Many around the area noticed the out-of-place Ferris wheel on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at Next Chapter Winery between New Prague and Montgomery, especially after the lights came on at night.
The Ferris wheel was rented by husband Jeff Nelson of the late Shonna Nelson, who passed away on Sept. 3, 2025 after a battle with cancer. It was part of “Shonna’s Yahrzeit.” A Yahrzeit, sometimes spelled jahrzeit, is a Yiddish word meaning “year time” and is a Jewish tradition that celebrates the anniversary of a loved one’s death, specifically a parent or near relative.
To the editor,
I’m supporting Marisa Ulmen for Minnesota State Senate District 22 because she understands what it takes to build and sustain a strong rural community.
Marisa knows rural Minnesota because she has lived it. She is a fifth-generation farmer from Madelia, and she understands both the challenges and opportunities facing our farm families and rural communities.
Her campaign is focused on four priorities: affordable, accessible healthcare; support for rural families and communities; a strong future for our farm families; and stronger rural towns.
Monday, Aug. 31
- Traffic stop (TS) and issued a warning for failure to maintain lane.
- Assisted (Asst.) with a medical at Traditions.
- TS and arrested an individual for cannabis open package, obstruct legal process, driving after revocation and no insurance.
- Asst. with a medical on Deer Trail.
Tuesday, Sept. 1
Titans start boys soccer season 3-0
The Tri-City United boys soccer team started its 2026 season by allowing only two goals while posting three straight wins.
The defending Section Champions defeated Mankato West, 1-0, Wings United (St. James/Windom/Madelia), 10-1, and Worthington, 2-1, in a rematch of the Big South Conference Championship.
Junior Angel Ruiz Gomez scored the lone goal in the shutout of Mankato West August 29, in the 22nd minute.
It was a clean sweep for the Tri-City United girls tennis team Tuesday, Sept. 1.
The Titans improved to 3-3 overall with straight set wins in all seven matches. They only allowed one Eagle player to score more than three points in a set.
At No. 1 singles junior Ellie Adams was a 7-5, 6-2 winner. Junior Reagan Steffen was a 6-2, 6-0 winner at No. 2 singles. Junior Destynee Wolff was a 6-0, 6-1 winner at No. 3 singles. At No. 4 singles, junior Lexie Berger was a 6-3, 6-0 winner.
Monday, Aug. 24
- Assisted (Asst.)an individual with a vehicle lock out.
- Traffic stop (TS) and issued a warning for no front license plate. (2)
- TS and arrested an individual for driving while intoxicated (DWI), unlawful firearm possession, drug possession, and driving after revocation.
- Asst. an individual with a civil manner.
- TS and issued a warning for an equipment violation
Tuesday, Aug. 25
A “Meet Your Candidates” event has been coordinated by Jean Keogh at the sponsoring Revival on Main ahead of this year’s mid-term elections on Tuesday, Sept. 22.
Area residents are encouraged to attend this free event to hear from and ask questions to candidates for Minnesota Senate District 22, Minnesota House District 22B, Le Sueur County, City of Montgomery, and Tri-City United School District #2905.
Social period will start at 6:30 p.m., with kolacky, cookies, coffee, and a cash bar, where residents will be able to interact directly with candidates.
SOL-I.S. Technology Solutions gave the first of about four-to-five more learning events sponsored by the Montgomery, Lonsdale, Northfield, Belle Plaine, and Elko New Market chambers of commerce. These events are free for chamber members.
The company was started by an eight-year U.S. Navy veteran, Troy Solis, with the first session focusing on the simple ways small businesses get hacked and what that means for your small business.
His best days were spent on a dirt bike, on some other form of motorized machine or in the garage building or improving anything with a motor he could make run better. Levi Schelhaas died way too young doing exactly what he loved. And in his death, he helped other people enjoy life in their own way.
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church pews were filled on Tuesday, Aug. 25, with family and friends celebrating the life of Mick McGuire at his funeral.
Nate Goldenman read a eulogy at the beginning of the service. McGuire’s brother, Dan McGuire, was Mick McGuire’s urn bearer, which remained both an honor and privilege and saddening reminder of everyone’s loss in the community.
A reception was held following the service at the Revival on Main in Montgomery. Outside the hall was Mick McGuire’s truck with his homemade canoe attached to the top.
The United States Postal Service is in the middle of extensive modernization efforts nationwide which includes upgrading its aging delivery fleet of more than 230,000 vehicles — one of the world’s largest.
Montgomery’s Post Office received their two new vehicles earlier this month, replacing two 1989 Grumman Long-Life Vehicles (LLV). The old vehicles will eventually be transported away to be used for parts for other Grumman vehicles that still remain in service.
After conducting interviews last Wednesday, Aug. 12, Montgomery City Council chose Jesse Johnson of Cannon Falls, Minn., as their new city administrator at Monday’s council meeting.
Retired Lieutenant Colonel Johnson is a 20-year veteran of the United States Army and Bronze Star Medal recipient. The 49-year-old lives in Cannon Falls with his wife of 24 years, Teresa, and has four kids — two boys and two girls, with three of them being in college.
