Work begins on demolition of Fine Arts Center
Work has begun this week on preparing the former Fine Arts Center building for demolition. The Montevideo School District recently sold the property after a study determined the building was…
August 2022
Thunder Hawks hold Purple/Gold Scrimmage
The Thunder Hawks, showcased their defense Wednesday evening with the first Purple/Gold Scrimmage of the season to a crowd of supporters. The Thunder Hawks scrimmaged at Melrose on Saturday as…
Two from Watson Honkers softball team nominated to participate in Minnesota Softball Selects
Brooklyn Pederson (left) and Peyton Dack (right), both players on the Watson Honkers Softball team were chosen to play in a weekend of three softball games each in Andover August…
Winsel Christiansen
Winsel Christiansen, 96, of Maynard passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at the Granite Falls Care Center. Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 1 p.m.…
Stanley Harms
Stanley Harms, 73, of Clara City passed away on Wednesday, August 24 at Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar. Memorial services will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. at Bethany…
Marty Hemstad
Marty Hemstad of Montevideo died on Wednesday August 10, 2022, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul at the age of 87 with his family by his side. Memorial services will be…
Thunder Hawks Purple/Gold Scrimmage
The Thunder Hawks, showcased their defense Wednesday evening with the first Purple/Gold Scrimmage of the season to a crowd of supporters. The Thunder Hawks scrimmaged at Melrose on Saturday as…
From the Editor’s Desk
Jessica Stölen-Jacobson News Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad.com I recently suggested to my youngest that for her Farmer’s Market booth, she should make popcorn balls. It seems she hasn’t even ever heard of popcorn balls, and somehow that seemed nearly impossible to me.
Staycation Itinerary: Exploring Upper Sioux State Park
Cynthia Christians Reporter cchristians@cherryroad. com Twenty-two miles southeast of Montevideo, and seven miles southeast of Granite Falls, is the Upper Sioux Agency State Park.