Jacqueline Mary Foley, age 91, of Montgomery, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague.

New Prague’s indoor softball team enjoyed a solid week, winning two of three games.

The loss to Shakopee-Prior Lake-Chaska-Chanhassen sets up the Trojans for a playoff game as the No. 2 seed in the southwest division. A win qualifies the team for a return to state and a loss ends the Trojans’ season.

Monday, April 27, New Prague suffered a tough 7-6 loss to Shakopee-Prior Lake-Chaska-Chanhassen. New Prague’s come-back rally against the Undefeated Southern Stars came up just short in the seventh inning. Two defensive miscues led to four unearned runs for the Stars.

    Tri-City United High School had 30 students, seven teams and two individuals, that participated in Minnesota’s 97th Annual State FFA Convention April 20-21 on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds and the University of Minnesota St. Paul campus. 
    Members participated in hearing speakers, competitions, workshops, leadership sessions, and an awards ceremony with over 6,000 other FFA members from around the state with the convention’s theme being “Believe.”

This year’s Tri-City United prom theme, “Rock Thru the Ages,” was a hit with one of the staff bringing in a motorcycle as one of the grand march photo stations in the gymnasium. Participants gathered at the Revival on Main for formal pictures first, headed to a packed gymnasium at the high school for the grand march, and then were whisked away via bus to the Science Museum of Minnesota for prom dinner and dance. The students then packed buses at 10:30 p.m. to go to Bowlero in Lakeville for post prom, and finally boarded buses back to the high school at 3 a.m.

    Montgomery City Council approved the three-year sealcoating plan for city streets at the April 20 regular meeting.
    Areas for 2027 include the 2025 Street and Utilities Improvement Plan area on the west side, as well as portions of the west of that location, and Lexington Avenue Northwest and 1st Street North near the police station up to Boulevard Avenue. Estimated cost for the 2027 portion is $134, 751.21.

Gladys L. Mader, age 85, of Lonsdale, passed away on April 23, 2026.

Gladys was born in New Prague and grew up on her family farm near Cedar Lake. She graduated from New Prague High School and remained deeply connected to farm life, continuing to work alongside her family. In 1960, she met the love of her life, Roman, and they were married in 1961. Together, they purchased their own farm in Lonsdale, where they built a life and raised their family.

    “I am officially announcing my candidacy for Rice County Sheriff in the 2026 election. This decision follows Sheriff Jesse Thomas’s announcement that he will retire at the end of his term this December,” said Nathan Budin.    
    Rice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas announced earlier announced earlier this year that he would be retiring at the end of his term on Dec. 31.

Margaret "Margie" Ann Mach, age 71, of Montgomery, died on the morning of Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at her Horizon Place home in Le Center.

    Tri-City United High School’s FFA students once again showed their pride in agriculture through another “Drive Your Tractor to School Day.”
    FFA students gathered early on Thursday, April 16, on the south end of Montgomery for a light breakfast and for each other to gaze over the other’s tractor — or in the case of one individual, a road grader.

Michael "Mike" P. Bohnsack, age 40, of Montgomery, passed away surrounded by his family on the morning of Saturday, April 18, 2026, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

    A crash of three vehicles happened at the intersection of Highway 13 and Highway 21 on the south side of Montgomery at approximately 6:58 a.m. on Friday, April 17, according to the incident report from the Minnesota State Patrol.

    When people need help, they oftentimes call a firefighter. When firefighters need help dealing with the worst of the outcomes they face, Reverend George Jerome Grafsky was there to help.

    Earlier we were graced with the 2026 Kolacky Days button and now we finally get to meet this year’s Kolacky Days queen candidates.
    Parents and candidates met with the Kolacky Days Pageant Committee on Saturday, April 18, for the candidate registration and informational meeting. The committee gave a run-down of what is expected throughout the process, as well as learning about what happens if they are chosen as royalty.

    Traveling back into the district for Easter break, it was clear folks are fed up with St. Paul and the lack of movement on bills. That frustration is warranted, and I agree with it.
    Right now, nothing is really happening beyond stopping bad legislation. That
may not sound like progress, but it may end up being the best thing for Minnesotans. There’s an old saying, if government isn’t doing anything, it also isn’t spending money.

    Montgomery City Council said no to the location of the proposed 56-unit apartment building from Community Asset Development Group (CADG), which would have gone at the end of the cul-de-sac on 7th Street Southeast, at Monday’s regular council meeting. 

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