Jarrod Schoenecker photo

The scene of the single-vehicle crash south of Union Hill on Sept. 28.

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 5:35pm

Union Hill Bar & Grill owner pleads guilty in DWI crash

Union Hill Bar & Grill owner Ryan Klein of New Prague pled guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol, and admitted to crashing his vehicle shortly after leaving his bar on the evening of...

Jarrod Schoenecker photo

Chamber and city members celebrate the opening of Anna Tobacco and Smoke Shop in Montgomery with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Pictured, from the left, are Montgomery City Administrator Brian Heck, Montgomery Chamber of Commerce Vice President Jeff Brockway, Owner Zahed Mohibullah, employee Lindo Carbajal, Montgomery Chamber of Commerce Board Member Varya Dykstra, and Montgomery Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Chairman and Business and Entrepreneur Engagement Committee Member Erin Barry.

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 5:23pm

Tobacco store is open for business in Montgomery

Anna Tobacco and Smoke Shop Montgomery had a soft opening on Saturday, Nov. 16., with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, Nov. 20. This opening date is a little later than the owner, Zahed Mohibullah,...

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 1:37pm

Montgomery Torchlight parade, tonight Thurs. Dec. 5

Traffic will be detoured off of Highway 169 south of Jordan Dec. 5 and 6, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. because of bridge construction. (Map courtesy Scott County)

Wed, 12/04/2024 - 5:48pm

Highway 169 will be shut down south of Jordan overnight

Overnight Closure Alert: Highway 169 South of Jordan Dec. 5, 6 Highway 169 in one direction closes overnight (10 p.m. to 5 a.m.) from Park Blvd to Highway 282 / Scott County Road 9 on Dec. 5 and 6....

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Montgomery Messenger

Tri-City United Homecoming 2024

School Dress Up Days Monday, Sept. 30 Tacky Tourist Tuesday, Oct. 1 Rhyme Without A Reason Wednesday, Oct. 2 Travel to a Sports Event Thursday, Oct. 3 Barbie vs. Army Friday, Oct. 4 Titan Friday Homecoming Dance Saturday, Oct. 5, 8-11 p.m. Homecoming Dance in the high school commons $5 to enter...

David George Edel - Celebration of Life

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

David George Edel passed on from this earth in the early morning of August 26, 2024, at his home in Naples, Florida. A celebration of life gathering will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday October 12, at Richter Woods—35674 173rd Ave, Montgomery, MN, 56069. All are welcome!

Kathy Beatty, 86

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

Kathy Beatty passed away at her home in Montgomery, MN, on September 23, 2024, at the age of 86. She was born in McGrath, MN, on July 19, 1938, to Simon & Julia (Bolan) Schwarzbauer. Kathy moved to St. Paul, MN, shortly after her graduation from McGrath High School. In February 1957, she...

James Edward “Jimmer” Reiter, 82

Montgomery Messenger

James Edward “Jimmer” Reiter, age 82, of Montgomery, died on Saturday, September 21, 2024, in Montgomery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 25 from 4-7 p.m. at Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, September 26 at 11 a.m. with...

Stanley Francis Handsuch, 94

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

Stanley Francis Handsuch, 94, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife at their home in Hill City, MN. Stanley was born on January 21, 1930, in New Prague, MN, to William and Mary Handsuch. He graduated from Montgomery High School in 1948. From 1948 to 1952,...

University of Minnesota Extension photo

Le Center’s Thomas Schatz took home a purple ribbon and was the reserve champion for this white speckled face ewe lamb at the Minnesota State Fair.

4-H youth exhibit at state fair

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger, LifeEnterprise, Elysian Enterprise

Minnesota 4-H youth exhibited 2,612 animals and 1900 general exhibits at the Minnesota State Fair this year. A total of 35 youth from Le Sueur County participated in the livestock exhibiting and 21 youth in the general 4-H exhibits at the Minnesota State Fair. Here are selected top results from the...

Donald Peter Petricka, 79

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

Donald Peter Petricka February 22, 1945 - September 15, 2024 (79 Years) With deep sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Donald Peter Petricka, on Sunday, September 15. He leaves behind a legacy of love, wisdom, and countless cherished memories. Born on February 22, 1945, to...

Mary Jean (Mager) Regenscheid

Montgomery Messenger

Mary Jean (Mager) Regenscheid passed away on September 13, 2024, at Cherrywood Advanced Living in St. Cloud, MN at the age of 84. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a,m,, Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery, MN. Visitation will be held at the...

Letter to the Editor: Tobacco and Grocery Store

Montgomery Messenger

Editor: I just got done reading the Messenger. Guess what? We will have a tobacco shop for tobacco products and some cannabis items! And — our grocery store is closing! I don’t deny these pleasures to the people that enjoy them. It’s their decision and their health. But some of us — especially...

Letter to the Editor: Grocery Store

Montgomery Messenger

Dear Editor: I’d like to start off saying I have been very disappointed with the grocery store Molter’s. After reading the article with information Molter’s provided to the Messenger, I’d like to say a few words. They said they had a certain numbers to achieve but the support just wasn’t there....