The for sale sign still stands outside the Le Sueur City Museum, but according to legal records, the historic property has been sold.
Le Sueur County Historical Society (LCHS) sold the property in January.
The land and buildings at 709 2nd Street North in Le Sueur, which is the location of the Le Sueur City Museum, are now owned by dairy cooperative Agropur Inc., according to an online property search.
A warranty deed filed with Le Sueur County in January 2018, indicates that the sale of the property occurred on January 17.

The Waterville Indians amateur baseball team will open their Class C State Tournament Sunday, Aug. 19 at Shakopee against Lastrup. Game time is set for noon. The Indians will be playing in the State Tourney for the first time since 2012. They won the 13-60 League this summer and placed second in the Region 6C Tourney, losing 6-3 to Jordan in the championship Sunday, Aug. 12 at Gaylord. For more on the Region Tourney check out the Aug. 16 edition of the LIFE/Enterprise.

A Le Sueur County man faces charges after a standoff Saturday, Aug. 11 in Tyrone Township. 
 
Bryant Holder, 32, is in custody in Le Sueur County Jail on charges of domestic assault, terroristic threats and assault in the second degree with a dangerous weapon, all felony charges.
 

The Waterville Indians deafted the Gaylord Islander 5-2 Friday night, August 10 at William J Grose Park in the Winner's bracket semifinal game of the Region 6C Tournament. The victory send the Indians to the Class C State tournament. They will play Gaylord Sunday, August. 12 at Gaylord for the Region 6C Championship. 19-year-old Luke Sellner pitched a complete game three-hitter, his second win in the Region Tourney. The Class A State Tourney starts August 16-19 in New Prague, Shakopee, and Jordan.

The WEM Board of Education approved the resignation of board member Rachel Androli during a special meeting Monday, Aug. 6. Androii is currently running for Waseca County attorney and in event she was to win this election, she could not hold two elected positions at one time. Announcing her resignation at this time saves the district the cost of holding a special election for her position at a later date. There are five of the seven spots up for the election on the WEM Board. Androli's spot is a two-year term. There are four, four-year terms also available. Check out the Aug.

Approximately two weeks ago, the WEM Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss facility planning based on the school district's survey results. At that time, there were five options presented by Gary Benson of Kraus Anderson. The board, staying within the wishes of the district residents of not going over the $20 million budget which was outlined in the survey, directed Benson to update the concept plans and costs budgets.

WEM 2018 graduate Amber Schramm placed second in the Junior Varsity Division of the Minnesota State High School Clay Target League State Trapshooting Championships in mid-June. Schramm hit 87-of-100 targets in the competition. For more on the State Trapshoot Competition check out the Aug. 2 edition of the LIFE/Enterprise.

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners have decided to take over the rural emergency sirens in the county.
During the Tuesday, July 24 meeting the commissioners discussed results from a special meeting held July 17 among those interested in the emergency sirens.
There are nine rural sirens in the county, with one on Lake Washington, one on Lake Emily, one on Lexington, and three on German-Jefferson and three on Sakatah-Tetonka.
The Lake Washington Lakes Association did not request help with keeping their sirens operational.

Who can talk to whom, limiting free speech and protecting information are just a few of the recent events in the court case against the Le Sueur County Historical Society (LCHS).
 
According to an order filed in Le Sueur County Court on July 17, attorneys for LCHS have sought to restrict first amendment rights of those involved in the case. The proposed order filed by Attorney Raymond Konz, seeks to preclude the 16 plaintiffs in the case from disclosing “confidential” information between each other, puts limits on the media, and potentially other people in the public.

Hundreds of Bike MS: Ride Across Minnesota (formerly known as TRAM) peddled through the local area Wednesday morning, July 18, stopping for water in Waterville and enjoying a rest stop with snacks in Elysian. It was day three of the five-day, 300-mile trek.
The event raises funds to support breakthroughs in multiple sclerosis (MS) research and ensures people with MS have what they need to live their best lives.
Pick up a copy of the July 26, 2018, LIFE or Enterprise to read more about the event and the people that make it happen.

An explosion and fire destroyed a vacant home in Montgomery early Tuesday morning.
 
The explosion occurred in the residence located at 104 3rd St. SW, across the street from Most Holy Redeemer Church. According to Police Chief Lou Sager and Fire Chief Ken Pavek, no one was injured.
 
Pavek said his crew was called to the scene around 2:15 a.m. He also called New Prague and Le Center for mutual aid.
 

In the fight against cancer, hundreds of Le Sueur County residents and their families and friends are raising awareness and funds for research, step by step. The Relay for Life of Le Sueur County is an active team fundraiser where people from all over the county, take turns walking around a track at the Le Sueur County Fairgrounds.
 

Le Sueur County’s 25th Relay for Life will be held this Friday, July 13 into the early hours of Saturday morning at the fairgrounds in Le Center with a 2 a.m. closing ceremony.
“This is the first year we won’t be going all night,” explained event co-chair Sara Slavik. “We used to go for 12 hours, until 6 a.m., but there were requests to shorten it. I think the earlier closing ceremony will make it easier for people.”

Specer Syvertson, a 22-year-old graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato, who lives in Paynesville, claimed the title in the 35th annual Elysian Rookie's Triathlon Saturday, July 7. Competing in this event for the first time, Syvertson edged previous champions Brett Lovaas and Mike Cahill for the overall championship. Bette Rowley of Burnsville won the women's division for the third time in the last four years. More than 120 individuals competed this year. Check out the July 12 edition of the LIFE/Enterprise for more on the triathlon.

Despite a heavy rain and some lightening just prior to the start of Elysian's Fourth of July parade, hundreds of people came out and celebrated Independence Day and enjoyed the activities in Elysian.
Pick up a copy of the LIFE or Enterprise July 12 edition for more photos and information.