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Titan senior Grace Hennen goes up for one of a handful of baskets in the game against Fairmont on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Hennen came out with 10 points on the game, which included making three consecutive shots earned off a single foul against her from Fairmont.

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 2:40pm

Win streak reaches 10 straight for TCU girls

Last week was one of the toughest for the Tri-City United (TCU) girls basketball team. They faced two teams who were near the top of their respective divisions in the Big South Conference. The Titans...

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Wed, 01/15/2025 - 2:29pm

First baby of 2025 is born!

Mom goes to appointment, drives herself to hospital for first baby of 2025 The winner of this year’s contest for the first baby of the year in Montgomery are parents Ashley Gregor and Jason Barnett,...

Fri, 01/03/2025 - 11:28am

All federal offices closed Thursday, Jan. 9

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St. John Lutheran Church in Kilkenny as it stands today.

Thu, 01/02/2025 - 6:38pm

Kilkenny’s St. John Lutheran Church to close after 134 years

Churches around the nation have been struggling and closing in rather large numbers. The attendance at churches has dropped significantly. A Gallup poll published in 2024 showed that 43 percent of...

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St. John Lutheran Church in Kilkenny as it stands today.

Kilkenny’s St. John Lutheran Church to close after 134 years

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Churches around the nation have been struggling and closing in rather large numbers. The attendance at churches has dropped significantly. A Gallup poll published in 2024 showed that 43 percent of adults said they attended religious services in their 2000-2003 poll to just 30 percent in their 2021-...

Harriet (Schrom) Edel, 90

Montgomery Messenger

Harriet (Schrom) Edel, age 90, of Kilkenny, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at The Moments; Memory Care & Enhanced Assisted Living in Lakeville, Minnesota. Harriet was born in Owatonna on September 20, 1934, to Edward and Roselyn (Spindler) Schrom. Harriet was...

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The representative group of those who donated and volunteered on the historic fire bell project, from the left, in the front row sitting are Marv Denzer, Ben Krenik, Roger Heyda, Jake Edel, Mick McGuire, Julie Hensel, Connie Meeker, Anne Becker, Mary Kay Jindra, and Bill Hlavac; and in the back row standing are Rudi Gregor, Marty Krocak, Mike Stapf, Scott Sever, Mike Sever, Scott Stasney, Larry Trnka, John Krautkremer, Rick Krenik, Nick Filipek, Todd Meeker, Gary Ruhland, Steve Jindra, Butch (Ed) Vlasak, and Dale Ruhland. Missing from the photo are Bob Krocak, Jr., Ron Pexa, Mike Grundhoffer, Maureen Gunderson, Debbie Noiske, Mark Kline, Dave and Sue Soukup, Bob Pavek, Bob Ruhland, and Joe Tupy.

141-year-old fire bell receives new life, tells history of Montgomery

Montgomery Messenger

The first fire bell ever used in Montgomery when it was chartered as a city in the state of Minnesota was erected in 1884. That bell, now 141 years old, has new life instilled in it thanks to the efforts of local citizens and a collaboration of businesses. Local businessman and historian Dale...

Public Notices - Montgomery Messenger 1-2-25

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We are looking for the first baby of 2025!

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Are you having a baby at any moment? Could your baby be the first baby born in the year 2025 for Montgomery? Don't hesitate! Be the first to report the good news of your new baby to the Montgomery Messenger at editor@montgomerymnnews.com to win a variety of prizes from local merchants!

Elizabeth "Betty" Frances Pomije, 82

Montgomery Messenger

Elizabeth "Betty" Frances Pomije, age 82, of Montgomery, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Traditions of Montgomery. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Montgomery American Legion Club on Sunday, December 29, as an Open House from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Private family services...

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Nevaeh Persing, 8, took part in visiting with Santa at Frandsen Bank & Trust. She wished for a Bitsy, an electronic animal. Persing said that she will leave out cookies and milk for Jolly Old Saint Nick and carrots for his reindeer.

50 years of Santa visits

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The Montgomery Fire Department (MFD) has been spreading joy to families of former firefighter members and to the elderly in the community for roughly 50 years according to MFD Chief Kenny Pavek. “We are not sure exactly how long it’s been going, we are figuring 50 years,” Pavek said. In talking...

Marlys Ann Hora, 83

Montgomery Messenger

Marlys Ann Hora, age 83, of Montgomery, MN, passed away at Shakopee Friendship Manor on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. Visitation will be held Sunday, December 29, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Shieldsville, MN, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 30, at St....

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Senior Titan Emma Skluzacek furthers the lead in the first period of Tuesday, Dec. 10, game against St. James Area, 16-6.

Win streak reaches five straight for Titan girls

Montgomery Messenger

After starting the season with two straight losses, the Tri-City United girls basketball team now has a healthy team and has won their last five games. Three of those wins occurred last week, with victories over St. James (67-55) on Dec. 10, Jackson County Central (61-51) Dec. 13 in Mapleton, and...

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Dale Ruhland, a first time medallion hunter, found the medallion on top of the bell at city hall Sunday.

“When Silver Bells came up, I knew I had it.”

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What’s more fitting than a person who has been researching and coordinating the preservation of the town’s first fire bell than for that person to find the Torchlight Parade and Fireworks medallion. Local businessman and historian Dale Ruhland found the medallion Sunday evening. “I’ve never hunted...