Montgomery native Meghan Petricka works on a topiary design on the discovery+ show, “Clipped.” (Photo courtesy of discovery+)

Thu, 05/06/2021 - 12:20pm

Will plant artist get ‘Clipped’? Petricka to compete on TV show

She’s a Topiary Designer/Botanical Mosaic Artist, originally from Montgomery. She was the 2001 Kolacky Queen, and next week she will show the world her artistic skills on the new discovery+ show, “...

Tue, 05/04/2021 - 4:34pm

Waterville resident offered county administrator position

An extensive search for a new Le Sueur County Administrator is coming to a close. After final interviews with four candidates Monday, May 3, the Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners extended the...

Tri-City United’s Rachel Rynda rounds first after hitting a single in the fifth inning against Le Sueur-Henderson. (Andrea Nelson photo)

Fri, 04/30/2021 - 11:01am

Softball team looks for their groove, falls to Giants

Going into last week’s doubleheader against the Le Sueur-Henderson Giants, Titan Coach Kelly Jo Closser, knew it was going to be a tough game. She said the team is still working to get into its...

Norbert and Mary Geisen, of New Prague, decide on which enamelware to purchase. Mary said these work great to place indoor potted plants in because they save the furniture from being ruined. The Geisen’s have been making the annual trip to the Swap Meet for a least ten years. Mary’s favorite find over the years is an iron welcome sign that they have hanging on their house.

(Andrea Nelson Photos)

Thu, 04/29/2021 - 3:29pm

Pioneer Power Swap Meet kicks off the flea market season

After missing out on last year, buyers and sellers were ready to wheel and deal at what has become the seasonal kick-off location to the swap meet season in the Midwest. From Friday to Sunday,...

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Montgomery Messenger

City has a new Planner and Economic Development Specialist

If you need a building permit, looking for assistance with your business or want to build a new subdivision, you’ll want to see the City of Montgomery’s new Planner and Economic Development Specialist. Joshua Mankowski started his position on March 16, taking over part of the role held by Leah...

Dylan Westerman rounds third base and eventually home for TCU’s first run in their season-opener against Sibley East on Monday. (Wade Young photo)

Titan baseball drops season-opener to Sibley East

Montgomery Messenger

The Tri-City United Baseball Team opened its 2021 season with a conference loss to Sibley East on Monday, April 12. After five innings, the Titans fell 5-15 to the Wolverines. No other information was provided by press-time. Next up for the Titans is a conference game against Belle Plaine on...

Portion of Downtown Sound to reopen

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

As of Thursday, April 15, the City of New Prague announced it is allowing the one story “rear” portion of Downtown Sound at 104 Main St. E to reopen. This is the portion that is marked internally in the building – essentially all the rear portion except the north 12-feet closest to the two story...

Genevieve Marie Holtz, 90 - Memorial Mass

Montgomery Messenger

Genevieve Marie Holtz, 90, died peacefully during the evening hours of Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 29, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Most Holy Redeemer Church with Memorial Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11 a.m....

Kenneth John Weber, 81

Montgomery Messenger

Kenneth John Weber, 81, of Kilkenny, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Mala Strana Health Care in New Prague. Visitation will be on Saturday, April 24 from 9 to 11a.m. at St. Canice Catholic Church in Kilkenny. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11am with Father Tom...

Roland Ceplecha spent a few hours this past Saturday powder blasting the Settler’s Log Cabin in Memorial Park. Submitted Photo

Restorations continue for Log Cabin

Montgomery Messenger

The restoration of the Settler’s Log Cabin in Memorial Park, Montgomery, continued over the weekend. Roland Ceplecha spent a few hours Saturday powder blasting the cabin. Ceplecha owns Kaderlik Well Drilling and Service, and he volunteered his equipment and labor for the job. Prior to the powder...

TCU’s Anabelle Davies (center) stands in the winner’s position at the Minnesota State Weightlifting Championship on Saturday.

Submitted Photo

3x State Champion!

Montgomery Messenger

Senior makes history at TCU Anabelle Davies puts the ‘M’ in muscle. She has three state champion titles to prove it. The Tri-City United senior earned her third title over the weekend at the Minnesota State Weightlifting Championship in Moorhead. Davies is the daughter of... To read more on this...

Rice County Master Gardener volunteers to host annual Arbor Day tree giveaway

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger, LifeEnterprise

The Rice County Master Gardener volunteers are hosting their annual Arbor Day tree and shrub giveaway on Friday, April 30, at the Rice County Fairgrounds in Faribault. The giveaway will take place from 3:30-5:30 p.m., while supplies last. The giveaway will take place as a drive-through, minimal...

Public Notices - Montgomery Messenger 04-15-21

Montgomery Messenger

Main Street building posted as unsafe

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

The City of New Prague will have the building located at 102 E. Main Street (containing The Consignment Lodge at 102 E. Main Street and Downtown Sound at 104 E. Main Street) posted as an unsafe structure and to be vacated (per MN Rules1300.0180) until further notice. This determination was made by...