[3] The area around Montevideo was populated by Native Americans and fur traders during the first half of the 19th Century.

Railroads were built, and settlers followed, including Civil War veterans, Norwegians, Germans, Swedes, Dutch, and Irish.

The surrounding topography is dominated by farmland and prairies, as well as river valleys with many scenic overlooks and small bluffs.

[8] Montevideo, like the rest of Minnesota, has a four-season humid continental climate with great differences between summer and winter.

35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The relationship with Montevideo, Uruguay, began in 1905 when the mayor of each city sent a national flag to the other.

[13] KDMA, KKRC, and KMGM are local radio stations owned by Iowa City Broadcasting Company, Inc. KRAM-LP is owned by Thunderhawk Broadcasting, Inc.