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1 week ago | 
newpraguetimes.com | Jay Schneider
After eight straight wins, the Waterville Indians amateur baseball team finally were handed a loss. The Gators limited the Indians to only three hits. Jack Mellstrom knocked in the only Waterville run with a sacrifice in the second inning, scoring Ben Boran. To see more on this story pick up the June 19, 2025 print edition of the LifeEnterprise.
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1 week ago | 
newpraguetimes.com | Jay Schneider
Three WEM baseball players were honored last week by Gopher Conference baseball coaches. Juniors Jacob Androli, Brendan Snesrud, and Noah Lanham received post-season awards. Lanham received the Sportsmanship Award. Androli was named to the All-Gopher Team. Snesrud was named to the Honorable Mention All-Gopher Team. The top 25 players were named to the All-Conference Team. Each team has one player named to the Honorable Mention Team. Each team had one player selected to receive the Sportsmanship Award.
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2 weeks ago | 
montgomerymnnews.com | Jay Schneider
Outstanding pitching and just enough hitting has aided the Waterville Indians amateur baseball team in picking up three wins last week. The Indians are 7-0 in the 13-60 League and 8-0 overall after defeating Minnesota Lake, 2-1, Wednesday, June 4, Lake Crystal, 3-1, Friday, June 6, and Waseca, 6-2, Sunday, June 8.
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2 weeks ago | 
newpraguetimes.com | Jay Schneider
Outstanding weather, great events, huge crowds highlight weekend festivalThousands of bullheads (13,000+) were served, the rain and clouds stayed away, the temperatures were perfect, queens were crowned, the carnival returned, and fun was had by all. The 2025 Waterville Bullhead Days Celebration held June 6 through June 8, was considered by many as one of the best in the 60-year history of the festival.
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2 weeks ago | 
montgomerymnnews.com | Jay Schneider
A total of eight Tri-City United (TCU) girls track and field team have advanced to the Class AA State Meet, which will be held Wednesday, June 11 and Thursday, June 12 at St. Michael Albertville High School. The Titans placed fifth in the Section 1AA Championship Saturday, May 31 and had many top performances. Northfield placed first with 139 points and they were followed by Byron (125), Winona (121.5), Stewartville (116), and TCU (96).
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3 weeks ago | 
newpraguetimes.com | Jay Schneider
The Waterville Indians and Morristown Morries combined for 29 runs and 32 hits in an 18-11 win by the Indians Sunday, June 1 in amateur baseball. There were a ton of hitting stars for both teams. Waterville had seven players with multi-hit games, led by Josh Cook with five hits. Nolan Wetzel reached base six times, and Nolan Grose hit three doubles. Doug Harmon had two hits and three RBI while Kolin Rients and Ben Lamont each had two hits and two RBI for the Morries.
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3 weeks ago | 
newpraguetimes.com | Jay Schneider
Seven WEM track and field standouts will be representing the school district at the 2025 Class A State Meet Tuesday, June 10 and Wednesday, June 11 at St. Michael-Albertville High School. Three of these Buccaneers will be making their third appearance at State. One is making his second trip. Three are making their first trip. All athletes advanced after placing either first or second at the Section 2A Meet held Saturday, May 31 at Mankato West.
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3 weeks ago | 
newpraguetimes.com | Jay Schneider
2024 was once again a rough year for the City of Waterville due to the record-breaking flooding with ravaged the community. But thanks to the efforts of many people, the community was kept safe and the city continued to operate. Among those who had their hands in the stabilization of the city were Waterville city employees, city council, firefighters, police officers, and many, many volunteers.
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3 weeks ago | 
newpraguetimes.com | Jay Schneider
One of the best seasons in Tri-City United (TCU) softball history ended Saturday, May 24 in the Section 2AA Tournament at Caswell Park in North Mankato. The Titans opened the tournament with a 13-0, 5 inning win over Blue Earth Area (BEA) Thursday, May 22. In the second round, No. 6 seed Le Sueur-Henderson upset the No. 3 seeded Titans, 2-1 Friday, May 23. In the first round of the consolation bracket Saturday, May 24, No. 2 seed Fairmont defeated TCU, 7-5, ending their season with a 14-6 record.
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3 weeks ago | 
montgomerymnnews.com | Jay Schneider
The 60th Annual Waterville Bullhead Days Celebration will begin with the coronation of Miss Waterville 2025 on Friday, June 6 at 7 p.m at the Waterville Baptist Church. Admission is five dollars for this 68th Miss Waterville and Junior Miss Pageant. Miss Waterville 2024 Claire Elness and her attendant Ryley Henning will preside over their last pageant.
