Newsletter-Late-Week
Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer Training to be held at Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center
Do you enjoy learning about the natural world? If so, consider becoming a Minnesota Master Naturalist volunteer!
Ask a Trooper: Caretaker information on DVS record…
Question: I thought I heard something about a new law in regards to caretaker information included on driver’s license or identification card record. Do you have any information on this?
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.
News from Countryside Public Health: Cannabis Use and Safety – What You Need to Know…
With Minnesota legalizing adult-use cannabis, many people in our communities have questions about how to use cannabis products safely, or whether to use them at all. At Countryside Public Health, our goal is not to tell people what to do, but to provide accurate information so you can make informed decisions for yourself and your family.
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?