April 2023
Learn to camp, paddle, fish and mountain bike with DNR’s I Can! programs
I Can! is an award-winning series of outdoor programs that helps beginners of all ages and backgrounds learn new outdoor skills in a beautiful state park or recreation area setting. Programs begin the first weekend in June and continue through the end of August. They include:
Ostlie to be speaker at annual banquet
The annual meeting of the Chippewa County Historical Society will be held on April 18, 2023, 6:00 pm at the Milan School. The event will feature a catered meal of broccoli grape salad, meatballs & gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, and carrot cake for dessert. Milk, coffee and water available. Dinner will be followed by a brief business meeting, election of board members and speaker, Paul Ostlie. Those who have an interest in being a board member can email Chippewahistorical@ gmail.com. The speaker for the evening will be Paul Ostlie, son of the late hall of Fame winner, Evelyn Ostlie. Paul will share stories of Ma-za-sha (Red Iron), Frank Stay and other Chippewa County residents and the Dakota War of 1862. He has many artifacts, stories and materials to share with the society. Dinner will be a free will donation at the door. RSVP 320 269 7636 or Chippewahistorical@ gmail.com or online https://forms.gle/ Cw3nMw6fZTRbQbtu7 by April 12.
McDonald’s restaurant to contribute to Ronald McDonald House Charities
McDonald’s owner/operators of more than 220 participating restaurants in Minnesota, western Wisconsin and Ironwood, Michigan announced that they will donate $62,488 from the sales of Shamrock Shakes and Oreo Shamrock McFlurrys to the six (6) Ronald Mc-Donald House Charities locations in Minnesota.
Cooler temperatures than average
After a winter storm brought snow to the region last Thursday into Friday, we had a very nice weekend. There was lots of melting going on both Saturday and Sunday as high temperatures were in the 30s and even into the lower 40s on Sunday. With light winds and plenty of sunshine, it was a very nice weekend for early April! I saw people out going for a walk and many snowmobilers enjoying the nice weather.
Ask a Trooper
Question: Do I need an oversize or wideload permit to haul a boat lift that is over 9 feet wide to my cabin? Answer: You would need to obtain a permit because the width is over 8 feet 6 inches. Hauling oversized items without a permit or escorts (if required) can be dangerous and is illegal.
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
Tokoche, Stanis, Milan; Offense date 1/18/23 Traffic - DAR (Misdemeanor); Plea 3/27/23 Guilty; Disposition 3/27/23 Convicted; Court Decision 3/27/23 Payable without appearance; $200 Fine. Cook, Jeremy Curtis, Montevideo; Offense date 12/30/22 Domestic Assault (Felony); Plea 2/8/23 Guilty; Disposition 3/28/23 Convicted; Court Decision 3/28/23 Sentenced Commit to Commissioner of Corrections - Adult (MN Correctional Facility - St.
Paintings on display by Zak Jahn through month of April
Zak Jahn is the newest, and current, artist on exhibit at Java River for the month of April. He recently shared a bit about himself, his paintings, and how it all came to be.
BUILDING COMMUNITY
Editor’s Note: What started as a project titled “Angels Among Us” has evolved into something so much more than we originally anticipated. We put out the call asking for nominations of people in our communities who go above and beyond for others, with overwhelming response. What resulted is a new concept - a new weekly series called “Building Community” with a focus on how our community members from all walks of life are building the kind of community they want to live in, whether its through small things, or very large life changing things. It’s about inspiring ideas in others we may not have considered, and hearing words of encouragement from those who have overcome their own challenges to become more involved in our communities. To tell us about someone you know that’s helping to build community, send an email to jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad.com.