Per Governor Walz today, effective Saturday, February 13 at noon, further steps to reopen Minnesota’s economy safely, are listed below.
· Increasing the “not to exceed” capacity in restaurants to 250, while leaving the maximum capacity at 50 percent
· Increasing indoor entertainment “not to exceed” capacity to 250, while leaving the maximum capacity at 25 percent
· Increasing private events and celebrations “not to exceed” capacity to 50, while leaving the maximum capacity at 25
It is that time of year when scammers come out in full force. Unfortunately for a couple of Le Sueur County residents, they were duped into sending money to someone they didn’t know.
Le Sueur County Assistant Attorney Jason...
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A young family is pouring their love—and lifesavings—into an old farm.
Dilapidated outbuildings have been repaired.
Old wire fencing has been removed and replaced.
The big barn standing at the heart of the property has been refurbished and repainted and is once again...
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Forget distance learning.
Forget hybrid learning.
Remember in-person learning?
That’s exactly what all students and faculty of Tri-City United will do as they return to full, in-classroom education starting February 16.
On Monday, February 8, the TCU school board approved a learning plan that has all students from pre-kindergarten on up to 12th graders returning to their regular schedules as if it were a normal year, and without a late start.
City begins discussions for new facility
Mayor Tom Eisert is on a mission: to begin work and establish a timeline toward a new police department facility.
The subject was one of the items on the council’s work session on Monday, Feb. 1.
Eisert conveyed his message loud and clear.
“We are all very clear of the needs of the police facility,” he stated. “We’ve been stuck in this exact spot for the last year and a half. It’s time to move forward. I will welcome any ideas on how we..."
Editor Wade Young, Staff Writer Lisa Ingebrand, and Graphic Designer Jennifer Leff, who work for Suel Printing Company, were honored for their work during the 2021 Minnesota Newspaper Association's (MNA) Annual Convention on January 28.
Young, from the Montgomery Messenger, won in the...
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This year, Most Holy Redeemer Catholic School’s families won’t be gathering to celebrate Catholic Schools Week, January 31 through February 6, but that doesn’t mean they won’t be having fun.
The Montgomery private school has pieced together safe ways for students and staff members...
To see more on this story, pick up the January 28, 2021 print edition of the Montgomery Messenger.
In conjunction with Walgreens, Traditions of Montgomery hosted its COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, Jan. 20. A total of 33 residents and 32 essential caregivers received their first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. One of the residents to roll up his sleeve was Arnold “Buck” Zahratka. According to Julie Fessel Resident Services Coordinator, all of the residents but one, was able to receive the vaccine. The second dose of the vaccine will be available in less than 30 days.
Three youth from Le Sueur Co. have been chosen to help share the story of 4-H and agriculture as newly appointed Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassadors.
Two are from Tri-City United High School, and one is from Waterville-Elysian-Morristown High School. All are members of the...
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The Le Sueur/Rice County Drug Task Force released their work within Le Sueur County last week during the Elysian City Council meeting.
Le Sueur County Chief Deputy Nick Greenig presented the work completed by the drug task force and broke...
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Jenni Wickman of Generation Building Center, left, was named Business of the Year by the Lonsdale Chamber of Commerce on the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 26. Shanna Gutzke-Kupp, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, right, presents Wickman with a plaque. Wickman operates the business with her husband Tom. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Lonsdale Chamber of Commerce held a Dinner Drive-Thru on January 26. For more see the Thursday, Feb. 4, print issues of The New Prague Times and Montgomery Messenger. (Patrick Fisher Photo)
A man faces murder and arson charges after a fire on Sunday morning.
According to Le Sueur County Sheriff Brett Mason, on Sunday Jan. 24, 2021, at approximately 7:15 a.m. the Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a structure fire at 37722 Hunting Preserve Lane in Le Center.
Investigation into the incident revealed the deceased body of an adult male believed to be Bruce Alan Traxler, 64, who lived at the address.
Subsequent investigation led to the arrest of Hardy Robert Wills-Traxler, 25, of Le Center.
Renovation uncovers 100-year-old mural
During the interior renovation of Revival on Main to an event space, a piece of Montgomery’s history was uncovered in late November.
After decades and layers of paint were removed, a mural for the store...
To see more on this story, pick up the January 21, 2021 print edition of the Montgomery Messenger.
The New Prague Snow Drifters, the local snowmobile club that maintains area snowmobile trails, took time this fall and early winter to convert an old grain bin into a warming shelter for snowmobilers.
Club member Brian Jindra said they began discussions this summer. The club’s Trail Coordinators, the Groomer Committee and board members continued talks about a...
To see more on this story, pick up the January 21, 2021 print edition of The New Prague Times and Montgomery Messenger.
Tri-City United elementary schools were full of students on Monday, Jan. 11.
Not since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic began in mid-March, 2020, have the schools had full classrooms.
Following guidance from Governor Tim Walz’s Safe Learning Plan, TCU schools laid out its...
To see more on this story, pick up the January 14, 2021 print edition of the Montgomery Messenger.
Residents unharmed, but pet perishes
Two residents in Montgomery escaped an early-morning fire on Wednesday, Jan. 6, but sadly, a pet dog did not. The fire broke out at the two-story, single-family home at 201 Boulevard Ave. NE. The Montgomery Fire Department responded to the scene just before 1 a.m. When Fire Chief Kenny Pavek arrived, he found the house fully...
To see more on this story, pick up the January 14, 2021 print edition of the Montgomery Messenger.