March 2022
Turkey hunting licenses on sale March 1
Turkey hunters can buy their licenses for the spring 2022 season starting Tuesday, March 1. Licenses can be purchased online (mndnr.gov/licenses/online-sales.html), by phone at 888-665-4236 or in-person wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold.
2022 Walk-In Access signup announced
The Minnesota Walk-In Access (WIA) program continues to offer opportunities for hunters to have access to excellent habitats for outdoor recreation. The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) programs protect Minnesota’s endangered prairie habitats to ensure, rare and unique native species of plants and animals have the necessary habitats to be successful and thrive in the landscape.
CHIPPEWA COUNTY COURT RECORDS
Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office Blue, Julius Ryan, Granite Falls; Offense date 2/15/22 DRUGS-Possess Marijuana in MV (Misdemeanor); Plea 2/19/22 Guilty; Disposition 2/19/22 Convicted; Court Decision 2/19/22 Payable without appearance; $150 Fine.
MNRAAA seeking applicants for funding under Older Americans Act
The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging (MNRAAA) is seeking applicants for funding under Title III-E of the Older Americans Act. Funding is available to develop and/or expand caregiver support services in MNRAAA’s twenty-seven county service area for the period of June 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022.
Idella Bernice Moe Gulden
Idella Bernice Moe was born March 14, 1919, on the Moe family farm outside of Montevideo, MN. A month short of her 103rd birthday Mom passed away peacefully of natural causes at Rosewood Estate in Waterloo, her home of 4 ½ years.
What is Community Matters?
Community Matters is a new month-long feature in the Montevideo-American News that highlights those who make a difference in our community. Pages inside each week’s edition will be dedicated to those stories and advertisements, and will also feature editorials written by our local teams, explaining our vision for the future as we are transitioning our publication to becoming even more locally-focused under the new ownership of CherryRoad Media.
NAPA Auto Parts store brings familiar business back to the community
In July of 2021, STAR Group LLC opened the Napa Auto Parts store in Montevideo. The opening marked the group’s 15th location in Minnesota. With the help of Double D Development LLC of Montevideo, along with other local contractors, much remodeling went into the building located at 2002 Black Oak Ave. The Napa store is located in one-third of the building and holds the largest inventory of all of STAR Group LLC’s stores. They are able to source parts from 57 distribution centers throughout the United States and carry a large inventory of hydraulic hoses.
Beating the Winter Blues
It’s very common for many people to experience poor mental wellbeing during the winter..and especially true for those providing care to others. I know for myself I have the tendency to lack energy, overeat, and sometimes feel low during the winter months
Milan Community Column
I never used to be a morning person, but now that I walk Elizabeth's dog, I get that done as early as possible. On my way back home this morning, it was just "pinking up" in the east. It was really gorgeous.
Prairie Notebook
The next time you’re driving along a highway by a marsh or river, look for a solitary bird perched at the very tip-top of the highest branch. Chances are you are looking at a Northern Shrike, a winter visitor to our area.