Le sueur County Guide 2016

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1851 ~ Treaty of Traverse des Sioux1853 ~ St. Peter was Established

1862 ~ Dakota Con� ict1862 ~ Gustavus Adolphus College was Established1866 ~ St. Peter Regional Treatment Center Opened

1871 ~ First Nicollet County Fair

1883 Nicollet County Bankwas Chartered

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Nicollet County Recycling Site - 1700 Sunrise Dr. Upper-St. Peter

(Nicollet County Public Works parking lot) Public Recycling Drop Off is M-F from 8 am to 4:45 pm

Yard Waste Drop-Off & Recycling Site - Southwest Corner of North Swift St. and West St. Julien

Waste Management Recycling Center -located 4 miles south of Le Sueur on Cty road #36

Household Hazardous Waste Facility - 651 Summit Ave. Mankato (open to residents of Le Sueur, Nicollet & Sibley counties)

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Community Profile

History

Outdoor Recreation

Education

Health Care

Calendar of Events

Cleveland

Elysian

Heidelberg

Henderson

Kasota

Kilkenny

County Map

Le Center

Le Sueur

Montgomery

New Prague

St. Peter

Waterville

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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 fl ock to Le Sueur County to enjoy camping, boating, fi shing and a variety of water sports. In the winter, many of the ice-covered lakes boast clusters of fi sh houses where avid anglers happily await their catch.

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

1896 of brick and local Kasota stone. Atop its tower is the fi gure of Justice. The court-house is where the fi ve-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 personali-ties 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.

While it’s among the state’s fastest-growing counties, Le Sueur County main-tains a strong agricultural base. In 2012 it


Le Sueur County

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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 manufactur-ers accounted for the largest percentage of county jobs, 28.4 percent. That’s followed by the retail, education and public adminis-tration 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 offices88 S. Park Ave., Le Center507-357-2251 • www.co.le-sueur.mn.usAssessor - 507-357-2251Auditor-Treasurer - 507-357-2251Emergency Management – 507-357-6255Environmental Services – 507-357-2251Highway Department – 507-357-2251Human Services - 507-357-8288License Bureau – 507-357-2251 To make a road test appointment in Le Center, call 507-344-2799Public Health - 507-357-8246Recorder - 507-357-2251Sheriff’s Offi ce - 507-357-4440 (non-emergency)

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Le Sueur County is named after French explorer, Pierre Charles Le Sueur, who in 1700 was the fi rst 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 fi lled with buffalo herds, thick virgin forests, rippling waters, and bluffs of limestone and sandstone. It would be another 150 years before pio-neers 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 Minne-sota 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 fi rst permanent settlers had already arrived by steamboat in 1851 and established a site that would become the county’s fi rst 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

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

Le Sueur was the fi rst 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 diffi cult 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 offi ces were moved to the new loca-tion 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 vari-ous portions of the county.

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The name Le Sueur Center was changed to Le Center in 1930. The Le Sueur County Courthouse was built in 1896-97 with ex-tensive remodeling taking place in 1974-75 and again in 1994-95. Le Sueur County began with four set-tlers 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 col-lects and preserves the story of Le Sueur County, telling its history through historic sites, a research center, collections, exhibits, events and educational programming. Estab-lished 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 [email protected].

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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_informa-tion/county_parks_lakes_river/index.php

Clear Lake County Park35194 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 pic-nic grounds and an area where it’s easy to fi sh from shore along with four campsites offered on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis.

Lake Washington County Park47102 Lake Washington Park Road, Kasota507-995-1161 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 fea-tures of the park.

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

Ney Nature Center28003 Nature Center Road, Henderson507-248-3474 • [email protected] Ney Nature Center is a 446-acre envi-ronmental learning center located on the bluffs of the Minnesota River near Hender-son 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 Educa-tion 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.


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Richter Woods Park35674 173rd Ave., Montgomery507-357-8201 A favorite spot for parties and fam-ily 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 vol-leyball and a horseshoe pit. The barn is available for rent. Reservations required.

Sakatah Lake State Park50499 Sakatah Lake State Park Road, Waterville507-362-4438 • 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 skat-ing, 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 wheel-chair accessible.

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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 1-888-646-6367.

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.

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.

