February 2023

MHS Band Carnival returns as in-person event

The 2023 Montevideo Band Carnival returned Saturday as an in-person event for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began. There were a myriad of games to play for prizes, a “jail” where tickets were used to put friends and family (and even yourself) into, a cake walk the band played music for that gave away several cakes, other food, and this year they had bingo as well. Over one hundred cakes were donated for the cake walk by local families. Over 80 items for the silent auction were donated by local organizations and businesses to help with the fundraising cause. All proceeds from the event are used to support the Montevideo Schools band programs so that every student has the opportunity to participate in band. In previous years funds have been used to purchase drumline harnesses, music stands, sound systems, music from current composers, payment for guest directors and much more. The carnival also helps the band program keep the rental prices low, and absorbs repair costs. This year the funds are helping the band purchase an enclosed trailer and new uniform for the marching band. The final tally for funds raised at this year’s band carnival as of Monday was between $9,000-$12,000. There were close to 5,000 tickets sold from all games, bounce houses and the cake walk.

Thunder Hawk boys defeat YME 72-35

Last Tuesday, the Thunder Hawks boys Varsity Basketball team hosted Yellow Medicine East for a 72-35 victory. Leaders in the game included Carson Boike, scoring 18 points while Mason Jerve added another 11 points to the team total. Complete scoring follows: Montevideo (7-7) 39 33 — 72 YME (4-9) 16 19 — 35 Individual Scoring: Carson Boike 18, Mason Jerve 11, Griffin Epema 9, Cooper Dack 8, Devin Ashling 7, Gannon Reidinger 7, Gavin Marty 6, Brody Dack 3, Gabe Lindeman 3 3-pointers: Boike 2, Ashling 1, Lindeman 1 Rebound leaders: Ashling 7, Reidinger 6 Assist leaders: Dack 5, Epema 4, Ashling 3, Marty 3 Steal leaders: Epema 4, Marty 3 Block leader: Reidinger 2 On Thursday, the team traveled to Barrett to take on West Central for a 46-55 loss. Leaders in that game included Gannon Reidinger, scoring 17 points with seven rebounds while Devin Ashling added another 10 points with two steals and one block to the team total. Complete scoring follows: Montevideo (7-8) 20

Thursday night’s match-up to be interesting game for Thunder Hawks

Montevideo girls basketball coach Anthony Jackson considers Thursday night’s matchup at New London- Spicer the both Section 3AA North team’s regular season game of the year. “New London is undefeated, 17-0, and ranked second in Class 2A,” said Jackson.

RONALD ALLEN BANKEN

Ronald Allen Banken, 48, of Otsego passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wing-Bain Funeral Home. A time of fellowship and lunch will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the VFW in Montevideo.

MICHAEL ROSDAHL

Michael Rosdahl of Dawson passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Johnson Memorial Care Center in Dawson at the age of 72. The family will be planning services at a later date at Lac Qui Parle Lake to honor Mike’s memory.

MELVRIC PETERSON

Melvric Peterson, 27, of Montevideo passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at his home in Montevideo. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 4 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Locals weigh in on the lefse debate

Reporter cchristians@cherryroad. com Lefse! Whether it’s one of the tastiest morsels of food to ever hit your mouth or you can’t stop wondering why people eat it at all, lefse is a tradition here in the Midwest. With three different types of lefse to choose from, there is Tynnlefse (thin lefse) which is traditionally rolled with sugar, cinnamon, and butter inside; there is Potelefse (potato lefse) which is the same as Tynnlefse, except it’s made with 100% potatoes or a mix of wheat flour and potatoes; and then there is Tykkelefse (thick lefse) which is often served as cake with coffee.