The City of Montgomery has chosen Brennen Companies of Mankato, Minn., as their construction manager at risk (CMAR) to help execute the construction process for the building of a new fire hall, although a contract with them has not yet been fully secured.
A total of eight companies responded to the request for proposals for the CMAR, and council selected Brennen Companies at a special city council meeting on Monday, Oct. 5, as was recommended by the selection committee.
Tri-City United PreK-8 School’s playground was packed for the Tri-City United Montgomery Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization’s Ninja Warrior Family Night fundraiser last Friday, Oct. 9.
The active evening featured obstacle courses provided by Ninja Anywhere, as well as games, bounce houses and food by local businesses.
In the end, the event raised $24,208, which was well above the goal of $20,000.
A $1 million Powerball® prize turned into $2 million for one lucky Minnesota Lottery player in Montgomery Wednesday night. Thanks to the Power Play® option, the prize was doubled for matching all five numbers in the Oct. 14 drawing, turning a million-dollar match into a $2 million payday.
Power Play® is an optional feature available to Powerball® players that, for an additional $1 per play, multiplies non-jackpot prizes by a number drawn before each Powerball® drawing.
This is the report for the Montgomery Fire Department (MFD) from the month of Sept. 2026. A total of 11 calls were responded to in the month and a total of 72 calls through the end of September. Training in September was on incident management, tool locations, and small gas engines.
Below are the list of the calls MFD responded to in Sept. 2026.
Montgomery Fire Department and Kilkenny Fire Department both held events this past week to help teach youth and families about fire prevention and about the jobs they do during Fire Prevention Week.
With upcoming elections, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) reminds campaigners that state law prohibits placement of political signs or any advertising on highway right-of-way.
In a gesture by the City of Montgomery to the legacy of Michael “Mick” McGuire, the roadways leading through Memorial Park were dedicated in his honor as McGuire Lane on Saturday, Oct. 10.
State officials joined local leaders Friday, Oct. 9 in dedicating 101 acres of new public hunting land in Rice County. The event was combined with the Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener.
The 101-acre island was added in 2025 to the Circle Lake Wildlife Management Area (WMA) between Northfield, Faribault and Lonsdale.
Monday, Oct. 5
- Parking complaint and issued a citation for expired registration.
- Traffic stop (TS) and issued a warning for speed.
- Issued a ticket for parking during prohibited hours.
- Assisted (Asst.) with a medical on Welco Drive.
- Complied with a request for a welfare check.
- Asst. with a security check/open door.
- Investigated (Inv.) suspicious activity at Memorial Park, all clear and issued a warning.
Tuesday, Oct. 6
The button design of nine-year-old Alena Dietz of Tri-City United Lonsdale PreK-6 School was chosen to be on this year’s Torchlight Parade & Fireworks buttons.
Any student in fourth grade throughout the Tri-City United School District area, including private schools, home schoolers, and alternative learning programs, had the opportunity to submit a design through Sept. 16, 2026.
Dietz’s design may be the most colorful design chosen as a winner. She said she found out about being chosen as the winner the morning of Friday, Oct. 9
Fireworks popped across the night sky during halftime at Tri-City United’s homecoming football game Friday evening, but the excitement of the evening didn’t stop there.
The Titans pulled off a 14-12 win over Waseca, bolstered by key defensive plays—one forcing a touchdown and one preventing a score. See sports for game details.
The victory capped a week of activities for homecoming, beginning the evening of Monday, Sept. 28, with coronation.
Minnesota House District 22B and Senate District 22 candidates answered a couple values-orientated questions at the Sept. 22 Meet Your Candidates event held at the Revival on Main in Montgomery. Each candidate was given up to two minutes to answer, whether or not they chose to use the entire time.
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic School celebrated its fundraising goal’s exceedance in ways that would make a pig fly or maybe at least snort a little while being pet.
Fr. Timothy Sandquist said, “This year, our students, with the generous support of alumni and local businesses, raised $43,763. Of that amount, $25,000 will be matched by MHR alumnus Bob Washa.”
The Le Sueur County Officials Association held its monthly meeting Wednesday evening, Sept. 30, at New Prague’s combined emergency response building. The meeting was held in the meeting hall of the New Prague Fire Department with a tour of the new police station at 505 Fifth Ave. NW.
Interim Mayor Chuck Nickolay welcomed the 20 government officials from townships and cities in Le Sueur County and county commissioners. Nickolay said it had been a real honor to be a part of the association and hoped people would enjoy the tour.
Monday, Sept. 28
- Assisted (Asst.) with a juvenile problem.
- Traffic stop (TS) and issued a warning for a stop sign and equipment violation.
- TS and issued a warning for failure to dim lights and maintain lane.
- TS and issued a warning for failure to signal turn.
- Security check/open door on Ash Avenue.
- TS and issued a citation for illegal window tint.
- Asst. with a juvenile problem on Northridge.
Tuesday, Sept. 29