June 2022

Chippewa County Fair returns July 27th-31st

The Chippewa County Fair is scheduled this year for Wednesday, July 27th through Sunday, July 31st. Merriams Midway Show returns to host the carnival each day. The Texas-based company has been in business for two generations. The carnival opens July 27th at 6 p.m., and opens again Thursday and Friday at 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday hours begin early, opening at 1 p.m.

Local area host families needed for foreign exchange students

Lori Sherod, of Odessa, has been advertising heavily through social media in the local area to find host families for foreign exchange students hoping to come to the United States for the 2022-23 school year through the International Student Exchange (ISE) program.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, June 30th: Chippewa County Historical Society is hosting a watercolor painting class with former Chippewa County resident, Jan (Cuka) Sheets in the Village Hall. There is a cost to attend. Call the Historical Society to register 320-269-7636.

Ralph Heidorn

 Ralph Heidorn, 78, of Montevideo passed away Monday, June 27, 2022, at the St. Cloud Hospital. A Funeral Service will be Friday, July 1, 2022, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul…

LeRoy James Williamson

 LeRoy James Williamson, 83, of Montevideo passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on June 20, 2022. A funeral service was held in LeRoy’s honor on Thursday, June 23 at 11…

Donald Saterbak

 Donald Saterbak of Montevideo died Monday, June 20, 2022 at Copper Glen Assisted Living in Montevideo at the age of 99. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 27, 2022 at…

From the Editor’s Desk

Last week, you may have noticed a QR code appearing in the newspaper. This has been an idea I’ve been working on for a little while, to provide an even more immersive experience to some of the news we share.