August 2023
Ruffed grouse counts remain high in core of ruffed grouse range
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Minnesota’s ruffed grouse spring population counts are up again from last year and are similar to other recent peaks in… Login to continue reading Login…
Commissioners hear Highway Department report
Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad.com At Tuesday morning’s meeting of the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners, Highway Department Manager Jeremy Gilb was in attendance to provide… Login to continue reading Login…
Suter receives Montessori training in St. Louis
Wildwood Montessori School Celeste Suter of Montevideo, Minnesota has recently returned from an 8 week teacher training course at the Hope Montessori Educational Institute (HMEI)… Login to continue reading Login…
Thunder Hawks football looks ahead to upcoming season
Howie Hanson CherryRoad Sports Montevideo senior running back Francis O’Malley will certainly draw major attention from opponents and college scouts again this fall. “Francis is… Login to continue reading Login…
Lee awarded USDA Infrastructure grant for Watson filling station
Cynthia ChristiansReportercchristians@cherryroad.com Autumn Lee, sole proprietor, of the Sunshine & Whiskey Filling Station in Watson has been awarded the USDA Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program… Login to continue reading Login…
Hambaugh launches new book An Alphabet Wrapped in Whimsy
Cynthia ChristiansReportercchristians@cherryroad.com “An Alphabet Wrapped in Whimsy” is local author David Hambaugh’s debut book that has officially been released to the public. Hambaugh recently had… Login to continue reading Login…
Midwest Cattleman’s Association makes donation to Food Shelf
At the Chippewa County Fair, the Midwest Cattlemen’s Association made a donation of $300 worth of gift certificates for beef purchases at Montevideo Market to… Login to continue reading Login…
Annual Chippewa County Fair draws a crowd despite high temps
With temperatures over the weekend ranging from the high 80s to mid-90s, a crowd of people still gathered for the annual Chippewa County Fair held… Login to continue reading Login…
Annual burnout competition adds lawnmower obstacle races
At this year’s Chippewa County Fair, the annual Burnout Competition featured a new element – a lawn mower obstacle course. Competitors got creative with their… Login to continue reading Login…
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… Login to continue reading Login…