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Preservation project begins on McLeod County roads

McLEOD COUNTY, MN – A pavement preservation project is tentatively set to begin Saturday, September 11 on approximately 21 miles of McLeod County roads. The start date is dependent on the progress of the Contractor on other projects. The project is a combination of seal coating with fog seal and pavement marking. The project should take about two days. Asphalt Surface Technologies Corp. (ASTECH) of St. Cloud, MN was awarded the project. Value of the work is approximately $500,000.

The roads will remain open. Flaggers and/or pilot cars will be present to help guide traffic; which should
expect minor delays.
Seal coating is a preventative maintenance activity that involves applying liquid emulsified asphalt to a
blacktop surfaced road and covering with aggregate. This process extends the life of the roadway and
helps hold off costly reconstruction. Fog sealing involves spraying the road with a thin layer of liquid
emulsion (oil).

Any questions regarding the project should be directed to Dan Swanson, Assistant County Engineer, at (320) 484-4362 or email at Daniel.swanson@co.mcleod.mn.us.

Lester Prairie school bulletin Thursday, Sept. 9

LESTER PRAIRIE. MN – Lester Prairie School Bulletin

Sept. 9, 2021

Menu:

Today’s Menu: Chicken Alfredo Casserole with Bread or Ham Sandwich, Steamed Carrots, Cole Slaw, Fruit, Milk

Tomorrow’s Menu: Meatball Sub Sandwich or Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Lettuce Salad, Broccoli, Fruit, Milk

Important Notes and Reminders:

Found: A backpack has been turned in to the office. Please claim if it is yours.

Activities and Sports:

Thu 9/9 – Cross Country athletes are dismissed at 1:40 for their meet at Montgomery National Golf Course. The bus will depart at 1:55.

Thu 9/9 – V/B/C Volleyball players are dismissed at 2:20 for their matches at Minnesota Valley Lutheran. The bus will depart at 2:35.

Sat 9/11 – The bus for Varsity Football will leave at 9:45 AM for their game at Blooming Prairie. The Cheer/Fan bus will leave at 11:00 AM.

Tue 9/14 – Boys and Girls Cross Country athletes are dismissed at 2:15 for their meet at Baylor Park. The bus will leave at 2:30

Tue 9/14 – The bus for V/B/C Volleyball will leave at 4:00 for their match at ACGC in Grove City.

Thu 9/16 – 7/8 Volleyball players are dismissed at 2:50 for their match at Belle Plaine. The bus will leave at 3:05

A fan bus will be available for this Saturday’s Football game at Blooming Prairie. Permission forms can be picked up in the school office, printed here, or printed from the Athletics & Activities page on the school website. All permission forms and the $5 fee are due by 3:00 PM Friday.

Dear 1,2,3 grade parents,

Due to a shortage of officials on Friday nights, we have a Varsity Football game this Saturday, Sept. 11, so there will be NO flag football. If we have any more conflicts, we will do our best to put them on the end if weather permits. Again, very sorry but no flag FB this Saturday, Sept. 11. – Coach Scoblic

LP school bulletin Wednesday,Sept. 8

LESTER PRAIRIE, MN – Lester Prairie School Bulletin Sept. 8, 2021 Menu: Today’s Menu: Chicken Patty on a Bun or Roast Beef Sandwich, Lettuce Salad, Steamed Peas, Fruit, Milk Tomorrow’s Menu: Chicken Alfredo Casserole with Bread or Ham Sandwich, Steamed Carrots, Cole Slaw, Fruit, Milk Activities and Sports: Thu 9/9 – Cross Country athletes are dismissed at 1:40 for their meet at Montgomery National Golf Course. The bus will depart at 1:55. Thu 9/9 – V/B/C Volleyball players are dismissed at 2:20 for their matches at Minnesota Valley Lutheran. The bus will depart at 2:35. Sat 9/11 – The bus for Varsity Football will leave at 9:45 AM for their game at Blooming Prairie. The Cheer/Fan bus will leave at 11:00 AM. A fan bus will be available for this Saturday’s Football game at Blooming Prairie. Permission forms can be picked up in the school office, printed here, or printed from the Athletics & Activities page on the school website. All permission forms and the $5 fee are due by 3:00 PM Friday. Dear 1,2,3 grade parents, Due to a shortage of officials on Friday nights, we have a Varsity Football game this Saturday, Sept. 11, so there will be NO flag football. If we have any more conflicts, we will do our best to put them on the end if weather permits. Again, very sorry but no flag FB this Saturday, Sept. 11. – Coach Scoblic Attention all 7th-12th Graders interested in ROBOTICS!! There will be a meeting after school today to talk about our upcoming season. If you cannot make it but are interested, please let Coach Teut know. To sign up head to this link: https://lpbulldogactivities.org/page/3265 Attention all 4th-6th Graders interested in ROBOTICS!! There will be a meeting after school Thursday 9/9 from 3-5 pm to start our season. If you cannot make it but are interested, please let Coach Teut know. To sign up head to this link: https://lpbulldogactivities.org/page/3265

Check out our photo gallery from the McLeod County Fair

McLEOD COUNTY, MN – To see a selection of photos from the McLeod County Fair, CLICK HERE.

Lester Prairie keeps options open regarding hiring administrator or coordinator

LESTER PRAIRIE, MN – Lester Prairie City Council voted during a special meeting Aug. 19 to advertise for either a city administrator or a community development coordinator. The council will make a determination on which position to fill based on applications received. Based on the city’s wage matrix, the starting salary for a community development coordinator is $55,916, and the starting salary for a city administrator is $74,500. The city will advertise a range for each position based on experience.

Lester Prairie seeks city council applicants

LESTER PRAIRIE, MN – The Lester Prairie City Council, during a special meeting Aug. 19, voted to seek applicants to fill the council vacancy created by the recent resignation of Council Member Ron Foust. Anyone interested should submit a letter of interest to the city office by Friday, Sept. 10. Council members must be residents of Lester Prairie. The council plans to appoint a member to serve the remainder of the vacant term during the September city council meeting.