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Tour shows off $20 million investment to Minnesota fish hatchery
WATERVILLE, Minn. — A community tour Wednesday highlighted a massive investment to one of Minnesota's 15 fish hatcheries – a $20 million makeover, nearly 70 years in the making."This is generational. We've not had an investment to this level in many, many years, and it's needed," said Craig Soupir, who serves as the site's supervisor. "A lot of our hatcheries are kind of in this state, where they need some upgrades. This kind of investment is huge for Waterville."The site raises more than 10,000 walleyes, muskies and more each year – from egg to fry – that are eventually stocked in...
Woman found dead in home after early Tuesday fire in St. Peter
An elderly woman was found dead in her home, apparently killed in an early Tuesday fire, according to St. Peter law enforcement. St. Peter Police Chief Matt Grochow told the St. Peter Herald that, "As a result of the fire, a person had been found deceased inside the residence, and that investigation continues. It was an adult elderly female." Grochow noted that the fire, which took place inside a townhome...
Le Sueur council adds to police fleet, reviews zoning ordinance
The Le Sueur City Council bought out a squad car for the city’s police fleet, reviewed a proposed zoning ordinance change to accommodate a new cannabis plant moving to the city and prepared for a future work session with the Le Sueur-Henderson School Board during its April 22 meeting. The first item on the City Council’s docket involved the purchase of a 2021 Ford Interceptor currently being leased by the Le Sueur Police Department from the state of Minnesota. The City Council authorized the use...
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,...
Auxiliary Legion puts up mural in honor of local veteran
ST. PETER, Minn. (KEYC) - Keith Keogh was a Navy veteran, a father, and owner of the Embassy Bar in St. Peter - and last year, together with his friend Ed Allen, he commissioned a mural in honor of all his fellow veterans. However, before the mural could be completed,...
Highway 169 Jordan-Shakopee improvement project begins May 1
Crews will begin work on the Highway 169 Jordan-Shakopee improvement project at 7 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Workers will reduce Highway 169 to one northbound and one southbound lane between Highway 21 in Jordan and Highway 41 in Jackson Township through mid-August. Lane closures will not be allowed weekends beginning Aug. 9.
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.
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...
Korean War veteran from Minnesota will finally get his Purple Heart medal, 73 years late
MINNEAPOLIS — A Korean War veteran from Minnesota who still carries shrapnel in his leg from when he was wounded in combat will finally get his Purple Heart medal, 73 years late. The post Korean War veteran from Minnesota will finally get his Purple Heart medal, 73 years late appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Janesville awarded grant for music in the park during the summer
After securing a grant, one Janesville individual’s efforts to have music in park during the summertime will happen without any cost to the city. Paul Voges, of Janesville, with the help of the Janesville Park Board and City Council, has successfully applied for a $2,000 grant from the Prairie lakes Regional Arts Council. The grant will help pay bands that will perform at the amphitheater at Veteran’s Memorial Park. Once...
LS-H softball sees offense come to life in doubleheader sweep over Sibley East
Tuesday night, the Le Sueur-Henderson softball team traveled to take on the Sibley East Wolverines in a Minnesota River Conference doubleheader. The Giants’ offense took the spotlight, as it rolled over the Wolverines 17-1 in game one before earning a 14-0 victory in game two. The wins are the first this season for LS-H, which is now 2-6 (2-2 MRC) this spring. Freshman Victoria Hutton got the start in the...
Titans compete at St. Peter Invitational
Monday evening, the Tri-City United track and field team traveled to St. Peter to compete in an invitational featuring Belle Plaine, Marshall, Minnesota Valley Lutheran, M/T/GHEC/ML, GFW and the host Saints. As a team, the Titan girls earned fourth with 111.25 points while the boys finished sixth with a score of 38. Highlights for the girls began in the 100 meter dash where Alexis Marcussen earned sixth with a time of 14.07. In the 200m dash, Kaitlyn Hartwig finished second with a time of 28.02. ...
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