Newsletter-Late-Week
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.
GrandStay Inn & Suites celebrates 30 years of hospitality in Montevideo
This year marks a major milestone for GrandStay Inn & Suites as it celebrates 30 years of serving travelers from both near and far. For owners Shane and Luanne Gibson, the anniversary is more than a business milestone - it’s a celebration of the relationships that have shaped their hotel.
Onyx Johnson wins first career feature at Fiesta City Speedway
Racing resumed on Friday night at Fiesta City Speedway after having a wet and cold weekend that forced the races to be canceled. Three new faces were in victory lane on this night.
MMS April Students of the Month
Montevideo Middle School April Students of the Month are: Ella Tostenson, Ophelia Cottle, AllieJane Schimming, Kelan Jepma, Koyer Kinman, Yazmin Martinez, Jakobie Schewndemann, Nya Huseby, Pedro Guzman, Ayleen Rodriguez, Baylee Lam.
Hot weekend ahead
We enjoyed one of the nicest Memorial Day weekends in recent memory! Early on there were some indications of a slight chance of rain impacting the area, but it all tracked to our south on Memorial Day.
Council approves Fiesta events, liquor store upgrades
At Monday evening’s meeting of the Montevideo City Council, a range of topics were discussed - from community event planning to key infrastructure milestones. The meeting also included a celebratory announcement regarding long-awaited FEMA certification for the recently completed levee project.
Tom Hall Mysteries Tour based on novels planned for Montevideo
Montevideo is preparing for a unique celebration the weekend of June 7th-8th featuring artist and author Arthur Norby, whose artistic vision and literary storytelling have long drawn inspiration from the local area.
Kids in the Community day provides service to local public spaces
Last week, Montevideo Middle School held its annual “Kids In The Community” event. Students and staff of Montevideo Middle School came together to make a positive impact on their community. They spent the morning cleaning up and beautifying areas throughout town. It was a way for the students to learn firsthand about the importance of teamwork and taking care of their environment. Students and staff formed groups and dispersed throughout the community. They spent all morning cleaning up trash, branches, cleaning, raking & pulling weeds. A few of the places they visited were Chippewa City, Swenson Farm, area churches, main street, Smith Park, Heritage Hill, VA home, CCMH, Luther Haven & Brookside.
School District anticipates lengthy list of repairs over the summer
At Monday evening’s meeting of the Montevideo School’s Board of Education, Superintendent McKittrick provided an update on facility maintenance, noting that last summer, the district addressed over a million dollars of facility maintenance needs.