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Pioneer Power Swap Meet returns for 47th year
It’s that time of year that any true southern Minnesota flea market fanatic awaits. This weekend, over 800 vendors trading in vintage farming equipment, antique furniture, homemade metalwork and much more will be flocking to the Pioneer Power Showgrounds from all across the country for the 47th annual Pioneer Power Swap Meet. The three-day event, held between Friday April 26 through Sunday April 28 the Pioneer Power Showgrounds is a...
Corner Bar closed
Corner Bar at 100 Main St. W in New Prague has on its main door, “Sorry we are closed due to roof repairs.”. According to New Prague city staff the bar’s liquor license expired March 31. Planning/Community Development Director Ken Ondich said the local bar had submitted an application for a liquor license with other liquor establishments before the March 31 deadline, but the business did not have an approved lease for its location. The license could not be renewed because there was not a valid lease, said Ondich.
Refresh your style with free clothing swap
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - If you’re looking to refresh your style without spending big - check out the free clothing swap in St. Peter this weekend. Organizers at the Art Center of St. Peter say the event will have over eight categories of clothing to choose from. “Transition from...
New Generations Boutique owner renews focus on inclusive clothing sizes
Since taking ownership of Generations Boutique six months ago, Leila Leonhardt has made it her mission to cultivate a shop that can be enjoyed by women of all shapes and sizes. The St. Peter resident of 18 years may be new to the world of business ownership, but she’s a longtime patron of the many boutiques which line St. Peter’s downtown strip. However, as a woman with a curvier figure, Leonhardt said one of the most challenging parts of shopping anywhere for new clothes is...
NYA Girl Scout named ‘Cookie Pro of the Year’ by organization
The Girl Scouts River Valley’s Cookie Pro patch program shines a spotlight on Girl Scouts who are taking the lead, crushing their goals, learning new skills, working hard, and wanting to share their stories to benefit their sister cookie sellers. Leila Flavion of Daisy Troop 18851 in Norwood Young America was selected recently as Cookie Pro of the Week not just for her sales, but also for her help and calm in an emergency situation. She was later recognized as Cookie Pro of the Year. ...
Giants cap off busy week with conference wins
Closing out a busy week of action that included a windswept battle in New Ulm last Thursday, the Le Sueur-Henderson golf team competed in conference showdowns Tuesday evening. The boys, playing at the Le Sueur Country Club, finished first with a team score of 187, while the girls, competing at Montgomery National GC, also earned first with a score of 213. The Giants boys were led by JD Reinhardt Tuesday as he posted a round of 42, featuring a pair of birdies, to finish first...
NP School Board OKs early-retirement option for veteran teachers
Trying to soften the runway for anticipated future budget reductions, the New Prague Area School Board approved offering veteran teachers in the upper quadrant of the salary schedule an early-retirement package they can use for expenses including healthcare plans. Monday, April 22, the school board, with Director Matt Goldade absent,...
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