Busy, beautiful days for Lonsdale’s annual event
Area residents took full advantage of the event-filled day on Saturday at Lonsdale Community Days.
Busy, beautiful days for Lonsdale’s annual event
Area residents took full advantage of the event-filled day on Saturday at Lonsdale Community Days.
Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church finishing work on building
Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Veseli is finishing up work on the its building just in time for the Veseli Ho-Down on the church grounds Sunday, Aug. 16.
ENM Council considers future of old police building
The Elko New Market City Council at its Thursday, July 23, meeting was asked for feedback on a proposed option for the city’s old police department building at 26518 France Ave.
Le Sueur County Fair set for 169th year
One of the longest running Minnesota County Fairs is celebrating its 169th year next week.
Le Sueur County Fair set for 169th year
One of the longest running Minnesota County Fairs is celebrating its 169th year next week.
Local teams off to fast start in bid for state baseball tourney
Area baseball teams in the Dakota-Rice-Scott League are off to solid starts in bids for the Minnesota Baseball Association’s state tournament beginning Aug. 21 in New Prague, Chaska, Jordan and Shakopee.
NP Schools investing in ongoing facilities upkeep
Between 30 to 40 people attended the Sunday afternoon, Aug. 2, concert by the seven members of Ameriikan Poijat (Boys of America) at the Broz Event Venue in New Prague.
A rural New Prague woman is facing multiple charges stemming from a domestic dispute at the home of her former boyfriend in Derrynane Township.
Area residents took full advantage of the event-filled day on Saturday at Lonsdale Community Days.
Thousands took to the streets and businesses in downtown Lonsdale, starting with the annual Lonsdale Skywarn Breakfast. There were nearly 50 vendors along Main Street, where patrons could eat, drink, buy goods, ask questions, inquire about services, or learn some history.
Perhaps you haven’t heard your community will welcome 10,000 guests – hopefully more – when New Prague hosts the 103rd edition of the Minnesota Baseball Association’s state tournament.
Thomas M. Loch, age 86, of New Prague, passed away peacefully and went to meet his Lord on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Sunshine Village at Praha Village.
One of the longest running Minnesota County Fairs is celebrating its 169th year next week.
The Le Sueur County Fair begins Thursday, August 20 at the fairgrounds in Le Center, and runs through Sunday, August 23. It is the last county fair before the Minnesota State Fair.
Every year the fair board approves improvements to the grounds and this year will be no different, with many new spruced up areas.
The Elko New Market City Council at its Thursday, July 23, meeting was asked for feedback on a proposed option for the city’s old police department building at 26518 France Ave.
Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Veseli is finishing up work on the its building just in time for the Veseli Ho-Down on the church grounds Sunday, Aug. 16.
Audre Mae Johnson, age 82, of Lonsdale, died unexpectedly at her home on Monday, August 10, 2026. Audre was born on November 19, 1943, in Dassel, MN, to Warren and Mae (Ostlund) Nelson. She was a proud graduate of Dassel High School and went on to earn her Registered Nursing degree from Northwestern Hospital Nursing Program. Audre married her high school sweetheart, Robert Johnson, on September 26, 1964, at First Lutheran Church in Dassel. The young couple started out in Burnsville, where they had their three children.
UPDATE: In District 3B, Saturday, Aug. 15, noon, at Webster Community Park, Union Hill and Le Sueur will play for the No. 3 and No. 4 seeds to state.
Le Sueur won a state berth with a 12-4 win over Lonsdale Thursday evening, Aug. 13. Union Hill defeated Eagle Lake, 15-5, Thursday.
Webster and Jordan will play for District 3B's No. 1 and No. 2 seeds Saturday, Aug. 15, 3 p.m., at Webster Community Park.
Jordan won a state berth with a win over and Webster beat Union Hill to make the state field.
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Between 30 to 40 people attended the Sunday afternoon, Aug. 2, concert by the seven members of Ameriikan Poijat (Boys of America) at the Broz Event Venue in New Prague.
The brass band was formed in Northfield in 1990 and its purpose is to preserve and perform traditional Finnish brass septet music. The free concert was presented by the New Prague Arts Foundation.
One of the longest running Minnesota County Fairs is celebrating its 169th year next week.
The Le Sueur County Fair begins Thursday, August 20 at the fairgrounds in Le Center, and runs through Sunday, August 23. It is the last county fair before the Minnesota State Fair.
Every year the fair board approves improvements to the grounds and this year will be no different, with many new spruced up areas.
Area baseball teams in the Dakota-Rice-Scott League are off to solid starts in bids for the Minnesota Baseball Association’s state tournament beginning Aug. 21 in New Prague, Chaska, Jordan and Shakopee.
In Class A, Section 1 Sunday, Aug. 2, Elko defeated Hastings. New Market outslugged Dundas and Faribault topped Rochester.
It’s probably no surprise somebody removed a Flock surveillance camera from their community.
That isn’t the way to address the issue of removing the cameras from the community. It could cost a Faribault man a hefty fine and possibly jail time.
Adeline “Shorty” D. Dietz, age 92, of Montgomery, passed away on August 4, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, MN, with her loving family by her side.
Born on December 21, 1933, at her family home in St. Patrick, MN, she was the daughter of William and Adeline (Sticha) Bisek. She graduated from New Prague High School and later attended beauty school.
