June 2023

Fiesta Royal Candidates for 2024 announced
On Monday, the Montevideo Fiesta Days Committee announced the 2024 royal candidates. This years candidates are: Rubi Santacruz, sponsored by Old National Bank; Tatum Christenson,… Login to continue reading Login…
Apply through June 16 to elk hunt in Minnesota
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Elk hunters have through Friday, June 16, to apply for one of 17 elk licenses offered this year by the… Login to continue reading Login…
YMSWCD completes a number of projects over the last year
Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad.com Looks ahead to new funding opportunities Yellow Medicine Soil and Water Conservation District (YMSWCD) Director Tyler Knutson was in attendance at… Login to continue reading Login…

Annual Relay for Life event held
The annual Yellow Medicine/Chippewa Counties Relay for Life event was held at Smith Park in Montevideo last Friday evening. Among the activities were vendor booths,… Login to continue reading Login…
Minnesota West Spring 2023 Dean’s List announced
Minnesota West Community & Technical College Minnesota West Community & Technical College is pleased to congratulate the following students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance… Login to continue reading Login…

Handeen begins music residency
Last Thursday evening, local musician Malena Handeen began her music residency at Bluenose Gopher Public House with an evening performance that was free and open… Login to continue reading Login…
University of Minnesota Duluth Spring Dean’s List
Submitted The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) has announced its Dean’s List for Spring Semester 2023. Students on the Dean’s List have achieved a grade… Login to continue reading Login…

Montevideo Marching Band hosts “Fiesta of Marching Bands” Monday evening
As part of the Montevideo Fiesta Days activities, the Montevideo High School Marching Band hosted the “Fiesta of Marching Bands” event Monday evening. The parade… Login to continue reading Login…

Montevideo athletes win big at State Track Meet
From Staff Reports Last week Montevideo athletes from the varsity Track and Field team headed to the State meet, taking home some big ones. On… Login to continue reading Login…
Uruguayan Asado to be held for Fiesta Days Saturday
Submitted The public is invited to attend the Fiesta Days Uruguayan Asado to be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Chippewa County Fairgrounds in… Login to continue reading Login…

