September 2022

Machtemes to take the stage in free concert
Clark Machtemes is coming to play the Shinto Cowboy stage in the Java River courtyard on Thursday, September 15th. Machtemes was in Montevideo this past summer playing during Fiesta Days with his band, Traveled Ground, with whom he has played with for 32 years.
Grouse season opens Saturday, Sept. 17th
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Ruffed grouse and spruce grouse hunting season begins Saturday, Sept. 17, and lasts through Jan.
September is Emergency Preparedness Month:
Countryside Public Health September is Emergency Preparedness Month. Given events we have all experienced recently, from a pandemic shut-down to extreme weather emergencies, we have seen first-hand that it is important for individuals and families to be prepared for disasters.

SWCD releases state of the art public mapping tool
Yellow Medicine Soil & Water Conservation District After several years of partnership and consultation with Yellow Medicine County officials, the Yellow Medicine Soil and Water Conservation District is excited to publicly announce a virtual hub of maps and data with ties to the conservation of natural resources in our area. Simply visiting the map’s website will unlock a large amount and diverse array of GIS mapping at the click of a mouse.
Montevideo Football to take on Pierz Friday
On paper, and despite contrasting won-loss records, Montevideo will be only a slight underdog against host Pierz in their Mid State Red high school football matchup Friday night. Montevideo is 0-2, and Pierz 2-0. Both teams prefer to run the ball, so whichever team dominates the line of scrimmage will have a marked advantage. The Thunder Hawks have played the tougher schedule of the two teams, while suffering loses against Sauk Centre 36-6 in their opener and to Morris Area 48--26 in a home opener last Friday night.

One of the first Meander artists to exhibit this year once again
com Brad Hall, of Granite Falls, is one of the artists who will be exhibiting in the upcoming Meander Art Crawl on October 1st through the 2nd. Hall has been a part of the Meander Art Crawl since its inception in 2004, and was the first featured artist to have his work exhibited on the cover of the brochure and poster.
COURT NEWS
Minnesota State Patrol Cruz, Yessenia, Melrose; Offense date 8/22/22 No Minnesota Driver’s License (Misdemeanor); Plea 9/3/22 Guilty; Disposition 9/3/22 Convicted; Court Decision 9/3/22 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine. Oaxaca Vazquez, Alejandro, Marshall; Offense date 8/12/22 Driving After Suspension (Misdemeanor); Plea 9/6/22 Guilty; Disposition 9/6/22 Convicted; Court Decision 9/6/22 Payable without appearance; $200 Fine.

GUESS WHO?
This week’s photo hint: This photo ran in a 1999 edition of the Montevideo-American News. Last Week’s Answer: Gary Groothius Guessed by: Dave Gilbertson, Jeff Andreas, John Hochstein.
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