May 2023
Minnesota state park summer tours now taking reservations
This summer, Minnesota state parks will offer tours that highlight life in a prairie (including the possibility of viewing bison!), the longest cave in the state and Minnesota’s mining history. Tours take place at Blue Mounds, Forestville/ Mystery Cave, and Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine state parks.
DNR takes important step toward building a modernized electronic license system
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Minnesota IT Services have selected conservation technology company S3 as the vendor to build a modern electronic licensing system to serve the state’s anglers, boaters, hunters and recreational vehicle owners.
Free family-focused webinars May through August 2023
University of Minnesota Extension University of Minnesota Extension will present a series of webinars from May through August 2023 to support families and those who serve families in making informed decisions that lead to greater health, resilience and well-being.
Pleasant weather for the weekend
Last Thursday was the anniversary of the tornado outbreak that hit parts of west central and central Minnesota. One area that was hit hard back on May 12, 2022 was the City of Alexandria.
GUESS WHO?
This week’s photo hint: This photo was published in a 2001 edition of the Montevideo-American News. Last Week’s Answer: Dawn Stary.
CCM Health recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare in 2023
CCM Health has been selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the top 75 Best Places to Work in Healthcare in the United States for 2023. The complete list of this year’s winners, in alphabetical order, is available at Mode rnHealthcare.com/ bestplaceslist. Modern Healthcare will publish a special supplement featuring a ranked list of all the winners along with the October 2, 2023, issue of MH magazine.
Ask a Trooper
Question: Now that spring if finally here I am seeing a lot of tractors, sprayers and other large equipment on the highways. A number of them didn’t appear to be using their flashing lights, slow moving signs and escort when required.
COURT NEWS
Montevideo Police Department Conrado, Christopher Enrique, Montevideo; Offense date 7/22/21 Traffic - DAR (Misdemeanor); Plea 5/8/23 Guilty; Disposition 5/8/23 Convicted; Court Decision 5/8/23 Sentenced; $100 Fine. Hoehne, Austin Kurt, Montevideo; Offense date 3/17/21 4th Degree DWI - Alcohol 169A.20.1(1) (Misdemeanor); Plea 5/8/23 Guilty; Disposition 5/8/23 Convicted; Court Decision 5/8/23 Sentenced Local Confinement (90 Days, Stay 89 Days For 1 Yr Credit for time served: 1 Days); $400 Fine.
Commissioners continue to look into bank property for new Human Services location
Commissioners continue to look into bank property for new Human Services location At Tuesday morning’s meeting of the Chippewa County Commissioners, a representative from Klein McCarthy Architects was on hand to give a presentation on the Family Services Facility Plan. The County Commissioners have been investigating the idea of purchasing the former Minnwest Bank building downtown to house Family Services, and potentially Prairie Five due to the state of the current location, and the cost of maintaining that location.