November 2022
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.
Charges dismissed in trial involving Granite Falls physician
Last March, former physician with Avera’s Granite Falls clinic, Mark Eakes, made his first appearance in Yellow Medicine County Court on charges of 3rd Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct. Over the next months, additional charges were added, totaling nine in all in both the 3rd and 4th degree. All charges alleged that Eakes had engaged in unwanted sexual contact with five female patients between the years of 2019 and 2021.
Christmas in the Village – Feliz Navidad December 3rd
You are invited to join us for “Christmas in the Village – Feliz Navidad” which will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Historic Chippewa City, a pioneer village, which is located at the junctions of Highways 7 & 59 in Montevideo. This year celebrates the Christmas traditions of Mexico, Central and South America.
Light snow in the forecast for Thanksgiving Day
If you thought parts of Minnesota picked up some nice snow last week, you were right. Much of central and west central Minnesota into parts of north central Minnesota received three to seven inches of snow. The snow was very light and fluf fy.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, November 26th: Cookies with Santa at the Historic Chippewa City Pioneer Village in Montevideo. Cookies, hot chocolate and a bedtime story reading.
Chandler Industries celebrates 60 years in business
Chandler Industries celebrates 60 years in business this year. The company was founded in 1962 by Chandler Olson as a small, two-man operation on his farm in rural Montevideo.
Community answers the 59.3 million dollar question
School board discusses results of facilities survey At last week’s regular monthly meeting of the Montevideo School Board, Daniel Ohmacht was sworn in as a board member, taking the seat left open by the departure of Tyler Sachariason. The board also heard the results of the recent election.
Free entrance to Minnesota state parks and recreation areas on Friday, Nov. 25
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will waive entrance fees to all 75 state parks and recreation areas Friday, Nov. 25 — the day after Thanksgiving.
Ronald Streed
Ronald was born in Appleton on October 2, 1943, to Warren and Lyla (Hantho) Streed. Ronald was baptized and confirmed at Milan Methodist Church.