July 2025
Beyond Reason: Dear Julia…
Dear Julia—
Let’s Go Fishing Club receives donation
The Tri-County Let’s Go Fishing Club received a generous donation from the Lac Qui Parle Lake Association recently. Let’s Go Fishing clubs operate solely with the support of volunteers and donated dollars. This donation will play a vital role in helping continue the mission of providing meaningful outdoor experiences for seniors, veterans, and youth in the communities of Chippewa, Yellow Medicine and Lac Qui Parle counties. This contribution not only helps maintain and operate the fishing excursions, but it also reflects a shared commitment to enriching lives and fostering a deep appreciation for the beautiful natural resources in our area. Thank you to the LQP Lake Association for their partnership and generosity—it truly makes a difference. Pictured l-r: Brad Dyshaw, Joe Schultz, Marv Dehne, Jim Bowen, Gary Groothuis (LQP Lake Association Representative), Brad Goar.
Ask a Trooper: Littering…
Question: Somebody was trying to tell me the other day that it’s ok to throw out their fruit peels along the highway as they break down fairly quick and it shouldn’t be an issue. I disagreed and told them garbage is garbage. I asked if they would want someone to throw that stuff in their yard. What does the law say?
Apply for special youth deer hunts through Aug. 15
Once again in 2025, young people will be able to hunt deer with an adult in a number of state parks during several application-only special youth deer hunts. These hunts offer more individualized experiences in unique places, and often on different dates than the statewide youth deer season.
‘Bringing Small Grains Back to Minnesota’ Workshop Aug. 2 in Madison
Farmers, agricultural professionals and community members are invited to a “Bringing Small Grains Back to Minnesota” workshop on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Madison. This free Land Stewardship Project (LSP) event is an opportunity to learn from regional growers and innovators about the benefits of reintroducing small grains into farming operations and ways to rebuild the markets and infrastructure needed to support them. Lunch will be provided, and pre-registration is requested by Thursday, July 31. To register and to secure a spot, visit https://bit.ly/smallgrainwest. For more information, contact LSP’s Alex Kiminski at 925-207-3721 or akiminski@landstewardshipproject.org.
South Dakota State announces spring 2025 graduation list
The following students graduated after the spring 2025 semester at South Dakota State University. Nearly 1,500 students completed all requirements for a degree and/or certificate program.
Memory Care Corner: Staying hydrated…
With summer in full swing, we have had a taste of hot days with high humidity. For many who are not water drinkers, dehydration can easily become a concern.
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.
Cooler than normal temps for the weekend
Between the heat, the showers and thunderstorms, and the Canadian wildfire smoke this summer, it has certainly been an interesting summer!
Filmmaker returns to Montevideo, Granite Falls with Community Showcase and short film shoot
Oscar De Leon, a Moorhead-based filmmaker with deep roots in Southwest Minnesota, is set to return to Montevideo and Granite Falls this month for the filming of Tristessa, a passion project centered on love, struggle and the dream of a home. Now, in addition to filming, De Leon and his creative partner Kevin Ackley of Chamber Six Media will host a free community showcase of short films and music videos in advance of the shoot.