June 2025

Rodeberg awarded a full-ride Build Dakota Scholarship

Alex Rodeberg of Montevideo, MN, has been awarded a full-ride Build Dakota Scholarship at Southeast Technical College. The competitive award will cover Rodeberg’s tuition, fees, books, uniforms, tools and supplies as they complete the Construction Management Technology program at STC. Now in its 11th year, the scholarship program has set recipient records for four consecutive years. All of this year’s scholars have an industry sponsor that finanically supports the scholarship.

Tanner Aus claims sixth Hawley Rodeo Championship

Minnesota’s own Tanner Aus, 8x Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Qualifier, won his sixth American Heroes PRCA Rodeo with an 82-point ride aboard Universal Pro Rodeos’ Blueberry Special. The Granite Falls native secured a $1,173 payday. Aus won Rodeo Austion (Texas) earlier this year, repeating his title in back-to-back wins and making it his third overall since 2017. Aus, a veteran cowboy with a rodeo resume including career wins at Cheyenne Frontier Days, Calgary Stampede and The American is a home state favorite. He was a featured interview during the weather report with Russ Thomas on Valley News Live.

Ask a Trooper: Age requirement for an e-bike…

Question: I was just talking with someone the other day and they mentioned there is an age requirement for operating an “e-bike.” Can you get me more information on this?

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.

Live Well, Age Wisely: Healthy Habits for Your Brain…

In my last column, I mentioned a training I had attended with information from the Alzheimer’s Association. One statistic really stood out and I’ve been thinking a lot about its significance. “Up to 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by targeting modifiable risk factors.” While certain risk factors like age, genetics, race, and gender are non-modifiable, some small shifts in our lifestyles can lead to healthy habits which lower the risk of developing cognitive decline.

Beyond Reason: Steal the show…

I want to formally go on record declaring my commitment to the foundational principles of civilization. Chief among them is the notion of private property. From an early age, we are taught to distinguish between mine and yours—meum and tuum. This delineation is not merely practical; it is moral. It forms the basis for trust and the social contract itself. To transgress this boundary—to steal—is a violation of that contract. Put simply, stealing is wrong.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, June 25th:.Praise on the Stage - a Community Sing at Java River’s outdoor stage 5:30-7:30 p.m. with singing of familiar hymns, praise and camp songs. Food and beverage for purchase from Java River.

Southeast Technical College President’s List – Spring 2025

The following Southeast Technical College students were recognized on the President’s List for academic achievement during the spring 2025 semester. To be named to the President’s List, students must be seeking a degree and have a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher.