Jessica Stolen-Jacobson
From the Editor’s Desk
Welcome to the first week of the new format for the newspaper. As you have likely noticed by the time you’ve reached this page, the newspapers are now printed on a different paper, in a different way, in a different size.
Montevideo tennis has state qualifiers
Last week, Montevideo’s Varsity Tennis team participated in the tennis sections tournament. Gabe Lindeman placed 2nd and will head to the State Tournament. The doubles team, Chris Negen and Brady Backer, placed 4th in Sections.
Ask a Trooper: E-Z Pass Text Scam…
Question: I have been receiving text messages about an “E-Z Pass Final Reminder.” It’s something about having an outstanding toll and submitting payment. I was told it was a scam. Can you get me more information on this?
Upcoming Events
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Minnesota DNR webinar series offers ways to learn about the outdoors this summer
Webinars on walleye genetics, buckthorn management, and fish dubbed “living fossils” like gar and paddlefish will be among the outdoors topics covered in the summer series of the Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Beyond Reason: Serpentine…
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Youth encouraged to test their ag skills at 2025 4-H & FFA Crop Scouting Contest
Youth from across Minnesota are invited to demonstrate their crop science skills at the 2025 Minnesota 4-H/FFA Crop Scouting Contest, scheduled for Monday, July 28, on the University of Minnesota’s St. Paul Campus.
MMS May Students of the Month
Montevideo Middle School Students of the Month for May are: Sawyer Sachariason, Charley Seeman, Jonathon Nehring, Samaira Steinbach, Haeden Honzay, MaKena Harrington, Asher Anderson, Willis McCune, Tania Guzman Anariba, Andrea Cardona Chavez, Lilliana Morataya Medellin.
Montevideo track and field competes
Last week, the Montevideo Varsity Track & Field team traveled to the Section 3A Championship in Redwood Falls. The girls team tied for the 10th place spot with a score of 24 while the boys team took the 13th place spot with a score of 27.
Rain chance for the weekend
Despite the dry conditions, sunshine, and pleasant temperatures over the weekend, we dealt with smoke from Canadian wildfires once again. We had an Air Quality Alert in effect over the weekend through Monday evening for most of the state.