An investigation into Frontier Communications has shown that the company has failed to provide adequate or reliable service, according to Minnesota Commerce Department.
The investigative report was filed with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on Friday, January 4, 2019.

Several wrestlers scored victories at the Redwood River Riot on December 21 and 22. Nick Johnson at 120 pounds, Sam Miller at 195 pounds and Jose Reyes did well at the tournament.
Johnson defeated Kelvin Andrade-Ponce of Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City in his first bout with a 9-2 decision. He continued with a win against Erik Artiga of Worthington in a 6-4 decision, and Wyatt Taylor of Sibley East with a pin in 2:53. He defeated Ryan Borris with a 11-3 major decision before he was defeated by Jaxson Rohman of Fairmont-Martin County West in the final round. He was pinned in 2:03.

After a crushing 21-85 loss against Waterville-Elysian-Morristown to open the Tri-City United Basketball Tournament, the Titans rebounded with their first win against Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton (JWP), 58-51.
The boys opened the holiday tournament on Thursday, Dec. 27 with a winless record. They faced the Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Buccaneers who entered the contest with a 7-1 record, and as records predicted, the Buccaneers dominated the Titans in TCU territory.

After a tough 38-39 loss against Waterville-Elysian-Morristown that opened their holiday tournament on Thursday, Dec. 27, the Tri-City United Girls’ Basketball Team returned Friday to beat Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton 62-45.
Coach Eric Specht said the girls started the tourney a little timid, and struggled to put the ball in the basket.

A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of County Roads 3 and 28 sent one of the vehicles in the ditch and people to hospitals on December 31.
According to Fire Chief Ken Pavek, the Montgomery Fire and Ambulance Departments were paged to the scene at approximately 7:10 a.m. The accident included two vehicles, one that landed on its side in the ditch north of County Road 28, while the other remained on the road.
Pavek said North Memorial Air was called to the scene.

The Miss Czech Slovak Minnesota Pageant is looking for young women of Czech, Slovak or Moravian heritage to compete for the state title. The 30th annual Miss Czech Slovak Minnesota Pageant will be held on April 13, 2019, at the American Legion Club in Montgomery, Minnesota. 

When it comes to successfully balancing school activities, athletics, and academics, seniors Keeley Oak and Sam Barnack are pros.
Tri-City United recognized the two students by nominating them for the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) AAA Award that recognizes and honors high school seniors who have excelled in the classroom, on the athletic field, and in the fine arts.

David Charles Baker
It is with great sadness that the family of David Baker of New Prague announces his sudden passing, on Saturday, December 29, 2018, at the age of 52 years.  David will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 17 years, Colleen, and his children, Joshua (Linh) and Jessica.  David will also be fondly remembered by his grandchildren, Isaac, Nevaeh, Gabriel, Bella, and Ariah, by his mother, Pat, and sisters, Leah (William), Ann (Joe), their daughters, Charlotte and Sara, and extended family and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Baker.

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners approved the final pay 2019 levy in the amount of $20,716,550, a 6.9 percent increase over the 2018 levy. This levy was approved during an early evening meeting Tuesday, Dec. 18. For more information on the levy check out the Dec. 27 edition of the Life/Enterprise.

Delyla Sladek, 77, of Le Center passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital in Mankato.
Visitation will be on Saturday, January 5 from 9 to 11a.m. at St. Canice Catholic Church in Kilkenny. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. with Father Victor Valencia officiating. Interment will be in Bohemian National Cemetery.

Merry Christmas to the Sembauers!
Jack Sembauer, 14, and his mom, Wendy Sembauer of Montgomery, found the 2018 Torchlight Parade and Fireworks medallion on the north side of the fire hall on a piece of wood under a downspout. 
"I think it was the third clue that led us there. It said something about being between Fifth Street and the highway," Jack said of their Saturday, December 15 search. "We were only there looking for five or ten minutes before I found it." 

Emily Mae Braun, 87, of Montgomery passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Hospital in Mankato. Visitation will be on Saturday, Dec. 22 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. with Father Victor Valencia officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Lexington.

The Lonsdale City Council approved to slightly reduce the city’s tax rate in 2019 on Thursday night.
“The focus was to keep the tax levy the same,” said Mayor Tim Rud at the Lonsdale City Council meeting.
As such, the tax levy portion of next year’s budget was approved for $2,070,000. It will increase the city’s tax revenue by $206,600.

In my older years, I have started to feel cynical (dare I say bitter?), and my Christmas list for this old world looks more like a massive complaint rather than a heartfelt letter to you.
So, in search of the true Christmas spirit, I pulled up one of the most famous editorials ever written, "Is there a Santa Claus?"

Starting with February’s bill, Montgomery residents can expect to see a slight increase in the sewer portion of their bill.
At its final meeting of the year, the city council amended its utility fee schedule that includes water and sewer rates. According to City Administrator Brian Heck, the increase came before the council after an annual review by the Public Utility Commission (PUC).

The following meeting has been cancelled.
The mayor and council members of Lonsdale want the public's input and suggestions on a project that could bring a senior independent living facility and new city hall and police department to the city.
To help weigh in on the discussion, the Lonsdale City Council is holding a public meeting on Monday, Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. at Lonsdale City Hall.