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There will be no local mail delivery today, Thursday, February 23.
Due to the weather, the transfer trucks for the U.S. Postal Service mail were pulled off the roads on Wednesday, February 22 and Thursday,February 23.
The delivery of this weeks newspapers will be delayed.
Forecasted snow totals by Friday, Feb. 24 from the National Weather Service.
U.S. National Weather Service Twin Cities graphic.
- Blizzard warning is in effect for the area until noon on Feb. 23. Get the latest forecast at http://www.weather.gov/mpx/
- MnDOT road conditions vary. Travel not advised in some areas. See current road closures and information at https://www.511mn.org
SCHOOLS
- Tri-City United Schools are...
The Montgomery American Legion Auxiliary Unit #79 initiated two new members Feb. 14, Jill Smith and Stephanie Choudek. Pictured (left to right) are American Legion Auxiliary Department of Minnesota President 2022-2023 Mary Kuperus, Montgomery American Legion Auxiliary 1st Vice Darlene Wondra, member Linda Ruhland, 2nd Vice Colleen Pavek, Executive Committee Member Marilyn Prchal, President Connie Shriver, and new members Stephanie Choudek and Jill Smith. Submitted photo.
Junior members of the Montgomery American Legion Auxiliary Unit #79 (ALA), Izzi Kotek and Nevaeh Persing, crafted Valentine’s Day cards for 11 local veterans in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Auxiliary member Colleen Pavek delivered some of the cards to veterans at The Harbor and...
Montgomery Historical Society member and New Prague Area Historical Society President Fred Simon presents about the Bohemian Triangle at the Jan. 25 annual meeting. Bailey Witte photo
The Montgomery Historical Society (MHS) continued its mission of collecting, preserving, and disseminating area history at its annual meeting held on January 25 at Hilltop Hall. President Jim Mladek called the meeting to order and reviewed the society’s activity over the past year and what members...
Kody Kriha happily smashes his teacher, Michelle Wood, in the face with a whipped cream pie after earning the honor by raising the most for the Kids Heart Challenge fundraiser. Jarrod Schoenecker photo
Most Holy Redeemer School (MHRS) exceeded their $1,500 fundraising goal for the Kids Heart Challenge and had their best year so far. The students raised $1,840.83 for the American Heart Association. The largest amount previously raised was $1,583 in 2017.
Teacher Michelle Wood accepted a pie to her...
Snow week royalty (top from left to right): Nolan Readmond, Bailey Witte, Jack Urtuzuastegui, Aven Prigge, Snow King Marco Reyes, Snow Queen Makayla Marek, Suazzie Huffins, Elizabeth Odenthal, Kierra Meyer. Not pictured is Samantha Teidi. Snow week candidates also danced during coronation (bottom). Jarrod Schoenecker photo
Snow week kicked off Feb. 9 with announcing of the Snow Court candidates. Candidates were introduced with their partners and then tested with trivia about each other. Both candidates had to answer the same as their partners.
Monday was coronation in the performing arts center at TCU High School....
The new police squad car delivered in front of the new police building still under construction. Jarrod Schoenecker photo
Montgomery Police Department took possession of a new squad car earlier this month. The department has three squads in their fleet. The police facility will have some room for expansion in regard to their fleet, as it is capable of holding four squad cars.
Construction on the building is fairly...
Lonsdale City Council gave approval to seek bids to construct a flat cement pad to install the skate park equipment purchased from the City of Shakopee for $905.98 last summer. The skate park will reside just east of the pavilion in Sticha Park and is expected to open up by mid-summer.
The public...
Due to inclement weather, New Prague Public Schools and St. Wenceslaus Catholic School will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 22 and Thursday, Feb. 23.
All afternoon and evening activities for both days are canceled. There will be No Kids Company or WRAP through NP Public Schools.
2022 Masopust King Austin Testerman throws freezies during a parade during his year-long reign. (Photo courtesy of Austin Testerman)
Montgomery’s 2022 Masopust King Austin Testerman will be passing on his title this Sunday when a new king will be crowned during the 2023 Masopust celebration.
The Tri-City United High School senior is proud to have represented the community for the last year—and he had a lot of fun doing it.
“My...
