Statewide pheasant numbers up nearly 50% from 2024

Pheasant numbers in the 2025 Minnesota August Roadside Survey were up nearly 50% from 2024 and 21% above the 10-year average, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

2024 small game survey results available from Minnesota DNR

The number of small game hunters in Minnesota in 2024 decreased slightly from 2023 and was 5% below the 10-year average. Overall, 228,661 small game licenses were sold for the 2024 hunting seasons, compared to the 10-year average of 240,812 small game licenses. But like the previous season, hunters who pursued the top small game species (waterfowl, grouse and pheasants) had similar or slightly better success rates compared to the 10-year averages, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ small game hunter mail survey.

Healthy Aging Month programming in September

As more Americans reach older adulthood, the importance of supporting lifelong health and wellbeing continues to grow. Each September, Healthy Aging Month shines a spotlight on the opportunities that come with aging and encourages people to take steps toward a vibrant, fulfilling life. Healthy aging recognizes the value of nurturing physical, emotional, social, financial, and spiritual wellness at every stage.

Montevideo tennis defeats Sauk Centre

Last week, the Montevideo Girls Varsity Tennis team took on both Minnewaska and Suk Centre. In the game against Minnewaska, the team finished 0-7. Scoring follows:

From the Editor’s Desk

There’s a certain kind of magic to living in a small town that means that you just know that you’re going to run into three people you know during every trip to the grocery store before you even make it out of the produce aisle. The lettuce might wilt before you get home, but at least you’ll know who’s remodeling their kitchen, whose cousin’s dog is missing and what’s going into the old empty building on Prentice Street.

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Montevideo football takes on Melrose

The Montevideo Boys Varsity Football team took on Melrose in their opening game of the season for a 6-42 loss. Leaders in the game included Lathen Nipple who scored eight tackles. Complete scoring follows:

Pederson to launch book and art exhibit at Java River

Montevideo artist Doug Pederson describes his new book as something that came about “pretty much by accident”. What began as a way to pass the time has grown into a published collection of artwork and reflections that he will share at a launch event and art exhibit at Java River on Saturday, September 6th at 10 a.m.