An overturned semi truck closed both the north and southbound lanes of State Highway 13/21 on Tuesday morning.
 
The single-vehicle accident happened around 9 a.m. at the intersection of 320th Street and Highway 13/21, north of the Lakeside Supper Club and south of Le Sueur County Road 28. Montgomery Police and the New Prague Fire Department are on the scene. Injuries are unknown at this time. 
 
Please choose alternate routes when traveling this road.
 
More information will be updated as it is received.
 

If it seems like back to school is early this year, you’re right. 
 
Area schools started on Monday, Aug. 27 instead of after Labor Day. TCU Superintendent Teri Preisler said the decision was due to the voter-approved construction projects happening throughout the district.
 
“We are starting the school year a week early and ending this school year earlier in order to extend the amount of time next summer for school construction projects,” Preisler wrote in an email message to parents last week. 
 

Tractors, new and antique functioning motors of all shapes and sizes aren't the only things happening at Pioneer Power. The show is also hosting historical construction equipment, antique trucks and food. The 45th annual show is also featuring music throughout the weekend, including that of the James Busta Band. There is also a Parade of Equipment, tractor pull, and an ecumenical church service. The parade of equipment is Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 to 2 p.m. each day. See more in the print edition. (Wade Young Photo)

The for sale sign still stands outside the Le Sueur City Museum, but according to legal records, the historic property has been sold.
Le Sueur County Historical Society (LCHS) sold the property in January.
The land and buildings at 709 2nd Street North in Le Sueur, which is the location of the Le Sueur City Museum, are now owned by dairy cooperative Agropur Inc., according to an online property search.
A warranty deed filed with Le Sueur County in January 2018, indicates that the sale of the property occurred on January 17.

A way to keep programs moving forward in Montgomery and an avenue for people to pay it forward or leave a legacy to the community became official last Wednesday.
 
A board of six residents signed papers to create the Community Foundation in Montgomery whose goal is to keep Montgomery vital and bring opportunities to town by granting money to programs and individual projects. 
 
It also provides a way for people to donate or bequeath parts of an estate directly to Montgomery’s future and programs.
 

His childhood memories dance to the beat of a base broom, a simple instrument, comprised of a broom and a wooden box. 
 
For musician George Korbel of Kilkenny, the unique instrument is pure enjoyment. 
 
“Some people call it the poor man’s tuba because it sounds similar to a tuba. Some people make fun of it. Some people ignore it. I don't know… I have fun doing it,” stated Korbel, who also plays the concertina. “My family has played it forever.” 
 
Korbel credits his uncle, Ed Honza, with introducing him to the instrument. 
 

In the primary race for Le Sueur County Commissioner District 2, Maureen Franek of Montgomery and Danny O’Keefe of Le Center will most likely be on the November ballot.
 
The District, which includes Montgomery City, Montgomery Township, Sharon Township, Lexington Township, and Ottawa Township, is being held by Joe Connolly, who did not file.
 
Franek won her spot, garnering the most votes with 253 cast or 27.47 percent of the votes.
 

Construction at Tri-City United Elementary School received the green light Monday when the TCU School Board approved the bid package for the school’s campus.
 
The plans for the building call for eight new classrooms and restrooms located on the northeast portion of the building, north of the parking lot. Starting with the 2019-2020 school year, that building will become Pre-kindergarten to sixth grade campus, thereby freeing up space in Montgomery’s Middle and Elementary School buildings. 
 

A Le Sueur County man faces charges after a standoff Saturday, Aug. 11 in Tyrone Township. 
 
Bryant Holder, 32, is in custody in Le Sueur County Jail on charges of domestic assault, terroristic threats and assault in the second degree with a dangerous weapon, all felony charges.
 

Lonsdale rolled out the red carpet for its community residents and visitors for its annual Lonsdale Community Days. While the name is plural because past events were held on multiple days, this year the event was held on Saturday only. Among the attractions was the popular parade, pictured, which found children collecting candy from the many parade entries. For more, see the print edition. (Andrea Nelson photo)

When National Night Out started in 1984, locals were encouraged to turn on their porch light and use the event as a springboard to better community cooperation and coordination.
 
It has since become a way for law enforcement to get to know community members and for the community to get to know them. The community-building campaign promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, according to the National Association of Town Watch website.
 

Less than a year after they eliminated the one-time modification program that reduced  a resident’s high water bill due to a system malfunction, the Montgomery City Council was discussing the issue again on Monday.
 
The issue was back on the council table after a Montgomery resident questioned last month why a request for a modification had been granted in May after the program had ended, when their request was denied months earlier. 

Grace Grant, center, is crowned Miss Lonsdale 2019 by outgoing Miss Lonsdale Ali Geist as Samantha Ellsworth watches. The coronation ceremony for the new Lonsdale Ambassadors, including Junior Ambassadors and Little Ambassadors, was held the evening of Saturday, Aug. 4, at the TCU Lonsdale Elementary School. For more see upcoming issues of the Montgomery Messenger and The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

Providing safer schools was the main goal of the official Tri-City United facility safety self-assessment held on Friday, July 27.
 
The self evaluation involved administration from TCU, law enforcement from Montgomery, Lonsdale, Le Center, and Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Department, Le Sueur County Emergency Management Department and the TCU Facilities Coordinator.  
 

The American Legion Riders will be on their Legacy Run and stop in Montgomery on Saturday, Aug. 4.
 
The riders are collecting donations across Minnesota for the Legacy Scholarships Fund. The fund provides scholarships for the children of fallen heroes and severely disabled veterans. 
 
The riders are making American Legion Post 79 as one of their stops Saturday, at approximately 4 p.m. If anyone is interested in making a donation, please arrive at the Post by 3:30 p.m.
 

Micaela Brevig, left, of the Raptor Center, informs children and adults about the red tail hawk she has during Holy Cross School’s Family Fun Night on Tuesday, July 31. There were food trucks, an Elko New Market fire truck and lots of activities. This was the second year the school had the event. (Patrick Fisher Photo)