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 school’s 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…

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…