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New Lonsdale Ambassadors crowned
All dolled up and ready to rep the little town from which they come, the 2025 Lonsdale Ambassadors officially been crowned. At last month’s Lonsdale Community Days, 2025 Miss Lonsdale Avery Lerfald, Miss Ambassador Shaylan Dunphy, Miss Ambassador River Johnson, Junior Ambassador Norah Bremel, Junior Ambassador Reagan Vlasak, Little Ambassador Annabelle Braith and Little Ambassador Drew Novotny were chosen to travel to community events and represent Lonsdale in town parades throughout the entire year. The youth will also be eligible for the Lonsdale Ambassadors Scholarship program for having been crowned.
Titans fall in conference showdown against Saints
Tuesday evening, playing in their first ever Big South Conference matchup, the Tri-City United girls soccer team faced off against defending conference champs St. Peter. The Saints looked every bit the team that was advertised with speed and experience across the board and a 4-0 halftime lead resulted in a 6-1 victory for St. Peter. The loss for TCU puts their season record at 2-3-0 (0-1-0 BSC) while the Saints improve to 2-0-2 (1-0-0 BSC). ...
Titans sweep New Ulm to improve to 3-1 on the season
Tuesday evening, the Tri-City United volleyball team hosted a traditional Big South Conference volleyball powerhouse, the New Ulm Eagles. The Titans wasted no time putting New Ulm on notice, quickly building a 10-point first-set lead on the way to a 3-0 (25-15, 25-20, 25-9) sweep of the Eagles. The win gives TCU a 3-1 (1-0 BSC) record on the season and is the third in a row after dropping the season opener to Hutchinson. ...
Scattercat Deli seeks to be 'destination' for Lonsdale
Ice cream, classic sandwiches and an evolving specialty on the menu are now available on Lonsdale’s Main Street, re-enforcing the revival of the little town in northern Rice County. Retired Marine Steve Perry has owned and operated three food trucks, operating under the name Scattercat Concessions, for over a decade. Rather than buying a fourth truck, he decided to open up a brick-and-mortar location right in the heart of downtown Lonsdale called Scattercat Deli, open 11-8 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays at 140 Main Street N. ...
I-35, Hwy 19 roundabout to enter final months of construction
The roundabout being constructed at the Interstate 35 exit ramp to Lonsdale and Northfield is entering its final stages of construction in the coming weeks and is expected to be complete by the beginning of October, possibly sooner. Rice County Highway Department Design and Construction Engineer Bill Zidon has taken the lead on the roundabout as the project engineer. He said exit 69, which goes to Lonsdale and Northfield, would likely be opened again by the end of September, as the project enters its last...
Teen killed in 2-vehicle crash along Scott County line
Local law enforcement and emergency services responded to a two-vehicle crash Tuesday that critically injured two and killed an area teenager. The crash occurred on 30th Street West, east of Fairbanks Avenue in Webster Township at about 7:40 p.m. Aug. 27. Law enforcement believe that a Ford F-150 pickup, driven by Caleb Mulvihill, 20, of Lakeville, was traveling westbound on 30th Street W when it crossed the center line and...
Rice County Steam and Gas Engines Club to hold 49th annual event
The Rice County Gas and Steam Engines Club will be holding its annual event this weekend, Aug. 30-Sept. There will be activities for children and adults, a raffle, a flea market, and much more. However, the main focus, as always, is the antique gas and steam powered tractors on display all weekend. Bill Becker, the club President, Jeremy Sevick, the vice president, and Carmen Sevick, the secretary, handle the planning...
New Divine Mercy Catholic School to open for first school year
Two new playgrounds, new classrooms and new facilities with state-of-the-art equipment will be among the resources available to students of Divine Mercy Catholic School. One aspect among the benefits of the new building includes something students have looked forward to for years: air conditioning. Clergy of Divine Mercy Catholic Church and staff of Divine Mercy Catholic School gathered the local Catholic community following regular Mass for the ribbon cutting and an open house of the new school building late Saturday afternoon. The new school has...
Lonsdale teen saves coworker from car fire
After 17-year-old Lonsdale Boy Scout Grant Fitterer finished making an order during his shift at Rail 19 Bar and Grill Aug. 12, he searched the kitchen for the source of a subtle burning smell. Realizing nothing in the kitchen was causing the odor, he decided to check out back, assuming perhaps he’d see a fire in the distance. What he instead found out back, and his quick, lifesaving actions, would earn him a new title at work and beyond: “hero.” ...
