August 2024
Ask a Trooper: Cruise Control…
Question: My husband always used to say “never use your cruise control during any rain”.Is that still true with advances on tires and technology?Answer: He is correct, cruise control should never be used on wet or icy roadways.
Rongstad sentenced to 21 months in prison
Last Thursday, Joseph Rongstad, of Watson, was sentenced after an incident that took place in January of 2024 that resulted in a police standoff at his home.The incident began when Rongstad made online threats against students at the University of Minnesota.
Fundraiser held for Diversity-USA
Last Wednesday evening, Talking Waters Brewing Co.
Election filings update
In last week’s edition, the Montevideo-American News published the candidate filings from the Secretary of State website as of print time early Wednesday morning, the day after the deadline.Since then, candidate filings have been updated on the website to include a few more candidates.
Volleyball team completes service project
Over the weekend, the Montevideo Volleyball team visited the Lee-Mar Ranch Equine Center to complete a service project.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, August 22nd: Tony Moger free musical performance at Java River.Monday, August 26th: Join Land Stewardship Project on Monday, August 26, at the Montevideo City Community Center (550 S.
Guess Who?
Each week, the Montevideo American News will share a photograph from our archives for you to “guess who”.
Hermanson reunion held
The remaining family of Selmer and Helen Hermanson of Milan, held a family get together in Sartell at Sonja Norman’s apartment building on Saturday, August 3, 2024, to celebrate Kermit’s 95th birthday.
Memory Care Corner: No Need to Talk Louder…
Last Sunday, Alan and I went to church – the same church we have attended since we moved to Woodbury.
Prairie Five Meals takes part in new pilot program
Prairie Five Meals Program recently announced that it will be taking part in a pilot program introduced by the State of Minnesota through the Office of Economic Opportunity that will be providing three meals per person per family twice a month.