Beyond Reason: Bunting…
As you know, here at Beyond Reason, we always tackle the biggest, most important issues of the day. A philosophical conundrum. A Buddhist koan. The t-shirt gun. Look, if it’s in Beyond Reason, it’s important. That’s why, this week, it’s time to consider bunting.
Live Well, Age Wisely: Planning ahead brings peace of mind…
If you already have your will and other advanced planning documents in place, there are some important reminders for you at the end of this column! I recently received an email from Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) with a reminder that August is National Make-A-Will month. SWIF has a valuable partnership with FreeWill, an online tool to write a legal will at no personal cost. SWIF is an independent community foundation whose mission is connecting people, investing in ideas, and building communities. They support many initiatives in our region, in fact, my position at Prairie Five is funded in part with a grant from SWIF.
Reeves Dementia Care and Consulting LLC awarded grant to support work in Dementia and Parkinsons progra
Gretchen Reeves was recently awarded a grant through her private practice, Reeves Dementia Care and Consulting LLC, as well as a separate grant to the Montevideo Area Memory Loss Network (MAMLN), awarded last year that supports the work she does in Dementia and Parkinsons care in the local area.
Junior Achievement celebrates board member milestone
The Montevideo Junior Achievement Program recently celebrated the retirement of board member Barb Pederson, who served on the board for more than 20 years. Montevideo’s Junior Achievement program brings financial literacy, career readiness, and community-based education to local elementary classrooms, with the help of dedicated local volunteers.
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.
Annual Pezihutazizi Oyate Traditional Wacipi held
Over the weekend, the annual Upper Sioux Community traditional Wacipi was held. The event is a cultural tradition that includes the gathering of generations to celebrate life, pride and honor. The word “Wacipi” means “they dance” in Dakota Language.
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.
Change to Veterans Town Hall Meeting Scheduled for August 12
The Veterans town hall meeting scheduled on Aug. 12, 2025, at 2 p.m., at the VA Clinic in Montevideo, has been changed to a virtual meeting due to construction activities at the clinic.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, August 7: Free live music at Java River featuring Montevideo singer-songwriters Junia Fitzkappes & Anya Olson.
From the Editor’s Desk
In a mid-summer garden update, I have now successfully grown a tomato plant. Not just any tomato plant, but a cherry tomato behemoth. A leafy, sprawling monster that has overtaken one of the two raised garden beds as though it hopes to soon audition for the “Little Shop of Horrors; Granite Falls edition”.