Five new firefighters were presented for approval by the Elysian City Council Monday, Jan. 11.
Pending an occupational medical exam, Brent Kavitz, McKenzie Kuball, David Schlueter, Tonya Sturdivant, and Tyrel Wendt will be joining the Elysian Fire Department.
First Assistant Fire Chief Rich Droog said the...
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Library patrons can now stop by Waseca-Le Sueur Regional Library System libraries to check out a Chromebook and a Wi-Fi hotspot at all nine of the system’s libraries.
Community members can check out these devices to attend virtual meetings, apply for jobs, connect with loved ones, or explore the internet.
Grants from Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation and CARES Act funds added...
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Members of the Waterville Fire Department, both active and retired, gave a tribute to retired fireman Lowell “Red” Quiram last week at his home in Waterville. Quiram was a member of the local fire department for 21 years from 1965 through 1986. He was diagnosed Dec. 1 with kidney, liver, lung, and brain cancer. Pictured above, Waterville Fire Chief Chris Meskan and Quiram shared some memories through the window of Quiram’s home. (Jay Schneider Photo)
Recognizing Minnesotans’ sacrifice and commitment to their communities over the holiday season that helped change the COVID-19 pandemic’s trajectory and save lives, Governor Walz announced measures on Wednesday that loosen restrictions on important parts of daily life while urging Minnesotans to protect the progress we’ve made.
Half of the students attending WEM will return to in-class learning starting Monday, January 11.
The WEM Board of Education approved the early return for PreK-6th grade students during their Monday, Dec. 21 regular monthly meeting.
Governor Tim Walz initially said...
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Travis Van Houdt, 18, of Waterville died after a crash that occurred Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 5:56 a.m. near the intersection of 230th Street W. and Iona Avenue in Morristown Township.
Van Houdt is the son of...
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During Morristown City Council’s last regular meeting of 2020 on Monday, December 21, council members discussed plans to “clean up” the city’s Code of Ordinances book in the new year.
“I’d like us to focus on our ordinance book and clean it up before we do anything with it…"
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Long-time Le Sueur County employee Darrell Pettis will be ending his more than 20+ year career with the county.
Pettis submitted his resignation Tuesday, Dec. 22 during the Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners Meeting. The board approved the resignation, which will take affect Jan. 22, 2021.
Pettis has been with the county for 21 years, starting as the county engineer from 1999 to 2009. From 2009 through 2017 he served as both the county engineer and administrator. From 2017 through the present he has been the county administrator.
Le Sueur County businesses will have the opportunity to receive money from the state and county.
The Minnesota legislature has approved more than $556,000 for grants to small businesses and non-profits to be administered by Le Sueur County for its citizens.
The county is continuing its contract with Next Stage, the firm that processed the CARES Act funds last fall. Le Sueur County has begun...
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In alignment with Executive Order 20-103 announced today by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Minnesota State High School League will begin in-person practice for winter sports and activities on Mon., Jan. 4, 2021.
Thirteen days ago, the League's Board of Directors approved a flexible scheduling model, presented by the Return to Participation Task Force, which will adapt to the new Executive Order. The new mandate modifies and is an extension of Executive Order 20-99 that went into effect on...
Pending approval by the WEM Board of Education Monday, Dec. 21, elementary students will be returning to in-person learning as soon as January 11.
Governor Tim Walz announced Wednesday, Dec. 16 updating the Safe Learning Plan so that starting on January...
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New Market Town Hall - 8950 230th St. E, Lakeville
9 am - 11 am
Wed. December 23, 2020
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MANKATO, Minn. – (3:30 p.m.) The Minnesota Department of Transportation has closed highways in southwestern Minnesota due to numerous crashes and zero visibility including Interstate 90 from the South Dakota Border to Blue Earth. The closures are now in effect and include the following counties:
Blue Earth (Hwy 60 west of Hwy 60/169 junction only)
Brown (western portion)
Cottonwood
Jackson
Martin
Nobles
Rock
Watonwan
I-90 from South Dakota to Blue Earth
Two Le Sueur County officials submitted resignations during the Tuesday, Dec. 22 commissioners meeting. Darrell Pettis, full-time County Administrator will resign effective January 22, 2021. Joshua Mankowski, full-time
Environmental, Planning and Zoning Administrator in Planning and Zoning, will resign effective December 31, 2020. More on these resignations in the December 31 print edition of the newspapers.
Travis Van Houdt, 18, of Waterville has been identified as the victim of the fatal crash that occurred Tuesday, Dec. 22, at 5:56 a.m. near the intersection of 230th Street West and Iona Avenue in Morristown Township.
Van Houdt is the son of Henry and Julie Van Houdt of Waterville and was a senior at Waterville-Elysian-Morristown High School.
According to a press release prepared by Rice County Sheriff Troy Dunn, Rice County deputies, Morristown Fire/Rescue, and North Ambulance were dispatched the personal injury crash.
The Waterville-Elysian-Morristown K-6th grade students will return to in-person learning starting Monday, Jan. 11.
The WEM Board of Education approved this plan during their regular Monday, Dec. 21 meeting. Due to the board holding a Monday meeting, they were able to move the start date forward a week from the date which Governor Tim Walz announced Dec. 16.