August 2022

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday, August 13th: 5th Annual Ride 2 Remember in Granite Falls. The event begins in the morning with registration at the American Legion at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. opening ceremonies, and 11 a.m. takeoff. Dinner is served at the Legion followed by a concert.

Gary Allen Christians

 Gary Allen Christians was born on October 12, 1955, in Minneapolis. He was the third of five sons born to George D. Christians and Betty J. (Jacoby) Christians. Gary spent his…

Karen Johnson

 Karen Grace Johnson was born on February 23, 1940, at the Montevideo-Chippewa County Hospital to Ervin and Grace (Schroeder) Sulflow. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church of…

Beverly Anderson

 Beverly Anderson of Dawson passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022, at Banner Rehabilitation Hospital in Mesa, Ariz., surrounded by the thoughts and prayers of many loved ones at the…

Memory Care Corner: The Global Deterioration Scale

When I started as a Memory Care Coordinator - seven years ago, I quickly became aware of a tool called the Global Deterioration Scale (GDS) which is also known as the Reisberg Alzheimer’s Scale. Even though Alzheimer’s disease is sometimes broken down into 3 stages, (early, middle and late) there is another staging system that was developed by Dr.

Staycation Itinerary: A day in Montevideo with kids

With the high gas prices, not only is a day in the City of Montevideo a short drive but offers a variety of activities to help kids burn off energy while enjoying the outdoors. The locally owned small businesses not only help save on gas costs not having to travel to metro areas for entertainment but offer a more affordable price for recreation and goods.

Snell to be part of 2022 American Legion All-Star event

Brady Snell was chosen to be part of the 2022 American Legion All-Star Event. Minnesota American Legion Baseball had 378 teams that started the summer - that’s over 5500 players. Brady was one of only 60 players in the state invited to the event that will be held this Friday and Saturday in Bloomington. The boys have been split into four teams and will play an All-Star weekend tournament. More information about the event is available at www.mnlegionprospects.com Games three through four will be live broadcast on the YouTube channel “Let’s Play Ball”.

Chippewa County Fair draws a crowd

The Sizzler was a popular ride Saturday evening. Photo by Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Visitors of all ages enjoyed the rides at Wednesday evening’s opening night of the fair.

Beyond Reason

A Lark with a Loon On North Arm Bay of Lake Minnetonka, Rob sits on the edge of a dock. As the sun sets, Leila the Loon effortlessly floats up.