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National Weather says a “derecho” produced multiple tornadoes
I think many people across the state of Minnesota are still in disbelief about the weather that hit the state last Thursday. The National Weather says a “derecho” produced “at least six different tornadoes” in eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota last Thursday.
News from Milan
The only damage I had was the loss of the top of an old pine tree. And it landed a few feet away and did no damage.
Montevideo prom held with the theme “A Night in the Park”
One of the unique vehicles used for Prom drive-up Saturday afternoon. Photo by Jessica Stolen-Jacobson Wearing suits styled in the 1970s fashion, this duo arrived on scooters, sporting matching canes.
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, and early 1900s, and even appeared in the Montevideo American News in the 1920s. This is the second week of a five-week series of serials written by author and Montevideo native Arthur Norby.
Lac qui Parle Museum open house planned
Lac qui Parle Historical Society The Museum spring pancake brunch and open house will be May 22, 2022. Fresh hot blueberry and plain pancakes, fruit, sausage, coffee and juice will be served at the Madison VFW from 10:30 a.m.
Minnesota State University Moorhead announcees graduates
Minnesota State University Moorhead Minnesota State University Moorhead will award degrees to more than 800 students during its spring commencement program Friday, May 13 in the university’s Nemzek Fieldhouse. This includes more than 185 graduate students and nearly 30 past graduates who are now participating in the live commencement.
Free family-focused webinars May through August
University of Minnesota Extension University of Minnesota Extension Center for Family Development educators and partners are facilitating webinars, providing information and resources for families and those who serve families to make informed decisions leading to greater health, resilience, and well-being. All webinars are virtual and free.
Honor Concert held at MHS
The Montevideo High School Choirs annual Honors Concert was held Monday evening in the Montevideo High School Gym. This year’s concert featured the theme “One World, One Music”. This Honors Concert will be the last under the direction of Dan Hampton, as he retires this year. Hampton wrote in the event program, “It is a difficult thing this year for me to have to say goodbye not only to all of the seniors, but to all of the students as I retire from teaching here in Montevideo. It has been my greatest joy making music with these students and watching them grow.”
Easter Egg-citement held after three-week delay
The Montevideo Area Chamber of Commerce was able to host the annual Easter Egg-citement easter egg hunt event on Saturday after three weeks of rain, and cold weather delayed the festivities. Children of all ages gathered at Smith Park for their chance to find eggs filled with candy or one of seven golden eggs that would award them a gift basket. Gift baskets, as well as the candy in the eggs were donated by area businesses and organizations.
High School Rodeo held in Granite Falls
The Minnesota High School Rodeo Association held their Region Four Rodeo at Lee Mar Ranch Saturday and Sunday. The Region Four Rodeo featured junior high and high school students from around the state, including Wood Lake and Montevideo riders. Events included barrel racing, bull riding, steer wrestling, chute dogging, calf roping, breakaway roping, and more.