September 2023

Sam’s Pumpkin Patch opens for the season
Located just outside of Montevideo, Sam’s Pumpkin patch, owned and operated by Montevideo High School Senior Sam Ripley, has opened for the season with something new to brag about this year.
Montevideo tennis team defeats Benson/KMS Co-op
Last week, the Montevideo Varsity Tennis team took on the Benson/KMS Co-op for a 5-2 victory.

Montevideo Women of Today host annual Fall Craft Show
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Montevideo Cross Country takes part in Madison Invitational
Last week, the Montevideo Cross Country varsity teams traveled to the Madison Country Club for the Lac qui Parle Valley/Dawson-Boyd Invitational.

Dave Smiglewski, long time Mayor of Granite Falls passes away
Granite Falls Mayor Dave Smiglewski passed away on Friday while traveling in Washington D.C.

Montevideo tennis takes win against Morris
Last week, the Montevideo girls varsity tennis team took on Morris-MACA/WCA Co-op for a 4-3 victory.

BCA investigating after body found downtown
The area surrounding the Post Office in downtown Montevideo was surrounded by police tape early Monday morning after a postal worker discovered a body in the grass to the rear of the parking lot around 6:30 a.m.The Montevideo Police Department and Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene, contacting the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to assist Montevideo Police Department in the investigation after discovering the deceased man had a stab wound.The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension arrived at the scene around 11:30 a.m.A press release was received from the Montevideo Police Department at 2:30 p.m.

Dawson-Boyd Arts Association launches 23rd seasonwith The High 48s Bluegrass Band
Dawson-Boyd Arts Association announces the opening concert of its 23rd performing arts season with a concert by The High 48s Bluegrass Band during Meander Weekend on Saturday, September 30 at 7:00pm at Memorial Auditorium in Dawson.
Chippewa County Courts
MN State Patrol - MarshallMaldonado Gonzalez, Ever Gabriel, Dallas, Texas; Offense date 8/17/23 No Minnesota Driver’s License (Misdemeanor); Plea 9/10/23 Guilty; Disposition 9/10/23 Convicted; Court Decision 9/10/23 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine.
Thunder Hawk boys defeat Melrose
The Montevideo boys varsity football team took on Melrose for a 33-7 sweeping victory in a home game last Friday.