Le sueur County Guide 2016

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Contents 8 10 12 16 14 20 24 25 28 29

Community Profile History Outdoor Recreation Education Health Care Calendar of Events Cleveland Elysian Heidelberg Henderson

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Kasota Kilkenny County Map Le Center Le Sueur Montgomery New Prague St. Peter Waterville

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Le Sueur County Located in southern Minnesota, Le Sueur County is about an hour south of the Twin Cities and known for its rolling hills, acres and acres of fertile farmland and 100 lakes. The largest, Lake Washington, is more than 1,500 acres.

Every summer, visitors from across the region flock to Le Sueur County to enjoy camping, boating, fishing and a variety of water sports. In the winter, many of the ice-covered lakes boast clusters of fish houses where avid anglers happily await their catch.

The county seat, in Le Center (population 2,504), is home to the Richardsonian Romanesque revival courthouse, built in

1896 of brick and local Kasota stone. Atop its tower is the figure of Justice. The courthouse is where the five-member Board of Commissioners meet. Visit co.le-sueur. mn.us.

It’s the 38th largest of Minnesota’s 87 counties, with a population of 27,703, according to the 2010 U.S. Census. The county’s 10 cities have distinct personalities and feature a number of celebrations, festivals and events throughout the year.

New Prague is the largest city, with a population of 7,439, though only about 3,081 live in the Le Sueur County portion.

The remainder reside in the northern part of the city which lies in Scott County.

The city of Le Sueur is known as the home to the Minnesota Valley Canning Co, a precursor to Green Giant Co. where the famous Jolly Green Giant made his home.

The company no longer has facilities in the city of 4,040, but residents continue to honor its ties to the company during its annual Giant Celebration.

The city of Montgomery is the third largest in the county, at 2,957.

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While it’s among the state’s fastestgrowing counties, Le Sueur County maintains a strong agricultural base. In 2012 it

Le Sueur County had 1,051 farms totaling almost 250,000 acres. Major crops and livestock include corn, soybeans, hogs, turkey, and beef and dairy cattle. According to the state 2012 Census of Agriculture, Le Sueur County farms provided more than $224 million in the market value of agricultural products sold. Of that amount, 63 percent was in crop sales. The remaining 37 percent was in livestock.

In 2013, the county’s 48 manufacturers accounted for the largest percentage of county jobs, 28.4 percent. That’s followed by the retail, education and public administration sectors.

Unemployment in February 2016 was at 6.4 percent, a little more than a percentage point higher than the national average of 5.2 percent for the same period.

County offices 88 S. Park Ave., Le Center 507-357-2251 • www.co.le-sueur.mn.us Assessor - 507-357-2251 Auditor-Treasurer - 507-357-2251 Emergency Management – 507-357-6255 Environmental Services – 507-357-2251 Highway Department – 507-357-2251 Human Services - 507-357-8288 License Bureau – 507-357-2251 To make a road test appointment in Le Center, call 507-344-2799 Public Health - 507-357-8246 Recorder - 507-357-2251 Sheriff’s Office - 507-357-4440 (non-emergency) University of Minnesota Extension (Le Sueur County) - 800-854-1678 (household) 800-232-9077 (farm) www3.extension.umn.edu/county/le-sueur/ Veterans Services - 507-357-8279

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History Le Sueur County is named after French explorer, Pierre Charles Le Sueur, who in 1700 was the first white man known to have ventured up what is now called the Minnesota River.

Le Sueur’s group was impressed with the high hills, prairies filled with buffalo herds, thick virgin forests, rippling waters, and bluffs of limestone and sandstone. It would be another 150 years before pioneers came to settle and build up their farms, homes and businesses in the “Big Woods.”

In 1853, the territorial legislature of Minnesota passed an act establishing a number of counties along the Minnesota River. Le Sueur County was among them. The earliest settlements in Le Sueur County took place along the river, which, as a navigable stream, provided a highway into this part of the Minnesota Territory.

The first permanent settlers had already arrived by steamboat in 1851 and established a site that would become the county’s first town, Kasota.

Settlements at Le Sueur and Ottawa soon followed. Word spread about the splendor and opportunity to be found in the Minnesota River valley, attracting more

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immigrants who moved further inland until each township had established settlements.

Le Sueur was the first to grow into a town of any size and it was designated by the legislature as the county seat. Due to the condition of early roads, it was difficult for county residents to get to the county seat to conduct business. The community of Cleveland attempted to acquire it and held it for a short time in 1875 until Le Sueur was again designated.

Then a number of businessmen, led by L.Z. Rogers of Waterville, who wanted the county seat near the center of the county, acquired a tract of 160 acres at what is now Le Center and platted it. They offered the use of a newly constructed two-story brick building to the county board for a courthouse if a referendum of the county residents to move the county seat to this new location, which they called Le Sueur Center. The referendum passed. The county offices were moved to the new location in 1876. The county seat has remained there ever since.

The relocation had the effect of dividing the journey to the county seat as equally as possible between the residents of the various portions of the county.

History The name Le Sueur Center was changed to Le Center in 1930. The Le Sueur County Courthouse was built in 1896-97 with extensive remodeling taking place in 1974-75 and again in 1994-95.

Le Sueur County began with four settlers in a board house on the site of Kasota.

Today 27,000 residents in 10 towns and 14 townships call Le Sueur County home.

Sources: Le Sueur County History compiled by the late County Historian John Zimmerman (1922-2008) and excerpts from the book, “Le Sueur, Town on the River.�

Learn more Le Sueur County Historical Society collects and preserves the story of Le Sueur County, telling its history through historic sites, a research center, collections, exhibits, events and educational programming. Established in 1965, the society maintains sites in Cleveland, Elysian, Le Center, Le Sueur and Ottawa.

County history and genealogy resources are available to the public at the Research Center.

Contact the society at 507-276-4091 or at info@lesueurcountyhistory.org.

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Outdoor Recreation Le Sueur County has one state park, 11 county parks, and public access ramps to nearly three dozen lakes and the Minnesota River, a 332-mile long tributary of the Mississippi. Three parks have self-guided trails.

