Jarrod Schoenecker photo

A variety of marionette performances were made including the Cholesterol Cuties dancing eggs.

Fri, 07/11/2025 - 3:47pm

Marionettes are just one of the many summer library offerings

Kurt Hunter, from Kurt Hunter Marionettes, made a stop at the Montgomery Public Library Monday morning with his show, “Feathers and Strings.” The show featured five different puppets that were mostly...

Lonsdale’s Parker O'Malley (12) helped turn a double play against Webster Sunday during a 7-0 setback to the Sox in Webster. (John Mueller photo)

Fri, 07/11/2025 - 10:11am

Local teams turning their focus to MBA post season

With the July 4 holiday in the rearview mirror, many area town baseball teams are turning their focus to being in top form for the stretch drive and a spot in the Minnesota Baseball Association...

Jarrod Schoenecker photo

Tri-City United Montgomery PreK-8 School’s refurbished gymnasium floor. The surface was sanded down with some boards replaced, some markings stained for longevity and others painted or graphics that were laid before the finish was applied.

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 4:12pm

TCU Schools reveals preliminary asks for the district

Tri-City United Schools has approved the preliminary budget and has proposed a $39,990,000 general obligation bond based off of the recent community task force’s recommendation and district needs....

Le Sueur County Highway Department graphic

Construction area for CSAH 30 and detour, scheduled to begin the first week of August.

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 6:01pm

Construction south of Heidelberg planned for August

Construction on Le Sueur County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 30 south of Heidelberg between CSAH 26 and CSAH 28 is scheduled to start the first full week in August. The project includes edge drain tile...

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Roger Cooper of Webster examines a toy John Deere tractor for sale at the Le Sueur County Pioneer Power Swap Meet. Cooper said he was interested because he owns several John Deere tractors, and was trying to decide on the purchase. (Chuck Kajer Photo)

Thousands turn out for Swap Meet

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger, LifeEnterprise, Elysian Enterprise

The Le Sueur County Pioneer Power Association hosted its annual Swap Meet at its showgrounds near Le Sueur Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 26-28. More than 800 vendors were registered for the meet, which is considered one of the largest in the nation. Whether you were looking for antiques,...

Adapted Trojans lose to South Washington

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

New Prague’s Adapted Softball team travelled to East Ridge High School Thursday, April 25, where they lost a 14-3 contest to the South Washington Thunderbolts. New Prague just couldn't seem to get in the rhythm, coach Shellie Kriha said. “We allowed too many runs and didn't produce hits on offense...

Big innings the story in DRS opening weekend

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

Big innings led to big wins for three Dakota-Rice-Scott League baseball teams on the first day of the regular season Sunday, April 28. New Market scored eight runs in the 11th inning to defeat St. Benedict 10-2, Prior Lake used a nine-run sixth to power their way to a 13-3 win over Shakopee and St...

It will be a beautiful day for garage sales - Saturday, May 4

Montgomery Messenger

Mary Kerkow, 85

Montgomery Messenger

Mary Kerkow, 85, of Montgomery, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Monday evening, April 29, 2019, at Oak Terrace Senior Living, in Jordan, MN. A Celebration of Life will be on Saturday, May 4 at 11 a.m., with a visitation two hours prior, at St John Lutheran Church, 105 Spruce Avenue...

Irma Emma Kohout, 95

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

Irma Emma Kohout, 95, of Montgomery, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019, at The Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine. Private family services will be held. Interment will be held in Calvary Cemetery in Montgomery. Irma was born on January 1, 1924 in Rice County to William and Anna (Hanek) Turek. Irma...

Kenneth James “Ken” Pasek, 64

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

Kenneth James “Ken” Pasek, age 64, of Montgomery, died Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at his residence in Montgomery. Ken was born on April 18, 1955 in New Prague to James C. and Alice Marie (Kroyer) Pasek. He grew up in New Prague and graduated from New Prague High School. During high school, he...

This year’s Kolacky Days candidates are pictured with the current royalty. They are (from left) First Princess Elizabeth Trnka, Queen Rianna Doyle, candidates Sophie Franek, Josephine Hatlevig, Brooke Holicky, Alyson Hennen, Victoria Soukup, Second Princess Maggie Trnka, and Miss Congeniality Kailey Mach. (Wade Young)

MACC announces Kolacky Days Queen candidates

Montgomery Messenger

The Montgomery Area Community Club announces this year’s candidates for the Kolacky Days Queen Pageant on Sunday, April 28. The candidates are Josephine Hatlevig, daughter of Travis and Nadine Hatlevig; Alyson Hennen, daughter of Allen and Laura Hennen; Sophie Franek, daughter of Dave and Marsha...

Titans take a trip around the world

Montgomery Messenger

TCU High School Titans took a trip around the world for their annual Prom on Saturday, April 27. Dressed in their finest, 110 couples participated in the Grand March in the high school gym. Pictured are (from left) Rachel Holicky, Nick Kadlec, Ellie Singleton, and Adam Fredrickson. After Grand...

Dozens of people lined up to get free tree seedlings at the Lonsdale Feed Mill on Arbor Day, April 26.

Arbor Day giveaway

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

In celebration of Arbor Day, Rice County Master Gardeners gave away free tree seedlings from the Minnesota DNR at the Lonsdale Feed Mill on Friday, April 26 from 3:30 p.m. until gone.