June 2025
Norby awarded
Arthur Norby was presented with the Hometown Heroes Award during an interview with Debra Lee Fader for Queen of Kindness TV Show presented on The Roku Channel- PTWWN- originating from Atlanta Georgia. The interview took place at Hollywood on Main, this past Saturday- Pre- Kickoff to Fiesta Days.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, June 26th & Friday, June 27th: American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Montevideo TACC. To make an appointment call Jane at 320-269-5393 or… Login to continue reading Login…
Council approves moving forward with application to sell low-dose THC beverages
At last weeks regular meeting, the Montevideo City Council discussed a range of matters, including state licensing for low-dose THC beverage sales at the municipal liquor store.
MHS principal reports on end of year activities
At Monday evening’s meeting of the Montevideo School Board, High School Principal Tanya Maethner provided an update on the last month of the school year. Maethner said, “The Class of 2025 enjoyed their Senior Scholarship Awards, Senior Banquet, Baccalaureate, Grad Walks at Ramsey, Sanford, the Middle School, and the High School, Senior Sunset, and Graduation, all of which were memory-making events.” There were $178,175 awarded in scholarships handed out at the end of the year. “Our students are so fortunate to have community support like this, as it is not the experience for most seniors across the state,” she added.
Montevideo Track & Field athletes go to state
Qualifying for state, Elizabeth O’Malley threw in the discus finals this Tuesday, and Adam VanBinsbergen ran the 800m prelims on Tuesday. There were 20 girls in the discus competition, with the top nine who medal being all-state. There were 19 boys competing in the 800, with the top nine making it to finals held on Wednesday. As of print time, scores were not yet available for this edition.
Fiesta Days begins – activities throughout the weekend
Sunday morning, Montevideo Fiesta Days activities began with the Fly-in breakfast at the airport. Fiesta Days royalty greeted guests at the breakfast and took rides in the airplanes. Activities continue throughout the weekend. More information on times and locations can be found on the Montevideo Fiesta Days Facebook page.
June is Great Outdoors Month in Minnesota
During June, the DNR is offering special programs and incentives to encourage Minnesotans to get outdoors. For example, the DNR will host a Free Park Day on Saturday, June 14, which allows free entrance to all state parks and recreation areas in Minnesota. There’s a state park or recreation area within 30 miles of most Minnesotans. The entrance fee waiver for Free Park Day does not cover amenity or user fees for activities like camping or watercraft rentals. Details are on the Free Park Day webpage (mndnr.gov/freeparkdays).
MnDOT invites Minnesotans to share perspectives on bicycling, e-bikes and electric scooters
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is seeking feedback about statewide bicycle infrastructure to help update the agency’s Statewide Bicycle+ System Plan.
New education requirements in effect July 1 for some boaters in Minnesota
Beginning July 1, 2025, more people who operate motorboats or personal watercrafts on Minnesota waters must obtain a valid watercraft operator’s permit. The updated requirements, passed into law during 2023, are intended to make boating safer by ensuring people operating motorized watercraft know the rules and are properly trained.
This Happened Here: Beady eyes…
Yesterday, I went out with the dog to supervise as he sniffed the world. Wildfire smoke hung thick in the air; I defied it by sitting outside for hours and am now coughing as I type this, paying the price.