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The Elko New Market City Council at its Thursday, June 27, meeting approved the Interstate 35 Industrial Park by a 4-1 vote. Casting the only no vote was Councilor Gina Styles who felt the industrial park was not the right fit for the city.
Many residents of Elko New Market, New Market Township and...
A group of youngsters, with help from adults, gathered Wednesday afternoon, June 26, to operate a lemonade stand at the intersection of E Main Street and N Chalupsky Avenue. The group includes Bethany Bright, Ava Hertaus, Shelby Bistodeau, Scarlett Kushner, Kaleb Kushner and Stella Kuehner. (John Mueller photo)
A group of New Prague youngsters is hoping to help honor veterans while enjoying time outdoors during the summer months. It’s a project they planned and are implementing with the help of their moms, one glass at a time.
Ava Hertaus wanted to keep busy and help support veterans. With the help of her...
The 131st Annual North Morristown 4th of July Celebration will be held Thursday, July 4th. This is the oldest 4th of July celebration in the state.
The stands and games will begin at 9 a.m. This popular 4th of July Celebration will open with the Flag Raising at 9:45 a.m. by the American Legion.
The...
Jeanne and Ted Zwart have been chosen the Grand Marshals of the Elysian 4th of July Parade, which will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. (Jay Schneider photo)
For more than 50 years Ted and Jeanne Zwart have lived in rural Elysian. They raised three children, Ted had a successful construction business and Jeanne worked for many years at the bank in Elysian.
While busy raising their family, work, and their small farm northwest of Elysian they still found...
As the water recedes and residents take a closer look at the damage caused by last week’s record-breaking flood, Waterville residents know they have a long road ahead of them.
The City of Waterville, Le Sueur County, and President Joe Biden have declared a State of Emergency for the community.
This...
New Prague and other area communities will observe the July 4th holiday in many ways, celebrations including fireworks, parades, music and boat parades.
New Prague The evening of Wednesday, July 3, will be the New Prague Fireworks Show. Events will be held east of the New Prague Middle School,...
The 2023 Elko New Market's Fire Rescue Days' Community Parade was popular even with rain. Members of Cub Scout Pack 325 handed out frozen treats at the parade.
City hopes residents will take over festival
Elko New Market’s annual festival, Fire Rescue Days, is this evening, Thursday, June 27, through Sunday, June 30.
Elko New Market City Councilor Josh Berg said this year’s festival is the first year in a process to expand the festival. Berg was part of a...
Even though the Home Town Bats benefit home run derby was canceled Saturday, June 22, several dozen supporters stopped by the Union Hill Bar parking lot to help raise funds for the Schmitz family of Lonsdale. New Prague natives Maddie and Sean Schmitz appreciated the support even if the plans had to be changed. (John Mueller photo)
Supporters change plans to help Schmitz family and Chandler
They tried pumps, hoses, shovels, most every tool available to a grounds crew trying to make a ball field playable. In the end, the rainfall at Don Giesen Field the past week just wouldn’t allow the annual home run derby to be held.
But...
FOX9’s Town Ball Tour will be stopping at the Elko Express’ Fredrickson Field along France Avenue in Elko New Market, Wednesday, July 3, as the Express take on the Prior Lake Jays.
FOX 9 will broadcast live from the Express’ ballpark starting at 5 p.m. The Minneapolis-based TV station’s Town Ball...
