Montevideo News Archives

December 19, 2024

Minnesota Jobs and Labor Force Grow in November

St. Paul, MN – Minnesota added 2,500 jobs and its labor force grew by more than 4,600 workers in November, according to data released today by the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Minnesota has added jobs nine of the last 12 months. Minnesota’s unemployment rate increased one-tenth of a percentage point to 3.5%, […]

December 18, 2024

These Bands Are the Most Popular Tattoo Choices Among Rock Fans

Pink Floyd took the number 1 spot as the rock band inspiring the most tattoo pieces. Guns N’ Roses tattoos were revealed as the second most popular. The top ten bands includes Nirvana, Metallica, and Slipknot. Pink Floyd is the band with the most fans keen on committing their imagery to skin. Tattoos of, relating to, or inspired by […]

December 18, 2024

Kix Brooks Says Fans Can Expect New Music From Brooks & Dunn: ‘Ronnie’s Fired Up’

The legendary country music duo of Ronnie Dunn and Kix Brooks are fresh off of the release of their Reboot II album, which helped them bring home the 2024 CMA Vocal Duo of the Year award. It was the 15th time they’ve been honored with the title, and now ties them with the most CMA Awards ever […]

December 16, 2024

New Country Albums Coming in 2025

Two of country music’s top male artists of the 21st century have new albums planned for 2025. You’ll also find new projects from a heralded duo, country music’s quietest crossover star, the CMA Entertainer of the Year and a Beatle. Yep, Ringo Starr wants to try country music, and in fact — his new album is […]

December 16, 2024

Celebrating 50 years of safe drinking water

State leaders mark the 50th anniversary of landmark legislation that ensures safe public drinking water for all The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) gathered today with partners from the City of Minneapolis, the City of Saint Paul and the Minnesota Rural Water Association at Saint Paul Regional Water Services to celebrate the past half century […]

December 16, 2024

Montevideo School Bus Driver Charged with Possession/Disseminating Child Pornography

A now former Montevideo school bus driver has been charged with felony counts of possession of child pornographic work and dissemination of child pornographic work. The West Central Tribune reports 49-year-old Paul James Norton of Montevideo was arrested last Monday (Dec 9) after meeting with authorities. The Montevideo School District sent letters to parents informing […]

December 13, 2024

Morgan Wallen Pleads Guilty, Sentenced to 7 Days, 2 Years Probation for Drunken Chair-Throwing Incident

Morgan Wallen will spend seven days at a DUI education center, months after he was arrested for throwing a chair from the roof of a Nashville bar. A judge in Nashville sentenced the country star, 31, to one week of incarceration, to be served at a DUI education center, as well as two years’ probation — […]

December 12, 2024

NYE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH: Shaboozey, Eric Church, Lainey Wilson & More Added to Lineup

The performers lineup for CBS’ New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash is getting packed with even more musical talent. The special, which will be headlined by Kane Brown, Keith Urban and Jelly Roll, will also feature performances from Shaboozey, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Tyler Hubbard, Miranda Lambert, Post Malone, Brittney Spencer, Chris Stapleton, Lainey […]

December 12, 2024

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train in Minnesota

The one-thousand-foot Holiday Train is now making its way through Minnesota towns for the winter season. The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is a “pop-up concert experience” that features 14 decorated train cars and free musical performances. Stops include Loretto, Buffalo, Annandale, and Kimball this Saturday (Dec 14). The festive train then continues its trek to […]

December 10, 2024

Governor Walz to Announce $4.5 Million for Law Enforcement Recruitment and Training

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, December 10, 2024, Governor Tim Walz will visit a college in Brooklyn Park to announce $4.5 million to support law enforcement recruitment and training for 46 law enforcement agencies across the state. The new funding will support the training of nearly 100 candidates who would like to make a […]