August 2025
Milan Community News
School. Already. But I haven’t had all the summer fun I was allotted. Can’t we just have another month? week? day? I know this happens every year, but I’m never ready for the ends. Even though I am getting tired of cutting grass, I don’t want it to quit growing. Especially if it means cold and snow. Uff. One would think, that at my age I could gracefully deal with ends and beginnings. But no.
2025 Track Champions Crowned at Fiesta City Speedway
The 2026 Season Championship at Fiesta City Speedway on Friday night saw four drivers winning their first championship in their respective divisions.
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Montevideo Police Department
Milwaukee Road Heritage Center receives donation
Dan Westby of the Twin Cities and Western Railroad is shown presenting an $800 donation from the railroad to Dick Ryman and Max Hinde of the Milwaukee Road Heritage Center in Montevideo. The railroad selects worthy organizations to support during the yearly visit by the North American Rail Car Operators Association who rode over the track on August 17th. This illustrates how partnerships like these strengthen the ties between the railroad and the communities it serves.
Montevideo American Legion Riders make donation
In another community project, the Montevideo American Legion Riders purchased emergency blankets which law enforcement officers can use at accident/trauma scenes.
News from WRAP: Prioritize your well-being…
August is National Wellness Month, a time to focus on self-care, stress management, and building healthy habits that support overall well-being. In our busy lives, it’s easy to put ourselves last, but caring for our physical, mental, and emotional health is essential—not a luxury. Even small, intentional steps toward wellness can boost energy, improve resilience, and help us show up as our best selves for the people and commitments that matter most. This month invites us to pause, reflect, and invest in ourselves.
Minnesota communities to benefit from historic $12 million in grants to strengthen urban, community forests
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for $12 million in grants to help communities plant, maintain and protect trees across the state.
Minnesota Valley Community Concert Series 2025-26
The Minnesota Valley Community Concert Association (MVCCA) has worked for over sixty years to bring music and cultural experiences to West Central Minnesota. This exposure to quality performances supports, promotes and enriches music learning and appreciation. MVCCA Board and membership wishes to share with the community their passion for a variety of entertainment ranging from classical to choral to tribute acts to comedy and much more.
Live Well, Age Wisely: A Purple Ribbon Experience…
When I was five years old, my family moved from Tracy to Brookings, South Dakota. We often attended rodeos at SDSU, but I don’t remember ever going to a county fair and wasn’t in 4H. Thinking back on my younger adult years, I remember going to a county fair once or twice but, if I’m being honest, I was there for entertainment and good-looking men, not exhibits! Last year, I took the Friday afternoon of the Swift County Fair off work to listen to the polka band performing there and see what all the county fair hype was about.
Ask a Trooper: 2024 Dodge Durango…
I was recently issued a 2024 Dodge Durango, replacing my 2019 Dodge Charger. Dodge discontinued making the Dodge Charger for a few years but is supposed to be coming back. State Patrol’s main squads are Dodge Durango or the Ford F-150. The State Patrol issues new squads to troopers when the vehicle reaches approximately 120,000 miles.