February 2025
Montevideo boys defeat NLS, Pelican Rapids
Last week, the Montevideo Boys Varsity Basketball team took on New London-Spicer in a non-conference game for a 78-51 win. Leaders in the game included Gannon Reidinger who scored 19 points with six rebounds while Griffin Epema added another 15 points with four rebounds to the team total. Complete scoring follows:

Guess Who?
Each week, the Montevideo American News will share a photograph from our archives for you to “guess who”. To submit your guesses, send us a message by email to jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad.com or message our Facebook page. We will publish the answers the next week.
Minnesota State Mankato dean’s list
The Academic High Honor and Honor lists (Dean’s lists) for the past fall semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato have been announced by Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs David Hood.
Chippewa County Courts
Montevideo Police Department
Montevideo Police Reports
*Editors note: Due to space issues all traffic stops of a regular nature, medical assists and assists with transporting inmates have been excluded from this report.
Montevideo swim takes third in conference championship
Last week, the Montevideo Boys Varsity Swim and Dive Team hosted the West Central Conference Championship, taking third place with a score of 505.
Team UNITED takes on Hutchinson for a win
Last week, team United wrestling took on Hutchinson for a victory in Dawson 28-27. Complete scoring follows:
Montevideo girls defeat LQPV
Last week, the Montevideo Girls Varsity Basketball team took on Lac qui Parle Valley for a 55-40 victory. Leaders in the game included Teagan Epema who scored 34 points, six rebounds while Hallie Helgeson added another 11 points to the team total. Complete scoring follows:
Upcoming Events
Friday, February 21st: Minnesota Valley Community Concert Association presents Boyd Meets Girl, classical guitar and cello playing an eclectic mix of classical and pop music at 7:00 PM at United Methodist Church. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Tickets are available at the door.
Local student named to dean’s list at Drake University
The following local student has been named to the Dean’s List at Drake University: Henry Hanna, Arts & Sciences, Montevideo.