January 2023
Thunder Hawk girls defeat Melrose
Last Thursday evening, the Thunder Hawk girls defeated Melrose in a West Central Conference victory 57-19. The team was led by Avery Koenen who scored 22 points, while Kiera Foley and Tenley Epema each also added 12 points to the team total.
Free family-focused webinars January through April in 2023
University of Minnesota Extension University of Minnesota Extension will present a series of webinars to support families and those who serve families in making informed decisions that lead to greater health, resilience and well-being. All webinars are virtual and free.
Guest column: Celebrating 22 years with gratitude
The New Year marks a big change for me personally and professionally. After 22 years on staff, I’ll be retiring from Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) in January. My heart is full as I look around southwest Minnesota and think of all the good we have been able to do together. I wanted to share a few of my favorite memories with you in parting.
2023 New Years baby arrives
CCM Health’s New Years Baby for 2023 is baby boy Declan Oliver Gimberlin. Declan was born on January 5th at 7:32 a.m. weighing 7 lbs, 2 oz and measuring 19.5 inches long. Proud parents of Declan are Brody and Greta Gimberlin.
GUESS WHO?
This week’s photo hint: This photo was published in a 2001 edition of the Montevideo-American News. Last Week’s Answer: Kurt Dahl Guessed by: David Gilbertson, Marian Anderson, Rohn Halvorson.
Warm weather for the weekend
Following the snow of last week, we had high pressure move-in for the weekend with light winds and lots of sunshine. With the light winds, we had some freezing frost in the morning which brought some travel concerns due to visibility down to one mile or less at times.
COURT NEWS
Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office Todd, Casen Avery, Spicer; Offense date 5/2/21 Fleeing a Peace Officer in a Motor Vehicle (Felony); Plea 5/11/21 Guilty; Disposition 8/24/21 Convicted; Amended Court Decision 12/30/22 Stay of Imposition, Local Confinement (99 Days, Stay 0 Yr 0 Mo 0 Days Credit for time served: 9 Days); $100 Fine. Stone, Justin Michael, Montevideo; Offense date 10/17/22 1st Degree Burglary (Felony); Plea 11/22/22 Guilty; Disposition 1/3/23 Convicted; Court Decision 1/3/23 Sentenced Commit to Commissioner of Corrections - Adult (MN Correctional Facility - St.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, January 26th: American Red Cross Bloodmobile blood drive at Training & Community Center, Montevideo. More info on redcrossblood.
Local team works towards solutions for substance use in rural communities
com In the last more than 30 years since 6W Community Corrections Director Midge Christianson has been working for the agency, she has seen a shift in addiction in the local area. It’s hard to describe what the shift is, exactly, as it’s not data specific, but the driving force behind community members’ addictions, and the substances they find themselves addicted to has become more concerning.
New class to be offered to Montevideo High School students looking for careers in the medical field
com At Monday evening’s meeting of the Montevideo School Board, Superintendent Wade McKittrick gave a report on the most recent development in the school’s efforts to provide more career education opportunities in the district. High School Principal Chris Weber and Career Counselor Katie Birhanzl have been working throughout the school year on an initiative to partner with CCM Health in the way the district has recently partnered with J&D Construction, and Kibble Equipment in order to provide vocational educational opportunities.