His best days were spent on a dirt bike, on some other form of motorized machine or in the garage building or improving anything with a motor he could make run better. Levi Schelhaas died way too young doing exactly what he loved. And in his death, he helped other people enjoy life in their own way.

    The numbers are in for those exhibiting at the Le Sueur County Fair last month. Le Sueur County 4-H says that 269 youth exhibited 1,613 projects, 145 youth exhibited animals and livestock, and 198 youth exhibited general projects at this year’s county fair.

Darlene Homburg, age 88, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. On a beautiful farm in Lonsdale, MN, Darlene and Otto lived a life filled with love, laughter, family, and cherished traditions.

    Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church pews were filled on Tuesday, Aug. 25, with family and friends celebrating the life of Mick McGuire at his funeral.
    Nate Goldenman read a eulogy at the beginning of the service. McGuire’s brother, Dan McGuire, was Mick McGuire’s urn bearer, which remained both an honor and privilege and saddening reminder of everyone’s loss in the community.
    A reception was held following the service at the Revival on Main in Montgomery. Outside the hall was Mick McGuire’s truck with his homemade canoe attached to the top.

Monday, Aug. 17

    The United States Postal Service is in the middle of extensive modernization efforts nationwide which includes upgrading its aging delivery fleet of more than 230,000 vehicles — one of the world’s largest. 
    Montgomery’s Post Office received their two new vehicles earlier this month, replacing  two 1989 Grumman Long-Life Vehicles (LLV). The old vehicles will eventually be transported away to be used for parts for other Grumman vehicles that still remain in service.

    Are you or farmers you work with looking for ways to reduce input costs while maintaining yield and improving resilience? 
    The University of Minnesota Extension and Southwest Research and Outreach Center (SWROC) are holding a free event — Strip Till Expo —  to learn about strip tillage. 

    St. Paul, Minn — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and partners in the Minnesota Farm Suicide Prevention Campaign are offering free mental health and suicide-prevention trainings in communities across Minnesota this fall. The workshops will teach people who live and work in agricultural communities how to recognize when someone may be struggling and help connect them with support.

    Mild weather gave the Le Sueur Free County Fair time to shine last week. The 169th annual fair was held Thursday through Sunday. 
    The fair had a 1950s car theme, which was apparent in the style and the many competitions held throughout the week — from kids pedal pull to the truck and tractor pull. Young and old had a contest they could participate in, and many spectators came out to cheer them on.
    Of course, there was a car show, where actual 1950s cars could display their beauty. In all, 120 cars participated in the show.

Leonard Dahn, a farm kid from Montgomery, Minnesota, lived a life built around family, hard work, and a good card game.

Leonard spent his early childhood on a farm in Montgomery and then living in town as a teenager. He eventually moved to Bloomington, where he raised his family. He worked 44 years as a union guy, working in the grocery business as a meat cutter (50 years), before eventually retiring to Apple Valley.

Question
    I am seeing more and more of these “J-turns” in Minnesota. Can you explain those to people who might not be familiar? Thank you.

Answer
    J-turns are used to decrease fatalities and injuries caused by broadside crashes on four-lane divided highways.
    At a J-turn, drivers on the side street approaching the divided highway always make a right turn. To cross the highway or make a left turn from the side street:

    ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Revenue reminds parents and caregivers that by saving back-to-school shopping receipts for purchases made this year they can claim valuable K-12 tax benefits at tax time next year.
    Two tax benefits can help Minnesota families pay expenses related to their child’s education: the refundable K-12 Education Credit (income limits apply) and the K-12 Education Subtraction (no income limits).