Youth wrestlers ‘pull-up’ to encourage other to join
Tri-City United School’s youth wrestling held a pull-up competition at the Titans’ home football game on Friday, Sept. 25 to promote the upcoming youth wrestling season, which begins Nov. 9.
Early access to “The Chosen”
The community is invited to watch an early-access viewing of “The Chosen” season six on Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 10-11:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Montgomery.
TCU is closing the Le Center primary building
The Tri-City United Schools school board voted to close the primary building in Le Center at Monday’s regular board meeting, due to a failed boiler and no full need of the space.
Roundabout develops mysterious dip in Lonsdale
Social media posting on Facebook has been all abuzz the last couple weeks about the roundabout in Lonsdale at Highway 19 and Rice County 2, which was completed less than two months ago.
Vehicle crashes into Lonsdale store
Last Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 22, a regular customer of Lonsdale’s Dollar General store crashed into the entryway of the building.
Epilepsy fundraising goal achieved by Le Center preteen
Before he could even remember and being only about nine months old, Silas Vlasak of Le Center started having drop seizures.
O’Malley & Hartwig crowned homecoming royalty
Le Center’s Parker O’Malley and Kaitlyn Hartwig were crowned Tri-City United High School’s 2026 Homecoming king and queen Monday afternoon, Sept. 28 in the school’s performing arts center.
Sometimes, trying something new sparks new interests, ideas, and creativity.
Once a year, Most Holy Redeemer Catholic School in Montgomery holds unique mini classes for its seventh and eighth grade students. The week of big opportunities was held...
To see more on this story, pick up the March 18, 2021 print edition of the Montgomery Messenger.
There was a whole lot o’ fun in Le Center on Saturday. The town lucked out with the weather and enjoyed blue, sunny skies and warm temperatures for its annual St. Patrick’s Parade on March 13. Hundreds of festive lads and lassies of all ages grabbed their shamrocks, donned their green, and lined Main Street to celebrate all things Irish.
Montgomery was well represented at Le Center’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 13.
Kolacky Days royalty (left to right) Miss Congeniality Rachel Way, Second Princess Nikaija Young, First Princess Marissa Gare, and Kolacky Queen Rachel Rynda.
Saturday, while he was standing in shorts and a t-shirt in 60-degree weather, my son, Mecca, muttered, “I’m so glad winter’s over.”
Yes, the lack of snow and warm sun gave him the impression winter was finished.
Yes, the balmy temperatures made us think of packing up the winter boots and shovels.
But, we know better than to be fooled by March’s trickery.
When he said this, I smiled, because Mecca doesn’t say much. I was thrilled we were having a meaningful conversation. I was hoping more would follow.
Alas, the magic was over.
James Myles Filipek passed away on March 16, 2021, at the age of 80, in his home. His battle with cancer in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Jim came out a hero and stayed strong until the end.
Four-year-old Rosa Eileen Ruiz (above) opened a lemonade stand in Le Center on Saturday, March 13, during the community’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The little entrepreneur sold glasses of pink lemonade from her colorful stand for 50 cents each. Of course, all orders came with a big, adorable smile.
Saturday was a day of highs and lows for the TCU Wrestling Team.
After a tough battle, for the first time in its history, the Titans were crowned the Section 2AA Champions when they defeated Scott West 40-25.
“Saturday was incredible,” said Head Coach Shaun Timmerman. “There was...
To see more on this story, pick up the March 18, 2021 print edition of the Montgomery Messenger.
Evelyn Trcka, age 102 of Shieldsville passed away peacefully on Thursday March 4, 2021 at Pleasant Manor in Faribault. Visitation will be held Monday, March 22, 2021 from 3 – 7 pm at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Shieldsville and will continue Tuesday morning 9:30 – 11 am. Mass of Christian burial will be held Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 11 am with Fr. Thomas Niehaus officiating. Interment will be held in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Shieldsville.
Daylight saving time has returned, prompting many to celebrate with an eye toward warmer temps and the change of seasons. As if on cue, this is a great time as well to celebrate newspapers and the sunshine they deliver to all of our lives and communities.
Reminding citizens and public officials about the public’s right of access to government information is the focus of “Sunshine Week: It’s Your Right to Know,” March 14-20. At its foundation, Sunshine Week underscores preserving the free flow of information for an open, effective and accountable government.
Fred Lawrence Washa, age 86, of Fort Worth, Texas passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021. He was born on January 26, 1935 to Fred H. Washa and Bessie C. (Rynda) Washa. Fred graduated from Montgomery High School. After high school, Fred served in the United States Air Force and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
The 2021 Kolacky Days button design has been announced!
A regal design submitted by Sarah Dolejs of Apple Valley claimed the most votes and will be featured on this year’s Kolacky Days button.
The Montgomery Area Community Club (MACC) made the announcement during a drive-by Annual Membership Drive at Franke’s Bakery on Saturday, March 6.
A total of 10...
To read more on this story, pick up the March 11, 2021 print edition of the Montgomery Messenger.
The Public Works Advisory Board is planning to recondition the city’s water tower next year in a process that will take approximately five months.
The board heard the details during its monthly meeting on Thursday, March 4. Shane Oksanen, Public Utilities Supervisor, and Chris Cavett of SEH, said work on the 500,000-gallon tank is expected to begin...
To see more on this story, pick up the March 11, 2021 print edition of the Montgomery Messenger.
On Saturday, March 6, TCU held its second and last weightlifting meet of the year at TCU High School with ten athletes competing.
Coach Andrew Meier said ...
To read more on this story, pick up the March 11, 2021 print edition of the Montgomery Messenger.
The Rice County Sheriff’s Office is asking everyone to be alert to a new scam hitting our area. This is another form of mail fraud where you receive mail asking you to pay a fine for a traffic violation. The latest scam states that you were caught on a DOT camera for a traffic violation. The State of Minnesota does not currently allow photograph traffic enforcement, excluding body cameras or mobile vehicle cameras that are fixed to an officer or a squad car.
Beverly Theresa Rutt passed away at Mayo Hospital in Arizona on February 27, 22021.
She was born in New Prague, MN to Frank and Mary Rutt on April 5, 1939. Beverly graduated from Montgomery, MN High School in 1957, attended the School of Business in Minneapolis, MN and moved to Hawaii for three years. Beverly has resided in Scottsdale, AZ since 1968 working for the US Airforce and US Post Office in Arizona until retirement.
The end of the rainbow will be found in Le Center on March 12 and 13 when the community hosts its annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration.
According to posts on its social media page, the celebration will be held - with adjustments from the global pandemic and requirements put in place by the state.
The celebration’s Queen Candidate Talent Show will be held on Saturday, March 6 at the Le Center American Legion Post 108 by invitation only. It will begin at 3 p.m.
