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THEIR LOVE STORY
A serial is a publishing format that breaks down a larger work of narration into sequential installments for publication in magazines or newspapers. Serials were popular in the late 1800s, early 1900s, and even appeared in the Montevideo American News in the 1920s. This is the first week of a five week series of serials written by author and Montevideo native Arthur Norby.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College announces local graduates
Minnesota West Community & Technical College Minnesota West Community & Technical College – Minnesota West will host multiple Commencement Ceremonies for students graduating this year. The Commencement Ceremonies are scheduled as below.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, May 7th: The thrice postponed Easter Egg-Citement Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Monte Chamber at Smith Park has been rescheduled for this Saturday at 10 a.m. sharp.
Crime Stoppers of Minnesota announces Nationwide tip method
It is now possible to submit tips to Crime Stoppers of Minnesota from anywhere in the USA from a cell phone and for those in Minnesota to submit tips to other parts of the country. This can now be done by calling **TIPS (**8477). Through technology and a partnership with Crime Stoppers USA anyone can anonymously report information about a crime using this new nationwide crime-fighting tool. Prior to this, calling a distant Crime Stoppers Toll-Free number often had geographic boundaries for access determined between the Toll-Free provider and the local Crime Stoppers program. **TIPS now gives tipsters calling from one Toll Free defined area the ability to reach a Crime Stoppers program in a different calling area while remaining anonymous.
Tranquility Herbal Tea and Wellness opens in downtown Montevideo
Lorainne Ocasil opened Tranquility Herbal Tea and Wellness in downtown Montevideo last weekend. The business formerly existed in Appleton, where it was open for about a year before Ocasil made the decision to relocate to Montevideo.
Fragodt earns auction industry’s top designation
Auctioneer Nathan Fragodt, of Fragodt Auction and Real Estate, recently completed his training at the prestigious Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI). Developed by the National Auctioneers Association (NAA), the CAI program is the industry’s premier training program for auction professionals.
Register now for Strategic Farming: Field Notes
Registration is open for the Strategic Farming: Field Notes program. The Field Notes program is designed for farmers and agricultural professionals as a weekly webinar program addressing all your crop-related questions in real-time in an interactive, discussion-based format.
Former Montevideo resident authors historical fiction book based on Ukraine immigrants
Arlene Ebel Eslinger, who was born and raised in Montevideo, graduating from Montevideo High School has published her first book, “They Refused to Fight”. Eslinger, who now lives in Wisconsin, was motivated to write the historical fiction novel after her uncle wrote a short book for their family based on his time as a child in South Dakota.
21st Annual MHS Flood of Jazz held
The 21st Annual Flood of Jazz was held at The Hollywood Theater Friday evening. Photo by Jessica Stolen-Jacobson Thomas Philaya accompanies on guitar.
Motorcycle and classic car roll-ins planned for summer
The Montevideo American Legion is currently planning a series of motorcycle and classic car roll-ins for this summer, with the idea of providing those riders and drivers with an opportunity to partake in a fun event without having to travel far. The group came up with the idea, as there is a similar event held over an hour away in Wabasso regularly. American Legion member Everett Bain and his wife Cheryl have traveled to Wabasso for a similar event, but noted how dangerous the route can be to drive, especially after dark on a motorcycle.