Photo courtesy of Rice County

Sun, 11/17/2024 - 11:00am

Winter Hazard Awareness Week is Nov. 18-22

Joe Johnson Rice County Emergency Management Director As winter approaches, it's critical to prepare for extreme cold, snow, and icy conditions. These storms can last a few hours or several days and...

Margaret Traxler (left) and Le-Sueur County Historical Society Board Member Dean Pettis in front of the plaque. ( Le Sueur County Historical Society photo)

Tue, 11/12/2024 - 2:05pm

Traxler honored for schoolhouse contribution

Among the buildings along South Plut Avenue at the Le Sueur County Fairgrounds in Le Center, Minn., lies a small building nestled between the other structures that keeps a piece of yesteryear alive...

WEM seniors Cody Akemann and Keegan Kuball held up the Section 2AA Runner-Up trophy, which was the first a Buccaneer team has won since 2018, following a 52-20 loss to Triton Friday, Nov. 1 in Janesville. Also in the photo, left to right are senior Brody Holicky, sophomore Kaven Sheehy, and sophomore Timothy Kellstadt. (Jay Schneider photo)

Tue, 11/12/2024 - 1:39pm

Bucs fall to Triton in Section 2AA Championship

A combination of disappointment and joy were mixed together following the Section 2AA Championship football game Friday, Nov. 1 at JWP High School. The disappointment was the Buccaneers losing 52-20...

Wed, 11/06/2024 - 8:49am

Many new individuals elected into office

Voters in the Lake Region Area have voted and there will be some major changes in many of the four local communities. Two new mayors and six new city council members have been voted into office...

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Charles “Chuck’ David Beardsley, 85

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Charles “Chuck’ David Beardsley, 85, of Aitkin, MN, passed away on May 23, 2024, in Brainerd, MN, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 25, 1938. Chuck, a caring father and husband, will be remembered by his family for his dedication to and love for his family and friends. Although he...

Wayne Loren Knauss, 79

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Wayne Loren Knauss, 79, of Hawley, MN, went to his heavenly home on July 11, 2024, at SMP Health - St. Catherine North, Fargo, ND. Wayne was born in Watertown, MN, on January 1, 1945, the oldest of six children to Loren and Dorothy (Busby) Knauss. A farm boy, he joined the U.S. Army, serving in...

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Gerald “Jerry” Earl Mason

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Gerald “Jerry” Earl Mason, passed away on July 4, 2024, at Hillcrest Care and Rehabilitation Center in Mankato, Minnesota, after battling complications of cancer. Born on July 14, 1950 in Spencer, Iowa, Jerry was the son of Phoebe (Giles) and Donald Mason. He grew up in Ruthven and graduated from...

Ruth Ernestine Aanas, 103

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Ruth Ernestine Aanas, age 103, of Elysian, died on the evening of Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. Ruth was born in Elysian on November 19, 1920, to parents Ernest Everett and Hazelle Francine (Brossard) Nichols. Her family moved north not long after her birth, and...

Primary election absentee ballots are now available in Le Sueur County

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The office of the Le Sueur County election administrator announces that absentee ballots are now available to the public for the August 13 primary election. Individuals may vote in person at the Auditor-Treasurer’s Office at the Le Sueur County Government Center, 88 S Park Ave, Le Center, MN 56057...

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WEM Clay Target Team Awards announced

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The 2024 WEM Clay Target season just wrapped up and it was a huge success! There were 66 members on this year's team of which 50 of them elected to shoot competitively with Clay Target USA which requires additional fees. For WEM, the clay target season consists of both trap and skeet shooting...

North Morristown 4th of July Celebration is Thursday

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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)

Zwarts named Elysian Grand Marshals

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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...