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Le Sueur-Henderson Public Schools115½ N Fifth St., Le Sueur • 507-665-4600 • isd2397.orgMascot: GiantsCommunity Education — 821 E Ferry St., Le Sueur • 507-665-4620 • isd2397com-munity.sharpschool.netEarly Childhood Family Education — isd-2397community.sharpschool.net/ecfeLittle Giants preschool — 115 N. Fifth St., Le Sueur • 507-665-4620 • isd2397com-munity.sharpschool.net/little_giants

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Waterville-Elysian-Morristown SchoolsA respectful, responsible, positive and safe place to learn500 E Pacquin St., Waterville • 507-362-4432 • wem.k12.mn.usMascot: BuccaneersCommunity Education — 507-362-4403 • wem.k12.mn.us/domain/204Early Childhood Family Education — 507-685-4222/507-362-4403


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Mankato Area Public SchoolsAssuring learning excellence and readiness for a changing world10 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato • 507-387-1868 • isd77.orgCommunity Education — 110 Fulton St., Mankato • 507-387-5501 • mankatocer.registryinsight.comEarly Childhood Family Education — 507-387-4620 • mankatocer.registryinsight.com/early-childhoodPreschool — mankatocer.registryinsight.com/preschool-options

Minnesota New Country School210 Main St, Henderson • 507-248-3353 • newcountryschool.com

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Private schools• Most Holy Redeemer Catholic School205 Vine Avenue W, Montgomery • 507-364-7383 • mosthrs.org• St. Anne’s School511 N. Fourth St., Le Sueur • 507-665-2489 • stanneslesueur.org• St. Wenceslaus Catholic School227 Main St. E., New Prague • 952-758-3133 • swsaints.org

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• New Saint Peter High School (grades 9-12) building built to support the growing Saint Peter community (1,000 student capacity). • The first-ever Saint Peter Middle School, opening in 2017 at the current 7-12 site, de-signed for the unique academic and social needs of adolescents. • Remodeled and repurposed buildings at North Intermediate (grades 2-4) and South Elementary (grades K-1), alleviating capacity issues in time for the 2017-18 school year.

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MAY14 — Run New Prague, New Prague

JUNE10-12 — Bullhead Days, Waterville17-18 — Cherry Creek Days, Cleveland24-26 — Sauerkraut Days, Henderson

JULY4 — Fourth of July festivities, Elysian4 — Old-fashioned Fourth of July, St. Peter8-9 — Le Sueur County Relay for Life, Montgomery

9 — Rookie’s Triathlon — Elysian22-24 — Kolacky Days, MontgomeryPontoberfest Parade, Waterville

AUGUST5-7 — Giant Celebration, Le Sueur18-21 — Le Sueur County Free Fair, Le Center20 — Hummingbird Hurrah, Henderson26-28 — Pioneer Power Days, north of Le CenterATV ride, KilkennyAnnual Firemen’s Weekend, Waterville

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SEPTEMBER10 — Firemen’s Dance , Kasota10-11 — Rock Bend Folk Festival, St. Peter11 — Community Days, Heidelberg16-17 — Classic Car Cruise/Dozinky, New Prague17 — Half-way to St. Paddy’s Day, Kilkenny

OCTOBER28-29 — Haunted Hayride and Fun Night, Cleveland31 — Spooky Trail, Elysian

NOVEMBER26 — HollyDaze Parade of Lights, Le Center

DECEMBER2 — Holiday in Hooterville , WatervilleChristmas in Le Sueur/Holiday Lights Parade, Le SueurTorchlight parade & fi reworks, Montgomery

JANUARY 2017St. Peter Winterfest

FEBRUARY25-26 — Masopust, Montgomery

MARCH11 — St. Patrick’s Day parade/events, Le Center

APRIL8 — Ms. Czech Slovak Minnesota Pageant, Montgomery15 — Easter Egg Hunt and Vehicle Fair, Le Center28-30 — Pioneer Power Swap Meet, north of Le Center

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Population: 717 • Founded: 1857Incorporated: 1904Visitors Center: City Hallclevelandmn.govoffi ce2.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 fi ghts, a cherry pie-eating contest and fi reworks. For more, visit Cherry Creek Days on Facebook.

• 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 Villag-ers Halloween Event on Facebook or visit clevelandmn.govoffi ce2.com

• Cleveland Historical Society - The society, besides maintaining the Geldner Sawmill, is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. at 303 Broadway St.

