Members of the clarinet section of the Montevideo concert band perform Monday night during the grades 9-12 band and vocal concert at the Fine Arts Center. (Staff photo by Bruce Olson)
Sophomore soprano soloist Cassie Wright (at left) sings the traditional Italian Christmas carol “Dormi, Dormi, O Bel Bambin” during the Montevideo High School band and choir Yuletide Fest concert Monday night at the Fine Arts Center. Performing were the jazz band, the concert band, the varsity women’s choir, and the concert choir. The choirs are directed by Dan Hampton, and the bands are under the direction of Tim Domka. (Staff photo by Bruce Olson)
Santa Claus made a special trip to the Montevideo-Chippewa County Public Library during the weekly pre-school story hour Tuesday. The children sang Christmas songs and listened to stories about the Christmas season before the jolly old elf handed out candy canes to everyone. And, of course, they told Santa what they wanted for Christmas. (Staff photo by John Givan)
Pioneer Public Television, Appleton, and the University of Minnesota, Morris, are collaborating to present the carol concert, “Everywhere, Everywhere, Christmas Tonight!” on Pioneer Public Television during the holiday season.
While there wasn’t any snow to pull a sleigh on during the annual Christmas in the Village event at Historic Chippewa City, Kelly Aalfs and his horses made do with a wagon. Groups of people were still excited for a chance to ride around the festively decorated village. See page 1B for more Christmas in the Village photos. (Staff photo by Jeremy Jones)
Parents, children and members of the general public turned out in full force Monday night for the annual Montevideo Lighted Holiday Parade (see page 1B for more photos). After the arrival of Santa Claus by train at the historic railroad depot at the south end of First Street (right), people proceeded north up First Street to watch the parade and go to Santa’s workshop at the Montevideo Area Chamber of Commerce office. There Santa greeted children, including (above) Haley and Nicole Marshall, of Montevideo. The children received bags of treats from Santa’s helpers before heading home for a good night’s sleep. (Photos by Jeremy Jones)
Every year June Lynne, executive director of the Chippewa County Historical Society, and her staff of capable volunteers come up with a new theme for the society’s annual Christmas in the Village celebration.
More than 165 guests attended the Montevideo Chamber of Commerce Game Show Extravaganza last Friday night at the Montevideo Training and Community Center. In the intervals between game shows and the silent auction, Mayor Debra Lee Fader entertained the guests with an impersonation of Lady Gaga. More photos from the event may be found on page 1B. (Staff photo by Jeremy Jones)
Aaron Blom (left) and Craig Hendrickson were helping the city of Montevideo prepare for Christmas by hanging decorations up and down First Street last Friday. (Staff photo by Jeremy Jones)
As the Chord-Ayres sang “The Armed Forces Salute” Friday during the Veterans Day program at the Fine Arts Center, this trio of veterans rose to be recognized for their service to their country. (Staff photo by Bruce Olson)
The Christmas holiday season will kick off in Montevideo in grand style beginning at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, with the return of the Santa Train after an absence of several years.
Veterans, members of the public and active duty members of the nation’s armed forces will gather Friday throughout the nation at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month to observe Veterans Day.
This trick-or-treater dressed as Wonder Woman seemed to be having a great time as she visited downtown businesses during the Montevideo Area Chamber of Commerce’s Trick-or-Treat Street promotion after school on Halloween. More than 300 children took part. (Staff photo by Jeremy Jones)
This yard in the 200 block of North Eighth Street is among the many around Montevideo sporting Halloween decorations. (Staff photo by Bruce Olson)
“Mission accomplished,” was how Montevideo City Manager Steve Jones described the first Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Opener, held in Montevideo last weekend.
Reigning over homecoming week festivities at Montevideo High School this week will be (from left) Princess Kelsey Amborn, Queen Alex Bosch, King Joe Bednar and Prince Jake Douglas. (Staff photo by Bruce Olson)
Moments after being crowned Montevideo’s homecoming king, Joe Bednar placed the tiara on the head of Queen Alex Bosch. Sharing the moment on the stage of the Fine Arts Center on Monday night were queen candidates Kendyl Anderson and Christiana Agrotis (right). Homecoming week will culminate with a parade, football game and dance Friday. (Staff photo by Bruce Olson)
Senior class candidates for homecoming queen and king at Montevideo High School are (front, from left) Kayla Aanerud, Kelsey Amborn, Kendyl Anderson, Christina Agrotis, Alex Bosch, (back) Joe Bednar, Tanner Lindemann, Jake Douglas, Tyson Lund and Sam Drager. The homecoming coronation will be Oct. 10. (Staff photo by Bruce Olson)
The 2011 Meander, the Upper Minnesota River Art Crawl, will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
“Car hop” Harriet Payne waits on Scott and Victoria Kling and their grandson Keagan Kling in their 1965 Chevrolet at the Trinity Lutheran Church Drive-In prior to Friday’s home football game. (Photo by Bruce Olson)