Visit co.le-sueur.mn.us/county_information/county_parks_lakes_river/index.php

Clear Lake County Park

35194 Clear Lake Lane, Le Center Well-known for its sandy beaches and clear waters, the county park does not serve as a swimming beach, as the water gets deep immediately offshore. It has picnic grounds and an area where it’s easy to fish from shore along with four campsites offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Lake Washington County Park

47102 Lake Washington Park Road, Kasota 507-995-1161 Lake Washington is the county’s most developed and popular lake. The property includes the outlet of the lake through Shankaska Creek, which leaves through a deep, narrow, winding gorge. The creek valley serves as a runway for wild game and is one of the outstanding terrain features of the park.

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The park’s campground has 27 electric sites, one group camping electric site, a picnic shelter and trails, as well as showers and restroom facilities. Call ahead for reservations and fees.

Ney Nature Center

28003 Nature Center Road, Henderson 507-248-3474 • www.neycenter.corg info@neycenter.org Ney Nature Center is a 446-acre environmental learning center located on the bluffs of the Minnesota River near Henderson that features public access to the river.

It is open to the public for hiking, bird watching and cross-country skiing. It also serves as a regional teaching station for school children, and Community Education and Ney Foundation programming, and has facilities available for rent.

The park’s open prairies, thick woods and pond provide a habitat for a variety of bird species. The eastern bluffs of the river valley create breezy updrafts that attract soaring raptors. From the Pond Loop Trail, migrating waterfowl can be observed on stopovers on their long journey. From the meadows into the deep ravine trail, birders report many species of warblers. A feeding station, maintained by volunteers, can be viewed from the comfort of the interpretive center.

Outdoor Recreation Richter Woods Park

35674 173rd Ave., Montgomery 507-357-8201 A favorite spot for parties and family get-togethers, Richter Woods Park is located west of Montgomery off County Road 26. A large green barn dominates a recreation area in the park featuring volleyball and a horseshoe pit. The barn is available for rent. Reservations required.

Sakatah Lake State Park

50499 Sakatah Lake State Park Road, Waterville 507-362-4438 • dnr.state.mn.us Situated to the south of Sakatah Lake, immediately east of Waterville, the park is open year-round. Beautiful to explore in any season, it features one of Minnesota’s

eight old-growth deciduous forests, picnic grounds, boat access and a campground with 62 drive-in and 14 electric sites.

Sakatah Singing Hills Trail

Jump on or off the 39-mile long converted rail-trail that lies between what was once the “Big Woods” and the vast prairies. It’s great for biking, in-line skating, horseback riding, skiing, hiking and snowmobiling. The trail, which joins the Minnesota River Trail in Mankato, passes through 3 miles of Sakatah Lake State Park and ends on the east at Interstate 35 in Faribault. It is generally level and wheelchair accessible.

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Outdoor Recreation Snowmobiles with studded tracks are prohibited, except from Waterville to Faribault.

Passes required for horseback riding and cross-country skiing. Snowmobilers need a state trail sticker. Call 1-888-6466367.

Lakes and rivers

At least 100 lakes, from zero to more than 1,500 acres, dot the Le Sueur county landscape. About three dozen have public access ramps.

Fishing, both during warm weather months and when the lakes are covered with a thick coating of ice, remains a popular pastime. Le Sueur County lakes feature a variety of species, from bullhead to walleye to crappie.

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There are three public access ramps to the Minnesota River in Le Sueur County, in Henderson, Kasota and Ottawa.

Find more at co.le-sueur.mn.us under “County info.�

Snowmobile trails

Le Sueur County is home to a vast network of snowmobile trails; about 150 miles are the responsibility of the Le Sueur County Snowmobile Trails Association.

County snowmobile trail map: lesueursnowtrails.org.

New Prague area snowmobile trail map: newpraguesnowdrifters.com.

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Tri-City United Public Schools

101 Second St. NE, Montgomery • 507364-8100 • tcu2905us.new.rschooltoday. com Mascot: Titans Community Education — 507-364-8118 • tcu2905us.new.rschooltoday.com/ page/4231 Early Childhood Family Education — 507364-8107 • tcu2905us.new.rschooltoday. com/page/4270 Little Titans preschool — 507-364-8116 • tcu2905us.new.rschooltoday.com/ page/4265

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A respectful, responsible, positive and safe place to learn 500 E Pacquin St., Waterville • 507-3624432 • wem.k12.mn.us Mascot: Buccaneers Community Education — 507-362-4403 • wem.k12.mn.us/domain/204 Early Childhood Family Education — 507-685-4222/507-362-4403

Education St. Peter Public Schools

Learning matters 100 Lincoln Drive, St. Peter — 507-9345703 • stpeterschools.org Mascot: Saints Community Education — 600 S Fifth St., St. Peter • 507-934-3048 • stpetercommunityedonline.com Early Childhood Family Education — 507934-3048 • stpeterschools.org/communityfamily-education/ecfe-preschool/programinfo/ecfe.htm Little Saints preschool — 1801 W. Broadway Ave., St. Peter • 507-931-4314 • littlesaintspreschoolmn.org

Belle Plaine Schools

Excellence for everyone everyday 130 S Willow St., Belle Plaine • 952-8732400 • belleplaine.k12.mn.us Mascot: Tigers Community Education — 952-873-2411 • belleplaine.k12.mn.us/page/2463 Early Childhood Family Education — 952873-2415, ext. 5 • belleplaine.k12.mn.us/ page/2470 Preschool Pals — 952-873-2415 • belleplaine.k12.mn.us/page/2471

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Education Mankato Area Public Schools

Assuring learning excellence and readiness for a changing world 10 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato • 507-3871868 • isd77.org Community Education — 110 Fulton St., Mankato • 507-387-5501 • mankatocer. registryinsight.com Early Childhood Family Education — 507387-4620 • mankatocer.registryinsight. com/early-childhood Preschool — mankatocer.registryinsight. com/preschool-options

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The public charter school, founded in 1993, has two Henderson buildings that house students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

Private schools

• Most Holy Redeemer Catholic School 205 Vine Avenue W, Montgomery • 507364-7383 • mosthrs.org • St. Anne’s School 511 N. Fourth St., Le Sueur • 507-6652489 • stanneslesueur.org • St. Wenceslaus Catholic School 227 Main St. E., New Prague • 952-7583133 • swsaints.org

101 2nd Street NE Montgomery, MN 56069 Phone: 507-364-8100 Fax: 507-364-8103 www.tcu2905.us

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Collaboration: Partnership across our communities.

