Hike by candlelight at Lac qui Parle State Park on February 15th
Minnesota state parks and trails will host candlelight events across the state this winter, including one at Lac qui Parle State Park on Saturday, February 15th, 2025. Drop by any time between 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm for hiking as stars twinkle overhead and candles flicker in the snow.
Montevideo girls take on Sauk Centre
Last week, the Montevideo Girls Varsity Basketball team took on Sauk Centre for a 39-73 loss. Leaders in the game included Teagan Epema who scored 14 points. Complete scoring follows:
Apply Apply for turkey permits in ‘A’ season for Carlos Avery or Whitewater WMAs by Feb. 21
Turkey hunters have through Friday, Feb. 21, to apply for turkey hunting permits for the A spring hunting season in Carlos Avery or Whitewater wildlife management areas. There will be 30 permits available for Carlos Avery WMA and 150 permits for Whitewater WMA.
Tax season donations benefit Minnesota’s at-risk wildlife
Those filling out their taxes can support the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Nongame Wildlife Program by checking the box to donate to the Nongame Wildlife Fund.
Minnesota DNR fisheries rulemaking proposals open for public comment
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking for the public to comment on proposed rules about fishing methods that, if adopted, would go into effect in March 2026.
Students complete “Life Lessons” program
Last week, Montevideo Middle Schoolers in the fifth grade wrapped up their “Life Lessons” unit with Officer Milo. For the last 10 weeks, Officer Milo has been teaching the students about bullying, making good choices, and being kind. At the end of the unit, the students celebrated with a “Life Lessons” graduation party. Each student received a t-shirt to take home.
Speech Team begins season
The Montevideo Speech Team started their season last Saturday at the Luverne Cardinal Speech Invitational. Valeria Turcios and Alex Fultz were the champions in Duo Interpretation.
Students complete “Life Lessons” program
Last week, Montevideo Middle Schoolers in the fifth grade wrapped up their “Life Lessons” unit with Officer Milo. For the last 10 weeks, Officer Milo has been teaching the students about bullying, making good choices, and being kind. At the end of the unit, the students celebrated with a “Life Lessons” graduation party. Each student received a t-shirt to take home.
Reidinger surpasses 1,000 points
Montevideo Boys Basketball Senior Gannon Reidinger (#13) surpassed 1,000 career High School Points in last week’s game against Sauk Centre.
Gold Dusters are headed to state tournament
Over the weekend, the Section 3A Dance tournament was held in Montevideo with 11 teams competing. The Gold Dusters scored 3rd place in the Jazz Division with sixteen points, and third place in the High Kick division with 15 points to earn a spot in the State Class A High Kick and Jazz tournaments. The state jazz tournament takes place on Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Minneapolis Target Center, while the high kick tournament takes place Saturday at 11:30 a.m. in the same location.