February 2025
Team UNITED wins in West Central/Camden Conference Championship
From Staff Reports
Montevideo swim team competes
From Staff Reports
Deputy Commissioner visits Montevideo Schools
Last week, Minnesota Department of Education Deputy Commissioner Stephanie Graff visited Montevideo Public Schools to learn about all of the things happening at Montevideo Public Schools. This picture is from a session with students in the Medical Academy. Students were able to share their perspectives on education with the deputy commissioner.
News from Countryside Public Health: Childhood lead exposure – are your kids at risk?
I am Trudy Olson, a Public Health Nurse for Countryside Public Health. I work primarily in our Big Stone County office and regularly work with our Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, as well as our Lead program and Pre-School Screenings.
Punxsutawney Phil could be right
If Punxsutawney Phil is right, then it could still be a long winter for much of the U.S. including here in Minnesota!
Local student on dean’s list
North Dakota State College of Science is proud to announce that 555 students have been named to the Fall 2024 President’s Honor Roll. This recognition is awarded to students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance, achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while completing at least 12 credits with letter grades.
Montevideo Noon Lions Club members awarded at annual banquet
The Montevideo Noon Lions Club hosted its annual banquet and District Governor visit recently. A number of club members were awarded at the banquet. Those awards follow:
Vehicle Breaks Through Ice on Del Clark Lake near Canby, Minnesota
On February 2, 2025, at approximately 8:50 AM, a vehicle broke through the ice on Del Clark Lake near Canby, Minnesota. Fortunately, the driver was able to exit the truck safely and return to his group without sustaining any injuries.
Garrison Keillor & Friends: Living in the present, a day at a time…
Most aphorisms are self-evident, such as “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush” and the one about glass houses and throwing stones and the mice playing when the cat is away and “As you sow, so shall you harvest” and as I get older, the ones about living in the moment and seizing the day and not crying over spilt milk feel very profound.