Lester Prairie News

Americans have veterans to thank for the freedom that the United States enjoys today, and there are several local events in honor of Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov.

The sign in front of The Depot and Lester's Liquor in Lester Prairie tells the story of another business that appears to be a casualty of the economic downturn.

Writing creatively takes concentration, and members of the Minneota School NaNoWriMo class get plenty of that.

Funeral services for Marcella Traver, 93, Truman, Minn., will be held Monday, Nov.

The staff at Fred Holasek & Son Greenhouses in Lester Prairie know a thing or two about poinsettias, and this knowledge earned them a spot in a national magazine.

Sometimes, boundaries between different groups get in the way of cooperation, but in Lester Prairie, several groups have found ways to work together for the common goal of showing students that someone cares.

Submitted by Kristin Holtz on October 20, 2009 - 4:20pm. Births Young Josh Young and Abby Dellwo of Shakopee announce the birth of their daughter, Angel Payton Faith, who was born at 4:45 p.m. Aug.

The Lester Prairie Community Chest has been supporting good causes in the community since 1970.

The house at 618 Central Avenue in Lester Prairie dates back to a time when the city was a bustling little town on the edge of the prairie.

Ever since the Great Chicago Fire in October 1871, which killed more than 250 people, Fire Prevention Week has brought an annual reminder of the importance of fire safety.

Luck might be an asset on top of all the numerous skills required for fire department training these days, but firefighter Steve Dietel of Lester Prairie will take it.

Saturday, Sept. 19 will mark the 30th anniversary of the Lester Prairie community garage sale, according to organizers Les Baumann and Charlotte Ehrke.

For 150 years, the Krienke farm has been a family legacy, and Kraig and Rachelle Krienke, who were recently named Farm Family of the Year for McLeod County, are proud to carry on that tradition.

That's how the cover of the Farmfest 2009 brochure describes the annual agricultural event at the Gilfillan Estate in Redwood County, and local attendees and exhibitors couldn't agree more.

Lester Prairie resident Douglas Jilek, president/CEO of First Community Bank Lester Prairie and First Community Bank Silver Lake, was elected chairman of the Independent Community Bankers of Minnesota during the association's annual convention Aug.

Lester Prairie American Legion Post 463 is making plans for a veterans' memorial to honor deceased veterans of all services, according to commander Chester Hoernemann.

During Tuesday's Lester Prairie City Council Meeting, Mayor Andy Heimerl told the council that some city residents have expressed concern about emergency vehicles driving "too fast" through town.

A Lester Prairie man is in custody and charged with two felony counts after allegedly threatening police officers with a large kitchen knife and an axe, according to a formal complaint.

Motorists passing through downtown Lester Prairie last week noticed a flurry of activity near the intersection of Central Avenue and Juniper Street, with earth movers, concrete workers, and electricians all hard at work.

Motorists passing through downtown Lester Prairie last week noticed a flurry of activity near the intersection of Central Avenue and Juniper Street, with earth movers, concrete workers, and electricians all hard at work.