New Market Town Hall - 8950 230th St. E, Lakeville
9 am - 11 am
Wed. December 23, 2020
To sign up for an appointment for either locations go to:
https://www.primarybio.com/r/scottcounty

Effective Immediately....... Please be advised that the City of Montgomery has declared a snow emergency. Once a snow emergency has been declared it is unlawful to park a vehicle on any public street, excluding the Central Business District, until it has been fully cleared, curb-to-curb.

MANKATO, Minn. – (3:30 p.m.) The Minnesota Department of Transportation has closed highways in southwestern Minnesota due to numerous crashes and zero visibility including Interstate 90 from the South Dakota Border to Blue Earth. The closures are now in effect and include the following counties:

Blue Earth (Hwy 60 west of Hwy 60/169 junction only)
Brown (western portion)
Cottonwood
Jackson
Martin
Nobles
Rock
Watonwan
I-90 from South Dakota to Blue Earth

Le Sueur County businesses will have the opportunity to receive money from the state and county.
The Minnesota legislature has approved more than $556,000 for grants to small businesses and non-profits to be administered by Le Sueur County for its citizens.
The county is continuing its contract with Next Stage, the firm that processed the CARES Act funds last fall. Le Sueur County has begun...
To see more on this story, pick up the December 24, 2020 print edition of The New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger or LifeEnterprise.

The Montgomery Sharing Tree program wrapped up last week when 90 gift bags were delivered to residents in nursing homes, assisted living, or senior facilities who need some extra joy this season.
Organizer Eileen Segna said the pandemic eliminated any gift shopping for recipients this year. Instead, she used money that was still in the account and donations to purchase gifts for the residents.
She delivered the joy Friday.

A donation of vintage kroj—otherwise known as Czech and Slovak folk costumes—was recently received by the local Czech Heritage Club. Some of the delicate items date back to the early 1900s.
The beautiful apparel was sent to the local club by Mary Ellen Sweeney of Hull, Massachusetts, who wore some of the costumes when she...
To see more on this story, pick up the December 24, 2020 print edition of the Montgomery Messenger or The New Prague Times

Gift boxes give back to military members and veterans
A program is delivering holiday cheers to military members and local veterans.
The program Treasures for Troops collects needed items that are packaged and sent to active local military members and local veterans.
Organizers Wendy Vargo and Cindy Zahratka said...
To see more on this story, pick up the December 24, 2020 print edition of the Montgomery Messenger.

St. Patrick’s Tavern north of New Prague is among three bars/restaurants that Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison's office filed lawsuits against on Monday, Dec. 21. The other establishments are Pour House in Clarks Grove and The Interchange in Albert Lea. The lawsuits against the restaurants are for operating indoor dining in violation of the current COVID-19 restrictions.

Al Milgrom, the filmmaker who made the documentary “Singin’ in the Grain” has died at 98. Milgrom’s movie featured Minnesota's "Czech Triangle" (New Prague, Montgomery, Veseli and Lonsdale) and followed more than 40 years of the Eddie Shimota Band, including footage of the late Eddie Shimota Sr., his son, Eddie Shimota Jr., Jerry Minar and others from around the area. Milgrom was 96 when he came out with the documentary.

Two Le Sueur County officials submitted resignations during the Tuesday, Dec. 22 commissioners meeting. Darrell Pettis, full-time County Administrator will resign effective January 22, 2021. Joshua Mankowski, full-time
Environmental, Planning and Zoning Administrator in Planning and Zoning, will resign effective December 31, 2020. More on these resignations in the December 31 print edition of the newspapers.

A young woman’s cow painting just earned her some moolah.
Anna Prchal’s vibrant, acrylic painting of a purple cow claimed the People’s Choice Award--and $100--in the Arts and Heritage Center of Montgomery’s Celebrating Farmers and Agriculture window art contest.
The contest was made possible because of a grant from Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council and donations from the Bob and Mary Jo Loftus Foundation and Compeer Financial. Her painting, which she refers to as “Crazy Cow,” was displayed at...

Le Sueur County Sheriff Brett Mason announced Thursday, a $300 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of subject(s) involved in a series of damaged and stolen road signs, that occurred in the recent past, in Lanesburgh and Montgomery Township of Le Sueur County.
Mason said in the past three weeks, on different occasions, his office received reports from citizens and township board representatives about damaged and/or stolen road signs.
An investigation showed the damage was intentional.

Students shop for gifts at school’s holiday store
Holiday shopping got a lot easier for Most Holy Redeemer (MHR) students.
The spirit of Christmas was alive and well last week at a shopping event where gifts came to the school. It was organized by MHR volunteer, Neaner Kriha, who continued a tradition started decades ago by retired teacher, Marian Tuma, and the CCW.
“It used to be called the Mission Penny Sale. This is the second year I’ve organized it. I don’t know what I’ll call it …"

Free help available for teens struggling with drugs, alcohol
Jeremy Gerres gets right to the point.
He’s a recovering addict.
Drugs and alcohol governed his life for many years. He knows the struggle, the pain, and the consequences.
Gerres opened Spirits at Rest, a drug and alcohol treatment center in Montgomery, earlier this year, but quickly identified a need for a program for adolescents.

Per Governor Walz, thanks to the hard work of Minnesotans over the last few weeks to keep each other safe, we are starting to turn a corner on COVID-19. But we’re not out of the woods yet. Today we announced a way forward that will bridge the gap to vaccination.
This plan will protect hospital capacity while prioritizing getting our kids back in the classroom and supporting Minnesotans’ quality of life.
Starting January 18, every elementary school in Minnesota may choose to operate in person with additional safety measures.

New Prague KC Hall - 411 4th Ave. SW, New Prague
Mon. December 14. 2020
12:30 - 5:30 pm
New Market Town Hall - 8950 230th St. E, Lakeville
9 am - 2 pm
Wed. December 16, 2020
Jordan Fire Station - 501 N. Varner St, Jordan
Thurs. December 17, 2020
10 am - 2 pm
To sign up for an appointment for either locations go to:
https://www.primarybio.com/r/scottcounty