May 2025

MMS April Students of the Month

Montevideo Middle School April Students of the Month are: Ella Tostenson, Ophelia Cottle, AllieJane Schimming, Kelan Jepma, Koyer Kinman, Yazmin Martinez, Jakobie Schewndemann, Nya Huseby, Pedro Guzman, Ayleen Rodriguez, Baylee Lam.

Welding students receive certificates

Montevideo High School’s Advanced Welding Students received their Thunder Hawk Welding certificates last week. Their final project was on display at graduation.

Upcoming Events

Thursday, May 29th: Free live music with Drifted Roads at Java River 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

From the Editor’s Desk

Multi-tasking could otherwise be called “The Art of Doing Everything Poorly at the Same Time”. It’s become a way of life, multi-tasking, with all of the extra things happening, the events to cover, the special sections, the early deadlines for holidays, juggling volunteer efforts, raising adult children (because it just never ends - the raising them part), trying to start a garden, and generally trying to stay alive.

News from WRAP: What is sextortion?

Sextortion: threatening to distribute someone’s sexual images, videos, or information in order to receive something of monetary value. This is a word that is slowly becoming unavoidable when we open our social media or news articles. It is common for us to say, “Oh, that doesn’t happen here,” or “That won’t happen to me or my kid.” The truth is that it IS happening here, and it could happen to you or someone you know. Although sextortion seems like a new term or is unfamiliar, it has made a very big impact on people in our communities’ lives. WRAP staff have attended multiple trainings on sextortion. It is not only something that is a big part of the service provider world, but also with law enforcement. Sextortion is illegal and is something that can be criminally charged.

Ask a Trooper: Giving trucks some space…

Question: I drive truck for a living. Can you write about people that cut us off? These big riggs can’t stop on a dime. It’s frustrating because when they do that it can cause a wreck.

Beyond Reason: Beach Bod…

Before my six-year-old gets her grubby paws on Highlights Magazine, I give it the once-over because I don’t need to know more than everyone—just her. There’s a lot to unpack in every issue. My daughter, a chip off the old block, reads it for the jokes. (i.e. How do billboards talk? Answer: Sign Language.) Their investigative journalism uncovers profound mysteries. (i.e. Why are tennis balls yellow? Answer: TV) Personally, I turn to Highlights for the weather. This month’s cover: “Here Comes Summer.”