A total of nine WEM track and field athletes were named to the 2018 All-Gopher Conference First Team. The boys had five selections. They were seniors Christopher Byrne and Taylor Glende, juniors Tyler Hermel and Tanner Ranslow, and sophomore Jaden Taylor. The girls had four selections. They were juniors MaeLea Harmon, Shleby Hermel, and Alexis Morsching, and freshman Toryn Richards. Check out the June 28 edition of the LIFE/Enterprise for more on the All Conference Teams.
Specer Syvertson, a 22-year-old graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato, who lives in Paynesville, claimed the title in the 35th annual Elysian Rookie's Triathlon Saturday, July 7. Competing in this event for the first time, Syvertson edged previous champions Brett Lovaas and Mike Cahill for the overall championship. Bette Rowley of Burnsville won the women's division for the third time in the last four years. More than 120 individuals competed this year. Check out the July 12 edition of the LIFE/Enterprise for more on the triathlon.
Despite a heavy rain and some lightening just prior to the start of Elysian's Fourth of July parade, hundreds of people came out and celebrated Independence Day and enjoyed the activities in Elysian.
Pick up a copy of the LIFE or Enterprise July 12 edition for more photos and information.
The veterans' gun salutes during North Morristown's 10 a.m. Fourth of July parade echoed thunder, Wednesday morning, as parade goers and parade participants braved gray skies and showers. The rain quit after about an hour and the celebration in full swing.
Ninety-six kids reeled in 122 fish during Elysian's Fourth of July kids' fishing contest on Saturday, June 30. The contest was held at the city beach along the shore of Lake Francis. Tristan Anderson, 12, of Eagle Lake caught the largest fish of the day, a 12'-3/4" bass.
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A St. Clair teen sustained life-threatening injuries after being rear-ended by a distracted driver on Highway 60 near Madison Lake, Friday, June 29, just before 6 p.m.
Elysian – Fri. June 29, 10 pm
Lonsdale – Tues. July 3, following the game
New Prague – Tues. July 3, 10:10 pm
Veseli – Wed. July 4, following the game
North Morristown – Wed. July 4, 10 pm
Prior Lake – Wed. July 4, 10 pm
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community – Wed. July 4, 10 pm
A teenager drowned in Lake Elysian during the afteroon of June 29.
According to the Waseca County Sheriff's report, the victim was a 17-year-old male who reportedly jumped in the lake and never resurfaced around 4 p.m. Elysian Fire Chief Jason James said the incident occurred just south of Kaupon's Point.
The 2018 Elysian Princess of the Lakes was crowned Thursday, June 28 in Elysian as part of the 4th of July Celebration. Shelby Clinton, daughter of Beth and Matt Clinton, was named the Princess of the Lakes. Her attendants are Evelyn Miller, daughter of Brandis and John Miller and Lydia Coulsey, daughter of Becky Coulsey and Matt Coulsey. This was the 30th Princess of the Lakes pageant in Elysian. For more on the 4th of July events in Elysian check out the June 28 edition of the LIFE/Enterprise.
velma, Leona Morris, age 80 of Waseca, died at the Pleasant Manor Nursing home in Faribault on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Born in Le Sueur County on August 23, 1937, Velma was the daughter of Donald and Florence (Brown) Bluhm. She attended school in Waterville. On June 9, 1954 she married Glen C.
The congregation of St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Elysian will celebrate the retirement of the mortgage on their new church on Sunday, June 24. The building, which was completed in 2007, is the third church for the parish. The festivities will begin with a noon Mass followed by a chicken dinner and the mortgage burning ceremony. Everyone is invited. “It is a real tribute to the parishioners of St. Andrew that they made the sacrifices necessary to build this magnificent church.
A total of six baseball players and five softball players earned All-Gopher Conference honors this past spring. The honorees on the baseball team include First Team selections seniors Will Storch and Michael Ungs and juniors Bladyn Bartelt and Jayson Schneider. Senior Adam Rients and sophomore Grant McBroom were named to the Honorable Mention Team. Earning First Team honors for Buccaneer softball team were seniors Nicole Nuetzman and Hailie Tegmeier, sophomore Trista Hering, and freshman Brielle Bartelt. Senior Madeline Meskan was named to the Honorable Mention Team.
Brian Richard Lueck, age 46 of Elysian passed away on Friday, June 15, 2018 surrounded by his family. Born on September 20, 1971 in Mankato, Minnesota, Brian was the son of Richard and Audrey (Weigt) Lueck. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Mankato. Brian graduated from Immanuel Lutheran High School and went on to earn various degrees at Minnesota State University-Mankato in Engineering and Computer Information Systems. Brian worked at the MN Dept. of Transportation in Mankato as the Soils Auger Crew Chief. Brian married Jolene Schnoor on November 3, 2001.
Betty Jane Taylor, age 88 of Elysian died on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. Born on July 6, 1929 in Elysian, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Fred and Olga (Linnum) Siefert. She attended school in rural Elysian before graduating from Waterville High School. She married Earle Taylor on May 21, 1949 at the Elysian Methodist Church. Betty Jane worked primarily as a homemaker, later working as an aide at the Waterville Good Samaritan Center. She enjoyed gardening, baking, traveling, going to garage sales, singing, bible studies, and spending time wit
Donald E. Glende, age 91, of Waterville died on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be at Trinity Lutheran Church, North Morristown on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 10 a.m. with the Reverend Juan Palm, officiating. Interment and military rites will be at Concordia Cemetery, North Morristown. Visitation will be at Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 from 3 to 7 p.m. and also at the church for one hour prior to the services. Donald Eric, the son of Carl and Pauline (Schultz) Glende was born on April 5, 1927 in Rice County.
Alyssa Schwartz, daughter of Jeremy and Susan Schwartz, was crowned the 2018 Miss Waterville Friday, June 8. Her attendants are Morgan Nusbaum, daughter of Dave and Tammy Nusbaum, Hannah Petry, daughter of Todd and Amy Petry, and Kayleen Stangler, daughter of Jeff and Sue Stangler. Alyssa Schwartz also was named Miss Congeniality and Hannah Petry received the Talent Award for her gymnastics routine. Skylah Bahmer, daughter of Joseph and April Kalsheurer, was named Junior Miss.
