September 2022
Viessman to be inducted into Minnesota Softball Hall of Fame
At the 32nd annual Minnesota Softball Hall of Fame Banquet on October 29th, Wayne Viessman, one of the founders of Viessman Trucking will be inducted into the Hall of Fame for his years spent with the Clarkfield Softball Team.
GUESS WHO?
Each week, the Montevideo American News will share a photograph from our archives for you to “guess who”. To submit your guesses, send us a message by email to jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com or message our Facebook page. We will publish the answers the next week.
Quiet weekend with warmer weather on the way
The state of Minnesota got most of the rain out of the way on Friday just in time for the weekend. Duluth received 1.23 inches of rain for the most rain around the state. Meanwhile, Pierz was close behind with 1.18 inches.
COURT NEWS
Clara City Police Department Dennis, Zanneh, Elk River; Offense date 11/20/20 Driving After Cancellation - Inimical to Public Safety (Gross Misdemeanor); Plea 9/20/22 Guilty; Disposition 9/20/22 Convicted; Court Decision 9/20/22 Sentenced Local Confinement (365 Days, Stay 365 Days For 1 Yr); $200 Fine. Granite Falls Police Department Blue, Daniel Ray, Granite Falls; Offense date 5/9/21 5th Degree Controlled Substance Possession (Gross Misdemeanor); Plea 9/13/21 Guilty; Disposition 9/19/22 Convicted; Court Decision 9/19/22 Sentenced Local Confinement (365 Days, Stay 252 Days For 1 Yr Credit for time served: 113 Days); $200 Fine.
First Congregational Church celebrates 150 years
For the past 150 years, the First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ in Montevideo has sought to serve the spiritual needs of its members and to be a strong and useful church in the Montevideo community.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, September 29th: Chippewa County Historical Society Ice Cream Social/Community Band Event. 6:30 p.m. Feel free to bring a chair. Free to attend. Serving rootbeer floats are freewill donation.
Partnership between school district, local businesses continues to grow
Last year, the Montevideo High School collaborated with J&D Construction, Inc., of Montevideo on a new program in which the construction company developed the curriculum for, and set up a proper welding shop for students to learn the trade.
Minnesota-based mystery author to hold event at Montevideo library
Minnesota-based author William Kent Krueger is scheduled to be at a book signing and discussion at the Montevideo Chippewa County Public Library on Saturday, October 8th. Krueger, an author that focuses on the crime mystery genre, has traveled to the area a number of times for events previously with a group called the Minnesota Crime Waves, albeit years ago.
Montevideo Swim team has two key conference meets coming up
Montevideo girls swimming and diving coach Nick Patton says he couldn’t be prouder or have more confidence in senior captains Taylor Viessman, Marienau Huseby and Grace Pauling. “They’re outstanding leaders, setting a masterful example for our young swimmers, in the pool and out,” Patton said of his prized team leaders.