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Le Sueur honors fallen heroes in Memorial Day program
While Monday morning showers prevented Le Sueur VFW Post 4297 and American Legion Post 55 from hosting their traditional Memorial Day program at American Legion Park, the community still came together at the Le Sueur-Henderson High School auditorium to honor the fallen men and women who gave their lives in service to the country. VFW Post 4297 Commander Shannon Frost served as emcee of the program, which began with a hoisting of the colors by the Le Sueur area Color Guard and the national anthem...
You Can Now Fish Without Limits on This Minnesota Lake
Minnesota's fishing season is only a few weeks old, but did you know there's a lake where the fishing is currently unlimited?. Minnesota is, of course, the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Actually, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says there are over 11,400 lakes 10 acres or bigger scattered throughout our fair state. And on many of them, you'll likely find an angler or two trying to land a big 'ol fish.
Le Sueur County veterans organizations to host Memorial Day parades, services
This Memorial Day, communities in Le Sueur County are once again honoring the military men and women who gave their lives in service to their country. Across Le Sueur, Le Center and Cleveland veterans organizations are coordinating with local school districts and guest speakers to hold services on Monday, May 27 remembering the sacrifices of the nation’s servicemembers. Le Sueur Le Sueur VFW Post 4297 and American Legion Post 55...
County seeks proposals for rewrite of land use plan
Le Sueur County is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to help the county government update its comprehensive land use plan, which guides future economic development and environmental protection goals. Le Sueur County’s comprehensive land use plan was last adopted in July, 2007. The 174-page document takes an exhaustive inventory of the county’s wetlands, natural resources and potential areas for future development and collects, population, economic and agricultural data on a countywide, citywide and township-wide scale. ...
🚧 Road Closure Alert for Nicollet County, MN
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Minnesota. Local transportation agencies have reported a closure that affects the stretch of road between 551st Avenue near Courtland and Hwy 37, continuing to 448th Street near New Ulm. The closure has been identified by multiple users of the Waze navigation app. Despite the road being closed to traffic, the exact details of the closure including its cause and the expected duration have not been reported. MnDOT, referencing information from the 511MN system, acknowledges the limitations in confirming the inherent accuracy of the user-generated reports. Commuters are advised to seek alternate routes and exercise caution in the area. Official updates will be provided as they become available.
St. Peter's global celebration Festival of Nations returns for 2nd year
After making a celebrated debut last year, the Festival of Nations is returning to the Nicollet County Fairgrounds to bring together the countless global cultures that make up St. Peter and surrounding communities. On Saturday, May 18 from 12:30-5 p.m., visitors will find a rich display of music, art, dance and food reflecting Southern Minnesota’s cultural diversity. Organized by the Good Neighbor Diversity Council, the event seeks to connect community members from across cultures and raise awareness of the diversity of traditions and experiences that...
Le Sueur City Council, School Board focus on housing, recreation, childcare development
The Le Sueur City Council and Le Sueur-Henderson School Board came together for their biennial meeting on Monday to coordinate on prospective developments for new housing, recreation and childcare opportunities in the city. One of the major focuses of city and district leadership were potential uses for the 32 acres of farmland north of the Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School/High School. The land was recently purchased by the district in December 2023 for $1.15 million using the $600,000 in revenue expected from the sale of Park...
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