Home sweet home
Keeping loved ones home later in life is fast becoming more common for many families here in Minnesota and across the country.
Kurt Hildebrandt |
Health costs come in favorable
LE CENTER – In a rather unexpected occurrence, the Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners approved the 2011 proposed tax levy a full three weeks before the state-imposed deadline.
Paul M. Malchow |
American Red Cross blood drive exceeds goal Aug. 24
The Red Cross blood drive collected 90 pts. Aug. 24th, with 88 people presenting to give blood. The goal that day was 80 units, with the help of the double reds units it went over the goal and made 90 units. Organizers thank all donors and others who helped.
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5K was AOK
Forty-five participants ran, walked and rallied in a 5K event Saturday to raise money for the 2011 Relay for Life. Ryan Chukuske (middle) won the 3.1-mile race in 19 minutes, 18 seconds.
Terri McMillen |
Outstanding seniors honored
Gert Meger and Jack Von Bank both of Le Center were named the 2010 Le Sueur County Outstanding Senior Citizens.
Terri McMillen |
Saw Mill’s boiler failing
LE CENTER – Pinched budgets could squeeze off the sounds of the Geldner Saw Mill located south of Le Center.
Paul M. Malchow |
Pioneer Power marks 37th
The LeSueur County Pioneer Power Association Hosts its 37th Annual Show for three big days on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 27, 28, and 29. The activities will take place at Le Sueur County Pioneer Power Association’s show grounds located 6 miles east of LeSueur on County Road 26.
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Man jailed on felony drug charge
LE CENTER – Jeremy Douglas Brandt, age 28 of Le Sueur is in custody at the Le Sueur County jail after being arrested on Aug. 10.
Paul M. Malchow |
Recess changes address crowded playground
At the August Le Center School Board meeting Elementary Principal and Co-Superintendent Deb Dwyer told the school board about the upcoming school year.
Terri McMillen |
Pump up the talent
Winning the open class was Minnesota Yodeler Tom Paschke (r) of St. Paul. Taking second was Trevor Wiest (m) and in third place from Le Center were Kayla and Jenna Holicky.
Terri McMillen |
Fair is running strong
Le Sueur County's big August event opened with great fanfare on Thursday and continues all weekend. Here, Sammie Traxler of Le Center milks a cow on Thursday night in the dairy barn at the fairgrounds in Le Center.
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Construction continues
The construction of Minnesota Street continues with the removal of the existing pavement and concrete curb and gutter between Waterville and Kilkenny Avenue.
Terri McMillen |
Surveyor’s Le Center office to close
LE CENTER – At its Aug. 10 meeting, the Le County Board of Commissioners was notified the Le Sueur County surveyor is looking at closing the Le Center office.
Paul M. Malchow |
Eat stand work schedule announced
The Le Center Community Club announces this years work schedule. The Le Sueur County Fair opens on Thursday, August 19. If you aren’t scheduled to work and would like to help out show up at anytime that works for you. The Le Center Community Club supports many youth activities throughout the year as well as other community projects. This is their one and only fund-raiser.
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A city still exploring aftershocks from 1985 strike
This story is part of a new collaboration between this newspaper and Minnesota Public Radio. Look for more stories with regional and statewide implications from MPR in the future. Minnesota Public Radio News can be heard locally on 91.5 or online at MPRNewsQ.org
Elizabeth Baier |
Friends unite in miles
A posting on facebook re-united classmates after 24 years and got Lisa Cain into more than she bargained for at first.
Terri McMillen |
Movie scene shot at Traxler's
The residents of Le Center are used to hearing pops and loud noises during the hunting season around Traxler’s Hunting Preserve. However, they are not used to hearing them in the middle of the summer.
Terri McMillen |
Historical Society museum to receive makeover
After 45 years of continuous service to the public, Le Sueur County Historical Society Museum is taking a season off for a makeover. Heading up the rejuvenation effort is new historic site coordinator, Alissa Blaha.
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