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Joann “Joanie” Hattie Skluzacek, 80
Joann “Joanie” Hattie Skluzacek, age 80 of Montgomery passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior at Most Holy Redeemer Church in Montgomery with Fr. Tom Niehaus officiating. Burial will be held at a later date.
Fire suppression, marijuana, security cams covered by Lonsdale council
A notable donation to the city, an ordinance focused on disincentivizing underage sale of THC products, instances of vandalism at the new skate park and more were discussed by the Lonsdale City Council during their meeting Thursday evening. Interviews with a selection of representatives from prospective architects for the future Lonsdale City Hall and library were put into motion during the meeting, after 10 proposals were narrowed to three due to experience with similar projects and cost. Widseth, Wold and Hay/Dobbs were the architects determined...
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. ...
Anti-domestic-violence collaborative highlights successes, needs
Blueprint for Safety — a collaboration of Rice County agencies led by the HOPE Center — released a new report with recommendations aiming to improve outcomes for victims of domestic violence. The report, which was based on focus groups and case studies in 2023 and 2033, is critical of Rice County judges and the Rice County Attorney’s Office under former leadership for being too soft on offenders. But some of...
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.
Grow with KARE: How, when to prune clematis
FARIBAULT, Minn. — Donahue's Greenhouse in Faribault is known far and wide for its clematis. They supply greenhouses all across America and Canada with more varieties than you can count. They have a garden center as well. And it's all run by a close-knit family that still enjoys Thanksgiving...
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,...
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...
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