University of Minnesota Extension photo

Le Center’s Thomas Schatz took home a purple ribbon and was the reserve champion for this white speckled face ewe lamb at the Minnesota State Fair.

Wed, 09/18/2024 - 3:38pm

4-H youth exhibit at state fair

Minnesota 4-H youth exhibited 2,612 animals and 1900 general exhibits at the Minnesota State Fair this year. A total of 35 youth from Le Sueur County participated in the livestock exhibiting and 21...

Mike Mallow graphic

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners voted to take action on Parcels A, B and C that make up the Le Sueur County Fairgrounds.

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 11:21am

County to transfer fairgrounds to fair association, Le Center

A resolution to execute a Quit Claim was approved by the Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners during their regular meeting on Aug. 26. The land in question is the Le Sueur County Fairgrounds. The...

Jarrod Schoenecker photo

The foods midway at the Le Sueur County Fair in 2023.

Thu, 08/15/2024 - 4:35pm

Le Sueur County Free Fair starts today

Beyond the hard work that those exhibiting animals have put in, fair foods and beverages, amusement rides, live music, and other events, the Le Sueur County Free Fair is also host to — drum roll...

Tue, 04/02/2024 - 4:39pm

Montgomery approves first-in-the-state recycling venue

While it won’t be open for public use, a new recycling facility will be bringing benefits to Montgomery starting next month. Cosmic Recycling has plans to open a facility that focuses on recycling...

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WEM volleyball players celebrated after the final point was scored in a five set win over Mayer Lutheran in the Section 2A Championship played Saturday, Nov. 2 at Mankato East High School. The Bucs will open Class A State Tournament action Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

WEM volleyball advances to State

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The WEM volleyball team ended the three-year reign of Mayer Lutheran as the top team in Class A Section 2 after downing the Crusaders in five sets Saturday, Nov. 2 at Mankato East High School. The Bucs downed Mayer Lutheran by scores of 20-25, 25-17, 20-25, 25-19, and 15-13 in the championship...

Daylight savings time tonight, Saturday, Nov. 2

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger, LifeEnterprise, Elysian Enterprise

WEM volleyball captains, left to right, Trista Hering, Delaney Donahue, and Toryn Richards celebrate with WEM's 5th straight Sub-Section Championship trophy after downing Alden-Conger Thursday, Oct. 31.

WEM vs. Mayer Lutheran for trip to State

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For the fifth straight season, WEM will face Mayer Lutheran for the Section 2A Volleyball Championship. The two teams each won their respective Sub-Section title Thursday, Oct. 31. WEM defeated Alden-Conger 25-20, 25-11, and 25-14. Mayer Lutheran defeated BOLD 25-20, 25-15, and 25-20.The Bucs and...

Phillip A. Spurgin, 61

LifeEnterprise, Elysian Enterprise

Phil passed away peacefully on October 14, 2019 at home with his daughter and wife on either side holding him. He fought a courageous 3-year battle with lung cancer. He was born on November 28, 1957 in Minneapolis, MN. He was the son of Robert and Marjorie Spurgin growing up in Bloomington, MN. He...

County board does not vote on sewer ordinance

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger, LifeEnterprise, Elysian Enterprise

Residents who live on the German-Jefferson Lakes and Lake Emily in Le Sueur County voiced their displeasure at a proposed ordinance which would have required sewer inspections every 3-5 years. The Le Sueur County Board held a public hearing Tuesday, Oct. 22 to discuss the ordinance. More than two...

Public Notices - Elysian Enterprise 10-31-19

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Volleyball advances to Sub-Section Championship

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The WEM volleyball team is within two games of their second Class A State Tournament appearance. The Bucs defeated St. Clair 25-4, 25-5, and 25-11 in the South Sub-Section semifinal Tuesday, Oct. 29 at St. Peter. The Bucs (30-2 overall) will play Alden-Conger (19-5) in the Sub-Section Championship...

Fred "Fritz" Bosacker, 87

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Fred “Fritz” M. Bosacker, 87, of Owatonna, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Birchwood Cottages in Owatonna. Fritz was born on July 5, 1932, in Blooming Grove Township, Waseca County. He was the son of Fred and Eunice (Warner) Bosacker. He attended...

Gereldene (“Geri”) Phyllis Bakken, 94

LifeEnterprise, Elysian Enterprise

Gereldene (“Geri”) Phyllis Bakken was the third of six children born to Erick and Grace Schultz on Nov. 3, 1924 in Willow City, ND. In 1941 at the age of 17 she went to Washington DC, where she worked as a secretary in the Pentagon building. She attended Minot State Teacher’s College and taught...

A crew contracted by the DNR is working to clear the bog along Schmidtke Dam.
Photo courtesy of the DNR

Bog removal begins

LifeEnterprise, Elysian Enterprise

The removal of a bog near Schmidtke Dam (also known as Lower Sakatah Lake Dam) is underway. Pick up a copy of the October 31, 2019, Life or Enterprise to learn more.