Innovation: Creating new ways to excel in our communities, classroom and profession.

Saint Peter Public Schools Ensuring educational excellence for all Where Learning Matters: Look at us Grow: • An AdvancEd accredited school district dedicated to continuous improvement.

• Committed to ensuring high levels of learning for all students in safe and caring school environments.

• Focused on developing knowledgeable critical thinkers, communicators, and collaborators throughout the PreK-12 system.

• Joined by outstanding community and college partners, working together to develop well-rounded students in the Saint Peter area.

Contact • New Saint Peter High School (grades 9-12) Information building built to support the growing Saint Peter South Elementary community (1,000 student capacity).

507-934-2754 • The first-ever Saint Peter Middle School, North Intermediate opening in 2017 at the current 7-12 site, de507-934-3260 signed for the unique academic and social needs Middle/High School 507-934-4210 of adolescents.

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Calendar of Events MAY 14 — Run New Prague, New Prague

JUNE

10-12 — Bullhead Days, Waterville 17-18 — Cherry Creek Days, Cleveland 24-26 — Sauerkraut Days, Henderson

JULY

4 — Fourth of July festivities, Elysian 4 — Old-fashioned Fourth of July, St. Peter 8-9 — Le Sueur County Relay for Life, Montgomery

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9 — Rookie’s Triathlon — Elysian 22-24 — Kolacky Days, Montgomery Pontoberfest Parade, Waterville

AUGUST

5-7 — Giant Celebration, Le Sueur 18-21 — Le Sueur County Free Fair, Le Center 20 — Hummingbird Hurrah, Henderson 26-28 — Pioneer Power Days, north of Le Center ATV ride, Kilkenny Annual Firemen’s Weekend, Waterville

Calendar of Events

SEPTEMBER

JANUARY 2017

10 — Firemen’s Dance , Kasota 10-11 — Rock Bend Folk Festival, St. Peter 11 — Community Days, Heidelberg 16-17 — Classic Car Cruise/Dozinky, New Prague 17 — Half-way to St. Paddy’s Day, Kilkenny

St. Peter Winterfest

OCTOBER

11 — St. Patrick’s Day parade/events, Le Center

28-29 — Haunted Hayride and Fun Night, Cleveland 31 — Spooky Trail, Elysian

NOVEMBER 26 — HollyDaze Parade of Lights, Le Center

DECEMBER

FEBRUARY 25-26 — Masopust, Montgomery

MARCH APRIL

8 — Ms. Czech Slovak Minnesota Pageant, Montgomery 15 — Easter Egg Hunt and Vehicle Fair, Le Center 28-30 — Pioneer Power Swap Meet, north of Le Center

2 — Holiday in Hooterville , Waterville Christmas in Le Sueur/Holiday Lights Parade, Le Sueur Torchlight parade & fireworks, Montgomery

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Cleveland Population: 717 • Founded: 1857 Incorporated: 1904 Visitors Center: City Hall clevelandmn.govoffice2.com

What to do

• Cherry Creek Days - Named after the creek that runs through town, the annual celebration, set for June 17-18, includes a grand parade, open houses at the Fire Department and Historical Society, a street dance, softball games, water fights, a cherry pie-eating contest and fireworks.

For more, visit Cherry Creek Days on Facebook.

Important numbers

City Hall – 205 Fourth St., 507-931-6380 Fire Department — 507-931-2490 (nonemergency) Police Department — 205 Fourth St., 507931-6380 (non-emergency) Post Office — 309 Broadway St., 507-9314360

Churches

• Church of the Nativity Catholic - 200 W. Main St., 507-933-0358 • Church of Christ - 900 Hwy. 99, 507-931-5924/507-931-4044 • Marysburg Catholic Church - 27528 Patrick St., Eagle Lake, 507-243-3166 • Our Saviors Lutheran Church - 305 Sixth St., 507-931-1564

• Classic Car & Motorcycle Roll-ins - 5 p.m. every other Friday from May 20 to Sept. 23 on Main Street.

• Haunted Hayride and Fun Night – 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 28-29. Find Cleveland Villagers Halloween Event on Facebook or visit clevelandmn.govoffice2.com • Cleveland Historical Society - The society, besides maintaining the Geldner Sawmill, is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. at 303 Broadway St. Call today for all your insurance and real estate needs!

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Elysian Population: 658 • Founded: 1857 Incorporated: 1884 Visitors Center: City Hall • elysianmn.com

What to do

• Fourth of July - Features one of the largest parades in southern Minnesota, turtle races, vintage car show, kids fishing contest, street dances, medallion hunt, pancake breakfast, kids pedal pull and fireworks. Concessions, beer garden. Visit elysianmn.com

• Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail - In 1991, a group of 25 Elysianites began a four-year effort to lobby local legislators to fund blacktopping of the 39-mile trail. A wayside rest built is reminiscent of an earlier train depot there. Visit dnr.state.mn.us.

• City park and beach- Updated playground, sand volleyball courts, ball field, beach and picnic shelters provide on the south shore of Lake Francis. Parking and restrooms.

• Rookie’s Triathlon - Held July 9, the test of endurance is to swim 0.4 miles, bike 8 miles, and then run a 4-mile course. Also a kids’ triathlon. Visit elysianmn.com

• Okaman Elk Farm - View majestic herds of elk. Free petting zoo with miniature donkeys, pygmy goats, alpacas and kittens.

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• Spooky Trail- Sakatah Singing Hills Trail comes alive Oct. 31 with ghosts and goblins as families trick-or-treat along the trail. After, enjoy hot dogs and chips at the fire hall.

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• Christmas in Elysian - Start off with a pancake breakfast and shopping with Mr. & Mrs. Claus. In the evening, a parade lights up Main Street followed by bingo in the fire hall.

• Ice fishing contest - Compete for prizes at the event held the first Sunday in February.

All are treated to Elysian’s famous Hunter’s Stew. Sponsored by American Legion Post 311.

