Roland “Swede” Robert Quast, age 94 of Morristown died on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at St. Lucas Care Center in Faribault.
The 50th annual Shooter's Roundup in North Morristown was attended by thousands of individuals Saturday, Aug. 25 and Sunday, Aug. 26. There were trick shooting shows, shopping opportunities, food opportunties, and of course, gun shooting throughout the weekend.
The start to what is expected to be an outstanding season for the No. 1 rated WEM volleyball team was just that...outstanding. The Bucs swept Triton, 25-16, 25-11, and 25-20 in the team's opening match Tuesday, Aug. 28 in Waterville. Thursday, Aug. 30 the Bucs will travel to Kenyon to face Class AA No. 5 rated Kenyon-Wanamingo. For more on this year's team check out the Aug. 30 edition of the paper for the WEM volleyball fall sports preview.
An overturned semi truck closed both the north and southbound lanes of State Highway 13/21 on Tuesday morning.
The single-vehicle accident happened around 9 a.m. at the intersection of 320th Street and Highway 13/21, north of the Lakeside Supper Club and south of Le Sueur County Road 28. Montgomery Police and the New Prague Fire Department are on the scene. Injuries are unknown at this time.
Please choose alternate routes when traveling this road.
More information will be updated as it is received.
HERBERT ROY VOLKMANN, age 82 of Waterville, died on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.
Myles Alphonse Balfe, age 57 of Waseca died on Friday, August 24, 2018 at his home following a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
Tractors, new and antique functioning motors of all shapes and sizes aren't the only things happening at Pioneer Power. The show is also hosting historical construction equipment, antique trucks and food. The 45th annual show is also featuring music throughout the weekend, including that of the James Busta Band. There is also a Parade of Equipment, tractor pull, and an ecumenical church service. The parade of equipment is Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 to 2 p.m. each day. See more in the print edition. (Wade Young Photo)
The for sale sign still stands outside the Le Sueur City Museum, but according to legal records, the historic property has been sold.
Le Sueur County Historical Society (LCHS) sold the property in January.
The land and buildings at 709 2nd Street North in Le Sueur, which is the location of the Le Sueur City Museum, are now owned by dairy cooperative Agropur Inc., according to an online property search.
A warranty deed filed with Le Sueur County in January 2018, indicates that the sale of the property occurred on January 17.
The Waterville Indians amateur baseball team will open their Class C State Tournament Sunday, Aug. 19 at Shakopee against Lastrup. Game time is set for noon. The Indians will be playing in the State Tourney for the first time since 2012. They won the 13-60 League this summer and placed second in the Region 6C Tourney, losing 6-3 to Jordan in the championship Sunday, Aug. 12 at Gaylord. For more on the Region Tourney check out the Aug. 16 edition of the LIFE/Enterprise.
Mary Ann Evelyn Wilcox, age 83, passed away in The Woodlands, Texas, on August 3, 2018.
Mary Ann was born August 2, 1935 to Henry and Antonia Novotny in Le Center Township, Minnesota. She grew up on a farm near Le Center, and graduated from high school in nearby Montgomery.
In 1955, while working in Minneapolis for Cargill Corporation, she met Allan Wilcox, her husband of 63 years. They married July 2, 1955 in Montgomery, then moved shortly after to San Francisco.
A Le Sueur County man faces charges after a standoff Saturday, Aug. 11 in Tyrone Township.
Bryant Holder, 32, is in custody in Le Sueur County Jail on charges of domestic assault, terroristic threats and assault in the second degree with a dangerous weapon, all felony charges.
Joan Leona Broughten, 85, of Owatonna, died Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna.
The Waterville Indians deafted the Gaylord Islander 5-2 Friday night, August 10 at William J Grose Park in the Winner's bracket semifinal game of the Region 6C Tournament. The victory send the Indians to the Class C State tournament. They will play Gaylord Sunday, August. 12 at Gaylord for the Region 6C Championship. 19-year-old Luke Sellner pitched a complete game three-hitter, his second win in the Region Tourney. The Class A State Tourney starts August 16-19 in New Prague, Shakopee, and Jordan.
Delmar J. Kramer, age 82 of Waterville died on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at the Lake Shore Inn in Waseca.
The WEM 16U Softball Team tied for 9th in the 16U Northern National Championships held Aug. 2 - 5 at Caswell Park in North Mankato. After dropping their first two games in pool play, the Bucs split four games in the bracket tournament. The two teams they lost two placed in the top five overall. Check out the Aug. 9 edition of the LIFE/Enterprise for more on the team and the tournament.
