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Gwenyth (left), mother Allyson and Jarvis Roemhildt tell Santa Claus what they want for Christmas.

Tue, 12/05/2023 - 1:56pm

Snow brings festive feeling to Frosty Fest

A gentle snow fell and brought a festive feeling to the activities of Frosty Fest in Lonsdale on Small Business Saturday. The snow brought slippery conditions to the roads and for those walking about...

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The auditorium at Tri-City United Elementary and Middle School in Le Center, which is part of the original building in question of whether or not it will be saved or torn down.

Tue, 12/05/2023 - 1:22pm

TCU Schools give an update on issues identified by the Community Task Force Team

A Community Task Force Team, led by Tom Weber and Kat Pass of SiteLogIQ and made up of six students and 25 community members, that toured the school district and cited areas needing addressing in...

Jarrod Schoenecker photo
The first place Torchlight Parade entry, "Monster Christmas."

Tue, 12/05/2023 - 12:59pm

Torchlight Parade Winners

Winners of the 2023 Montgomery Torchlight Parade float contest were announced by the Torchlight Parade and Fireworks committee. "Monster Christmas" was awarded first place float in the parade. It...

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Kolacky Day royalty celebrates with the Montgomery Area Community Club on their 100th anniversary at the annual meeting. Picture from the left are 2nd Princess Anastasia Stasney, Kolacky Days Queen Alice Schroeder, 1st Princess and Miss Congeniality Xiani Medina.

Thu, 11/30/2023 - 12:57pm

MACC celebrates 100 year at annual meeting; Board of directors is short four

The Montgomery Area Community Club (MACC) celebrated its 100th anniversary during their annual membership meeting on Monday, Nov. 13. MACC was founded on March 7, 1923. On Feb. 23, 1923, a...

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Le Sueur County Government Center

Counties shine green light on veterans

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger, LifeEnterprise

The Le Sueur County Government Center will be illuminated green Nov. 6-12 as part of Operation Green Light to show support for military veterans, as well as raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by many veterans and the resources that are available at the county, state, and federal...

Luverne ends Titan football season

Montgomery Messenger

A four quarter turnover led to the only touchdown of the game for Luverne in their 6-2 win over Tri-City United in the Section Quarterfinals played Oct. 24. “We are disappointed to have the season end abruptly in the playoffs as we had our sights set on a playoff run. Unfortunately, we couldn't get...

Titan letterwinners, back row, left to right: Reagan Steffen, Anne Cooper, Ava Flintrop, Avery Lerfald, and Lily Martin. Front row, left to right: Becca Sladek, Destynee Wolff, Ellie Adams, Addie Houn, Addy Schroer, and Alice Schroeder. (missing from picture Cristina Cruz). (Submitted photo)

TCU Girls Tennis team honors players

Montgomery Messenger

The Tri-City United girls tennis team finished up their 2023 season with a 2-13 overall record. Of those matches, five were lost by the score of 4-3. Eighth grader Ellie Adams was named to the All-Minnesota Conference First Team and junior Anne Cooper was named to the All-MRC Honorable Mention Team...

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One of the two abandoned kittens taken to a new home for better care and a chance to survive.

Schoenecker's Shenanigan's Column: Abondoned fuzzballs

Montgomery Messenger

Living on a farm, we have some farm cats. Yes, feral cats that come and go as they please. Sometimes they eat and stay at the neighbors. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they fight. Sometimes they like each other. All of the cats seem to like each other in the winter time, but not always. I am...

The damage was apparent after the Dodge Grand Caravan was removed.

No injuries in vehicle vs. storefront crash Monday

Montgomery Messenger

House of Insurance in Montgomery remains open as usual despite an automobile accident damaging their front office Monday morning. Montgomery Police Department was called to 103 Oak Avenue at 10:37 a.m., where a vehicle had driven into the building, damaging one of the offices inside and out. The...

American Legion Post 79 Chaplin Steve Flicek says a prayer for the deceased during Memorial Day ceremonies at the American Legion this spring. (Jarrod Schoenecker photo)

Events honor veterans this Friday

Montgomery Messenger

Veteran’s Day is Saturday, Nov. 11, but Montgomery will be honoring their veterans on Friday, Nov. 10 this year. The first event is a public veteran’s mass at Most Holy Redeemer Church at 8:30 a.m. Following the service, guests will be treated to coffee and rolls, and VFW Post 5340 and Auxiliary...

(Jarrod Schoenecker photo)

Molter’s Fresh Market Grand Opening celebration Saturday

Montgomery Messenger

Member’s of the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce and Molter’s Fresh Market gather while owner Mark Molter cuts the ribbon to celebrate the opening of his first Minnesota store in Montgomery. A grand opening celebration is planned for this Saturday, Nov. 4, with free food, special discounts, a prize...

Part of the Day of the Dead display at Most Holy Redeemer School, coordinated by Alejandra Montez De Oca and her mother Laura Correa. (Jarrod Schoenecker photo)

Halloween and Day of the Dead are celebrated early at MHRS

Montgomery Messenger

Many families of Most Holy Redeemer School celebrated Halloween early on Friday, Oct. 27. They were greeted with various games with prizes, goodie bags, activities and a very popular dinner — hot dogs! Some of the games included a homemade ring toss and a magnetic dart board. The prizes vary from...

Grant Fitterer (left) was the first male finisher for TCU at the MSHSL Section 2AA Cross Country Championships at Benson Park in North Mankato. Fitterer finished 4th (out of 75) with a time of 18:19.1. (Mike Mallow photo)

Fitterer leads Titans at Sections

Montgomery Messenger

Tri-City United (TCU) sophomore Grant Fitterer had the top finish for the Titans at the Section 2AA Cross County Championships held at Benson Park in North Mankato. Fitterer, who has led the team in every race he has run this season, placed 40th overall in a time of 18:19. The winner of the race...

Hello readers! A new writer has arrived

Montgomery Messenger

My name is Mike Mallow, and I have joined the staff of the Montgomery Messenger and the LifeEnterprise as a part-time reporter. I am a West Virginia native and a 22-year veteran of the newspaper industry. My career began in 2001 at my hometown newspaper, The Pendleton Times, in Franklin, W.Va. Even...