Funding for a new $2.5 million facility for the Montgomery Police Department was approved by the City Council on Monday.
The council passed a resolution after bids were opened on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, for the new building that will be constructed on the property north of the existing facility on Lexington Ave. NW. The low bid of the seven submitted was awarded to Ankney Construction with a base bid of $1.92 million that includes soil corrections, building construction, some interior components, and paving of the parking areas.

Hometown Bats will hold its Sixth annual Home Run Derby, beginning at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, at Union Hill Ballpark, west of New Prague on Highway 19. The family-friendly event offers children’s games, food and drinks. It brings batters from DRS (Dakota, Rice, Scott) Baseball together to slam in as many homers and raise funds for an area family. This year’s Home Run Derby benefits Adeline Tiede, daughter of Jeremy Tiede and Jessica Lambrecht OF Le Center. Adeline, age 3, has two older sisters Mayta (12) and Lucy (6).

Sean O’Neill, left, talks with FOX9 Montgomery Messanger News anchors Tim Blotz and Alix Kendall about the history and legacy of baseball at Union Hill the evening of Wednesday, June 22. O’Neill had been a player on the team and is now president of the field’s baseball association. A large crowd came out for the event and to see the Union Hill Bulldogs take on the Mayer Blazers.
The FOX9 Montgomery Messanger News team visited with former players and had a preview of the Home Run Derby fundraiser that will be at Union Hill on Saturday, June 25.

In-coming fifth-grade students were caught in the middle of a dispute between the school board and the teaching staff at Tri-City United.
In recent months, the school board learned that the yearly field trip to Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center would be canceled if the teachers involved in organizing and attending the three-day educational experience were not compensated for their time and effort.

City officials are hoping the multiple explosions of TNT in one of its wells last week will fix a water flow problem before the rehabilitation begins on the city’s water tower in mid-July.
On Wednesday, June 8, Dave Traut, of Traut Companies which specializes in wells, drilling, and water treatment, was at Well No. 5 near the city’s water treatment facility at 16638 – 340th Street. Traut was hired by the City on the recommendation of the Public Works Advisory Board.

In fairness to multiple parties interested in purchasing a parcel of land from the city of Lonsdale, the council has voted to put the parcel up for public bid instead of accepting any purchase agreement at this time.
Over the last month, the council was presented with ideas by two parties interested in purchasing the land located at Outlot A of the Willow Creek Commons 2nd Addition, near Dollar General.

Larry Yazzie of the Meskwaki Nation brought his colorful regalia, resounding drumming, and fancy footwork to the Montgomery Public Library to kick off the summer library program. More than 45 people watched Yazzie of the Native Pride Dancers bring his excitement and artistry to the library.

After 45 years teaching Math, Sue Westegaard is using her love of precision to create intricate quilts.
Westegaard, who taught Montgomery-Lonsdale students from 1971 until 1996 and went on to finish her career in Hopkins, is now retired. She lives in Shakopee and enjoys hunting for unique fabrics and piecing them together to create quilts, using her keen mathematician’s eye.
“There’s satisfaction in getting things to work out,” she stated. “In math, you get an answer. With quilting, you get a beautiful, complete design.”

Montgomery veterans give Salute to Deceased Veterans at the conclusion of the Memorial Day Program at the American Legion Post on Monday.
More than 700 names were read in the Roll Call of Deceased Veterans" by Ed Keogh, V.F. W. National Deputy Chief of Staff, Second District V.F.W. Commander and Commander V.F.W. Post 5340, and Corey Kotek, Commander American Legion Post 79 & Quartermaster V.F.W. Post 5340.

Command Chief Warrant Officer Brent Jensen of the Minnesota Army National Guard will be the main speaker on Memorial Day in the New Prague area on Monday, May 30. He will deliver his speech during ceremonies at the new Veterans Memorial along Main Street. It will be among several observations around the area on Memorial Day.

The Memorial Day 2022 recognition for fallen veterans will be held Monday, May 30 with a Mass at Most Holy Redeemer Church beginning at 8:15 a.m.
It will be followed by a parade beginning at 9 a.m. from the church parking lot to First Street, south to Elm Ave., and west to the Legion.
The program at the American Legion Post #79 begins at 9:30 a.m.
It is sponsored by the Montgomery American Legion Post 79, Montgomery Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5340, and the Montgomery Area Honor Guard.
Program Schedule:
“Advancement of Colors”

Tri-City United High School held its commencement ceremonies on Friday night, where 120 Titans became alumni. The ceremony included songs by the band, choir, and the traditional tossing of the graduation caps.
Speeches were also given by three TCU graduates - Jamie Nelson, Lauren Houn, and Gabrielle Fisher who thanked parents, and teachers, reminisced about their high school years and spoke about the future.

FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard, holding microphone, had an impromptu race with young fans during the Town Ball Tour at Veseli the evening of Thursday, May 26. During the busy evening FOX9 news anchors talked with current and former baseball players of the Veseli Warriors and featured the ballpark east of New Prague. There was also free ice cream and music by the Trouba Troubadours. The evening capped off with the Warriors taking on the Belle Plaine Tigers. For more see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

New Prague City Administrator Josh Tetzlaff, left, and Mayor Duane Jirik visit with Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon on Tuesday, May 24, during the Congressional District 1 Special Primary. New Prague was among six polling locations Secretary of State Simon visited to highlight the work of election judges during the special primary election.

Kindergartners learned about compassion, giving back, and how a group of dedicated volunteers are improving the lives of homeless people on Monday, April 25.
The students from Most Holy Redeemer School visited the self-titled “Bag Ladies” when they visited the American Legion, and learned how the almost all-female group creates sleeping mats from grocery store plastic bags.

The annual city-wide spring clean-up will be held on Saturday, May 14, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Public Works (Street Garage) at 305 Boulevard Ave. NW. Residents will be able to bring their items to the collection location.
Acceptable items include furniture, beds, couches, chairs, tables, lawn furniture, scrap metal, remodeling materials in small amounts, and miscellaneous junk.