A new proposal that would solve many of the city’s aging building problems was presented at a city council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
Resident Bill Marek introduced his plan after he recently toured city buildings with Mayor Tom Eisert and City Administrator Brian Heck.

The Hwy 21 bridge replacement project in Jordan begins in two weeks and will continue through November to replace two bridges and to build a trail for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Beginning Mon, March 9, construction crews will close Hwy 21 between Mill St. and south of the Sand Creek bridge to:

Replace two bridges over Sand Creek and the Union Pacific railroad
Build a trail for pedestrians and bicyclists between Mill St. and the Sand Creek bridge
Reconstruct Hwy 21 between Mill St. and south of the Sand Creek bridge

From Epiphany until Ash Wednesday, the people in the Czech Republic celebrate a season of merrymaking and masquerading called Masopust, which literally means "good-bye to meat.”
Montgomery’s version was celebrated on Sunday to a full house at the American Legion Post #79.
This pre-Lenten Carnival includes dancing, celebrating and eating. It also includes the naming of a new ambassador. That title went to Preston Anderson, son of Kris and Dawn Anderson of Montgomery.
Read more in the print edition.

The Le Sueur/Rice County Drug Task Force was very busy in 2019.
Le Sueur County Chief Deputy Nick Greenig presented information about the work completed by the drug task force within the county during the Elysian City Council meeting Feb. 11.
Last year there were 64 cases opened, 55 search warrants were issued, and there were 61 arrests made.
A total of $18,020 in cash was seized as were nine firearms.
More than 3.4 million dollars in street value worth of controlled substances were seized.

A youth from Lonsdale, and junior at TCU High School, died in a single-vehicle accident due to icy roads on February 18.
According to TCU Superintendent Teri Preisler through a school-notification, Blake Asher died at the scene of a one-vehicle accident on Le Sueur County Road 28, east of County Road 3.
In a press release, Sheriff Brett Mason said Asher’s vehicle, a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado pickup, was traveling eastbound on County Road 28 when he lost control due to ice/snow packed on the road. Le Sueur County Deputies responded at approximately 4:46 p.m.

The Montgomery Fire Department raised more than $1,400 for the American Lung Association (ALA) over the weekend.
Eight members from the department participated in the ALA’s Fight for Air Climb in Minneapolis. Participating were Fire Chief Kenny Pavek, Sean Benz, Joe Anderson, Rick Sembauer, Bryan Ehlers, Isaac Schugel, Dave Gaul, and Travis Rose.
Pavek said the money raised came mainly from donations from friends and family and people out in the community.
“We are very thankful for all the donations!” he stated.

WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...Le Sueur County. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

The Montgomery Historical Society’s information session has been changed to February 20.
It is being held to explain a state grant that could establish a historic district designation for a large part of First Street. The public meeting for First Street property owners and the community will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. at City Hall.
The event was changed due to the weather and distance the consultant needed to travel.

Tri-City United Schools will dismiss early, Wednesday, Feb. 12.
Superintendent Teri Preisler said the action is being taken to stay ahead of the predicted wind gusts and possible impacts to the district’s second-tier buses for TCU-Lonsdale.
Dismissal times:
- TCU High School - 1:30 p.m.
- TCU Le Center and Montgomery - 1:45 p.m.
- TCU Lonsdale - 2:30 p.m.
There will be no afternoon or evening activities or meetings.

Minnesota native Hanna Cesario will perform a free concert of love songs on her ukulele at the Montgomery Public Library on Tuesday, Feb. 11, starting at 7 p.m. The event, which will feature popular songs from Ella Fitzgerald to The Beatles, is sponsored by the Waseca-Le Sueur Regional Library System.
Cesario brings what some call a "refreshing approach" to a timeless instrument and genre by diving deep into every song, giving purpose to each phrase, each note, each word, and everything in-between.

After years of hard work, six senior athletes from Tri-City United High School participated in National Signing Day to commit to playing sports at the collegiate level. On Wednesday, Feb.

José Reyes of Lonsdale and Audrey Wasilowski of Le Center were crowned Tri-City United’s SnoWeek king and queen at TCU High School Friday, Jan. 31 during school hours. Candyland-themed SnoWeek continued Friday afternoon and ended that night after a three-hour lock-in. (Photo courtesy of Devin Reyes)

A Le Center woman faces four felony charges, including wrongfully obtaining assistance and three counts of perjury. Her significant other, with whom she resides, is also charged with a felony for his role in the alleged crime.
According to Le Sueur County Court records, Shannon Jean Foline, 39, of Le Center, has been charged with receiving public assistance benefits (greater than $1,000 and less than $5,000) based upon fraudulent representation and concealment, which constitutes a felony.

In a special meeting Monday, the TCU School Board approved five personnel items. Among them was the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Teri Preisler.
In an electronic communication to district residents, Preisler said it is an honor to serve the Tri-City United School District, students, staff, families, and community members and that she will retire at the end of the school year on June 30.  

A 34-year-old man died in a two-vehicle car crash Monday evening, Jan. 27, in Lonsdale.
Anthony Joseph Mancino, of Glencoe, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident that happened at the intersection of Highway 19 and County Road 2. It occurred at 5:24 p.m.
Mancino was not wearing a seatbelt.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Mancino was traveling westbound on Hwy. 19 in his 2010 Kia Rio. David Ludwig Wolf, 72, of Northfield was driving his 2012 Audi Q5 eastbound on CR 2 when the vehicles collided at the intersection.

Ten Tri-City United High School seniors were named to the Titans' 2020 Royal Sno-Ball Court, Monday afternoon.
The five young ladies include:
• Audrey Wasiloski, daughter of Brooks and Kimberly Wasiloski of Le Center
• Carolyn Mikel, daughter of Brian and Cathy Mikel of Lonsdale
• Giselle Sanchez, daughter of Juan and Luz Maria Sanchez of Montgomery
• Kali Ryks, daugther of Kirstin Lawson of Montgomery
• Mikayla Malecha, daughter of Allen and Shauna Malecha of Northfield
The five young men include: