People are usually not happy to see her at their door.
She understands, but hopes that can change.
She’s Cari Krenik, the Lead Child Protection Investigator for Le Sueur County, who has seen many, many things and has learned even more in her seven years on the job.
Judge Mark Vandelist has had enough of Le Sueur County Historical Society (LCHS).
Vandelist, who is overseeing the lawsuit between several plaintiffs and LCHS, slammed the society on Wednesday because it failed to follow his orders. He appointed a high profile attorney from Minneapolis as a Receiver to take control of the society, right the course and make sure the society does as he orders.
Hundreds of snow-white swans enjoyed a flooded field near North Morristown.
Back in the days when there were actual video game arcades, Morristown resident Matt Coulsey enjoyed spending a quarter or two.
His love of video games along with an interest in technology has blossomed into a part-time business for Coulsey.
“Like many of us, I grew up playing video games on consoles,” Coulsey said. “I started going to an arcade (Magicland in the Faribault West Mall) when I was on breaks at the Cinema 6 movie theatre.”
Le Sueur County Judge Mark Vandelist wants answers from the Le Sueur County Historical Society (LCHS) and has ordered its three-person board to appear in court to explain themselves.
The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, March 27 at 1 p.m. It orders Jenifer Morsching, Donna Morsching and Evelyn Fierst to explain why they shouldn’t be held in contempt of court for their failure to abide by the court’s orders.
After wife’s passing, Montgomery man finds solace building model steamboats, sharing history
He spends his days in a small workshop, tinkering and listening to basketball games on the radio.
He prefers the old, familiar garage. His house is too quiet.
“I lost my wife, Nancy, to cancer last year… It’s such a change. It’s so quiet. Hard to get used to, you know?” stated retired widower Richard DeCoux. “I have to keep myself busy.”
The forecast is looking to bring in another winter storm for the weekend. If the storm causes issues for Monday WEM has a plan for the school day schedule and parent/teacher conferences. For proactive measures please note the following scenarios:
A.) Winter storm does not alter the school day, the day will proceed as originally scheduled.
If the winter storm for the weekend causes issues:
Attorneys for the plaintiffs in the lawsuit against the Le Sueur County Historical Society will hold an informational meeting to bring everyone up to speed on Thursday, March 14. It will be held in the 4-H building on the Le Sueur County Fairground at 4:30 p.m.
According to Kevin Wetherille, one of the attorneys from Jaspers, Moriarty & Wetherille, said the meeting will inform anyone interested in the status of their efforts in the LCHS case.
Donors respond to teacher’s request for funding, supplies
Fifth grade teacher Rachael Wetzel wanted to bring back the science fair to Waterville- Elysian-Morristown Schools, but with more than a third of her students coming from low-income families, the extra financial burden of the projects was worrisome.
But, instead of giving up, Wetzel brainstormed a new way to fund a science fair.
The Le Sueur County Board approved the medical director agreement with Dr. Michael Wilcox during the Tuesday, March 5 meeting in Le Center.
Wilcox has been involved in providing emergency medical services to the county for many years. This agreement, which includes a fee of $500, will allow Wilcox to act as medical director for the Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Training Center and provide consultation.
In other Le Sueur County Board business:
* A renewal of a consumption and display permit was approved for the Caribou Gun Club in Le Sueur.
The retired judge overseeing the Le Sueur County Historical Society (LCHS) lawsuit assigned tasks and specific timelines to move the case along.
On February 28th, 2019 at approximately 12:30 a.m., Le Sueur County dispatch received a call regarding a home break-in on the 400 block of Main Street East in the City of Waterville. A Waterville Police Officer arrived at the residence shortly after. The officer was advised by the owner that they were woken up by a loud banging noise and the sound of breaking glass. The owner then went to the stairs and witnessed a male wearing a white hoody and dark jacket in their home. The owner yelled at them and they fled the scene.
Despite orders from a Le Sueur County judge and a retired, court-ordered judge, the Le Sueur County Historical Society (LCHS), has not turned over all its records.
A motion was filed on February 8, 2019, to have Le Sueur County Judge Mark Vandelist address the many missing documents and hear reasons why they haven’t been produced.
MANKATO, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation is preparing motorists for forecasted heavy snowfall rates overnight through Wednesday. Weather conditions will limit visibility and make travel difficult in south central Minnesota.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for much of southern Minnesota, and advises motorists to plan for extra travel time, especially for the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
MnDOT snowplow operators will do their part to make highways safe and motorists should remember to:
The Holy Land has always called to Pastor David Mumme of Waterville, but the timing never seemed quite right--the kids were little, things at the church were busy, etc.
"He has always wanted to go," his wife, Glenda, said of her husband. "He's read Biblical Archaeology Review for more than 20 years."
Finally, they decided the trip need to happen, and they were going to invite others to join them. They would lead a tour of the Holy Land.