After more than two months of its government buildings being closed to the public, Le Sueur County is reopening most of its offices and specific services on Monday, June 1, 2020 at 8 a.m. with the exception of Court Administration, which will be open to the public on June 8, 2020.
According to a press release Friday, the county is taking a cautious, phased approach to reopening and implementing new processes and procedures to protect the health and safety of employees and the community.
This includes The New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger and LifeEnterprise offices.
We look forward to seeing you!
Margaret "Vicky" Rew, age 76 of Waterville died on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at her home.
Minnesota Army National Guardsmen Andrew Harmon and Tyler Schroer, father and son, were honored with a deployment parade Thursday night. The men will leave June 1 for a year-long deployment to Africa.
Read more in the June 4 print edition.
As one city celebration after another has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 86th annual Kolacky Days will continue as mostly a virtual event.
In a press release sent to members of the Montgomery Area Community Club, board member Tom Washa said the board decided to hold the event in some fashion that keeps everyone safe and adheres to the Minnesota Department of Health and CDC guidelines.
Della Mae Sanders, age 87, of Mankato, formerly of Elysian died peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Pathstone Living in Mankato.
Della was born on December 22, 1932 in Mankato to Lloyd and Ruth (Johnson) Foster. She began her education at Perry Foster School District 133 in Madison Lake and later graduated from Mankato High School. On September 19, 1959, Della was united in marriage to Claude Sanders at Eagle Lake United Methodist Church. Together they had four children. Although they were later divorced, they maintained a lasting friendship.
Also in accordance with a proclamation issued by the President, Governor Tim Walz today directed all flags at state and federal buildings in Minnesota to be flown at half-staff, effective immediately, until sunset on Sunday, May 24, 2020 to remember, mourn, and honor lives lost due to COVID-19.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations also are encouraged to join in lowering their flags to honor Minnesotans who have lost their lives to COVID-19 and their families.
The Great Minnesota Get-Together will not be held in 2020. This was announced today following a meeting of the board of managers of the Minnesota State Agricultural Society, which governs the Minnesota State Fair. The event was scheduled for Aug. 27 through Labor Day, Sept. 7.
Times are crazy now. The economy is scary. People are protesting over businesses staying closed.
Masks are the recommended new facial accessory.
We aren’t supposed to hug when we see people anymore.
Six feet - that’s as close as we can get when talking to someone.
Kids are frustrated they’re not “in” school, playing sports with their friends.
Minnesotans will once again be able to access the majority of driver and vehicle services starting May 19, but office visits will look different with changes made to protect the health and safety of customers and staff in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bonnie Marie Smith, age 54, of Kilkenny, died on May 9, 2020 at her home.
Born on June 1, 1965, in Mankato to Windelin and Sharon (Smith) Hill. Bonnie grew up in Elysian and attended Waterville-Elysian Public School, graduating with the class of 1984. Bonnie married Sam Smith and together they had one daughter. They were later divorced. Bonnie worked as a bartender at Fishers Corner Bar for many years. She loved her dog Mickey. Bonnie enjoyed fishing, playing games on her phone, bonfires, crocheting, and especially talking about her grandson. She will be dearly missed.
Governor Tim Walz has directed all flags at state and federal buildings in Minnesota to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, May 15, 2020, in honor of peace officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.
“On May 15 we honor the Peace Officers who gave their lives to protect ours, and thank the 11,000 Law Enforcement Officers who serve our state for their dedication to protecting Minnesota communities,” said Governor Walz.
Anthony “Tony” Andrew Braziel, 76, of Levita, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Friday, May 8, 2020
UPDATED INFORMATION 5-11-20
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office was able to determine the identity of the remains belonged to Manuel Ramirez, age 36, Kenyon.
On October 28, 2019, The Rice County Sheriff’s Office had taken a call of a vehicle that had crashed in a ditch/ravine near the area Mr. Ramirez’s body not was found. No one was inside the vehicle at the time. Deputies and Investigators had searched the area on different occasions with no success finding Mr. Ramirez.
Todd Alan Fox, age 51 of Waterville passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato from numerous health complications.
Born on July 13, 1968 in Mankato, Minnesota, he was the son of Frank Fox and JoAnne McConnell. Todd was a big kid at heart. He loved fishing, building and flying remote planes, RC cars, hanging out with friends and family and his hot tub. He was a funny guy and loved making people laugh. He worked as a cook at several local bars and establishments. Everybody loved Todd and he will be missed by many.
Ethel Schwichtenberg, 104 (Born May 23,1915) passed away at Pleasant Manor in Faribault on April 28th, 2020. Graveside church service was held at Meadow Ridge Cemetery on Friday, May 1st.
