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Vietnam veteran Larry Parsons plays “Taps” on Veterans Day at the Montgomery Veterans Memorial Park.
Larry Parsons, of Montgomery, stands on his open porch every day at 5 p.m. and plays “Taps.” He has an Amazon Alexa notification to remind him, just in case he forgets what time it is. “A couple of neighborhood children across from his place come out with their hand on their hearts, almost daily,”...
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Joe Johnson
Rice County Emergency Management Director
As winter approaches, it's critical to prepare for extreme cold, snow, and icy conditions. These storms can last a few hours or several days and cut off heat, power, and communication.
Winter storms create a higher risk of car crashes,...
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Ella Schmiesing gives her family and teammates some love as she stands adorning her third place ribbon for the 50 yard freestyle at the podium of champions.
Tri-City United High School junior Ella Schmiesing returned home today with two medals from the 2024 Minnesota State High School League's Swimming and Diving Championships in Minneapolis.
Schmiesing took second place in the 100 yard freestyle, behind Adalynn Biegler - a junior from Monticello....
Steve A. Simon, age 78, of Montgomery, died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Steve was born on October 1, 1946, in Sioux City, IA, to Andrew and Clara (James) Simon. He proudly graduated from Central High School in Sioux City and then went on to accomplish both his Bachelor...
Margaret Traxler (left) and Le-Sueur County Historical Society Board Member Dean Pettis in front of the plaque. ( Le Sueur County Historical Society photo)
Among the buildings along South Plut Avenue at the Le Sueur County Fairgrounds in Le Center, Minn., lies a small building nestled between the other structures that keeps a piece of yesteryear alive — District #75 Schoolhouse. The building is a wood, oneroom schoolhouse, which was typical for the...
The first column I wrote in Montgomery was a year ago, around the three-year anniversary of moving to Minnesota.
The fourth year snuck up on me, which I suppose means I’m having a good time.
Indeed, I was unhappy a year ago. While moving to Minnesota was not a joyous occasion, moving to southern...
TCU junior Ella Schmieising set a new pool record in Montgomery for 100-yard butterfly during an event Oct. 29. (Mike Mallow photo)
The Tri-City United (TCU) girls swimming and diving team claimed two individual titles and one relay championship in the Big South Conference Championships Saturday, Oct. 26 at St. Peter.
Junior Ella Schmeising won the 200-yard individual medley and the 100-yard breaststroke. The 100-yard freestyle...
Community members welcomed in the new owners of Monty Auto Wash, Grant and Sierra Kaisershot, holding their son Clayton, (center) cutting the ribbon at the grand opening. (Jarrod Schoenecker photo)
Monty Auto Wash, 626 4th St SW, received a full revamp from its new owners, Grant and Sierra Kaisershot.
The facility originally opened almost 20 years ago to the day as Montgomery Car Wash under the owners of Ron Pexa and Dick Franek with business offices located in the R&R Metalworks building...
John G. Smisek, age 77, of Le Center, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, at Central Health Care in Le Center. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 14, from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Le Center Funeral Home in Le Center. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 15,...
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