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Coach Bruce David
The Minnesota River Conference, which is disbanding at the end of the 2024 season, names outstanding coaches each year.
This year they honored four coaches who have been coaching for more than 110 years combined.
Bruce Davis of Tri-City United, Joe Scoblic of Lester Prairie, Chip Wolverton of...
Helping organize the Loose family fundraiser are, from left, Rev. Diane Goulson, Sandy Morris, Kathy Gage and Daryl Bauer. The four are friends of Joel and Chris Loose of New Prague. In the last year Joel has had a double lung transplant and triple bypass heart surgery and has been diagnosed with ALS. (Patrick Fisher photo)
Family and friends organize fundraiser for Joel Loose and family
Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “If you want a friend, you need to be a friend.” For many in New Prague, the quote likely describes Joel Loose and his wife, Chris. The couple has been involved in the community either through Holy Trinity...
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Guest veteran speaker, Ret. US Army Colonel Keith Barta speaks to attendees of the middle school’s program.
“The best way to honor your veterans, not just today but every day, is to live life the best you can every day,” said guest veteran speaker, Honorably Discharged US Army Specialist Derek Farwell as he addressed the performing arts center crowd at the high school at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10....
New Prague’s Avery Klein, No. 2, keeps the ball alive during the first game of the state finals. New Prague fought back and chipped away at Wayzata’s lead for a close score in each of the three games. (Patrick Fisher photo)
New Prague High School’s volleyball team finished its run at state in the championship match Saturday, Nov. 11, for Class AAAA at Xcel Energy Center. New Prague finished second to the No. 1-seeded Wayzata Trojans.
While Wayzata won in a three game sweep, New Prague made it battle for each point....
The New Prague Veterans Honor Guard present the colors at the beginning of the Veterans Day program in New Prague High School’s gym Friday, Nov. 10. the 30-minute program at the high school had music and speeches to honor area veterans. The Friday program was one of several held at area schools,...
New Prague High School’s volleyball team qualified for the Class AAAA state finals as the Trojans swept Stillwater Area in three games Thursday, Nov. 9. New Prague, the No. 2-seed in the state tournament, will face the No. 1-seeded Wayzata Trojans Saturday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. at Xcel Energy Center...
Edna Thayer presented her hilarious "Laugh For the Health of it." (Submitted photo)
Thirty-Four auxiliary members attended the 104th Birthday Celebration of the American Legion Auxiliary which was hosted by Unit 311 in Elysian.
President Sharon Brandt welcomed everyone and gave a brief history of the Auxiliary which was started on November 10, 1919. In the spirit of service, not...
A Veterans Day Program will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13 in the WEM High School gymnasium in Waterville.
The program will be held to honor the sacrifice and commitment to our freedoms due to the actions of the veterans and active servicemen/ women.
The Elysian Legion Post 311 will present the...
The 2023 WEM Volleyball Team won the school’s eighth straight Sub-Section Championship, defeating Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial in straight sets Tuesday, Oct. 31 in New Prague. Front row, left to right: Alix Velzke, Josephine Volkmann, Claire Bohlen, Alayna Atherton, Grace Baker, Liza Baker, and Tianna Pope. Back row, left to right: Alenka Jans, Miranda Krystosek, Bryella Pope, Briley Velzke, Addison Condon, Tatum Richards, Miley Roemhildt, Robynn Schwichtenberg, Ashlyn Pelant, McKenna Schuster, and Head Coach Crystal Lamont, and Manager Mitch Tegmeier. (Jay Schneider photo)
The WEM foyer area adjacent to the high school gymnasium will have a new trophy after the Buccaneer Volleyball Team won its 8th straight Sub-Section Championship Tuesday, Oct. 31.
WEM defeated Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial (LCWM) 25-12, 25-22, 25-22 to capture the Section 2AA, South Sub-Section...
Le Sueur County Government Center
The Le Sueur County Government Center will be illuminated green Nov. 6-12 as part of Operation Green Light to show support for military veterans, as well as raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by many veterans and the resources that are available at the county, state, and federal...
