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Montevideo Police Reports

*Editors note: Due to space issues all traffic stops of a regular nature, medical assists and assists with transporting inmates have been excluded from this report.

First Bockfest to happen in Montevideo scheduled for this weekend

Talking Waters Brewing Company recently announced plans to host its first ever Bockfest on Saturday, March 15th. The event came about after the brewery successfully brewed its first ever Bock, named Deep Water. “We thought it would be a good excuse to celebrate the beer and the coming of spring to get people out and about,” they say.

Local student named to Dean’s List

The Fall Semester Dean’s List at Gustavus Adolphus College has been released. The list comprises students who have earned a 3.7 grade point average (based on a scale in which 4.0 = A) or higher for the semester ending in May 2024.

Admiral Radio show coming to local area

The Minnesota Valley Community Concert Association is excited to present the folk stylings of Admiral Radio. South Carolina-based duo Coty Hoover and Becca Smith create a unique Americana blend rooted in traditional styles that also touches the heartstrings of the modern-day listener.

Big fluctuations in temperatures

It was a great weekend and early start to this week! We had record and near record high temperatures on Monday as temps climbed into the 60s and 70s!

Ask a Trooper: Car seat replacement…

Question: My vehicle was recently involved with a crash with another vehicle. I had car seat inside but no child was present at the time of the crash. I am wondering if the car seat would still need to be replaced. My auto insurance company didn’t want to replace it. Is there some state statute on this?

Rainfall monitoring network seeks volunteers

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ State Climatology Office is seeking rainfall monitors for the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network. The network includes more than 20,000 volunteers nationwide who measure precipitation in their backyards using a standard 4-inch diameter rain gauge.

Strategic Farming: Let’s talk crops! focused on corn insect pest challenges

On February 26, Dr. Fei Yang, UMN Corn Extension Entomologist, joined UMN Extension Crops Educator Dr. Anthony Hanson for a discussion on corn insect pests. Dr. Yang provided an update on the current challenges Minnesota faces with these pests and shared insights from his research on corn insect pest management. This was the eighth episode of the 2025 Strategic Farming: Let’s Talk Crops! webinar series, which will continue through March.