June 2024

Montevideo Arts News: Art Norby, Fiction writer and visual artist to visit Montevideo…
ART NORBY, FICTION WRITER AND VISUAL ARTIST TO VISIT MONTEVIDEO ON JUNE 20When I met with the Montevideo Chamber members to request support for an upcoming local authors event, one of the members asked me about Art Norby.
Montevideo Schools awarded LYFT grant for new careers partnership
LYFT Pathways is a rural career and technical education (CTE) pathway initiative with the purpose of rebuilding Career and Technical Education (CTE) in southwest and west central Minnesota.
900 tutors needed this fall to help students statewide
Fewer than a third of Minnesota students achieve grade-level proficiency in literacy and math, making individual support more important than ever.

Local students perform in MMTA Piano Honors Concert
Willmar area pianists recently performed in the Minnesota Music Teachers Association Piano Honors Concert on June 1, 2024 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
Opportunities available to hunt elk in Minnesota
Hunters have through Saturday, June 15, to apply for one of the 10 elk licenses offered this year by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Lac qui Parle Lake Association 44th annual Walleye Tournament held
On Saturday June 8th was the 44th Annual Lac qui Parle Lake Association Walleye Tournament.

Ask a Trooper: Freeway merging…
Question: I have a question for you regarding on-ramps to the freeway.

MNRVCC Cancer Connections Walk held
On Wednesday, June 5th, the Minnesota River Valley Cancer Connections, Inc.
University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) announces Dean’s List
The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) has announced its Dean’s List for Spring Semester 2024.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, June 13th: Free musical performance by Shannon Murray at Java River.Saturday, June 15th: Fiesta Days Grande Day Parade 11 a.m.Thursday, June 20th: Meet and read author event at Java River featuring local authors.Thursday, June 27th: Free musical performance by Tom Listul at Java River.Friday, June 28th: Free musical performance by Mike Gill at Java River.