Elizabeth (Betty" Merle Williams, age 90 of Elysian, died on the morning of Monday, November 29, 2021, at her home.
Frederick Henry Brandt, 87, of Manchester, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City. He was born on July 3, 1934, at Hinckley, Minnesota, the only son of Henry and Helen (Stumpf) Brandt. Fred was raised and educated in the Hinkley, Minnesota area. After Fred graduated from high school in 1953, he played semi-professional baseball with the Thomasville Dodgers in New York and was the pitcher.
Marvin”Curt” Wetzel, age 69 of North Mankato, MN and Yuma, AZ died on the morning of Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna.
Elea Kay Frank, age 10 joined the angels on Sunday, November 21, 2021 leaving her earthly pain behind.
Elea was born on January 11, 2011 to Derek and Vicki (Wendt) Frank. She thrived in academics and was very active with her church and 4-H. In her short life, Elea brought sunshine to everyone she met.
Lawrence James O'Brien, age 65, of Waseca died on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2021, at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis.
A resolution regulating street parking in a residential area in the City of Elysian was discussed during the monthly November 8 meeting of the Elysian City Council.
The area in question is along SW Maple and SW Third Street. which is very narrow in size.
The council was looking at the resolution that states no person shall park a vehicle or trailer longer than 24 hours on either side of SW Maple Ave and SW Third Street.
It was decided to leave the street as is and not regulate the parking in this area and revise it in the spring.
WEM senior Domanik Paulson was voted the Most Valuable Player and the Offensive Player of the Year on the Buccaneer football team.
He was one of five players who earned team honors during the Buccaneer football banquet held Monday, Nov. 15 in Waterville.
A 446-acre park in Le Sueur County will benefit from a fundraiser held in Montgomery on Sunday.
The Ney Nature Center (NNC) was the focus of the 13th annual Fall Fling, the nature preserve’s largest fundraiser of the year. It attracted people from around the county who are dedicated to the NNC’s mission of preservation of the natural state of its surroundings, restoring and preserving the buildings of historical significance, and engaging the greater community in connecting with the natural world.
David Graff, age 62 of Lonsdale, passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening, November 15, 2021, at the Northfield Hospital.
David Graff, age 62 of Lonsdale, passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening, November 15, 2021, at the Northfield Hospital.
Le Sueur County Sheriff Brett Mason reported that law enforcement has located and spoken with Pamela Jewison, who was reported missing on Saturday, November 13th, 2021, by her family.
Sheriff Mason advised that this afternoon, at approx. 2:20 p.m., State Troopers in Idaho located Jewison traveling in her vehicle, traveling east on Interstate 90.
The family of a New Prague woman is looking for help locating her after she left home and never returned.
Jeffrey Jewison of rural New Prague contacted Le Sueur County Sheriff Brett Mason’s office on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at approx. 5:23 p.m., to report his wife, Pamela Jewison, 50, was missing.
Jeffrey told the sheriff’s office his wife had not reported to work and her whereabouts were unknown. After the family and deputies were unable to contact Pamela, she was signed/entered as a Missing Person.
“If you’re looking for a silver lining in this pandemic, improved broadband service in Le Sueur County is one.”
- Barbara Dröher Kline
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Le Sueur County has spent $1.7 million of federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds to improve the speed and reliability of internet service throughout the county.
The WEM volleyball team defeated NRHEG Thursday, Nov. 4 at New Prague High School to win their 6th straight Sub-Section Championship. The Lady Bucs defeated the Panthers 25-18, 25-15, 23-25, and 27-25 to win the South Sub-Section title. The win advances WEM into the Section 2AA Championship Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. at St. Peter High School. This is a time change due to their opponent, Southwest Christian of Chaska, having a State Soccer match. Southwest Christian, the No. 1 rated team in Class AA, swept Belle Plaine in the North Sub-Section Champion game.
The opening two matches in the Section 2AA Volleyball Tournament were easily won by the No. 1 seeded WEM Lady Bucs.
WEM defeated No. 8 seed Blue Earth Area 25-10, 25-9, and 25-11 in the first round Thursday, Oct. 21. Monday, Nov. 1 Minnesota Valley Lutheran was the next team to end their season after the Bucs downed MVL 25-18, 25-21, and 25-14.
