Letter to the Editor
Education in MinnesotaThe test scores are in from the Minnesota Department of Education; fewer than half of Minnesota public school students met grade standards in reading, math and science.
Minnesota DNR has tools for archery deer hunters as season opens
Minnesota’s archery deer season opens Saturday, Sept.

Ask a Trooper: School Patrol Safety…
Question: With back to school starting, can you talk about school patrol safety?Answer: When you see a student safety patrol helping children cross a street or highway, you must come to a complete stop.

Beyond Reason: For whom the bike bell tolls. . .
On a late summer day, on a rural country road, I was leisurely riding a borrowed bike.

Garrison Keillor & Friends: Flying out west for a look-see…
I flew to Minnesota to have my eyes looked at and coming into TSA territory, approaching the magnetometer, I waited for the agent to point at my shoes and yell, “Are you over seventy-five?” and give me the pleasure of saying, “Thank you very much.

Milan Community News
Oh, my.

Montevideo Arts News: SMAC’s Regional Annual Celebration…
JOIN THE SW MN ARTS COUNCIL’S REGIONAL ANNUAL CELEBRATION ON OCT.
Incident downtown leads to three in hospital
On September 1, 2024, at 0230 hours the Montevideo Police Department was dispatched to Inn Like Flinns bar for what was described as a fight.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, September 5th: Malena Handeen and Associates perform a free music show at Java River downtown.Friday, September 6th: Charlie Roth performs a free music show at Java River downtown.Thursday, September 19th: Kayla Daniels free musical performance at Java River.Friday, September 20th: Hula Creek free musical performance at Java River.Thursday, September 26th: Mike Gill Birthday Bash at Java River.
New Athlete of the Week program launch
Starting in September, please support your local student athletes each week by voting for your favorite hometown sports stars.