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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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Adalyn Annette Barnett

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

Jarrod Schoenecker photo

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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Public Notices - Montgomery Messenger 11-14-24

Margaret Traxler (left) and Le-Sueur County Historical Society Board Member Dean Pettis in front of the plaque. ( Le Sueur County Historical Society photo)

Traxler honored for schoolhouse contribution

Montgomery Messenger, LifeEnterprise

Among the buildings along South Plut Avenue at the Le Sueur County Fairgrounds in Le Center, Minn., lies a small building nestled between the other structures that keeps a piece of yesteryear alive — District #75 Schoolhouse. The building is a wood, oneroom schoolhouse, which was typical for the...

At the four-year mark

Montgomery Messenger

The first column I wrote in Montgomery was a year ago, around the three-year anniversary of moving to Minnesota. The fourth year snuck up on me, which I suppose means I’m having a good time. Indeed, I was unhappy a year ago. While moving to Minnesota was not a joyous occasion, moving to southern...

TCU junior Ella Schmieising set a new pool record in Montgomery for 100-yard butterfly during an event Oct. 29. (Mike Mallow photo)

Schmiesing sets new school record

Montgomery Messenger

The Tri-City United (TCU) girls swimming and diving team claimed two individual titles and one relay championship in the Big South Conference Championships Saturday, Oct. 26 at St. Peter. Junior Ella Schmeising won the 200-yard individual medley and the 100-yard breaststroke. The 100-yard freestyle...

Community members welcomed in the new owners of Monty Auto Wash, Grant and Sierra Kaisershot, holding their son Clayton, (center) cutting the ribbon at the grand opening. (Jarrod Schoenecker photo)

New owners revamp auto wash facility

Montgomery Messenger

Monty Auto Wash, 626 4th St SW, received a full revamp from its new owners, Grant and Sierra Kaisershot. The facility originally opened almost 20 years ago to the day as Montgomery Car Wash under the owners of Ron Pexa and Dick Franek with business offices located in the R&R Metalworks building...

John G. Smisek, 77

Montgomery Messenger, LifeEnterprise

John G. Smisek, age 77, of Le Center, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, at Central Health Care in Le Center. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 14, from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Le Center Funeral Home in Le Center. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 15,...

Ronald Joseph Rosival, 78

Montgomery Messenger

Ronald Joseph Rosival, age 78, of Lonsdale, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 15, from 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Shieldsville with Mass of Christian Burial following at 11 a.m. with...

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The 2023 Tri-City United Montgomery PreK-8 School Veterans Day ceremony.

Montgomery Veterans Day honorings

Montgomery Messenger

You can honor your veterans by attending one or all of the area ceremonies within the area on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11. The opportunities to show support for veterans are listed in chronological order below and are open to all the public unless otherwise noted. Montgomery VFW Post 5340 will...

Public Notices - Montgomery Messenger 11-7-24

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2024 Montgomery Area Local Election Results

Montgomery Messenger

The 2024 election had some key local races. Democrat Angie Craig won over Republican Joe Teirab for congressional district 2 by little more than 56,000 votes. Republican Terry M. Stier won over Democrat Sara Nett-Torgrimson by a large margin of almost 10,000 votes in senate district 22B. Democrat...