City Hall - 110 W. Main St. 507-267-4708 Elysian Area Chamber/Tourism Center 300 Third St. SW, 507-267-4040 Fire Department 507-267-4626 (nonemergency) Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Office 507-357-8245 (non-emergency) Post Office - 120 E Main St., 507-267-4477 Elysian Library - 132 Main St. E, 507-267-4411

Churches

Bethlehem Lutheran Church - 200 NW Park Ave., 507-362-8381 Christian Assembly of God - 305 NE Park Ave., 507-833-1082 Elysian United Methodist Church - 201 NW Fourth St., 507-234-5350 St. Andrew’s Catholic Church - RR 1, 507-267-4928

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Elysian Area Chamber of Commerce yearly activities • Annual July 4th Celebration • Miss Elysian Pageant • May Wine Tasting • Spook Trail - on DNR State Trail

• Christmas in Elysian- December • Holidazzle Parade • Support local businesses

July 4th Activities - July 1-4 • Pageant • Medallion Hunt • Grand Parade • Kiddie Parade • Turtle Races • Bean Bag Toss

• Triathlon/Kid’s Triathlon • Kids Pedal Pull • Petting Zoo • Cribbage Tournament • Dances under tent • Fire Works

• Kids Fishing Contest • Car/Motorcycle/ Tractor Show • Flea Market • Raffle

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Heidelberg Important numbers

Population: 124 • Founded: 1852 Incorporated: 1894

City Hall – 31552 181st Ave., 507-3647989

What to do

Heidelberg Community Days – This year the event is Sept. 11 in the town’s park. It features a car show, kids’ activities, lots of food and fun.

Church St. Scholastica Catholic Church - 31525 181st Ave., 952-758-4642

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Henderson Population: 960 • Founded: 1878 Incorporated: 1854 henderson-mn.com

• Classic Car Roll-ins - Every Tuesday from May 17 to Sept. 13. Visit hendersonrollin.com

What to do

• Allanson’s Park - Fifteen developed campsites, a picnic shelter with restrooms and showers, playground and walking trail.

500 South St.

• Joseph R. Brown Minnesota River Center - On the second floor of the Henderson Community Building, center houses exhibits of Henderson and Minnesota River Valley history.

• Sibley County Historical Museum - An 1884 brick house at 700 Main St. serves as a museum. Displays range from artifacts immigrants brought from Europe to turnof-the-century items.

• Sauerkraut Days - Set for June 24-26, it features a car cruise, tractor rides, a kiddie parade, car show, a softball tournament, coronation of Miss Henderson and a sauerkraut-eating contest. Visit kraut. hendersonmn.com • Hummingbird Hurrah - The Aug. 20 celebration offers information about the amazing little birds, attracting them and keeping them happy. Visit hendersonhummingbirdhurrah.com.

Hospital & Clinics Sibley Medical Clinic - 505 Main St., 507-248-3433 Important numbers City Hall - 600 Main St. - 507-248-3234 Henderson Chamber of Commerce henderson-mn.com/chamber.html Police Department - 600 Main St, 507-248-3234 (non-emergency) Post Office - 500 Main St., 507-248-3636 Public Library - 110 S Sixth St., 507-248-3880

Churches

Centennial Lutheran Church - 701 Locust St., 507-248-3888 Jehovah’s Witnesses - 501 S Ninth St., 507-248-3865 Countryside Christian Church - 29517 381st Lane, 507-248-3865 Redeemer Lutheran Church - 14226 W 280th St., 507-665-2932 St. Joseph Catholic Church - 213 S Sixth St., 507-248-3550 St. Paul’s United Church of Christ - 111 S Sixth St., 507-248-3594 St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church - 31624 Scenic Byway Road

• Heritage Days - The annual event is held the third weekend September. Visit henderson-mn.com/heritage-days.html

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Kasota Population 670 • Founded: 1851 Incorporated: 1858 kasotamn.govoffice2.com

What to do

• Firemen’s Dance – Annual event set for Sept. 10 celebrates the Kasota Fire Department’s anniversary. Music, food and refreshments through the evening. Visit Kasota Fire Department on Facebook.

• Kasota Prairie Scientific and Natural Area - Situated on a rock terrace 70 feet above the Minnesota River Valley is this 42-acre scientific natural area. About 2 miles south of Kasota on 367th Avenue. Visit dnr.state. mn.us/snas/detail.html?id=sna00961.

• Kasota Prairie - Ninety acres of native prairie and another 30 acres of restored prairie on land owned by Unimin Corp.

The area has been preserved as a public scientific, educational and recreational resource, and includes 120 acres of woods, marsh, grassland and a large beaver pond between the bluffs and the Minnesota River. Maintained parking and trails.

Approximately 1 mile south of Kasota on township road 140. Visit skp.org

and events, many with live music. Visit chankaskawines.com.

• Drive a Tank - The only place in the world to drive a tank and shoot a fully automatic historic machine gun not owned by a government entity. Visit driveatank.com.

Important numbers

City Hall - 200 N Webster St., 507-9313290 Fire Department - 200 N Webster St., 507931-1099 (non-emergency) Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Office - 507357-4440 (non-emergency) Post Office - 140 Cherry St., 507-931-5720

Church

Kasota Presbyterian Church - 141 S Rice St., 507-931-2100

• Chankaska Creek Ranch and Winery Vineyard and winery sits on the bank of Chankaska Creek, offering wine tastings

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Kilkenny Important numbers

Population 134 • Founded: 1856 Incorporated: 1883 Community Center: 156 S Laurel Ave. 507-595-3999 • kilkennymn.com

Community Center/Library 156 S Laurel Ave., 507-595-3999 Fire Department - 156 S. Laurel Ave. 507-595-2507 Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Office 507-357-8245 (non-emergency) Post office - 156 S. Laurel Ave., 507-595-2700

What to do

• ATV ride - Planned for August. Visit kilkennymn.com • Half-way to St. Paddy’s Day - The annual celebration, set for Sept. 17, honors the city’s Irish heritage with a parade, 3k Fun Run/Walk, music, a flea market, craft booths and fireworks. Visit kilkennymn. com.

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Le Center Population: 2,504 • Founded: 1876 Incorporated: 1890 Visitors Center: 10 West Tyrone St. 507-357-6737 • cityoflecenter.com

What to do

• Le Sueur County Free Fair – What’s a Minnesota summer without a county fair or two? The 159th annual event, set for Aug. 18-21, brings all you’d expect and more to Le Center: animal exhibits, tasty treats, carnival rides, music, demo derbies and tractor pulls, and even a talent competition.

