June 2024

From the Editor’s Desk
I’m learning that my to-do list may potentially never actually be entirely cleared at the end of any given day.

Garrison Keillor & Friends: I rise in my own defense…
I spent 12 hours in a New York ER last Saturday and upon discharge was given ten pages of test results and now I have more information about myself than I know what to do with.

Live Well, Age Wisely: Walk with ease…
My dad’s esophageal cancer treatments started last October and by January the decision had been made that hospice would be his preferred next step.

Dry weekend ahead
Prior to our recent rains on Sunday and again on Tuesday across Minnesota, the majority of the state was drought-free.

Guess Who?
Each week, the Montevideo American News will share a photograph from our archives for you to “guess who”.
University of Sioux Falls Spring 2024 Dean’s List
The University of Sioux Falls congratulates more than 575 students who made the Spring 2024 Dean’s List.

MMS May Students of the Month
Montevideo Middle School Students of the Month for May are: Aubrey Williamson, Lainey Reiffenberger, Russell Magnuson, Annika Jorges, Iver Heinrich, Aubrie LaBarge, CJ Zamora, Kerry Jimenez, and Melanie Flores.
Blake Adams wins Midwest Modified Feature at Fiesta City Speedway
A field of 86 cars were in the pits on Wednesday night at Fiesta City Speedway after being rained out the previous weekend.Brady Hagen took the lead to start the Pure Stock feature.
Minnesota DNR unveils new shooting range finder web tool
A new web tool will make it easier for people to locate shooting ranges that meet their needs, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.There are around 350 shooting ranges throughout the state that cater to a broad variety of archery and firearms shooting, but the previous DNR web tool provided limited options for determining what was available at each range.
ATV riders can explore Minnesota riding opportunities for free June 8-9
Minnesotans with an all-terrain vehicle registered for agricultural use can ride the state’s public ATV trails June 8-9 without paying the registration fee ($60 for three years).