A resolution regulating street parking in a residential area in the City of Elysian was discussed during the monthly November 8 meeting of the Elysian City Council.
The area in question is along SW Maple and SW Third Street. which is very narrow in size.
The council was looking at the resolution that states no person shall park a vehicle or trailer longer than 24 hours on either side of SW Maple Ave and SW Third Street.
It was decided to leave the street as is and not regulate the parking in this area and revise it in the spring.
A 446-acre park in Le Sueur County will benefit from a fundraiser held in Montgomery on Sunday.
The Ney Nature Center (NNC) was the focus of the 13th annual Fall Fling, the nature preserve’s largest fundraiser of the year. It attracted people from around the county who are dedicated to the NNC’s mission of preservation of the natural state of its surroundings, restoring and preserving the buildings of historical significance, and engaging the greater community in connecting with the natural world.
David Graff, age 62 of Lonsdale, passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening, November 15, 2021, at the Northfield Hospital.
David Graff, age 62 of Lonsdale, passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening, November 15, 2021, at the Northfield Hospital.
Le Sueur County Sheriff Brett Mason reported that law enforcement has located and spoken with Pamela Jewison, who was reported missing on Saturday, November 13th, 2021, by her family.
Sheriff Mason advised that this afternoon, at approx. 2:20 p.m., State Troopers in Idaho located Jewison traveling in her vehicle, traveling east on Interstate 90.
The family of a New Prague woman is looking for help locating her after she left home and never returned.
Jeffrey Jewison of rural New Prague contacted Le Sueur County Sheriff Brett Mason’s office on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at approx. 5:23 p.m., to report his wife, Pamela Jewison, 50, was missing.
Jeffrey told the sheriff’s office his wife had not reported to work and her whereabouts were unknown. After the family and deputies were unable to contact Pamela, she was signed/entered as a Missing Person.
“If you’re looking for a silver lining in this pandemic, improved broadband service in Le Sueur County is one.”
- Barbara Dröher Kline
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Le Sueur County has spent $1.7 million of federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds to improve the speed and reliability of internet service throughout the county.
The WEM volleyball team defeated NRHEG Thursday, Nov. 4 at New Prague High School to win their 6th straight Sub-Section Championship. The Lady Bucs defeated the Panthers 25-18, 25-15, 23-25, and 27-25 to win the South Sub-Section title. The win advances WEM into the Section 2AA Championship Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. at St. Peter High School. This is a time change due to their opponent, Southwest Christian of Chaska, having a State Soccer match. Southwest Christian, the No. 1 rated team in Class AA, swept Belle Plaine in the North Sub-Section Champion game.
The opening two matches in the Section 2AA Volleyball Tournament were easily won by the No. 1 seeded WEM Lady Bucs.
WEM defeated No. 8 seed Blue Earth Area 25-10, 25-9, and 25-11 in the first round Thursday, Oct. 21. Monday, Nov. 1 Minnesota Valley Lutheran was the next team to end their season after the Bucs downed MVL 25-18, 25-21, and 25-14.
Marlene “Marti” Zimprich, 90, of Elysian, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at her home in Elysian.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Elysian. Visitation will be held on Thursday, one hour before services at the church. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Elysian. While not required, masks are encouraged at the visitation and service.
Carol Morris, age 82 of Waterville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato. She was born December 10, 1938 to Paul and Theresa (Roemhildt) Dehn of Elysian. She was a lifetime member of German Lake Lutheran Church, where she was united in marriage to Eugene Morris on March 19, 1956.
Waterville Trunk or Treat Saturday, Oct. 30 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Location: County Garage on Reed Street, Waterville Free. All ages are welcome. Participate or come watch the fun! Food Shelf donations accepted. Free hotdogs! Games and candy. If you would like to donate or have a participating trunk, contact Betty at 507-362-8807.
Ashley Robinson, age 32, of St. Clair, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at United Hospital in St. Paul.
Bruce Loren Smith, age 66 of Waterville went to his heavenly home on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Driving my kids to school one morning, and my fourth grader reports from the back seat:
“Mom! ‘Bob’ and I were talking, and he told me that his mom is going to drive him to and from the field trip next week because he gets sick when he rides a bus. CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT?!” my little redhead spouted in utter disbelief.
A quick glance in my rearview mirror revealed her mouth hung wide and her eyes lit up in shock.
