A religious service will be held in honor of soldiers who died in service at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, May 26, Memorial Day.
Following the service, at 9:30 a.m., the Montgomery American Legion Post #79 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5340 will host a memorial program at the American Legion ballroom. The community is invited to attend the ceremony to pay respects to fallen soldiers of this community.

After starting the week losing two close games of a doubleheader, but won on Thursday and Saturday to finish the week .500 as they head into section playoffs next week.
New Ulm 6, Titans 4, (8 Innings)

Four members of the Tri-City United High School Business Professionals of America (BPA) team competed in Orlando, Fla., at the BPA National Leadership Conference from May 7-11. The theme this year for the conference was “Capture the Moment.”

Sandra "Sandy" Jelinek, age 78, of Montgomery, died on Thursday, May 14, 2025, at Oak Terrace Senior Housing in Le Sueur.

Most Holy Redeemer Catholic School’s (MHRCS) children used to have to go across the street to get to their playground, but not anymore. Volunteers and donations made a new playground set possible.
“We have been working hard raising funds for the past few years, especially the last two years working the MN Twins games in concessions. We also had a grant from the Catholic Schools Center of Excellence,” said MHRCS Principal Kari Marsh. “Our hard work finally paid off last fall when we purchased the playground.”

Children and their parents enjoyed a very sunny, comfortable Tuesday afternoon on May 6 for Tri-City United Early Childhood Family Education’s Vehicle Fair. Dozens of families showed up to get familiarized with different vehicles and the people operating them that they may see around but don’t get up close with.

It’s been more than 25 years since my brother got married, but I was reminded of a ‘shenanigan’ I pulled at that wedding while attending my niece’s/goddaughter’s wedding this past weekend.
I always used to look up to my brother when I was younger. He was cool, you know? Boys of any age play a lot of shenanigans on each other, and that is a fun time — especially for a teenager. I feel like he has always had the upper hand in the tricks we’ve played on each other, current day not excluded.

On Saturdays, April 5 and April 19, millions of patriots protested the current administration’s and congressional majority’s dismantling of our democracy.
It was a clear and powerful message: “We the People” are fed up with the lawlessness of our government. While I cannot begin to list all the federal and constitutional laws the administration has been accused of breaking within this 400-word limit, I know there are far too many.

The Southwest Division of the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) named Tri-City United High School Assistant Principal David Ruehs the 2025 Assistant Principal of the Year at their spring business meeting on April 30.

To the editor:
With the passing of Pope Francis, we thought it only appropriate his recent letter to the Bishops of the United States be shared. His message that every person, especially the poorest and most marginalized, deserves to be treated with dignity is especially relevant today.
— Bob and Mary Vanasek, New Prague
 
From the Vatican, Feb. 10, 2025
Dear Brothers,
I am writing today to address a few words to you in these delicate moments that you are living as pastors of the People of God.

With five straight wins, including four in the Big South Conference, the Tri-City United (TCU) softball team is on top of the conference standings.
TCU is 9-1 in the conference big schools division. They lead New Ulm (8-1) and St. Peter (9-2) heading into the final two weeks of the season. The Titans are 12-2 overall after the win streak.
TCU defeated Waseca, 11-6, May 6, swept a doubleheader May 8, downing Marshall 11-0 and 10-6, edged Belle Plaine, 3-1, May 9, and defeated Cannon Falls, 5-4, Monday, May 12.

Northern Natural Gas (NNG) is abandoning approximately 1.7 miles of 16 inch steel natural gas pipeline north of Montgomery this summer and putting in a replacement line next to an existing line.
The section being abandoned starts at the intersection of 330th Street and 151st Avenue (Le Sueur County Road 144), and runs southwest to 340th Street and County Ditch 22 or east of the Montgomery Wastewater Treatment Plant. The current pipeline rests alongside properties on the north end of North Ridge Drive NW before crossing under Highway 13.

The Kolacky Queen candidates are set for 2025’s Kolacky Queen’s Pageant, which will be held Friday, July 25, going into the Kolacky Day celebration weekend.
On Saturday morning at St. John Lutheran Church in Montgomery, eight hopefuls attended an orientation on what to expect before, during, and after the pageant and the year ahead should they become Kolacky royalty.
The girls vying to become the Kolacky Queen are Kaytlyn Miller, Emily Kuchinka, Lucy Fleek, Jules Rotter, Dakota Meadows, Haley Stevens, Olivia Westerman and Kylie Anderson.

April is National Volunteer Month and volunteer drivers for the Meals on Wheels program in Montgomery were celebrated on Friday, April 25, at Park Manor in Montgomery. They gathered for a meal complete with a Caesar salad, fruit and pizza, from Pizzeria 201, and beverages, cookies and snacks provided by Lutheran Social Services.

Record last year: 19-12
Where your season concluded: Lost in the second round of the State Tournament to eventual champion Waconia.
Manager:  Greg Westerman
Assistant Manager: Mike Blaschko
Strengths
With depth and experience, this team knows how to win big games. We have a mix of tenured veterans and younger players that all have region and state tournament experience.
Key Players

The Tri-City United (TCU) baseball team went 1-2 in three games last week and are now 4-5 on the season overall and 3-3 in the Big South Conference.
Sibley East 8, Titans 2, 8 innings