Le Center News

Elizabeth "Liz" Meger, 48, of Le Center, died at her home on Friday, July 3, 2009.

MinnPost photo by Sharon Schmickle Biomass, in the form of corn refuse , and wind turbines are providing jobs as well as energy in Morris.

The tombstones of 19th century settlers dot the cemetery at St. Henry Catholic Church, which will celebrate its 150th anniversary Sunday.

Marjorie Ann Bakke, age 88, of Mankato, died Sunday, June 7 on Martha's Vineyard Island after a short battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

For Chrysler dealers around the country, today was the day scheduled to end their ability to sell the brand along with Dodge and Jeep.

Ricky Holmquist, Jr., 17, of Gibbon, died Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at his home in Gibbon.

German armor and troops move into defensive positions for a re-enactment of the D-Day invasion.

Improvement was the theme for several area track and field athletes Friday afternoon at Hamline University in St.

Allied soldier re-enactors cheered last year as a World War II-era plane passed over a mock battle at Traxler's Hunting Preserve near Le Center.

It took a new motel in Le Center to reincarnate the city's Web site, which had succumbed to woeful neglect.

Alvin W. Hertaus, 79, of New Prague died Monday May 18 at Queen of Peace Hospital, New Prague.

Chrysler wants to break contracts with 789 of the 3,188 dealerships nationwide, including 19 in Minnesota.

Chrysler announces it wants to eliminate nearly 800 of its dealerships nationwide.19 of those will be in Minnesota and one right here in the greater Mankato area.Fox Mankato's, Carly Aplin spoke with the Le Center dealership about what's in store for their franchise.Paul Factor says, "My grandfather bought this place 39 years ago."Paul Factor says ...

Stanley Balzekas Jr. stands in the showroom of his family's 76-year-old Chrysler dealership in Chicago.

Earl F. Krenik, 80, of Montgomery died Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at Mala Strana Health Care Center in New Prague.

Gary Factor saw a sad irony in it. "A few years ago Chrysler gave us a plaque for being their dealer for 75 years.

Paul Robert Liebhard, 65, of Le Center, died Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at Queen of Peace Hospital in New Prague.

Misty-Mae Daniel remembers that her daughter had red hair when she was born. For years, anytime she saw a little girl with red hair, she'd look twice hoping it might have been the girl she had given up for adoption in 1961 and adopted in 1962.

Each year, as American soldiers fight overseas, thousands of military spouses are left alone to face financial and emotional burdens.

Burn restrictions are in effect for Le Sueur County residents, because of dry conditions.