Jenell (Nellie Jones) Amelia Johnson-Brule, 44, of Kilkenny, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by her loved ones late Friday night, on May 10th, 2019. Nellie was born to Brad and JoAnn Johnson, on August 16th, 1974, in Devils Lake, North Dakota.
She enjoyed many activities and favorite hobbies including gardening, interior decorating, working on the farm, cooking, spending time down at the lake, and most importantly spending time with her three children, large family, and her loving fiancé.
Sometimes, you just need to laugh.
I've been a mom for almost a decade now and have seen my kids do things I never knew were possible... like getting mastitis as a newborn, getting stuck in a chair, requiring "super" (fake) teeth because their baby teeth failed to grow in, having the backs of earrings grow INSIDE their earlobes... It's a never-ending list.
I didn't know how little I knew until I became a mom.
And, honestly, after a rough day or two, I start to question myself.
After years of alleged closed door practices with its members, murky financial dealings, and anti-democratic processes, which, is the basis of a lawsuit against the Le Sueur County Historical Society (LCHS), the Receiver appointed by a Le Sueur County judge is shedding light on many of the details of LCHS.
Two sections of Highway 99 in Le Sueur and Rice Counties will be under construction beginning Monday, May 20 for resurfacing, drainage and safety improvements.
According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), Highway 99 from Highway 13 to Highway 21 in Rice County will be detoured to Highway 13 and Highway 21 on Monday, May 20 as crews begin replacing culverts. The detour will remain in place until project completion in October.
Farrell L. Bandow, age 79, of Waterville, died Monday, May 6, 2019 at The Emeralds at Faribault.
Services will be held at the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault, on Friday, May 10, 2019 at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Kristen Anderson, pastor of North Waseca Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery, Morristown, with military rites provided by American Legion Post 149 of Morristown.
Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the services on Friday.
Jeff Jarvis has been interested in history all of his life. His love of local history has spun into a book about the Faribault Woolen Mills.
Jarvis, who grew up between the King Mill and Woolen Mill, always had a fascination with these structures.
The rural Morristown resident took his fascination to another level and wrote the book “YARNS,” Homespun Tales from Faribault Woolen Mills.
Jarvis was shopping at the Woolen Mill Store in 2010 and he spotted an employee photograph from 1925 which was hanging on the wall.
The Le Sueur County Pioneer Power Association hosted its annual Swap Meet at its showgrounds near Le Sueur Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 26-28.
More than 800 vendors were registered for the meet, which is considered one of the largest in the nation.
Whether you were looking for antiques, collectibles, car and tractor parts, hardware, power equipment, toys, clothing, home-made candies and maple syrup or hand-crafted items, chances are someone had something you were looking for.
The WEM softball team, undefeated through seven games, has been ranked 5th in the most recent Class A State Softball Coaches Association Poll. The Bucs are the top rated team from Section 1A after defeating previously rated Hayfield in a doubleheader last week. WEM, 6-0 in the Gopher Conference and 7-0 overall, are rated behind Randolph, Sleepy Eye-St. Mary's, Cherry, and New York Mills. The Bucs host Faribault BA in a doubleheader Thursday, May 2. Monday, May 6 the Bucs will host Blooming Prairie.
Glen R. Geyer, age 90 of Waterville died on Monday, April 29, 2019 at Hillcrest Rehabilitation Center in Mankato.
Ralph George Roemhildt, age 58 of Waterville, died on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.
Born in Mankato on August 14, 1960, Ralph was the son of Arnis and Arlene (Dehn) Roemhildt. Ralph graduated from Waterville-Elysian High School before beginning his career in the construction industry. He enjoyed antique hunting, refurbishing furniture, gardening, and canning. He had a great sense of humor and often pulled pranks on friends and family. Ralph loved spending time with his nieces and nephews, as well as hanging out with friends and buddies.
Gloria Jean Heckenliable, age 77 of Waterville died on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Pleasant Manor in Faribault.
When it comes to timeliness, Le Sueur County Human Services is among the best in the state.
Minnesota Department of Human Services records list Le Sueur County as one of five counties in the state when it comes to 2018 child protection assessment visits. .
The county did not miss one of its scheduled 146 visits last year. Only Le Sueur, Marshall, Stevens, Red Lake, and Lake of the Woods counties had a 100 percent rating in overall timeliness.
The state average rating is 88.4 percent.
Autumn Gare, daughter of Joshua and Linda Gare, was crowned the new Miss Czech Slovak Minnesota at the 30th Miss Czech Slovak Minnesota Pageant, April 13 in Montgomery. Meghan Domonoske, daughter of David and Amy Domonoske, was crowned Princess.
Gare claimed the Heritage Award, Talent Award, Oratory Award and the Stella Vlasak Spirit Award.
Domonoske earned the Kroj Award.
Minnesota’s annual Miss Czech Slovak pageant will be held on Saturday, April 13 at the American Legion Club in Montgomery.
The 30th annual pageant that encourages and promotes the heritage, culture and traditions of the Czechs and Slovaks in Minnesota will be held at the American Legion Club. The evening includes a public reception, ethnic dinner, pageant and dance.
Public Reception
