Minnesota State Fair’s 2022 Princess Kay of the Milky Way and 2020 Kolacky Queen Rachel Rynda received the key to the city and a proclamation honoring her contributions as an exemplary ambassador to the Montgomery area at the Jan. 17 city council meeting.
Rynda was first contacted before Thanksgiving about the honor. City Clerk Patti Soukup called her and, after some small talk, said, “We would like to give you the key to the city.” Rynda was surprised, “I didn’t really expect that but it was pretty cool.”
A fifth grader and an eighth grader were the last two Titans standing in the district’s 2023 Spelling Bee on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 12. The competition was held at TCU Montgomery’s auditorium.
Fifth grader Taelynn Whipps held her own in the championship round, which put her up against TCU’s top spellers in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades, but ultimately, eighth grader Madelyn Ryan, daughter of Stephanie and Jeff Ryan of Le Center, clinched the win by correctly spelling “engagement,” followed by “restoration.”
Twenty-six students participated in the bee.
Three local wellness practitioners are now offering their services under one roof in downtown Montgomery.
Yogis Missy Gregor and Jordan Friendshuh have teamed up with evolve Fitness instructor Becki Lundquist to create Wellness Workshop, a shared space where they can bring their gifts to the community. The business, which is located at 120 First Street North, opened in November 2022
Because of severe weather and delivery complications, delivery of the Jan. 5 edition of The New Prague Times and Montgomery Messenger for various areas could be delayed by a day or two.
These papers will be available at newsstands in Montgomery and New Prague if you wish to pick one up.
Our apologies for any inconvenience.
Wednesday, January 4th, Tri-City United School will have a 2 Hour Late State. Buses will run 2 hours later than normal. KidZone/Wrap opens at 6:30 a.m.
TCU Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023. It will be a BLENDED LEARNING DAY. KidZone will be closed. No activities.
Las escuelas de TCU estarán cerradas el martes 3 de enero. Será un DÍA DE APRENDIZAJE COMBINADO. KidZone estará cerrado. Sin actividades. Gracias.
Tri-City United High School's Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) group went to an event called Q-Quest on November 16 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
Montgomery Police officers began wearing bodyworn cameras (BWCs) one year ago.
Since then, MPD has sent approximately 200+ videos from approximately 45 cases to attorneys for review and charging, according to Montgomery Police Chief Nathan Hintz.
“BWC camera footage has been used in numerous cases since their deployment,” Hintz stated. “The BWCs have been working very well.”
The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the case of a deceased man found this morning, Friday, Dec. 23, around 8:45 a.m., near the northbound exit ramp from County Road 2 (260th Street East/Deuce Road) onto Interstate Highway 35 in New Market Township.
“Our investigators will be working with the medical examiner’s office to make an identification and determine the circumstances surrounding this death,” said Sheriff Luke Hennen. “The investigation is ongoing and no further information will be released at this time.”
Because of severe weather and delivery complications, delivery of the Dec. 25 edition of The Extra for the Kilkenny and Le Center areas could be delayed until Tuesday, Dec. 27.
The Extra will be available at newsstands in Montgomery and New Prague.
Our apologies for any inconvenience.
Samuel Sobieck, a 2013 New Prague High School graduate, is living his dream by affording life solely off of his passions, fishing and making videos.
He’s better known as “Sobi” by friends and followers. He has over 70,000 followers on YouTube and about 40,000 on Instagram. Sobi also has sponsorships from major companies, many started or based in Minnesota, such as Vexilar, Clam Outdoors, Rapala, and Shore Lunch. The sponsorships and the advertising revenue from his social media views are enough for him to enjoy fishing, and making videos of fishing, as a livelihood.
Every year in Montgomery, a quiet exchange takes place.
You’ve seen it in Aging Services for Communities (ASC), the Happy Hour Bar and a photo in the Montgomery Messenger: two small Christmas trees decorated with cards that contain items wished for by local residents who need a little cheer or help around the holidays.
This year, more than one hundred tags with Christmas wishes decorated the trees.
WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM CST THURSDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... ...WIND CHILL WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Watch, dangerously cold wind chills possible. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero.
Members of the Montgomery Torchlight Parade and Fireworks Committee will be judging holiday light displays at area residences and businesses tonight, Thursday, Dec. 15. Please keep your holiday lights on from “dark-thirty” until at least 10 p.m. to allow judges time to canvas the area. There is no need to register for this contest. Everyone who has decorated their Montgomery home and/or business with lights will be entered into the contest. Prizes include: $250 for first place, $100 for second place, and $50 for third place. Winners of the business division will receive cash.
Le Center Librarian Lynn Selly has received the 2022 Above and Beyond Award from the Minnesota Library Association in recognition of her contributions to the Minnesota library community. More on this in Thursday's Messenger.