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For the first time ever, the WEM volleyball team has been ranked No. 1 in the state of Minnesota. The Bucs, Section 2A runners-up last year, return all their players from that team this fall and were rated No. 1 in Class A by the Minnesota Volleyball Coaches Association July 25. For more on the...
Approximately two weeks ago, the WEM Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss facility planning based on the school district's survey results. At that time, there were five options presented by Gary Benson of Kraus Anderson. The board, staying within the wishes of the district residents...
Anna Mary Peach, age 101 of Waterville died on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. Born on April 10, 1917 in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Louis and Anna (Heyde) Felrath. She attended school in the rural St. Thomas area of Le Sueur County. She...
Barbara L. Neitzel, age 85 of Waterville, died on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Mayo Health System, St. Mary’s Campus, Rochester. A celebration of her life will be at Harvest Time Bible Church, 2627 2nd Ave NW, Faribault, MN 55021, on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Peter Kuriger...
The Waterville Indians amateur baseball team finished off a successful regular season with a 7-2 win over Cleveland Sunday, July 29. The victory was the 13th in 13-60 League play, clinching the top spot for the Indians. Blue Earth finished with a 12-4 record, with two of those losses to Waterville...
John Arthur O'Leary, Jr. age 98 of Waterville died on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. Born on April 19, 1920 in Morristown, Minnesota, he was the son of John A. and Theressa (Hamele) O’Leary, Sr. He graduated from Waterville High School in 1938 and went on to...
Richard J. Kniefel, age 89 of Owatonna passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at his home at Park Place in Owatonna. Born on February 5, 1929 in Clinton Falls, Minnesota, he was the son of Frank B. and Gladys (Bartosch) Kniefel. He graduated from Waterville High School in 1947 and following his...
My crew of four headed north to a family cabin over the weekend.
Fun, right? Spending time with family at a beautiful lake in the summertime is always good. I enjoy being there, but getting there is a different issue.
First, comes the packing.
I hate packing. Hate. It.
My stomach lurches and my...
The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners have decided to take over the rural emergency sirens in the county.
During the Tuesday, July 24 meeting the commissioners discussed results from a special meeting held July 17 among those interested in the emergency sirens.
There are nine rural sirens in...
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