Jessica Stolen-Jacobson
This Happened Here: A Toddler’s Revenge…
[Note: This week’s “here” is courtesy of frequent reader and now contributor Diane Ladner, a proud grandmother who passed me a sheaf of memories she’d set down for her children and grandchildren to enjoy. She gave it to me seeking feedback, and the only notes I had were that it was well-written… and now I’m stealing it for this column.]
Beyond Reason: Serpentine…
Many readers turn to Beyond Reason for helpful, everyday advice. How do I politely decline an invitation to play pickleball? (Move.) How do I get my beach bod ready? (Fast.) What do I wear to a Kentucky Derby party? (Hat.)
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?
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.
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.
Montevideo golf competes in Section 3AA Championship
Last week, the Montevideo golf teams traveled to the Oakdale Golf Club in Buffalo Lake for the Section 3AA Championship. The boys team took the 9th place spot with a score of 339. Top five scorers follows:
MN River Valley Cancer Connections walk scheduled for June 4th
Minnesota River Valley Cancer Connections, Inc. is planning the annual Cancer Connections Walk for June 4th from 5-9 p.m. at Smith Park in Montevideo. The event is held each year in order to support cancer fighters, celebrate cancer survivors and remember loved ones who passed because of cancer.
Thunder Hawks defeat West Central in regular season finale
Last week, the Montevideo Thunder Hawks varsity baseball team took on West Central Area in a doubleheader. In the first game, the team took a victory 11-1, and in game two, another 19-3 win.
79th annual Fiesta Days scheduled June 8th-15th
The 79th annual Montevideo Fiesta Days celebration is scheduled to be held June 8th-15th throughout the community. As is tradition, the week of activities begins on Sunday, June 8th with the annual fly-in breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Montevideo Airport. On Monday, activities begin at 5 p.m. when the Community Center hosts a bingo party with pizza. Business After Hours will be hosted by the Montevideo VFW Post #380 at 5:30 p.m. that day.
140th class graduates Montevideo High School
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