Visit lesueurcountyfair.org.

• Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Posse Trail Ride - Each June this event draws horseback riders from across the county. Includes ranch rodeos, trail rides, dinner and a dance. Open to the public. Information: Brett Mason, 507-357-8152.

• Pioneer Power - The annual Le Sueur County Pioneer Power Days, Aug. 26-28, is one of the most complete farm displays in the country. The organization also hosts a three-day swap meet/flea market that draws thousands each April. Located north of Le Center on County Road 26. Visit pioneerpowershow.com • HollyDaze Parade of Lights - Held the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the parade is hosted the by Le Center Chamber of Commerce and kicks off the holiday season.

Businesses, families and organizations enter lighted floats. Parade is highlighted by a visit from Santa who ends the evening visiting with children in the gazebo near the county courthouse.

• St. Patrick’s Day Parade – This annual event held each March includes a brunch, a talent competition, the crowning of Miss

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The Heart of Le Sueur County Shamrock, Irish Stew, parade, rally, dinner and a dance. Most events are held at Le Center’s American Legion Post 108.

• Le Center Easter egg hunt & ECFE Vehicle Fair - The dual events are held the Saturday before Easter. Lineup for the hunt, sponsored by the Le Center Lions Club and other local organizations, is at 12:45 p.m. with 1 p.m. start at West Park.

Vehicle Fair hosted by Tri-City United Early Childhood Family Education. Visit Tri-City United Early Childhood Programs on Facebook.

• Camping – Seasonal camping (with water) is available on the Le Sueur County fairgrounds. For information on costs or to reserve a site, call either 507-327-2996 or 612-756-1500.

Churches

St. Mary’s/St. Henry’s Catholic Church 165 N. Waterville Ave., 507-357-4838 St. Paul Lutheran - 232 W. Minnesota St., 507-357-2212 United Methodist Church - 80 N. Cordova Ave., 507-357-4375 Seventh Day Adventist Church - 190 S. Park Street, 507-357-6161

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Le Center • Pool park - Adjacent to the Le Sueur County fairgrounds is the six-lane municipal swimming pool, playground equipment, picnic shelters, a basketball court and Ray Plut football field. The park is also the home of the Le Center Sportsmen cabin, built in 1940.

• Centennial/West Park – The Sharon Street park has two softball fields, a sand volleyball court, soccer field, small walking trail, pavilion with picnic tables, horseshoe pits, a playground and public restrooms. In the winter, find public hockey and skating rinks and a warming house.

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Important numbers

City Hall - 10 W Tyrone St., 507-357-4450 Chamber of Commerce - 10 W Tyrone St., 507-357-6737 Fire Department - 175 S. Cordova Ave. 507-507-357-4917 (non-emergency) Municipal pool - 205 E. Derrynane Ave., 507-357-6344 Police Department - 10 Tyrone St. 507-357-4888 (non-emergency) Post Office - 91 N. Park Ave., 507-357-4979 Public Library - 10 W Tyrone St., 507-357-6792

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Le Sueur Population: 4,040 • Founded: 1852 Incorporated: 1867 Visitors Center: Chamber Office lesueurchamber.org

What to do

• Giant Celebration - A three-day festival, Aug. 5-7, complete with food and drink booths, has a family friendly midway with rides, games and events for all in American Legion Park. Friday night kicks off the weekend with a live band. Saturday features fun runs, softball tournaments, children’s activities, entertainment, fireworks and more. Sunday’s parade features over 100 units. Bring your appetite for the corn feed and corn-eating contest that follows.

The weekend closes with the crowning of Miss Le Sueur.

• Christmas in Le Sueur - Celebrate the holiday season with the annual Holiday Lights parade set for early December.

A beautiful fireworks display follows.

A Christmas Boutique is held in Valley Green Square Mall where Santa awaits.

• Le Sueur Community Center – Cityowned facility is open to residents and non-residents alike. Daily admission fees and membership rates are available.

Remodeled in 2015, it houses an ice arena,

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heated pool, fitness room, gym, racquetball courts and meeting rooms. Visit cityoflesueur.com/155/community-center.

• W. W. Mayo House - Hand-built in 1859

by Dr. William Worrall Mayo, who with his sons founded the Mayo Clinic. Interpreters share with visitors the experiences of the Mayo family and later residents, the Cosgroves, and the home’s connection to the Green Giant Co. Open April to November. Adjacent Mother Louise Park features the sculpture “The Mothers” by famed Minnesota sculptor Paul Granlund.

• Farmers Market - Sponsored by the Le Sueur Chamber of Commerce, the market opens at 8 a.m. Saturdays from June to October at the corner of Bridge and Second streets.

• Parks - Ten beautiful parks to enjoy; three have shelters that can be reserved.

For more details, including information on each park, visit www.cityoflesueur.com.

• River Park – 80 acres on the banks of the Minnesota River along the southwest entrance to town, features camping facilities, boating access, nature trails, picnic areas and restrooms.

In the Valley of the Jolly Green Giant • American Legion Park - a great place to picnic after enjoying the pool and playground.

• Anderson Park - features a shelter, basketball court, softball field and playground.

• Mayo Park - a quiet, peaceful getaway complete with a shelter, volleyball court and horseshoe pits.

