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Dorothy Helen Trinka, 93
Dorothy Helen Trinka, age 93, of Montgomery passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 3 from 10 a.m. - Noon with funeral service at Noon. All held at the Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery. Interment will be held at a later date.
St. Peter Skate Jam furthers skate park dreams
Though it’s the middle of July, the hockey rink at Veterans Memorial Park in St. Peter saw over 100 skaters flock to the facility over the weekend. Of course, it wasn’t a flash freeze that brought athletes from Mankato, Jordan and other surrounding communities to the St. Peter hockey rink Friday. Rather, it was the handiwork of David KelseyBassett and his 12-year-old son Maceo, who brought in a litany of ramps and rails to transform the empty, concrete circle into a destination for skaters of...
Richard James DeCoux, 82
Richard James DeCoux, age 82, of Montgomery, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Traditions of Montgomery. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 2 from 10-11 a.m. with a Funeral service at 11 a.m. all held at Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery. Richard was born on December 5,...
Raymond G. Rosacker, Jr., 83
Raymond G. Rosacker, Jr., 83, of Waseca, MN, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home on July 12, 2024, under the care of his daughter Tracie, and St. Croix Hospice. Raymond Glen Rosacker was born on April 28, 1941, in Waseca, MN to Raymond Sr. and Hazel...
Late runs offense lifts MoonDogs over Hot Tots
The Minot Hot Tots begin their two game series against Mankato MoonDogs on Tuesday, July 16, at Kokomo Municipal Stadium, Minn. The Hot Tots come into the contest with a (6-8) record in the second half of the season, while the MoonDogs have a (8-6) record. The game’s first runs...
Mary Rose (Meyer) Conlon
Died Friday, July 12, 2024. She grew up in Pioneer and graduated from Humboldt High School. She married Eugene Conlon and then moved to St. Peter, MN. She was preceded in death by her husband in 2002. For online condolences and full obituary please visit: www.saintpeterfuneralhome.com.
Named ‘Best Regional Hospitals’; Mayo Clinic Health Systems hospitals in Eau Claire, Mankato
Mayo Clinic Health System hospitals in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and Mankato, Minnesota have been named “Best Regional Hospitals” in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 “Best Hospitals” ratings. The ratings were published on the U.S. News & World Report website on Tuesday, July 16.
Mankato Police and Fire Department Welcomes Four New Community Service Officers to Enhance Non-Emergency Responses
The Mankato Police and Fire Department is expanding its team with the addition of four new Community Service Officers (CSOs) to strengthen its non-emergency response capacity. According to a recent Facebook announcement, Shelby Whittet, Ifrah Garad, Will Meyer, and Ashton Goettlicher have joined the force, bringing with them a blend of enthusiasm and commitment that is set to benefit the community through various supportive roles.
Waseca woman faces felony charge over infant's injuries
A Waseca woman is facing felony and misdemeanor charges for child abuse after her five month old baby sustained significant injuries to the shoulder, body and head. Heather Rose Clark, 20, was booked into Waseca County Jail on June 20 on a felony charge of 3rd degree assault against a person under four years old as well a misdemeanor charge of domestic assault with intent to inflict bodily harm upon a family member. ...
Overnight Fire in Southern Minnesota Claims 2 Lives
Montgomery, MN (KROC-AM News) - The State Fire Marshal has been called to investigate a deadly house fire in Le Sueur County. The Sheriff's Office says the fire was reported around 1 AM at a rural home near Montgomery. The 911 call was from one of the victims who reported that she and her husband were trapped in the burning home.
Montgomery Township fire leaves man and woman in their 70s dead
MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP, Minn. (FOX 9) - An overnight fire at a home in Montgomery Township left a man and woman dead after smoke and flames initially prevented first responders from getting inside. Roman Jindra, 76, and Betty Jindra, 73, were both pronounced dead at the scene. The Le Sueur County...
Mayo Clinic again ranked as one of America's best hospitals by national news magazine
ROCHESTER, Minn. – The U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 ranking for “Best Hospitals” has again named Mayo Clinic #1 in Minnesota, Arizona, and Florida. The rankings are categorized by state and Mayo Clinic says it continues to be top-ranked in more specialties than any other hospital.
Janesville man charged with breaking and entering into ex-girlfriend's home
A Janesville man could face up to 40 years in prison after an alleged incident in which police say he broke down the back door of his ex-girlfriend’s house, threw a piece of the door at her and stole several personal items. William Joseph Kuchera, 47, has been charged with felony counts of burglary/1st degree assault and 1st degree burglary as well as misdemeanor counts of domestic assault and 4th degree intentional damage to property following the alleged incident on June 30. ...
Donations needed for Waterville residents.
Waterville, Minn. (KEYC) - A disaster response organization is looking for immediate donations to provide for Waterville residents who have suffered through recent flooding. “Right now we have it on Facebook that we’re asking for bleach products or any products that kill mold, and gallon jugs of water,” said Leslie Morrison, Adventist Community Services Disaster Relief Director.
Waseca fairgoers weather brutal heat
WASECA, Minn. (KEYC) - Through rain showers and extreme heat, the area’s first county fair of the year wrapped up Sunday. The Waseca County Fair is always the first on the calendar for local residents looking to kick off the fair season with all the works. Fair food, carnival...
Wells City Council will hold public meetings on cannabis
The Wells City Council continues moving forward with the process of establishing ordinances to deal with situations brought about by changes to cannabis laws by the State of Minnesota.. The council has scheduled two public hearings for their Aug. 12 meeting. One of the public hearings will be on a...
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