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Molters Fresh Market in early October 2023, shortly before opening.
There have been numerous questions on the status of Molter’s Fresh Market grocery store in town and whether or not the store is closing. Over the past month or so, shelves have slowly been getting emptier and emptier and the deli inside was closed for business last week permanently.
The store never...
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Union Pacific crews working on the rail line between Seneca and the grain elevator in Montgomery last week.
Union Pacific, which owns and operates the railroad running from Montgomery through New Prague, has been working on a tie replacement project along the line to Jordan.
“We do that periodically to ensure safe transport of the items we ship,” said Mike Jaixen, senior manager of communications for...
Tyler Fellows won the grand prize of 2025 100 Polaris Ranger which was purchased at LaCanne’s Marine during the Kilkenny Fire Department ATV Raffle last week.
There were 136 vehicles registered and 260 people who attended the event.
More than three dozen prizes were included in this raffle. The...
Members of the Waterville Fisheries Team posed for a photo with the DNR Commissioners Awards they recently won. (Submitted photo)
The Waterville Area Fisheries Office staff has been recognized with a couple of awards for excellence.
The Minnesota Commissioner’s Awards provide an opportunity to honor and celebrate the exceptional accomplishments of DNR employees across all disciplines and all areas of the state.
Winning the...
This year is the 32nd year of Ahlman's Shooter's Round Up, one of the nation's top events for outdoor and gun enthusiasts.
This year's two-day event is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 24 and Sunday, Aug. 25 on the Ahlman's Gun Shop site north of Morristown.
The Round-Up is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m....
Elko New Market’s mayoral race has been reduced to two candidates as Councilor Josh Berg recently decided to cease his campaign for the two-year position. With Mayor Joe Julius not seeking re-election, the mayoral race is now between Andrew Garfield and Rick Stidger.
Berg, who is currently serving...
Faith Warmka of Tyrone Township offered “Ring Pop,” an award-winning purebred tamworth pig, a sweet treat Thursday afternoon outside the barn. (John Mueller photo)
Although the final numbers aren’t yet official, estimates indicate the Le Sueur County Fair enjoyed a successful run Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 14-18, at the fairgrounds in Le Center.
Jessie Filter, a director on the fair board, indicated attendance was up this year over a year ago based on the...
The following participants in Scott County 4-H clubs were honored for their entries during the Scott County Fair in July.
Exhibitor Name Grade Club Department Division Class Class Ribbon Belle Plaine 4-H Club Belle Plaine 4-H Club Exhibits Club Exhibits Community Pride Reserve Champion Belle Plaine...
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Fire crews work to extinguish fire smoldering Saturday afternoon in Cedar Lake Township.
A shed fire on 270th Street East, east of Creeks Bend Golf Course, in rural Cedar Lake Township on the afternoon of Saturday, Aug. 17, is a total loss. The shed was used to house equipment only. More information will be available in the print issue of the New Prague Times.
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The foods midway at the Le Sueur County Fair in 2023.
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...