• Le Sueur Country Club – This 18-hole, 165-acre course is considered one of the most picturesque in the state. A restaurant, swimming pool and tennis court adjoin the club. Visit lesueurcountryclub.com

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Le Sueur Important numbers

City Hall - 203 South Second St., 507-665-6401 Chamber of Commerce - 500 Main St., 507-665-2501 Community Center - 821 East Ferry St., 507-665-3325 Fire Department - 950 Kingsway Dr., 507-665-640 (non-emergency) Police Department - 205 South Second St., 507-665-3313 (non-emergency) Post Office - 202 North Main St., 507-665-3194 Public Library - 118 East Ferry St., 507-665-2662

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Hospitals & Clinics

Minnesota Valley Health Center - 621 South Fourth St., 507-665-3375 Mayo Clinic Health System - 625 South Fourth St., 507-665-6299

Churches

First Lutheran Church - 116 Inner Dr., 507-665-2615 Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 229 South Sixth St., 507-665-3477 Presbyterian Church of Le Sueur, 404 Turril St., 507-665-2587 St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 217 North Third St., 507-665-2047 United Methodist Church 730 South Sixth St., 507-665-2314 Word of Life Lutheran Brethren 890 Kingsway Dr., 507-665-6393 Zion United Church of Christ 240 South Elmwood Ave., 507-665-6441

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207 1st St. S | 507-364-7500 www.molitorchiropractic.com

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Montgomery Population: 2,956 • Settled: 1856 Incorporated: 1877 City Office: 201 Ash Ave. SW, 507-364-8888 • cityofmontgomerymn.com

What to do

• Le Sueur County Relay for Life - A fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, the July 8-9 event at Tri-City United High School honors those battling and who’ve died from the disease. Relay includes luminaria lighting and other events to honor loved ones. Visit Relay For Life of Lesueur County MN on Facebook.

• Kolacky Days – 82nd annual celebration held July 22-24 to celebrate Montgomery’s Czechoslovakian heritage and culture. It’s named for the small, roll-like pastry filled with a variety of fruits or poppy seeds.

Enjoy colorful Czech dancers and singing groups. Activities: queen pageant; truck & tractor pull; classic car show; softball, volleyball and horseshoe tournaments; kiddie parade; kolacky eating and baking contests; wine tasting; Bun Run foot race; Tour de Bun bike classic; and plenty of old time music. Grand Day Parade at noon Sunday.

Visit montgomerymn.org.

Photo courtesy of Susy Rabenberg

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Kolacky Capital of the World • Torchlight Parade and Fireworks - Lights and music fill the air as the parade, held in early December, winds its way through downtown. The smell of kettle corn abounds at the end of the route where the fireworks begin. Set to holiday music, the display is a spectacular way to end the evening. Visit montgomerymn.org/torchlightparade-fireworks.

• Masopust - Czech Mardi Gras celebrated the weekend before Ash Wednesday.

Masopust king reigns over the celebration where we say goodbye to meat. Activities

include polka music, costume ball, silent auction, Domaci Czech Children Dancers, a traditional Masopust skit and king coronation. Czech food is served. Visit montgomerymn.org/masopust • Ms. Czech Slovak Minnesota Pageant – The 2017 pageant, on April 28, will be the 28th annual. Contestants of Czech, Slovak and/or Moravian descent compete for over $1,000 in cash and prizes and a chance to compete at the national pageant. Visit missczechslovakmnpageant.org

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Montgomery • City Parks - Memorial Park is home to a renovated baseball stadium as well as volleyball court and horseshoe pits. Northside and Westside parks boast updated softball fields, picnic areas, and playgrounds. The newest park, Veterans Memorial Park, honors those who served our country and is a place for reflection.

• Boulevard of Flags and Veterans memorials - Flags line Boulevard Avenue and First Avenue North. Boulevard Avenue, from Hwy. 13 to First Street, is designated as Veterans Memorial Way. Tributes to hundreds of area veterans grace downtown storefronts.

• Montgomery Golf Club – Open to the public, this golf course with tree-lined fairways offers green fees for 9 and 18 holes.

Visit montgomerynationalgolf.com.

• Montgomery Orchard — The apple orchard, 1-mile south of town, offers nature walks, hayrides, apple picking, entertainment, a ciderhaus and annual corn maze in the fall. Visit montgomeryorchard.com.

crafts barrel-aged wine, offers events from wine tastings to evenings filled with musical entertainment. Visit nextchapterwinery. com.

Important numbers

City Hall - 201 Ash Ave. S, 507-364-8888 Fire Department - 507-364-5701 (non-emergency) Police Department- 301 Boulevard Ave. NW, 507-364-7700 (non-emergency) Post Office - 156 Elm Ave. SE, 800-275-8777 Public Library - 104 Oak Ave. SE, 507-364-7615

Clinic

Mayo Clinic Health System 501 Fourth St. NW, 507-364-5600

Churches

Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church - 206 Vine Ave. W, 507-364-7981 St. John Lutheran Church - 105 Spruce Ave. W, 507-364-5002

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Arts & Heritage Center General & Children’s Books - Unique Gift & Jewelry St. Peter’s largest selection of greeting cards Gustavus Clothing & Gifts - Art & Office Supplies Sept.-May Hours

8:30am - 5pm Monday - Friday 11am - 3pm Most Satrudays Call for confirmation

Summer Hours

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11am - 4 pm Monday - Friday 11am - 3pm Some Saturdays Call for confirmation

Arts and Heritage Calendar May 26 - July 16 - Eat, Drink, Paint Paintings July 21 - Sept. 3 - Czech Slovak Display July 22 - 24 - Kolacky Days Sept. 8 - Oct. 29 - Watercolor Paintings Pam Gehlen Nov. 3 - Dec. 31 - Holiday Boutique Nov. 19 - Monroe Crossing at Hilltop Hall 7 pm Dec. 12 - Holli-stories at Next Chapter Winery Jan. 5 - Feb. 26 - Meditative Artwork Adult Coloring Feb. 18 - Teddy Roosevelt Speaks at Hilltop Hall 7 pm March 2 - April 8 - High School Art April 13 - May 20 - Elementary Art

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Prairie Hill & Sand Prairie • Independent Living • Assisted Living • Memory Care • Respite Care Fourteen Offices Proudly Serving the Upper Midwest Civil and Municipal Engineering Water and Wastewater Engineering Traffic and Transportation Engineering Structural Engineering Aviation Planning and Engineering

Water Resources Engineering Coatings Inspection Services Landscape Architecture Services Funding Assistance Surveying and Mapping

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New Prague Population: 7,439 • Settled: 1856 Incorporated 1877 Chamber of Commerce, 101 E Main St. 952-758-4360 • newprague.com

What to do

• Run New Prague - Chamber-sponsored event held May 14 includes a half marathon, 10k, 5k and Kids Fun Run. Races begin and end in Memorial Park. Visit runnewprague. com or Facebook/RunNewPrague.

