April 2023

Ask a Trooper

Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: I customized the front of my truck.

Rain chances through the end of the week

It was a pleasant weekend for the Easter Weekend as temperatures soared into the 70s across parts of the state. Fairmont, Marshall, and Windom all hit 70 degrees on Saturday. Much of the Twin Cities area rose into the mid 60s.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, April 13th: American Red Cross Blood Drive 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Training & Community Center, 711 S 17th St, Montevideo.

Change the Outcome organization brings message to Montevideo

Last week, members of the organization Change the Outcome visited Montevideo, both in the schools and in the community. The organization presents to schools to reach students where they are by sharing personal stories and experiences of substance abuse, addiction, and mental health challenges.

School Board approves election judges for upcoming special election

At Monday evening’s meeting of the Montevideo School Board, Principal Sachariason, Heidi Huseby and Vera Weber presented the board with an overview on the Elementary Reading program. The district has been working to learn how students read at the elementary level, collecting data and holding discussions in teams based on grade level to fine-tune the curriculum.

Crowd gathers for information meeting about potential transfer of land

com Last Wednesday evening, a meeting was held at Minnesota West Community & Technical College in Granite Falls hosted by State Representative Chris Swedzinski and Senator Gary Dahms. The two called the meeting with a panel mostly of people involved directly with the potential transfer of land from the state of Minnesota to the Upper Sioux Community.

Thunder Hawk speech team members advance to 3A tournament

The Thunder Hawk Speech team traveled to the Subsection Speech Tournament in Windom last week to compete. Everyone advances to the Section 3A Speech Tournament in Redwood on April 15. The team members placed as follows: Junia Fitzkappes- 2nd Place in Discussion, Madison Van Binsbergen- 2nd Place in Extemp Reading, Thomas and Elisabeth Philaya- 2nd Place in Duo, Ellie Christopherson and Liliana Birdsall- 4th place in Duo, and Lara Krueger and Alex Fultz-5th place in Duo.

Spring turkey hunting begins now

Minnesota turkey hunting began this week, with opportunities available from Wednesday, April 12, through Wednesday, May 31. The season is divided into six hunt periods, A through F.

PHYLLIS ANN SKURDAHL (KURRASCH)

Phyllis Ann Skurdahl (Kurrasch) passed from this life on April 5, 2023, at the age of 71, with her loving husband and daughters by her side. Visitation was on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, from 5 - 7 p.m.