Townships in Scott, Le Sueur and Rice counties, as well as in counties throughout the state, will hold their annual meeting Tuesday, March 14.
Known as Township Day, these annual meetings are held every year on the second Tuesday in March and set townships apart from other forms of local government. The meetings allow township residents to voice their opinions about local issues with other township residents and also vote directly on their annual tax levy -- direct democracy in action. Citizens attending annual meetings also often discuss and vote on other local issues.
Montgomery to New Prague
A total reconstruction of MN 13 in Montgomery from just south of Milwaukee Avenue to just north of Tri-City United High School and a roundabout at Le Sueur County 28 and MN 13 will happen this summer.
Scott County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch received a report of a two-vehicle crash that occurred on Scott County 23 (Panama Avenue) south of Scott County 68 (190th Street East) in Spring Lake Township at 3:08 p.m. on Mar. 2.
The preliminary investigation indicates that a 2007 GMC Sierra, that was towing an enclosed trailer, driven by Arturo Garcia Rivera (39) of Lakeville, was traveling southbound on Panama Avenue when it crossed the center line, striking a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan traveling northbound, driven by Megan Rae Taylor (50) of Lonsdale.
The Amber Alert for Leon is canceled. The child has been found safe. Below is the message from the City of Lakeville.
Montgomery’s 23rd annual Masopust celebration, which is traditionally known as the Czech version of Mardi Gras, was celebrated in a big way on Sunday, Feb. 19 at The Rustic Farmer, with lots of music, dancing, traditional Czech foods, and the crowning of a new Masopust King, Luke Sluzacek.
“I believe it was the largest crowd in the last few years,” reported Jean Keogh, who helped organize the Czech Heritage Club event. “People came from Richfield, Faribault, and Iowa, to name a few. Everyone who attended enjoyed it; we got lots of positive comments throughout the afternoon.”
The Montgomery Historical Society (MHS) continued its mission of collecting, preserving, and disseminating area history at its annual meeting held on January 25 at Hilltop Hall.
President Jim Mladek called the meeting to order and reviewed the society’s activity over the past year and what members can expect in 2023.
There will be no local mail delivery today, Thursday, February 23.
Due to the weather, the transfer trucks for the U.S. Postal Service mail were pulled off the roads on Wednesday, February 22 and Thursday,February 23.
The delivery of this weeks newspapers will be delayed.
- Blizzard warning is in effect for the area until noon on Feb. 23. Get the latest forecast at http://www.weather.gov/mpx/
- MnDOT road conditions vary. Travel not advised in some areas. See current road closures and information at https://www.511mn.org
SCHOOLS
- Tri-City United Schools are closed and activities are cancelled through Thursday evening.
- Most Holy Redeemer School in Montgomery will be closed and students doing remote learning Wednesday and Thursday.
Lonsdale City Council gave approval to seek bids to construct a flat cement pad to install the skate park equipment purchased from the City of Shakopee for $905.98 last summer. The skate park will reside just east of the pavilion in Sticha Park and is expected to open up by mid-summer.
Junior members of the Montgomery American Legion Auxiliary Unit #79 (ALA), Izzi Kotek and Nevaeh Persing, crafted Valentine’s Day cards for 11 local veterans in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Auxiliary member Colleen Pavek delivered some of the cards to veterans at The Harbor and Golden Years Home. Auxiliary members Mary Jane Grundhoffer and Connie Shriver delivered the rest of the Valentine’s Day cards to veterans at Traditions of Montgomery and Park Manor Apartments.
The Montgomery Historical Society (MHS) continued its mission of collecting, preserving, and disseminating area history at its annual meeting held on January 25 at Hilltop Hall. President Jim Mladek called the meeting to order and reviewed the society’s activity over the past year and what members can expect in 2023.
Most Holy Redeemer School (MHRS) exceeded their $1,500 fundraising goal for the Kids Heart Challenge and had their best year so far. The students raised $1,840.83 for the American Heart Association. The largest amount previously raised was $1,583 in 2017.
Snow week kicked off Feb. 9 with announcing of the Snow Court candidates. Candidates were introduced with their partners and then tested with trivia about each other. Both candidates had to answer the same as their partners.
Monday was coronation in the performing arts center at TCU High School. Marco Reyes was crowned Snow King and Makayla Marek was crowned Snow Queen. The Snow Court also performed a dance for the public and students... Pick up the Feb. 16 edition of the Montgomery Messenger to read further. Subscribe at MontgomeryMNNews.com.
Montgomery Police Department took possession of a new squad car earlier this month. The department has three squads in their fleet. The police facility will have some room for expansion in regard to their fleet, as it is capable of holding four squad cars.
Construction on the building is fairly far along now, with the layout of the inside taking shape. Drywall is installed and mudded. The windows, ceiling, and the heating and cooling systems have not been installed yet. The exterior ground work and building work will happen in the spring.
Montgomery’s 2022 Masopust King Austin Testerman will be passing on his title this Sunday when a new king will be crowned during the 2023 Masopust celebration.
The Tri-City United High School senior is proud to have represented the community for the last year—and he had a lot of fun doing it.
“My year has been fun with a lot of new experiences, coming out of my shell, and being able to represent my community,” stated Testerman. “My favorite memory was definitely Kolackys Days. Throwing freezes was a blast.”
The New Prague Fire Department was called to a fire in pole shed/garage in Heidelberg, southwest of New Prague, at 3:49 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16. The structure, belonging to the Crystal and Kevin Zvanovec family, was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived. About three vehicles and tools were lost in the fire. A nearby ice fishing house also caught on fire. None of the family was injured. A cause of the fire was unknown.