Election filings in the Lonsdale area
Candidates have officially filed for open seats on the Lonsdale City Council, including mayor, the Tri-City United School Board, and the Rice County Board of Commissioners. Here’s a rundown on who’s running. Mayor Longtime Lonsdale Mayor Tim Rud will step down in 2025, ceding the position to a new leader. ...
Titans offense explodes in season opening 10-3 demolition of Cannon Falls
Coming off the must successful season in program history, expectations are high for the Tri-City United Titan boys soccer team and if Thursday night’s match against Cannon Falls is any indication, an exciting season is in the works for Titan fans. With last season’s leading scorers Angel Ruiz Gomez and Rafael Balcazar combining for eight goals, TCU cruised to a 10-3 dismantling of the Bombers. The win gives the Titans a 1-0-0 record to open the fall season. ...
Voters to determine which tax dollars will pay off new Public Safety Center
Should the Rice County Public Safety Center be funded with sales tax or property tax? That’s the decision the Board of Commissioners officially are putting to Rice County voters this November, following a brief discussion and vote at Tuesday morning’s board meeting. While commissioners shared concern about voter expectations should they approve the 0.375% sales tax (3/8 of a cent per dollar), they ultimately decided the decision was best made democratically. ...
Rice County urges back-to-school vaccination amid county shortfall
Historically, Rice County kindergarteners have been up-to-date on their vaccines at a higher rate than the state as a whole. That wasn’t the case this year. Rice County Public Health consistently works with community organizations to promote vaccination, especially among youth. Walk-in vaccine clinics are held from 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays at the public health office, which is at 320 Third St. NW in Faribault. According to the Minnesota Department of...
Montgomery man charged with damaging township ditch
A Montgomery man has been charged in Rice County District Court after police say that he and a friend caused extensive damage to a ditch, culvert and adjacent roadway with their trucks in Wheatland Township. According to the charging document, the incident was first spotted by a DNR conservation officer at around 4 a.m. March 31. The officer noticed two trucks off the side of the road, one stuck in the ditch and the other in a field. ...
2 charged over check fraud at Lonsdale bank
An Iowa man and a St. Paul man have been charged in Rice County District Court after police say they attempted to cash fraudulent checks totaling over $5,000 at Frandsen Bank & Trust in Lonsdale. According to the charging document, Steven Michael Boyden, 50, attempted to cash a fraudulent check at the bank on May 17, which they reported was issued from the account of contractor Kendall Howard LLC, for a total of $2,733.94. ...
Webster Township man charged with domestic assault
A man previously twice convicted of domestic assault is facing another assault charge after a family member accused him of striking him in the chest and neck with a liquor bottle. According to the complaint, Tyler William Kalina, 30, struck the family member with the bottle of liquor after being told to shower and then leave the residence. A struggle then allegedly ensued in which Kalina attempted to prevent the reported victim from using their phone to call police. ...
National Night Out promotes getting to know the community
How can someone tell if someone in their neighborhood does or doesn’t belong, if they don’t know their neighbors? Four block parties throughout the city took place Tuesday evening with visits from police, firefighters and elected officials for the annual National Night Out. Perhaps the most important visitor to each block party though, and the idea behind National Night Out, the folks living right next door. State Sen. Bill Lieske,...
Aces season comes to an end with 13-5 loss to Webster
BOX SCORE Team — Innings — Runs Hits Errors Webster Sox — 012 301 240 — 13 12 2 Lonsdale Aces — 005 000 000 — 5 6 6 Facing elimination Thursday night, the Lonsdale Aces hosted the Webster Sox in the Region 3C tournament. Despite an impressive five-run third inning, mistakes in the field cost the Aces, while Webster compiled 12 hits on the way to a 13-5 victory, bringing the season to a close for Lonsdale. ...
New Prague man charged with damage to property in Wheatland Township
A 20-year-old man is facing a felony, gross misdemeanor and two misdemeanor charges after police say he got heavily intoxicated, drove to a stranger’s house in Wheeland Township and caused significant damage to property. Police were dispatched to a farm in rural Wheatland Township, Rice County, after receiving a report that someone was attempting to kick in their front door. Officers arrived on the scene to find quite a mess, with trash cans strewn about and two vehicles with their doors opened up. ...
Commissioners tour near-finished Public Safety Center
The Rice County Board of Commissioners toured the Public Safety Center Tuesday morning following preliminary discussion about putting a question on the ballot in November to implement a 0.375% sales tax to pay off the bonds for the project, which come out to about $76.6 million including interest. The sales tax would spread the cost out to more residents and visitors. Otherwise, the bonds would need to be paid back using property taxes added to the levy. Some discussion ensued, but no final decision will...
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