includes Montgomery City, Montgomery Township, Sharon Township, Lexington Township, and Ottawa Township, is...
Luke Hennen and Jason Arras will face off in November for a four-year term as Scott County Sheriff.
Hennen, who was appointed to the position in 2016 following the retirement of Kevin Studnicka, and Arras, a Shakopee police officer who is the commander of the Southwest Metro Drug Task Force,...
Construction at Tri-City United Elementary School received the green light Monday when the TCU School Board approved the bid package for the school’s campus.
The plans for the building call for eight new classrooms and restrooms located on the northeast portion of the building, north of the...
A Le Sueur County man faces charges after a standoff Saturday, Aug. 11 in Tyrone Township.
Bryant Holder, 32, is in custody in Le Sueur County Jail on charges of domestic assault, terroristic threats and assault in the second degree with a dangerous weapon, all felony charges.
According to a...
Lukas Schoenecker, son of Jake and Samantha Schoenecker of New Prague, couldn't wait to taste his shaved ice treat at the kids area of the St. Wenceslaus Church Festival in New Prague Sunday, Aug. 12. The shaved ice was a popular treat on a warm summer day. The church grounds were crowded with...
The Waterville Indians deafted the Gaylord Islander 5-2 Friday night, August 10 at William J Grose Park in the Winner's bracket semifinal game of the Region 6C Tournament. The victory send the Indians to the Class C State tournament. They will play Gaylord Sunday, August. 12 at Gaylord for the...
Lonsdale rolled out the red carpet for its community residents and visitors for its annual Lonsdale Community Days. While the name is plural because past events were held on multiple days, this year the event was held on Saturday only. Among the attractions was the popular parade, pictured, which...
A current city council member will challenge the incumbent mayor in the Elko New Market city election in November.
According to the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website, incumbent Mayor Bob Crawford and City Council Member Joe Julius have both filed for the two-year position.
In addition, Dawn...
Jacee Knish, daughter of Andrew and Cara Knish of Waterville, posed for a picture with Waterville Police Officer Jarvis Burgett during the Waterville National Night Out event held at the city/county maintenance building in Waterville.
