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.

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.

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.