February 2023
RECIPE OF THE WEEK
OF THE WEEK A note from Myrna: This recipe is as quick and easy as using a cake mix. This is a lemon filled sponge square, rolled in powdered sugar.
Live Well, Age Wisely
Countryside Public Health serves the same five counties as Prairie Five (Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift and Yellow Medicine) and we are so lucky to have them in our region. I’ve gone to them for different vaccines and boosters, sampled produce from a community garden they supported, and enjoyed the sights on one of the walks they developed.
Minnesota comedian to perform downtown this weekend
This weekend, Minnesota comedian Connor Hangsleben will be performing at Talking Waters Brewing Co in downtown Montevideo. Hangsleben, who was raised in Monticello says this will be his second trip to Montevideo. “I mean, I had a swim meet in Montevideo when I was a freshman in High School,” he jokes.
Nominate those in our community who have helped others
Who’s the angel in your life? You don’t know them, but they’ve touched lives. There was the woman who donated her hair so cancer patients could have wigs.
Farmers’ erosion fixes augment Marsh Lake water quality efforts
The Big Stone Soil & Water Conservation District’s Clean Water Fundbacked work with farmers to curb field erosion will save topsoil while it reduces sediment and phosphorus-loading to Five Mile Creek, which feeds Marsh Lake and the Minnesota River.
LINDA C. BLACK HOROSCOPES
TODAY'S BIRTHDAY Profits abound this year. Organize and implement plans with steady routines.
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.
COURT NEWS
Minnesota State Patrol Castro Villanueva, Adan Jossue, Montevideo; Offense date 2/8/23 No Minnesota Driver’s License (Misdemeanor); Plea 2/15/23 Guilty; Disposition 2/15/23 Convicted; Court Decision 2/15/23 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine. Montevideo Police Department Rodriguez, Jackson Kevin, Montevideo; Offense date 10/12/22 Drivers License - No MN DL (Misdemeanor); Plea 2/15/23 Guilty; Disposition 2/15/23 Convicted; Court Decision 2/15/23 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine.
Yellow Medicine County approves hiring of additional staff to assist with medical assistance case closures, renewals
com One of the topics of discussion at last Tuesday morning’s meeting of the Yellow Medicine County Commissioners was the need to hire an additional, but temporary part-time staff member for Family Services. Rae Ann Keeler-Aus, Family Services Director and Robin Schoep, Income Maintenance Supervisor for Family Services were in attendance at the meeting to explain the reason behind the need.
Ask a Trooper
Question: What is the requirement for displaying front and rear license plates in Minnesota? What is the fine for not displaying both? I notice a lot of vehicles without a front plate, especially on Corvettes and Tesla cars. Answer: Corvettes and Tesla’s are required to have a front license plate in Minnesota, this is a common equipment violation.