Pictured is one of three lane and parking options for the Highway 13 Project in 2023. To see the others, click on the pdf below.

Wed, 11/24/2021 - 10:18am

Open House for Highway 13 project is Monday

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the City of Montgomery are hosting an open house to share updates on the Highway 13 project, as well as gather input from the community...

Wyatt Harms and Chloe Hart practice their waves and smiles for the annual Torchlight Parade. The second graders have been named the Junior Grand Marshals of the Dec. 2 event in Montgomery. (Wade Young photo)

Thu, 11/18/2021 - 12:00pm

Jr. Grand Marshals named for Torchlight Parade

When they climb aboard their specially-designed float for the Torchlight Parade on December 2, Chloe Hart and Wyatt Harms are going to make sure people see them. “We’re going to wave … a lot!” said...

Titan Swimmer Ella Schmiesing stands in the Champion place at the Girls Section 1A Meet with one of her medals. Schmiesing won two events at the Meet.

Thu, 11/18/2021 - 11:56am

Titan swims to State

Members of the TCU Swim and Dive team made big history on Friday. Ella Schmiesing, daughter of John and Jennifer Schmiesing, became the first-ever TCU Section Swimming Champion. Ella won the 50...

On their way to the FFA National Convention, members from the TCU Chapter stopped at the Ozark Fisheries. Pictured are (from left) Marty Malecha, TCU Ag. Teacher Randy Kral, Grace Halloran, Jacey Saemrow, Sami Tiede, Nathan Goettl, Mady Ruger, Cole Walters, and Brendan Germscheid. (Photo courtesy of TCU Schools)

Thu, 11/18/2021 - 11:52am

FFA members attend National Convention

Eight members of the TCU FFA chapter visited the 2021 FFA National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana from October 26 to 29. They were Jacey Saemrow, Maddy Ruger, Grace Halloran, TCU FFA Treasurer...

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Charlotte Houn bumps the volleyball during the home loss against Sibley East. (Andrea Nelson photo)

Titans end season with loss to Sibley East

The TCU Titans finished their regular season with a 0-3 loss against Sibley East on Tuesday, Oct. 19. They finished the season with a 5-15 overall record, and a 0-7 conference record. TCU 19 17 22 Sibley East 25 25 25 The game ended with TCU accumulating 22 kills, 14 errors and 137 assists. Maddie...

Boy Scouts (from left) Branko Schoenbauer, Josh Neisen, Caleb Cain and adult leader Jon Trnka paint posts that will be used for thin ice signs in the lake aeration system on Greenleaf Lake. (Submitted photo)

Boy Scouts restore safety signs

Montgomery Messenger

Area lakes aren't iced over yet, but Boy Scouts are already making sure people who ice fish will be safe this winter. Earlier this month, some Scouts from Troop #322 restored and fixed the “Thin Ice” signs that are used on Greenleaf Lake, south of Montgomery, when its aeration system is running....

This year’s Halloween costumes by Thomas Hoppert of New Market are the Rock’em Sock’em Robots. Hoppert is pictured in one, a friend in the other, and his wife, Kim, is the referee. (Photo courtesy of Thomas Hoppert)

Rock'em Sock'em wow!

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

Thomas Hoppert takes Halloween to the next level. For years, he has dressed up in elaborate homemade costumes for what he calls his favorite holiday. His previous creations include the Yip Yip Martians from Sesame Street, Macho Man and Miss Elizabeth, and Captain Obvious! However, this year’s...

MM Public Notices 10.24.21

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Body found in Montgomery pond

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger, LifeEnterprise

Le Sueur County Sheriff Brett Mason reports that on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 shortly after 7 p.m. a man’s body was found in a pond in Montgomery. Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and Montgomery Police Officers responded to a residence located on 14th Street NE, east of CR 3. Mason reports...

Linda Jean Walton, 81

Montgomery Messenger

Linda J. Walton of Montgomery was called home on October 21 at the age of 81. There will be a Celebration of Life for Linda on Saturday, October 30th from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a prayer and song service at 1:00 p.m., in the Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church basement in Montgomery. Linda...

On Oct. 24, ten digit dialing will be required

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger, LifeEnterprise

New changes are coming to how people make phone calls as mandatory 10-digit dialing starts on Sunday, Oct. 24. The Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) July 2020 Order required all telecommunications carriers, to make any network changes necessary to ensure that users can dial 988 to reach the...

Wade Young photo

City takes down hazardous building

Montgomery Messenger

Workers from Barnett Bros. Inc. began the teardown of the building on 100 First Street N on Monday, Oct. 11 and finished Tuesday, Oct. 19. The abandoned property, which was owned by Bob Taraba, was deemed hazardous last year by the City of Montgomery. A Le Sueur County judge ruled in favor of the...

TCU swimmers cheer on their teammates at the True Team Meet on October 15 and 16. (Submitted photo)

Swimmers see personal bests at True Team Meet

Montgomery Messenger

“Every single relay had personal bests and all-around time improvements,” said TCU Swim Coach Kristen Munden about the Section 1A True Team Swimming and Diving Meet, from October 15 and 16. “This meet was a great set up to the sectional meet upcoming in November. Just around the corner!” Divers...

MACC seeks button designs

Montgomery Messenger

The Montgomery Area Community Club (MACC) announces that it is seeking designs for the 88th annual Kolacky Days button. “We are looking for designs from any one of any age who feels creative,” said MACC President Tom Washa. “The winning design will appear on the collectible souvenir button and may...