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Amara Prochaska of New Prague (left), and Adina Vrzal of Montgomery, decorate their perniky (gingerbread cookies) at the Children’s Culture Camp. The special event is part of the Czech 100 Celebration in Montgomery, New Prague, Veseli and Lonsdale Saturday and Sunday. The all-day camp featured...
Elvis, also known as Jackson Theilmann, center, son of Mike Theilmann of New Prague, tries his hand at the fishing game during the annual Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 27, at Eagle View Elementary School in Elko New Market. More than 200 children attended the party that provided games and...
The band Good For Gary entertains the crowd at the fundraiser for the New Prague Veterans Memorial on Friday, Oct. 26, at the Park Ballroom. The 18+ event provided food and fun with all proceeds going to the construction of the veterans memorial off of the city’s Main Street in Memorial Park. For...
Chester Hrdlicka of Elysian shared memories of growing up in Elysian at the October 15 Lake Area Historian meeting. Hrdlicka is pictured with his grandfather's old shuttles. (Submitted Photo)
The Lake Area Historians hosted local speaker Chester "Chet" Hrdlicka of Elysian during the organization's October 15 meeting that was held at the Elysian American Legion. Hrdlicka shared "Part 2" of his historic tales of Elysian.
Hrdlicka's grandfather, an immigrant from the Czech Republic,...
Some people in Montgomery want the city to change its residency rule for people serving on city boards and commissions.
City Administrator Brian Heck reminded the council on Monday, Oct. 15 that it unanimously approved the requirement on February 20, 2018, that stipulates residents who serve on...
Part of the 100-year anniversary of Czechoslovakia Celebration on October 27 and 28 in Montgomery and New Prague includes special displays in the local libraries. The displays have flyers of the celebration, along with Czech books that can be checked out. Last May, Jr. Directors of Domácí Inc, Lizzie Trnka (pictured) and Kailey Mach were asked to join the committee of the 100-year anniversary and to create a display in all of the libraries promoting the heritage. (Submitted photo)
To honor the creation of Czechoslovakia 100 years ago, the “Bohemian Triangle” of New Prague, Montgomery, Lonsdale and Veseli are putting together a celebration on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 27 and 28.
Starting Saturday morning, Oct. 27, 12 area cemeteries will have Czech immigrant graves marked...
Le Sueur County and the State of Minnesota have entered into a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) pertaining to Sanborn Lake.
This JPA was approved during the Tuesday. Oct. 23 Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners meeting in Le Center. Tim Koppelman, an assistant manager with the Minnesota DNR in...
A special Waterville History Panel event was held at the Waterville Public Library on Saturday morning, Oct. 20. Presenters (pictured left to right) Carollea Gilomen, Sally Olson, John Eggers, and Will Wesley shared information of Waterville's earliest days and their own memories of growing up in the Bullhead Capital of the World. Lisa Ingebrand Photo
Local history was alive and well, Saturday morning, October 20, at the Waterville Public Library. Four Waterville "historians" shared facts, stories, and a few giggle-worthy tales about when they were growing up in Waterville during a Local History Panel event that was sponsored by the Waseca-Le...
Jaden Taylor ran through a hole big enough for a Mack truck to run through behind linemen Jate Mattson, Levi Wolter, Cody Merritt, and running back Brant Melchert into the end zone during a 54-20 win over Blue Earth Area in the Section 2AA Quarterfinals Tuesday, Oct. 23.
The WEM football team, the No. 4 rated team in Class AA, scored eight touchdowns in their 54-20 win over Blue Earth Area in the Section 2AA Quarterfinals played Tuesday, Oct. 23 in Waterville. The Bucs will host St. Clair/Mankato Loyola Saturday, oct. 27 at 2 p.m. in the Section 2AA Semifinals. The...
Paige Mayer, left, daughter of Paula Mayer, and Gavin Hanson, son of Kyla Hanson, all of New Prague, prepare for the season during the Halloween Cookie Decorating class at Patty’s Place on Tuesday, Oct. 23. The New Prague shop had 33 children and adults participating where children could frost...