Important numbersCity Hall – 205 Fourth St., 507-931-6380Fire Department — 507-931-2490 (non-emergency)Police Department — 205 Fourth St., 507-931-6380 (non-emergency)Post Offi ce — 309 Broadway St., 507-931-4360

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


Population: 658 • Founded: 1857 Incorporated: 1884Visitors 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 fi shing contest, street dances, medallion hunt, pancake breakfast, kids pedal pull and fi reworks. Concessions, beer garden. Visit elysianmn.com

• 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

• 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 fi re hall.

• 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 fi re hall.

• Ice fi shing contest - Compete for prizes at the event held the fi rst Sunday in February. All are treated to Elysian’s famous Hunter’s Stew. Sponsored by American Legion Post 311.

• 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 ear-lier train depot there. Visit dnr.state.mn.us.

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

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

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

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ChurchesBethlehem Lutheran Church - 200 NW Park Ave., 507-362-8381Christian Assembly of God - 305 NE Park Ave., 507-833-1082 Elysian United Methodist Church - 201 NW Fourth St., 507-234-5350St. 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

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

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Population: 124 • Founded: 1852 Incorporated: 1894

What to doHeidelberg 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.

Important numbersCity Hall – 31552 181st Ave., 507-364-7989

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

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

What to do• Joseph R. Brown Minnesota River Center - On the second fl oor of the Henderson Community Building, center houses ex-hibits 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 turn-of-the-century items.

• Sauerkraut Days - Set for June 24-26, it features a car cruise, tractor rides, a kiddie parade, car show, a softball tourna-ment, 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.

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

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

• Allanson’s Park - Fifteen developed campsites, a picnic shelter with restrooms and showers, playground and walking trail. 500 South St.

Hospital & ClinicsSibley Medical Clinic - 505 Main St., 507-248-3433

Important numbersCity Hall - 600 Main St. - 507-248-3234Henderson Chamber of Commerce - henderson-mn.com/chamber.htmlPolice Department - 600 Main St, - 507-248-3234 (non-emergency)Post Offi ce - 500 Main St., 507-248-3636Public Library - 110 S Sixth St., 507-248-3880

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

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

• Kasota Prairie Scientifi c and Natural Area - Situated on a rock terrace 70 feet above the Minnesota River Valley is this 42-acre scientifi c 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 scientifi c, 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

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

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 au-tomatic historic machine gun not owned by a government entity. Visit driveatank.com.

Important numbersCity Hall - 200 N Webster St., 507-931-3290Fire Department - 200 N Webster St., 507-931-1099 (non-emergency)Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Offi ce - 507-357-4440 (non-emergency)Post Offi ce - 140 Cherry St., 507-931-5720

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

What to do• ATV ride - Planned for August. Visit kilkennymn.com

• Half-way to St. Paddy’s Day - The an-nual celebration, set for Sept. 17, honors the city’s Irish heritage with a parade, 3k Fun Run/Walk, music, a fl ea market, craft booths and fi reworks. Visit kilkennymn.com.

Important numbersCommunity Center/Library - 156 S Laurel Ave., 507-595-3999Fire Department - 156 S. Laurel Ave. 507-595-2507Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Offi ce - 507-357-8245 (non-emergency)Post offi ce - 156 S. Laurel Ave., 507-595-2700

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ChurchesChurch of St. Canice Catholic - 183 W Maple St., 507-595-2561St. John’s Lutheran Church - 158 N Laurel Ave., 507-685-2307

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Le CenterPopulation: 2,504 • Founded: 1876 Incorporated: 1890Visitors Center: 10 West Tyrone St.507-357-6737 • cityofl ecenter.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 horse-back riders from across the county. In-cludes 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/fl ea 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 Com-merce and kicks off the holiday season. Businesses, families and organizations enter lighted fl oats. Parade is highlighted by a visit from Santa who ends the evening visiting with children in the gazebo near the county courthouse.

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• 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.

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


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• Pool park - Adjacent to the Le Sueur County fairgrounds is the six-lane munici-pal swimming pool, playground equip-ment, picnic shelters, a basketball court and Ray Plut football fi eld. 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 fi elds, a sand volleyball court, soccer fi eld, small walking trail, pavilion with picnic tables, horseshoe pits, a playground and public re-strooms. In the winter, fi nd public hockey and skating rinks and a warming house.

