September 2025
Montevideo Schools to seek $42 million bond referendum in 2026
Last week, Montevideo Public Schools Superintendent Jamie Skjeveland sent an email to staff, community members and school board members outlining a proposal to ask voters to approve a $42 million bond referendum in February. The proposal would be the first phase of a two-part facilities plan. Phase one includes security upgrades at all the district buildings, renovations at the high school, and construction of a 600-seat auditorium and storm shelter area. High school projects would address plumbing issues, update science and FACS classrooms, modernize the cafeteria, weight room and restrooms, and reduce the number of lunch shifts from three to two.
Montevideo football falls to NLS
Last week the Montevideo boys varsity football team took on New London Spicer for a 0-55 loss. Complete scoring follows:
Montevideo tennis defeats Melrose
Last week the Montevideo Girls Varsity tennis team defeated Melrose 7-0. Leaders in the game included Ashley Klaasen who defeated her opponent 6-0, 6-0 in singles. Complete scoring follows:
Montevideo volleyball falls to Minnewaska
Last week, the Montevideo girls varsity volleyball team took on Minnewaska for a 0-3 loss. Leaders in the game included Jillian Magnuson who scored eight set assists. Complete scoring follows:
Upcoming Events
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Guess Who?
Each week, the Montevideo American News will share a photograph from our archives for you to “guess who”. To submit your guesses, send us a message by email to jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad.com or message our Facebook page. We will publish the answers the next week.
Pioneer PBS’ “Nordic Echoes” Exhibition Program nominated for Emmy Award
An 11-minute TV broadcast about the American-Scandinavian Foundation exhibition Nordic Echoes has been nominated for a regional Emmy® award. The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences — Upper Midwest Chapter announced on September 8, 2025 that a Pioneer PBS Postcards program filmed at the exhibition’s opening at Scandinavia
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.
“Give thanks in all circumstances…” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18a
I have referred to my recovery from alcoholism many times in my writing. One of the things I’ve learned in recovery is that being grateful can change how I feel—when things are good, they are better when I am grateful, and when things go wrong, it isn’t as painful when I am grateful for other things. Being grateful can give me a different outlook on what is happening around me. Even as people of faith, sometimes it is hard to imagine all that we have are blessings from God. It’s so easy to forget to be grateful for the little things, and even for the big things, and sometimes for the things we don’t have. I have learned that when I am grateful, I look more at what I have than what I don’t have. It’s often talked about as being an attitude of abundance.