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Erick Emilio Diaz-Aguilar
A federal grand jury recently returned a nine-count indictment against five alleged members of a Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO) affiliated with the Sureños, U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick announced last week.
According to court documents, the defendants allegedly conspired intentionally...
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The three occupants of the new Mane Styles Suites, from the left, Nikki Mahoney, Tiff Hamele, and Linda Hagel, pose after the ribbon cutting on Friday.
Three stylists moved to a new location in the former Marek Law Office building at 205 1st Street South from Pincurls Salon. The building became vacated at the end of June 2024 when the two brothers, William and Scott Marek, retired after 50 years from the law business.
Members of the Montgomery...
Every two years the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) places teams in competitive Sections for all extra curricular activities.
For the most part, there aren’t many changes. Most teams stay in the same class and the same Section.
According to the MSHSL, the competitive section placement...
Marian Bemis Johnson, left, is donating copies of the book she co-authored, to the local girls basketball team members. Right is her niece Brenda Novack, who will distribute the books Friday.
Nearly eight decades ago Marian Bemis Johnson graduated from Waterville High School.
When she attended school there were no girls sports in any high schools in Minnesota.
Johnson recently wrote a letter to the WEM girls basketball players explaining the some of her findings when it came to girls...
Mark Winter
The WEM Board of Education offered a contract to Mark Winter to become the new WEM Superintendent during a special meeting Thursday, April 3.
Winter and current WEM High School Principal Dr. Jennifer Wilson were the finalists for the position and both interviewed Thursday, a week after being named...
The Elko New Market City Council approved two resolutions concerning city zoning authority at its Thursday, March 27, meeting.
City Administrator Tom Terry said the two resolutions were in response to proposed state legislation that could limit local decision-making authority on residential...
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Brody Schmidt of Le Center nails the ball to win the 3rd-4th grade age division of the home run derby held as part of the TCU baseball event on Saturday.
“We had no idea what to expect. We’re happy,” Greg Westerman said about the great turnout at the inaugural Meet TCU Baseball fundraising event that was held Saturday at the TCU High School Gym.
The indoor venue proved advantageous with a steady downpour outside.
The event included a home run derby...
Members of the New Prague Fire Department’s drill team went through their paces before an audience of about 200 people Saturday evening, April 5, at the annual dance & drill at the Park Ballroom. The team’s first performance dates back to 1908. (John Mueller photo)
Drill team gets high marks for precision
If he were a teacher and the members of the New Prague Fire Department’s drill team the students, Drew Koloc would have been handling out high marks Saturday at the Park Ballroom.
Koloc, the team’s drill master, was especially proud of the team’s performance...
New Prague’s Molly Thul was a devoted mother to her daughter Allie and son Logan and advocate for workers. An advocate for unionized working-class people, she served as a business agent for the Office of Professional Employees International Union Local 12. She passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 2. (Submitted photo)
Molly Thul went to work Wednesday to do the work she loved. This week, her family is mourning her unexpected passing.
A New Prague resident, Thul, 42, passed away Wednesday, April 2. She worked as a union representative/business agent at OPEIU Local 12’s offices in Roseville. The union represents...
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Lonsdale’s Taqueria co-owners Ma Guadalupe Rangel (with scissors) and co-owner Ana Ortiz Pano (just right of Rangel) were all smiles during their ceremonial ribbon-cutting signifying the opening of the new restaurant on Sunday.
Two immigrants, who have been in Minnesota for many years, opened Taqueria at 140 North Main Street in Lonsdale on Sunday, March 30.
“I just love little towns,” said co-owner Ma Guadalupe Rangel. Her counterpart, co-owner, Ana Ortiz Pano, said, “We really love this town. It’s so welcoming. People...
