Newsletter-Late-Week

Need for volunteers discussed at City Council meeting

At Monday evening’s Montevideo City Council meeting, one of the topics of discussion was the Fiesta Days activities, with council members reflecting on the community enjoyment while also acknowledging some concerns raised.

Scenes from Fiesta Days week

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Manufactured Homebuilder Cavco Industries Rebrands Montevideo Location

Friendship Homes, a Cavco Industries company, is now operating as Cavco-Montevideo. Located at 815 Budd Rd. in Montevideo, Cavco-Montevideo is among 31 Cavco-owned manufacturers and builders of high-quality, affordable manufactured homes who have adopted the company’s national brand name.

Unseasonably cool on Friday

The smoke from the Canadian wildfires made another appearance around parts of Minnesota on Sunday into Monday. It wasn’t as bad as last Tuesday when some of the worst air quality ever reported was found in Minnesota. At that time, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said that the air quality in portions of the state was in the very unhealthy to dangerous level.

Norby awarded

Arthur Norby was presented with the Hometown Heroes Award during an interview with Debra Lee Fader for Queen of Kindness TV Show presented on The Roku Channel- PTWWN- originating from Atlanta Georgia. The interview took place at Hollywood on Main, this past Saturday- Pre- Kickoff to Fiesta Days.

Local pianists perform in Honors Concert

Area pianists recently performed in the Minnesota Music Teachers Association Piano Honors Concert on May 31, 2025, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. This is the 88th annual State Honors Concert. The conductor for the event was Dr. Josh Bauder. Dr. Bauder is a Minneapolis-based composer, arranger, typesetter, and music educator. Dr. Bauder holds a B.A. in music and philosophy from the University of St. Thomas and a M.A. and Ph.D. in music composition from the University of Minnesota. He currently teaches at the University of St. Thomas and the University of Northwestern, St. Paul.

Ask a Trooper: 100 deadliest days…

Question: I caught part of the news the other night and heard something about the 100 deadliest days. Can you get me more information on that?

Ask a Trooper: E-Z Pass Text Scam…

Question: I have been receiving text messages about an “E-Z Pass Final Reminder.” It’s something about having an outstanding toll and submitting payment. I was told it was a scam. Can you get me more information on this?

MN River Valley Cancer Connections walk scheduled for June 4th

Minnesota River Valley Cancer Connections, Inc. is planning the annual Cancer Connections Walk for June 4th from 5-9 p.m. at Smith Park in Montevideo. The event is held each year in order to support cancer fighters, celebrate cancer survivors and remember loved ones who passed because of cancer.