September 2023

Drought conditions worsen
Minnesota saw its drought conditions worsen over the past week. The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that all of the categories of drought expanded and are… Login to continue reading Login…

Garrison Keillor & Friends: As I keep telling myself, life is good
The birth of the spotless giraffe at a zoo in Tennessee, the only known one on earth, is important news to those of us who… Login to continue reading Login…
From the Editor’s Desk
Last week, I attended a social event where I ran into my old school bus driver. Having known me for a number of years, obviously,… Login to continue reading Login…

Annual Horse Power event held at Swensson Farm
Chippewa County Historical Society’s annual Horse Power event was held with a rainy start Saturday morning at Swensson Farm. The rain didn’t keep the crowd… Login to continue reading Login…
From the Editor’s Desk
Monday holidays always throw me off. In my world, a Monday holiday means not only early deadlines for design and print, but also a mass… Login to continue reading Login…
Thunder Hawks take victory in season opener
The Montevideo Thunder Hawks football team took on Paynesvile at home for their home opener last Friday for a 37-28 win. Leaders in the game… Login to continue reading Login…
Montevideo tennis defeats YME
The Montevideo girls tennis team took on Yellow Medicine East at home last Tuesday for a 6-1 victory. Scoring from that match follows: Singles: (1)… Login to continue reading Login…
Chippewa County Courts
MN State Patrol – Marshall Walker, Justice Brabham, Willmar; Offense date 7/28/23 Fail to Change Address/Name within (30 Days) (Misdemeanor); Plea 8/27/23 Guilty; Disposition 8/27/23… 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…

Live Well, Age Wisely: Vim! Vigor! Vitality!
I was invited to do a presentation and when asked about the interests of the audience, “fears of becoming disconnected, losing a step, and growing… Login to continue reading Login…