Community gathers to send dance team off to State
Parents and community members gathered for a ceremony to send-off the Gold Dusters Dance Team to the State tournament last Thursday afternoon. JESSICA STÖLEN-JACOBSON The team was escorted out of town by the Montevideo Fire Department, followed by a convoy of vehicles honking and waving pink flags for the team.
Cookie Krums provides artistic, custom cookies locally
Katie Krumwiede has always had a flair for artistic endeavors, and in December of 2020, she turned her attention to baking - more specifically, cookie baking and decorating. “I like lots of different artistic kinds of things, and throughout the pandemic, I became obsessed with Instagram videos of people decorating cookies. One day I thought, you know what? I’m just going to give it a try,” she says.
Minneapolis-based duo to perform at Talking Waters this weekend
This Saturday, Twin Cities-based musical duo Matt and Laurel Trost will be performing at Talking Waters Brewing Company in Montevideo. The duo is a husband and wife team that travels around the Midwest playing a variety of cover songs from over six different decades as well as some original music.
MBA STORM BANTAM HOCKEY TEAM WINS CHRIS FISCHER BANTAM TOURNAMENT
The 2022 Chris Fischer Bantam Tournament in Austin MN The MBA Storm Bantam hockey team won the Chris Fischer Bantam Tournament in Austin, the last week in January. The Storm defeated Worthington and Owatonna to advance to the championship game where they beat the tournament host, Austin. Players are: Jaiden Barry, Dan Bovee, Alex Carlson, Isaac Carlson, Alex Claussen, Donovan Curfman, Jacob Feist, Grant Gunlogson, Bryce Lehman, Connor Powers, Alex Rodeberg, Gavin Schmidt, Lincoln Schneider, Kye Suess, Landon Williams and Zach Wrobleski. Team is coached by Corey Claussen and Neil Suess. MINNESOTA
Prairie Notebook
I asked my “go-to” professional outdoor resource experts, Chris Domeier (Fisheries Supervisor, MN DNR) and Walt Gessler (Wildlife Area Supervisor, MN DNR) for an overview of this winter’s effect on area fish and fauna.
Montevideo’s first-ever drag show scheduled for April 9th at the Hollywood Theater
Elijah Lanz has been working since October to bring a new event to Montevideo for the first time in the town’s history. Lanz has formed a committee of people over the months since planning began who have expressed an interest in making Montevideo’s first drag show a reality. The event will be held on April 9th at the Hollywood Theater.
Gold Dusters head to State Dance Competition
The Montevideo Gold Dusters team participated in the Montevideo-hosted Sections competition Saturday afternoon. JESSICA STÖLEN-JACOBSON The High Kick Team placed third in the competition, qualifying them to move on to the State competition.
Merle Schroeder
MILAN - Merle Schroeder, of Milan, died Thursday, February 3, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN at the age of 75.
Angela “Angie” Peters
Angela Lynn Peters, age 51, of North Mankato, died peacefully Monday, February 7, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, surrounded by family and after a three-year battle with cancer. Funeral service was held at 1 PM, Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Christ the King Lutheran Church (222 Pfau Street, Mankato, MN 56001) with visitation one hour prior.
Marjorie Keller
Marjorie Keller, age 88, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Edgewood Vista Senior Living in Fargo, ND, surrounded by her loving family. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.