Newsletter-Early-Week
Jan. 20 is the first 2025 Free Park Day at Minnesota state parks, recreation areas
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 73 state parks and recreation areas on Monday, Jan. 20. This Free Park Day is one of four days each year on which the DNR waives the requirement for a vehicle permit at state parks and recreation areas. There is one fee-free day for each season of the year, giving Minnesotans an opportunity to experience state parks and recreation areas at different times of the year.

MMS Knowledge Bowl wins Super Regional Championship
Last week, the Montevideo Middle School Junior High Knowledge Bowl team won the Super Regional Championship for the second year in a row. The schoolâs other teams finished 22nd and 25th among the 33 best teams from both regions.

Ask a Trooper: Message Signs…
Sgt. Troy ChristiansonMinnesota State Patrol Question: I see the sign boards along the highway with different messages posted. Do they use these for Amber Alerts?… Login to continue reading Login…

Slight warm-up for the weekend
Mark AnthonyChief Meteorologist Kool-TV We have no doubt started off the new year with some cold temperatures! An Arctic blast brought in unseasonably cold air… Login to continue reading Login…

News from WRAP: January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Written by: Becci ten Bensel & WoMen’s Rural Advocacy Program Staff This January, WoMen’s Rural Advocacy Programs, Inc. is taking some time to discuss human… Login to continue reading Login…

Minnesota River Valley CEO class launches new venture
Submitted The collaborative Minnesota River Valley CEO class, a project between Montevideo, Yellow Medicine East and Lakeview Schools, has kicked off their second big project… Login to continue reading Login…

Montevideo students “adopt a family”
Submitted Thanks to community donations, the Montevideo High School students were able to shop for this year’s ‘Adopt a Family’. The fundraising efforts take place… Login to continue reading Login…
City Council discusses cannabis regulation
Jessica StölenEditorjstolen-jacobson@cherryroad.com At last week’s meeting of the Montevideo City Council, one of the topics of discussion was the cannabis legislation that allows for the… Login to continue reading Login…

Struxness grabs gold buckle
Ted HarbinTwisTed Rodeo Most of the time in Las Vegas, the smart money is on the safe bet. Don’t hit when the dealer is showing… Login to continue reading Login…

Live Well, Age Wisely: Giving that which means the most…
Laura ThomasDirector of Aging Well, Prairie 5 Community Action Council My dad passed away in April this year and I was asked to give a… Login to continue reading Login…