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...

Members of the WEM football team took time out to pose for a picture with Charlotte Hager, who they helped move from her apartment to Traditions in Waterville Friday morning.

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 2:24pm

Buccaneers help local woman in need

Less than 12 hours after their season opening football victory over Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop, members of the WEM football team provided some much needed community service to a Waterville resident in...

NOAA/NWS photo

Excessive heat over area today.

Mon, 08/26/2024 - 11:22am

Cooling centers open in Rice County today

Extreme heat and humidity will preside over the area today and an excessive heat warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Chanhassen until 8 p.m. this evening. Severe storms are...

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Public Notices - LifeEnterprise 8-15-24

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

Le Sueur County Free Fair starts today

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger, LifeEnterprise, Elysian Enterprise

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 please — the Ag Olympics! The University of Minnesota Le Sueur County 4-H’ers pack in a fun time on...

Phyllis Smith

Smith named Le Sueur County Outstanding Senior

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger, LifeEnterprise

New Prague resident Phyllis Smith has been selected the Outstanding Senior Citizen in Le Sueur County. Smith will be recognized at the Le Sueur County Fair during the Senior Citizens/Farm Family of the Year Program on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 1 p.m. The individual that nominated Smith said this about the...

FEMA Center coming later in the week

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Waterville has SBA Recovery Center available The City of Waterville now has a Business Recovery Center courtesy of the United States Small Business Administration (SBA). According to the SBA, low-interest disaster loans are available to businesses and residents in Minnesota following the...

Kilkenny Fire Dept. ATV Run is Saturday

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The annual Kilkenny Fire Department ATV Ride, which will be held Saturday, August 10, will feature a little different course this year. Due to a change in the Le Sueur County ATV ordinance, the vehicles will not be allowed to ride in the ditches this year and will be traveling on the highways to...

Public Notices - LifeEnterprise 8-8-24

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Betty Ann Wolff, 88

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Betty Ann Wolff, age 88, of Waterville died on Monday, August 5, 2024, at Traditions of Waterville. Born on October 30, 1935, in Lewisville Township, Blue Earth County, she was the daughter of August and Frieda (Maus) Gens. Betty received her education in St. Clair. She was married to Walter...

Linda Jane Schwartz, 80

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Linda Jane Schwartz, age 80, of Waterville, died Monday, July 29, 2024, at Traditions Assisted Living Facility in Owatonna. Linda was born on July 28, 1944, in Faribault. She was the daughter of Henry and Helen Arlene (Williams) Schwartz. After graduating high school, she attended Gustavus-Adolphis...

Public Notices - LifeEnterprise 8-1-24

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Bladyn Bartelt slid into home plate and was called safe during the 13-60 League Playoff victory over Minnesota Lake. (Jay Schneider photo)

Play Blue Earth Saturday for 13-60 League Tournament Championship Indians advance to Regions for sixth straight year

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The Waterville Indians amateur baseball team won a pair of games in the 13-60 League Playoffs which propelled them into their sixth straight Region Tournament. The Indians defeated Waseca, 9-4 Saturday, July 20 and Minnesota Lake 10-3 Sunday, July 21 to advance to the 13-60 League Championship game...