December 2022
with Leo Gunner Baker
with Leo Gunner Baker, who had been looking into the possibility of hosting a haunted house at the Chippewa Valley Youth Club. Baker, a father to two middle-schoolers has been involved with the Chippewa Valley Youth Club, volunteering, to help make opportunities available for his own children to keep busy in town.
Explore the outdoors this winter by hunting Minnesota small game
Hunting pheasants, ruffed grouse, squirrels or rabbits offers opportunities to enjoy the Minnesota outdoors as temperatures fall and snow blankets the landscape. • Pheasants: Hunting season is open through Jan.
Thunder Hawk boys open basketball season at home
Montevideo boy’s basketball coach Derek Webb says his players were disappointed but not deflated following a 76-66 season-opening home loss against nonconference Redwood Valley last Thursday night. “Simply said, at the end of the night Redwood Valley hit their shots and we didn’t capitalize on our chances,” said Webb, whose scrappy Thunder Hawks looked for their first win of the season at Minnewaska on Tuesday night (results not available as this edition went to press).
Most snowmobile trails need more snow and cold temperatures
By statute, the opening date for Minnesota’s snowmobile trails is Dec. 1 but most of the state’s trails need more snow before they can be groomed for use, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Former coach authors book aimed at coaching
Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com Denny Smith, a former Montevideo Coach from 1973-1978, has recently published a book aimed at coaches, titled “Coaches Make the Difference”.
GUESS WHO?
This week’s photo hint: This photo was published in a 1997 edition of the Montevideo-American News. Last Week’s Answer: Dave Lieser.
Wintry mix possible late Friday into Saturday
All-in-all our weekend weather was not too bad for all the things that are going on this time of the year. Whether it was taking in a Christmas/ Holiday concert or play, doing some shopping, or just going for a walk, it was a decent weekend.
COURT NEWS
Mendoza, Reina Ann, Montevideo; Offense date 9/27/22 Criminal - Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/ Obscene (Misdemeanor); Plea 11/28/22 Guilty; Disposition 11/28/22 Convicted; Court Decision 11/28/22 Sentenced Local Confinement (30 Days, Stay 30 Days for 1 Yr); $100 Fine.
Wald issues challenge to hospital board members at council meeting
Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com Montevideo resident Kevin Wald approached the Montevideo City Council at Monday evening’s meeting during the time designated for the public to address the council on topics not on the agenda.
Family receives letter from WWII serviceman nearly 80 years later
Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com Recently, Susan Nokleby was contacted by a distance cousin regarding a letter that was found written by Susan’s uncle Juleen Nokleby during World War II.