December 2022
COURT NEWS
Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office Johnson, Rodney Alan, Balaton; Offense date 11/11/22 DL - Expiration of Driver’s License - Over 21 (Misdemeanor); Plea 12/5/22 Guilty; Disposition 12/5/22 Convicted; Court Decision 12/5/22 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine. Montevideo Police Department Burkel, Courtney Brianne, Appleton; Offense date 3/28/19 State Lottery Fraud - Claim Prize by Fraud/ Deceit (Felony); Amended Plea 7/15/19 Guilty; Amended Disposition 1/13/20 Convicted; Amended Court Decision 6/7/22 Stay of Imposition, Local Confinement (30 Days, Stay 0 Yr 0 Mo 0 Days, Credit for time served: 20 days).
Local couple honors memory of fourlegged family member with fundraiser
Local couple honors memory of fourlegged family member with fundraiser Tanna and Brad Clouse recently began a new venture at the Millennium Popcorn Company’s store to raise funds for the Dawson Veterinary Clinic. The effort was inspired by the bond the couple formed with the entire staff at the clinic during their fourlegged family member’s illness.
McKittrick chosen to be panel member at national conference
In November, Montevideo Schools Superintendent Wade McKittrick was asked to be on a panel of three presenters that spoke at the national conference of the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnership (NACEP). The annual conference is held for professional development for employees of districts that run and coordinate programs for dual credit such as PSEO and College in the Schools.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, December 16th: Just for Kix Winter Show at the Montevideo Middle School 6:30 p.m. Admission at the door.
Thunder Hawk girls defeat Minnewaska, LQPV
Montevideo girls basketball senior center Avery Koenen exploded for 32 points in a pair of impressive victories last week. The North Dakota State University commit led the Thunder Hawks with 14 points in a 52-47 home win at Minnewaska and 18 in a 54-43 victory at Lac Qui Parie Friday.
Franz Allbert Richter
Franz Allbert Richter, born October 16, 1942, in Seattle, Wash., has long been considered one of the most influential artists and historians of the Upper Minnesota River Valley region. He grew up on a farm south of Clarkfield and after graduating from Clarkfield High school (Class of 1960) he moved to the Twin Cities to pursue further education.
Sharon Shultz
Sharon Shultz died Thursday, December 8, 2022, at CCM Health in Montevideo at the age of 82. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at 10:30 a.m.
Renay Mettling
Renay Mettling, 70, of Starbuck and formerly of Montevideo passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at University of Nebraska Hospital of Omaha, Neb. A Memorial Service will take place Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at 11 a.m.
Yvonne “Vonnie” Elaine Bausman
Yvonne “Vonnie” Elaine Bausman, 91, of Benson died on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Scandi Haven Village in Benson. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m.