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DNA on beer bottle leads police to burglary suspect
DNA on beer bottles left at two burglaries in St. Peter last summer led police to their suspect. St. Peter police were called to a home on the morning of June 16, 2023 for a report of a burglary. The husband told police he and his wife woke up that morning to find the kitchen window screen had been damaged. The man then discovered that someone had gone through cabinets, drawers, and dressers and taken a wide variety of items, according to a criminal complaint.
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...
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 Center citywide garage sale expands with vendor market
This year’s citywide garage sale in Le Center had more treasures in store than ever before, as a new Market in the Park was added to the semi-annual event. Over the weekend Thursday through Saturday, shoppers browsing through the 32 garage sales happening around town could stop by Plut Park near the swimming pool to continue their shopping spree. The all-new vendor market featured a small collection of local vendors selling food, jewelry and household accessories. ...
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...
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...
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,...
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.
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...
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