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 track team takes first place at sub-sections
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Montevideo Schools staff recognized at annual banquet
On Wednesday, May 28th, the Montevideo Public School district recognized and celebrated teachers, staff and friends of education “70’s Style” at the district’s annual staff recognition banquet.

Live Well, Age Wisely: Insights into Dementia-Related Behaviors…
My position at Prairie Five is funded in part by a grant from the Southwest Initiative Foundation. Without this wonderful organization investing in our rural areas, we would not have robust aging services programming at our agency. Currently, my position is also funded in part by federal Title III dollars which were awarded by the Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging (MNRAAA.) It’s important to acknowledge these funders and express appreciation for them. Thank you!
Area Worship Schedules
Assembly of God, Clarkfield

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.

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?

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.)
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.]
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.