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Faith Column: Shaped by Sacred Speech
The first Bible verse I remember memorizing was Micah 6:8. I’m sure many of you know it.
COURT NEWS
Montevideo Police Department Orozoco, Fredy; Offense 4/8/22 Drivers License - No MN DL (Misdemeanor); Plea 5/6/22 Guilty; Disposition 5/6/22 Convicted; Court Decision 5/6/22 Payable Without Appearance; $100 Fine. Billings, Jessica Marie, Montevideo; Offense date 9/20/21 Accident - Hit and Run Vehicle (Misdemeanor); Plea 5/9/22 Guilty; Disposition 5/9/22 Convicted; Court Decision 5/9/22 Sentenced Local Confinement 90 Days, Stay 90 Days for 1 Yr; $100 Fine.
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.
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.
Ridgewater’s Biology and Agriculture faculty named 2022 Outstanding Educators
Ridgewater College Ridgewater College’s Breann Wozniak and Kari Slinden were recently honored for their teaching excellence by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System Board of Trustees. Minnesota State recognized Outstanding Educators at an April 20 celebration banquet in St.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Now: MVTV Wireless Internet office is open to the public again. The office is located at 1790 Highway 212 W, Granite Falls, MN 56241.