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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Todd Alan Fox, 51

LifeEnterprise, Elysian Enterprise

Todd Alan Fox, age 51 of Waterville passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato from numerous health complications. Born on July 13, 1968 in Mankato, Minnesota, he was the son of Frank Fox and JoAnne McConnell. Todd was a big kid at heart. He loved fishing,...

Leona M. Roth, 93

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Leona Marie Roth, age 93, died Thursday, April 30, 2020. A Memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced. Private family burial will be in Sakatah Cemetery, Waterville. Memorials may be given to the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 2101 Lor Ray Drive, North Mankato, MN....

Public Notices - Elysian Enterprise 4-30-20

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Delores Louise Gregor, 91

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Delores Louise Gregor, age 91 of Waterville, died on Friday, April 24, 2020 at Foxdale in Waseca. Born on February 11, 1929 in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Andrew and Clara (Kaupa) Harriman. Delores graduated from Waterville High School in 1947. She married Donald E. Gregor...

Spring activities cancelled for 2020

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger, LifeEnterprise, Elysian Enterprise

In response to Executive Order 20-41 issued today by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz,the Minnesota State High School League, under direction of the League’s Board of Directors, has declared, effective immediately, all activities and athletics that occur during the spring season have been cancelled for the...

Public Notices - Elysian Enterprise 4-23-20

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Governor Walz, Mayo, U of M announce COVID-19 testing breakthrough

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger, LifeEnterprise, Elysian Enterprise

Governor Tim Walz, representatives of the state’s health care delivery systems, the Mayo Clinic, and the University of Minnesota (U of M) today announced a breakthrough for rapid, widespread testing of COVID-19 in Minnesota. Standing together at the State’s Emergency Operations Center, they...

Keep up the great work Le Sueur County

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https://www.health.state.mn.us/.../coronav.../situation.html

Geraldine "Gerri" Audrey Schlueter, 73

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Geraldine “Gerri” Audrey Schlueter, 73, of Waterville, MN, passed away unexpectedly on April 15, 2020. Gerri was born at Naeve Hospital in Albert Lea, MN on April 9, 1947. She graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1965. She was married to William “Bill” Schlueter on April 22, 1967. Together they...

James "Jim" Velishek, 49

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James “Jim” Velishek, age 49 of Waterville died on April 14, 2020 at his home. Born on December 16, 1970 in Mankato, Minnesota, he was the son of Roger and Sheila (Olson) Velishek. Jim graduated from Waterville-Elysian High School in 1989 and Mankato State University in 1995. He worked at Mystic...