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A high school group is making a difference for local people who’ve been hit hardest during the pandemic.
The TCU Chapter of the National Honor Society recently held a “Shoe-Boot Drive” asking people to donate gently-used shoes or boots to TCU High School.
Allie Schley, NHS Secretary, and Nikaija...
Wednesday, November 25, 2020, from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the New Market Town Hall, 8950 230th St. E. Lakevillle, MN 55024
See flyer attached to make an appointment.
On Thursday, Nov. 19, Scott County Sheriff Luke Hennen announced that Connie Lou Herbst (62) and Austin James Herbst (26), both of New Prague, were arrested in regards of the death of 63-year-old Gary Albert Herbst of Elko New Market. Gary Herbst, who was the husband and father respectively of the...
A Coborn’s Inc. employee uses a cordless electrostatic cleaning sprayer to disinfect carts. (Submitted photo)
Coborn’s, Inc. announced this week another new measure the company is taking to disinfect its shopping carts after guest use. The company’s supermarkets are now utilizing electrostatic cleaning sprayers to disinfect carts in an effort to minimize surface spread of the COVID-19 virus. Once shopping...
Dennis Dvorak
New Prague’s Dennis Dvorak was recently named to the Minnesota Historical Society’s Honorary Council, which recognizes individuals for distinguished work in service of Minnesota history and advancement of the mission of the state historical society, which is “Using the power of history to transform...
The City of Elysian’s Giving Tree will not be set up this year due to COVID restrictions. However, if you are in need or know of anyone in need this holiday season call Pat Nusbaum at 507-317-0532.
Unfortunately, Elysian’s popular Shopping with Mrs. Claus event and Holidazzle Parade and Firemen’s...
Abby Crosby of Waterville served as one of the elves during the Santa’s Workshop event last year in Waterville. This year’s event will change with it being held with social distancing.(Jay Schneider photo)
Unfortunately, Santa’s Workshop isn’t immune to COVID-19.
But, there’s good news! Santa and his elves have come up with a plan to hold a socially distanced 5th Annual Santa’s Workshop event at The Village in Waterville this year.
“Things will look much different from previous years,” explained head...
The Montgomery Chamber of Commerce board of directors is made up of (from left) Kurt Dvorak, president; Jackie Brockway, social media; Corey Althoff Allen, Activities; Joy N. Svoboda, secretary; and Seth Huiras, treasurer. Not pictured are Dave Fladhammer, vice president and Aaron Worm, membership. (Wade Young photo)
New faces will help run the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce after four new members were elected to its board last week.
The election happened at the annual meeting that was held at the Next Chapter Winery on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Joining the board are Joy N. Svoboda as secretary, Jackie Brockway at...
Winners were announced last week in the annual Patriot’s Pen essay writing competition at the area Veterans of Foreign Wars.
The Patriot’s Pen program is open to students in grades six to eight. This year’s theme is “What is Patriotism to Me?” The first place winner from Montgomery sponsored by the...
The Montgomery Area Veterans Honor Guard posts the colors at the beginning of the TCU Veterans Day program on November 11. Pictured, from left, are Gary Bohanon, Steve Flicek and Bob Rotter. (Wade Young photo)
On November 11, 2020, the sincere message to veterans was clear: thank you for your service.
A handful of veterans heard this in the annual Veterans Day program in the Tri-City United Performing Arts Center. The program, which was live-streamed to the public and other students in the TCU District,...