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• Classic Car Cruise – Kickoff to the annual fall Dozinky Festival, features approximately 400 vintage cars and trucks. Following the cruise, many of the cars are displayed on Main Street. After, there’s also a beer garden with live music.

• Dozinky Festival – Czech harvest festival, patterned after the “old country” original, is held Sept. 16-17. Festivities center around Main Street, which is closed to traffic. The

A Tradition of Progress event kicks off with a car cruise on Friday evening and continues with a parade and many activities on Saturday. The Parade of Farm Pride begins at noon. Booths, demonstrations and the Czech Village line Main Street. Ethnic bands, singers and dancers perform on two stages. Mouth-watering ethnic and harvest treats to tempt every palate. Visit newprague.com or Dozinky Festival and Car Cruise on Facebook.

that depict scenes from the city’s heritage.

A historic context study and downtown historical reconnaissance survey are at ci.new-prague.mn.us.

• Historic downtown – Home to many historic buildings, three are on the National Register of Historic Places: St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, First National Bank and the recently renovated Hotel Broz, all located on Main Street. The church, completed in 1907, is named for a former Duke of Bohemia and is based on a church in Prague, Czech Republic. The hotel, a Georgian-revival structure, opened in 1898.

The bank, a renaissance revival, is known for its terra cotta façade. Downtown is also home to a number of building murals

• Parks and trails - Nine city parks include ball fields, disc golf, a skate park and even an archery range. New Prague has over 7 miles of walking trails and 24 miles of sidewalks. Scott County’s Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park, located on the south shore of Cedar Lake, is a picturesque site for picnicking, swimming, and shore fishing.

Kayaks and canoes are available for rent Friday through Sunday and holidays from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Visit threeriversparks.org/parks/cedar-lake-farm.aspx.

• Farmers Market – Provides locally grown, in-season produce, baked goods, jams, jellies and honey. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays from May to October in the Community Baptist Church parking lot.

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New Prague • New Prague Golf Course – A 18-hole, municipal golf course in Memorial Park has been a fixture for over 85 years. Visit newpraguegolf.com.

Important numbers

City Hall - 118 Central Ave. N, 952-758-4401 Community Center/Ice Arena 100 12th St NW, 952-758-7825 Community Pool - 401 Lexington Ave. S, 952-758-6222 Fire Department - 505 5th Ave. NW, 952-758-2798 New Prague Chamber of Commerce 101 E Main St. • 952-758-4360 Police Department - 118 Central Ave. N. Suite 3, 952-758-2791 (non-emergency) Post Office - 124 Main St. E, 952-758-7678 Public Library - 400 Main St. E, 952-758-2391

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Churches

Community Baptist Church - 500 County Road 37, 952-758-3287 FaithPoint Lutheran Church - 201 Central Ave. N, 952-758-6297 Friedens Evangelical Lutheran - 28982 181st Ave., 952-758-3245 Heritage United Methodist Church - 200 E. 280th St., 952-758-4151 Holy Trinity Lutheran Church - 1300 Main St. E, 952-758-3513 NewDay Church - 1201 First St. NE, 952-758-5683 New Prague Alliance Church - 830 Fourth Ave. SW, 952-758-2800 St. John’s Catholic Church - 20087 Hub Dr., Union Hill, 952-758-4642 St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church - 215 E. Main St., 952-758-3225 Spirit of Life Church - 540 W. 280th St., 952-758-2894

Hospital & Clinics

New Prague - Mayo Clinic Health Systems • Hospital - 301 Second St. NE, 952-758-4431 • Clinic - 212 County Road 37, 952-758-4461 • Express Clinic - 200 Alton Ave. SE, 952-758-7228 Parkview Medical Clinic - 1400 First St. NE, 952-758-2535

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Domácí Czech Folk Dancers A local youth dance group promoting traditions of Czech ancestors; performing locally at festivals and events. Think about having them at your event!

Promoting the Past Making it Last • New & Used Parts • Performance Parts • Restoration Parts • Automotive Accessories

Wondra Automotive Inc. 507-357-6680 330 West Derrynane St. | Le Center. MN Hours: Mon-Fri:7:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat:8:00 AM-2:00 PM | Sun:11:00 AM-2:00 PM

We are open to new members anytime.

Members have the opportunity to: have fun & make friends learn teamwork & traditions develop poise & professionalism

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St. Peter Population: 11,445 • Founded: 1853 Incorporated: 1873 stpeterchamber.com

What to do

• Old-fashioned Fourth of July - Parade, picnic in Minnesota Square, food, activities, music, classic cars and fireworks.

Visit www.stpeterchamber.com/4th-of-july • Rock Bend Folk Festival - Two-day celebration with non-stop music of all genresat the free festival Sept. 10-11 in Minnesota Square Park. Visit www.rockbend.org.

•Nicollet County Free Fair – The fair, held in early August, features a rodeo, demo derby, tractor pull, talent show, rides, 4-H exhibits and livestock. Visit nicolletcountyfair.com.

• Winterfest - The mid-winter festival includes medallion hunt and Nicollet County Sheriff’s Office’s Polar Plunge benefits Special Olympics. Visit stpeterchamber. com.

• Arts Center of Saint Peter -Exhibitions, performances, classes and outreach. Public galleries. Visit artscentersp.org

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• Treaty Site History Center - Exhibits tell stories of the 1851 treaty and relationships between the Dakota and the white settlers, as well as agriculture and commerce. Visit nchsmn.org.

• E. St. Julien Cox house - A fully restored Victorian treasure, the 1871 home is an example of Gothic Italianate architecture.

Events year-round, tours by appointment.

Visit nchsmn.org.