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

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Population: 4,040 • Founded: 1852Incorporated: 1867Visitors Center: Chamber Offi celesueurchamber.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 fea-tures fun runs, softball tournaments, chil-dren’s activities, entertainment, fi reworks 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 fi reworks display follows. A Christmas Boutique is held in Valley Green Square Mall where Santa awaits.

• Le Sueur Community Center – City-owned 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,

heated pool, fi tness room, gym, racquetball courts and meeting rooms. Visit cityofl e-sueur.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. Inter-preters 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 Novem-ber. 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 Oc-tober 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.cityofl esueur.com.

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

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• Anderson Park - features a shelter, bas-ketball court, softball fi eld 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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ChurchesFirst Lutheran Church - 116 Inner Dr., 507-665-2615Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 229 South Sixth St., 507-665-3477Presbyterian Church of Le Sueur, 404 Turril St., 507-665-2587St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 217 North Third St., 507-665-2047United Methodist Church 730 South Sixth St., 507-665-2314Word of Life Lutheran Brethren 890 Kingsway Dr., 507-665-6393Zion United Church of Christ 240 South Elmwood Ave., 507-665-6441

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

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

What to do• Le Sueur County Relay for Life - A fun-draiser 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 lu-minaria 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 fi lled 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, vol-leyball 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.

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• Torchlight Parade and Fireworks - Lights and music fi ll 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 fi reworks begin. Set to holiday music, the display is a spectacular way to end the eve-ning. Visit montgomerymn.org/torchlight-parade-fi reworks.

• 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 Danc-ers, 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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• City Parks - Memorial Park is home to a renovated baseball stadium as well as vol-leyball court and horseshoe pits. Northside and Westside parks boast updated softball fi elds, picnic areas, and playgrounds. The newest park, Veterans Memorial Park, honors those who served our country and is a place for refl ection.

• Boulevard of Flags and Veterans memo-rials - 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 fair-ways 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, entertain-ment, a ciderhaus and annual corn maze in the fall. Visit montgomeryorchard.com.

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

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Population: 7,439 • Settled: 1856 Incorporated 1877Chamber 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.

• Classic Car Cruise – Kickoff to the annual fall Dozinky Festival, features approximate-ly 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 traffi c. The

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• 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

that depict scenes from the city’s heritage. A historic context study and downtown historical reconnaissance survey are at ci.new-prague.mn.us.

• 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.

• Parks and trails - Nine city parks include ball fi elds, 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 fi shing. Kayaks and canoes are available for rent Friday through Sunday and holidays from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Visit three-riversparks.org/parks/cedar-lake-farm.aspx.

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• New Prague Golf Course – A 18-hole, municipal golf course in Memorial Park has been a fi xture for over 85 years. Visit newpraguegolf.com. Important numbersCity Hall - 118 Central Ave. N, 952-758-4401Community Center/Ice Arena -100 12th St NW, 952-758-7825Community Pool - 401 Lexington Ave. S, 952-758-6222Fire Department - 505 5th Ave. NW, 952-758-2798New Prague Chamber of Commerce - 101 E Main St. • 952-758-4360Police Department - 118 Central Ave. N. Suite 3, 952-758-2791 (non-emergency)Post Offi ce - 124 Main St. E, 952-758-7678Public Library - 400 Main St. E, 952-758-2391

Hospital & ClinicsNew 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

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

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• 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.rock-bend.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 nicolletcoun-tyfair.com.

• Winterfest - The mid-winter festival in-cludes medallion hunt and Nicollet County Sheriff’s Offi ce’s Polar Plunge benefi ts Special Olympics. Visit stpeterchamber.com.

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

• 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

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

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

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


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

What to do• Bullhead Days - The annual summer celebration, from June 10-12, includes fi reworks, bingo, carnival rides, great food, kids fi shing content and several sporting events. Visit watervillemn.com.

