A tornado ripped thru the Lake Region area Thursday night, Sept. 20. Numerous trees are down and some damage to buildings has been reported.

George Alan Vanzee, previously of the Owatonna area, is currently being held in the Ottertail County Jail in Fergus Falls. Vanvee, age 51, has been identified as the individual involved in the January 7th, 2018 break-ins at Tucker's Tavern, Fischer's Corner Bar, and the Thirsty Beaver, all in Elysian. On September 5th, a Le Sueur County Sheriff's Office investigator interviewed Vanzee, who admitted to breaking into the three Elysian bars, looking for money.

A new playground has been constructed at Babe Nordmeier Baseball Field in Morristown. Funds for this new play area was donated by the Morristown Commercial Club, Morristown Fire Department, and Morristown Sons of American Legion. A play structure, swing sets, monkey bars, spring riders, and a merry-go-round are among the new items added. Check out the Sept. 20 edition of the LIFE/Enterprise for more on the new playgound.

More than 200 households were served during the Thursday, Sept. 13 Tri County Solid Waste Household Disposal event held in Waterville. Nine boxes of latex paint, two boxes of aerosols, six boxes of oil, 3,800 pounds of farm chemicals, and more than 800 light bulbs were among the items collected. The size of the collection boxes were three cubic yards. For more on the collection, check out the Sept. 20 edition of the LIFE/Enterprise.

The North Waseca Lutheran Church congregation will celebrate 160 years of worship this Sunday, Sept. 23, with a special service at 10 a.m., various activities, and a noon meal. 
The event commemorates the crisp and windy, autumn day in 1858 when a group of 23 Norwegian settlers met on a hill top with a minister from western Wisconsin to form a new congregation on the edge of the prairie. 
According to current congregation member Dan Forrest, the pioneers were relatively new to Blooming Grove and Iosco Townships at the time.

The case against Le Sueur County Historical Society (LCHS) will get a green light or a red light in October after a Le Sueur County judge clarified matters on Monday, Sept. 17.
 
In court were Ray Konz, attorney for LCHS, and Kevin Wetherille, attorney for the 16 plaintiffs. The attorneys discussed the proceedings thus far and made several requests of Judge Mark Vandelist.
 

Whether it was the luck of the Irish or event coordinator Janice Sneller's prayers for good weather, Mother Nature smiles on the Irish in Kilkenny on Saturday, September 8 during the city's Halfway to St. Patty's Celebration. A large crowd flocked to the community to enjoy a day full of music, good food, a parade, a car show, and shamrock-filled fun.
Pick up a copy of the September 13, 2018, print edition for more information and photos.

The No. 1 rated WEM volleyball team snapped a Faribault BA 137 Gopher Conference match winning streak on Thursday, Sept. 6 in Waterville. The Buccaneers defeated the Cardinals 22-25, 25-20, 25-14, and 25-21 ending a streak that has lasted nearly 19 years. The last loss in conference play by Faribault BA was October 14, 1999, when they were defeated by Blooming Prairie. Since then, the Cardinals have won 18 straight conference titles. WEM also defeated the Cardinals that season. For more on the WEM win and the start to the undefeated season for the Bucs check out the Sept.

Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Buccaneers returned to the high school and middle school on Tuesday, Sept. 4. The students received the traditional warm welcome with teachers and staff members cheering for them as they made their walk down the Buccaneer-green carpet and into school. The younger Buccaneers will return to class on Wednesday, Sept. 5.

The 50th annual Shooter's Roundup in North Morristown was attended by thousands of individuals Saturday, Aug. 25 and Sunday, Aug. 26. There were trick shooting shows, shopping opportunities, food opportunties, and of course, gun shooting throughout the weekend.

An overturned semi truck closed both the north and southbound lanes of State Highway 13/21 on Tuesday morning.
 
The single-vehicle accident happened around 9 a.m. at the intersection of 320th Street and Highway 13/21, north of the Lakeside Supper Club and south of Le Sueur County Road 28. Montgomery Police and the New Prague Fire Department are on the scene. Injuries are unknown at this time. 
 
Please choose alternate routes when traveling this road.
 
More information will be updated as it is received.
 

Tractors, new and antique functioning motors of all shapes and sizes aren't the only things happening at Pioneer Power. The show is also hosting historical construction equipment, antique trucks and food. The 45th annual show is also featuring music throughout the weekend, including that of the James Busta Band. There is also a Parade of Equipment, tractor pull, and an ecumenical church service. The parade of equipment is Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 to 2 p.m. each day. See more in the print edition. (Wade Young Photo)

The for sale sign still stands outside the Le Sueur City Museum, but according to legal records, the historic property has been sold.
Le Sueur County Historical Society (LCHS) sold the property in January.
The land and buildings at 709 2nd Street North in Le Sueur, which is the location of the Le Sueur City Museum, are now owned by dairy cooperative Agropur Inc., according to an online property search.
A warranty deed filed with Le Sueur County in January 2018, indicates that the sale of the property occurred on January 17.

The Waterville Indians amateur baseball team will open their Class C State Tournament Sunday, Aug. 19 at Shakopee against Lastrup. Game time is set for noon. The Indians will be playing in the State Tourney for the first time since 2012. They won the 13-60 League this summer and placed second in the Region 6C Tourney, losing 6-3 to Jordan in the championship Sunday, Aug. 12 at Gaylord. For more on the Region Tourney check out the Aug. 16 edition of the LIFE/Enterprise.

A Le Sueur County man faces charges after a standoff Saturday, Aug. 11 in Tyrone Township. 
 
Bryant Holder, 32, is in custody in Le Sueur County Jail on charges of domestic assault, terroristic threats and assault in the second degree with a dangerous weapon, all felony charges.
 

The Waterville Indians deafted the Gaylord Islander 5-2 Friday night, August 10 at William J Grose Park in the Winner's bracket semifinal game of the Region 6C Tournament. The victory send the Indians to the Class C State tournament. They will play Gaylord Sunday, August. 12 at Gaylord for the Region 6C Championship. 19-year-old Luke Sellner pitched a complete game three-hitter, his second win in the Region Tourney. The Class A State Tourney starts August 16-19 in New Prague, Shakopee, and Jordan.