• Linnaeus Arboretum – At Gustavus Adolphus College, features acres of prairie, woodlands, ponds, gardens and trails. Visit gustavus.edu/arboretum • Riverside Municipal Campground - Tent sites and 11 electric campsites at the cityowned campground. Visit saintpetermn. gov/camping

Important numbers

City Hall - 227 S Front St., 507-934-4840 Chamber of Commerce - 101 S Front St, 507-934-3400 Community Center - 600 S Fifth St., 507-934-0667 Fire Department - 227 W Mulberry St., 507-934-1120 (non-emergency) Police Department - 227 S Front St., 507-931-1550 (non-emergency) Post office - 300 S Third St, 507-931-1950 Public Library - 601 S Washington Ave., 507-934-7420 Senior Center - 600 South Fifth, St. Suite 219, 507-934-7434 Transit - 507-934-0668 (office), 507-934-6070 (dial-a-ride)

Hospital and clinics

River’s Edge Hospital - 1900 N Sunrise Dr., 507-931-2200 St Peter - Mayo Clinic Health System 1900 N Sunrise Dr, Suite 200, 507-931- 2110 Mankato Clinic Daniels Health Center – 1900 N. Old Minnesota Ave., 507-934-2325

Churches

Church of St Peter Catholic - 1801 Broadway Ave, 507-931-1628 First Lutheran Church - 1114 W Traverse Road, 507-934-3060 Holy Communion Episcopal Church - 118 N Minnesota Ave., 507-934-2542 Jesus Assembly of God - 722 Sunrise Dr., 507-934-1468 River of Life Lutheran Church - 830 Sunrise Dr., 507-519-1204 St. Peter Calvary Baptist Church – 516 W. Jefferson St., 507-931-4567 St. Peter Lutheran Church - 427 W Mulberry St., 507-931-1866 Trinity Lutheran Church - 511 S Fifth St., 507-934-4786 Union Presbyterian Church - 730 S Third St., 507-934-4602

WHISKEY RIVER Hwy 99 E St, Peter, MN 507-934-5600 www.riversp.com

Casual Dining with a Great View Breakfast Mon - Sat 6-11am Open 7 days a week Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials

Sunday Brunch Serving 9am -2pm Menu changes weekly

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Waterville Population: 1,868 • Founded: 1856 Incorporated: 1898 City Hall: 200 Third St. S, 507-362-8300 • cityofwaterville.com

What to do

• Bullhead Days - The annual summer celebration, from June 10-12, includes fireworks, bingo, carnival rides, great food, kids fishing content and several sporting events. Visit watervillemn.com.

• Pontoberfest Parade - Parade on Lake Tetonka is held in early July benefits the Waterville Lakes Association and features music, auction and food. Visit minnesotawaters.org/watervillelakes.

• Annual Firemen’s Weekend – August celebration includes food, a dance and a pancake breakfast.

• Holiday in Hooterville - Take part in the holiday festivities held the first Saturday in December. Stop to enjoy pictures with Santa, a children’s holiday party and much more. Visit watervillemn.com.

• Sakatah Singing Hills State Park/Trail The 39-mile trail runs through the park/ campground just east of town. Sixty-two drive-in campsites, 14 electric sites, 5 bike in sites, 2 group campsites and 1 camper cabin. Visit dnr.state.mn.us • Waterville Area Fisheries - Located just west of town, it offers presentations on fisheries management, aquatic environment and related topics. Visit www.dnr.state. mn.us

Churches

First Baptist - 14534 State Hwy. 60, 507-362-4314 Holy Trinity Catholic - 506 Common St., 507-362-4311 St. Andrew’s Episcopal - 210 Lake St. W, 507-362-8073 Trinity Lutheran - 415 Lake St. W, 507-362-4454 Waterville Evangelical United Methodist - 319 Main St. E, 507-362-4379

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A Town of Friendly People • Farmers Market - Open 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays from July to September on Common Street near the high school football field.

• City Beach - Open mid-June to midAugust. Located at 617 Reed St. N.

Important numbers

City Hall - 200 Third St. S, 507-362-8300 Chamber of Commerce - 507-461-9490 Police Department - 114 Hoosac St. W., 507-362-4244 (non-emergency) Post Office - 125 Third St. N, 507-362-4648 Public Library - 210 E. Paquin St., 507-362-8462

Clinic

Waterville - Mayo Clinic Health System 212 Lake St. E, 507-362-4221

Phil-Mart

Locally Owned & Operated

• Movie Rental • Propane Gas for Campers • Deli - Lottery • Groceries - Pop - Ice - Magazines • ATM Machine

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525 E Paquin St | Waterville, MN 507-362-4007 || Hours: 7 am to 8 pm David and Jeremy Byrne

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Area Churches

ExpEriEncE Le Sueur United Methodist church

Worship 10:15 AM (9:00 AM Summer) 730 South Sixth Street www.lesueurumc.org

Churches of St. Mary and St. Henry

Mass Schedule Saturday - 4:30 p.m. (St. Mary) Sunday - 8:00 a.m. (St. Henry) | 10:00 a.m. (St. Mary) | 12:00 p.m. (St. Mary, Spanish)

St. Mary’s | 165 N. Waterville Ave. | Le Center, MN St. Henry | Highway 112 on 261st Ave. | St. Henry, MN 507-357-4838 (phone/fax) | 507-357-6633 (phone) www.stmarysthenry.org

Lutheran Brethren Church 890 Kingsway Drive | Le Sueur | 507-665-6393 Rev. Mark Johannesen, Pastor pastormark@wordoflifelbc.org

St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church 232 W. Minn. St. Le Center, MN 507-357-2212

Zion United Church of Christ Worship times are Sundays, 9am (weekly) and 10:30am (1st & 3rd Sundays).

Ecumenical Vacation Bible School, August 8th -12th.

507-665-6441 240 S. Elmwood Ave., Le Sueur, MN www.zionlesueur.com | zion@zionlesueur.com Rev. Kent A. Meyer, Ph. D. | Rev. Jean Sidner

Weekly Schedule

SUNDAY MORNING Sacred Grounds Coffee House 8:30 Sunday School 9:00 | Worship Service 10:00 W. RO .G VE

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Sunday worship 9:30 am | First Wednesday 6:30 pm 14226 West 280th Street, Henderson, MN on Hwy 19, two miles east of Hwy 169 Rev. Diane M. Goulson 507-665-2932 | cell 952-807-3292 | dgoulsonelcr@gmail.com

Scandian Grove Lutheran Church, ELCA

WEDNESDAY EVENING @ 6:30 Adult Bible Study Youth Service AWANA Nursery

Sunrise O

Redeemer Lutheran Church

Assembly of God

722 Sunrise Drive, St. Peter | 507-934-1468 sunriseassembly.org | church@sunriseassembly.org

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42869 County Road 52, St Peter, MN Sunday Worship: Sept.- May: 10 AM June - Aug.: 9 AM

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