• Pontoberfest Parade - Parade on Lake Tetonka is held in early July benefi ts the Waterville Lakes Association and features music, auction and food. Visit minneso-tawaters.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 fi rst 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 fi sheries management, aquatic environment and related topics. Visit www.dnr.state.mn.us

Waterville

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




Jct. Main St. & Hwy 13 | Waterville, MN7 Days a Week - 5:30 am - 11:00 pm

Food Court 507-362-4848 | Store 507-362-8800www.philmartmn.com | www.jlbottles.com

Locally Owned & OperatedLocally Owned & OperatedLocally Owned & Operated• Movie Rental• Propane Gas for Campers• Deli - Lottery• Groceries - Pop - Ice - Magazines• ATM Machine

Locally Owned & OperatedLocally Owned & OperatedLocally Owned & OperatedLocally Owned & Operated• Automatic Car Wash - Live Bait• Gasoline - Diesel Fuel - Self Service• Hot Stuff Pizza• Breakfast Items• Sub Sandwiches

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DRAGRACE

Locally Owned & OperatedLocally Owned & OperatedPhil-Mart A Town of Friendly People

• Farmers Market - Open 3-6 p.m. Tues-days and Fridays from July to September on Common Street near the high school football fi eld.

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

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

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

525 E Paquin St | Waterville, MN507-362-4007 || Hours: 7 am to 8 pm

David and Jeremy Byrne


42869 County Road 52, St Peter, MNSunday Worship:

Sept.- May: 10 AM June - Aug.: 9 AMscandiangrovelutheranchurch.org

Scandian Grove Lutheran Church, ELCA

232 W. Minn. St.Le Center, MN507-357-2212

St. PaulEvangelical

LutheranChurch

Redeemer Lutheran Church(ELCA)

Sunday worship 9:30 am | First Wednesday 6:30 pm14226 West 280th Street, Henderson, MN

on Hwy 19, two miles east of Hwy 169Rev. Diane M. Goulson

507-665-2932 | cell 952-807-3292 | [email protected]

890 Kingsway Drive | Le Sueur | 507-665-6393Rev. Mark Johannesen, Pastorpastormark@wordo�ifelbc.org

Lutheran Brethren Church

Lutheran Lutheran

SunriseAssembly of God

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SUNDAY MORNINGSacred Grounds Coffee House 8:30

Sunday School 9:00 | Worship Service 10:00

WEDNESDAY EVENING @ 6:30Adult Bible Study

Youth ServiceAWANANursery

722 Sunrise Drive, St. Peter | 507-934-1468 sunriseassembly.org | [email protected]

SUNDAY MORNINGSacred Grounds Coffee House 8:30

Sunday School 9:00 | Worship Service 10:00

WEDNESDAY EVENING @ 6:30

Weekly Schedule

St. Mary’s | 165 N. Waterville Ave. | Le Center, MNSt. Henry | Highway 112 on 261st Ave. | St. Henry, MN

507-357-4838 (phone/fax) | 507-357-6633 (phone)www.stmarysthenry.org

Mass ScheduleSaturday - 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)

Churches of St. Mary and St. Henry

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, MNwww.zionlesueur.com | [email protected]

Rev. Kent A. Meyer, Ph. D. | Rev. Jean Sidner

Zion United Church

of Christ

ExpEriEncELe Sueur United Methodist church

Worship 10:15 AM (9:00 AM Summer)730 South Sixth Street

www.lesueurumc.org

Area Churches


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• Educational material for you and your coach that thoroughly explains the process and what to expect

• Customized postoperative list of equipment that is specific to your need

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Advanced Joint Replacement ProgramBy The Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic and River’s Edge Hospital

The OrthoEdge Joint Replacement Program is a specialized program offered exclusively through The Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic in conjunction with River’s Edge Hospital and includes the involvement of your entire care team: surgeon, physician assistant, hospitalist, physical/occupational therapists, nurses, surgical technologists, and many other team members. The program is designed to expedite you safely and comfortably through the joint replacement process and return you to an active lifestyle as quickly as possible.

The OrthoEdge Joint Replacement Program is a specialized program offered exclusively through The Orthopedic & Fracture Clinic in conjunction with River’s Edge Hospital and includes the involvement of your entire care team: surgeon, physician assistant, hospitalist, physical/occupational therapists, nurse, surgical technologists, and many other team members. The program is designed to expedite you safely and comfortably through the joint replacement process and return you to an active lifestyle as quickly as possible.

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The OrthoEdge Joint Replacement Program is a specialized program offered exclusively through The Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic in conjunction with River’s Edge Hospital and includes the involvement of your entire care team: surgeon, physician assistant, hospitalist, physical/occupational therapists, nurses, surgical technologists, and many other team members. The program is designed to expedite you safely and comfortably through the joint replacement process and return you to an active lifestyle as quickly as possible. (844) 412-7949 | OrthoEdgeMN.com

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Le sueur County Guide 2016

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