Local students named to MSU dean’s list
The following students have been named to the Minnesota State University Moorhead dean’s list in recognition of academic achievement for the fall semester of 2023.

Upper Sioux Agency State Park to permanently close in February
On January 10th, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources sent out a media advisory noting that there would be an online press conference that morning with announcements regarding the closure of Upper Sioux Agency State Park.

Montevideo High School students taking part in Montevideo Medical Academy
Montevideo High School students are building a strong foundation with which to build their future in health care careers.
Walk by candlelight at Lac qui Parle State Park on Saturday, Jan. 27
Minnesota state parks and trails will host candlelight events across the state this winter, including one at Lac qui Parle State Park on Saturday, Jan.

From the Editor’s Desk
A lot of times in this line of work we are observers more than participants in anything, and yet somehow we often find ourselves ensconced in community efforts.
DNR to close Upper Sioux Agency State Park in February
DNR to close Upper Sioux Agency State Parkin February As part of…

Team UNITED 14-0 in season
From Staff ReportsOn December 21st, the cooperative wrestling team, UNITED, hosted their home meet in Montevideo with a 38-20 win vs New Ulm and a 45-20 win over Hutchinson.

Groat’s Boars Nest under new ownership
In 2001, Gary Groothuis had just transitioned out of farming, and wasn’t sure for awhile what he wanted to do.

From the Editor’s Desk
We’re past the “tiny papers” week - Halleluljah!

Montevideo Veterans Home ready for residents
Over the weekend, the newly completed Montevideo Veterans Home hosted a tour of the facility that is now ready for residents to begin moving in.