October 2023

Variety of opportunities locally to celebrate all things Halloween
Those looking to celebrate the Halloween season can find a number of opportunities in the local area to do just that.
Faith Column: Grace to forgive
The topic of forgiveness can be a touchy one.
Second annual Morris Challenge Rural Youth Institute at UMN Morris in November
The University of Minnesota Morris is hosting its second annual Morris Challenge Rural Youth Institute on two dates in November.

Snow possible this weekend
It has been an interesting week so far with more interesting weather to come!

Guess Who?
Each week, the Montevideo American News will share a photograph from our archives for you to “guess who”.

Milan Community News
What a comfortable week we have had.

Montevideo Arts News: Montevideo Artists Market
Don’t Forget!
Chippewa County Courts
MN State Patrol - MarshallCordoba Cruz, Darwin Mayel, Montevideo; Offense date 9/9/23 No Minnesota Drivers License (Misdemeanor); Plea 10/12/23 Guilty; Disposition 10/12/23 Convicted; Court Decision 10/12/23 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine.Benson, Erik James, Murdock; Offense date 10/1/23 Expired Drivers License - Over 21 (Misdemeanor); Plea 10/16/23 Guilty; Disposition 10/16/23 Convicted; Court Decision 10/16/23 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine.Montevideo Police DepartmentPineda Zambrana, Maynor Paul, Willmar; Offense date 8/20/23 Traffic - DAR (Misdemeanor): Plea 10/14/23 Guilty; Disposition 10/14/23 Convicted; Court Decision 10/14/23 Payable without appearance; $200 Fine.Gilmore, William Ray, Montevideo; Offense date 7/3/21 Traffic - DAS (Misdemeanor); Plea 10/13/23 Guilty; Disposition 10/13/23 Convicted; Court Decision 10/13/23 Sentenced Probation - Adult (Unsupervised probation, 1 Yr); $25 Fine.Kinman, Thomas David, Fergus Falls; Offense date 1/19/21 Traffic - DL - Driving After Cancellation - Inimical to Public Safety (Misdemeanor); Plea 10/13/23 Guilty; Disposition 10/13/23 Convicted; Court Decision 10/13/23 Sentenced; $25 Fine.Medellin, Valeria, Willmar; Offense date 12/25/22 3rd Degree DWI Test Refusal (Gross Misdemeanor); Plea 4/17/23 Guilty; Disposition 4/17/23 Convicted; Amended Court Decision 10/13/23 Sentenced Local Confinement (375 Days, Stay 0 Yr 0 Mo 361 Days for 2 Yr Credit for time served: 4 Days); $500 Fine.Sanez, Ann Marie, Slayton; Offense date 2/12/21 Traffic - DAR (Misdemeanor); Plea 10/13/23 Guilty; Disposition 10/13/23 Convicted; Court Decision 10/13/23 Sentenced Probation Adult Unsupervised probation 1 yr; $25 Fine.Trevino, Sergio Omar Jr, Clarkfield; Offense date 7/13/21 Traffic - DAR (Misdemeanor); Plea 10/13/23 Guilty; Disposition 10/13/23 Convicted; Court Decision 10/13/23 Sentenced; $25 Fine.Birosh, Angula Dean, Montevideo; Offense date 9/4/23 Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/Boisterous/Obscene (Misdemeanor); Plea 10/16/23 Guilty; Disposition 10/16/23 Convicted; Court Decision 10/16/23 Sentenced Local Confinement (90 Days, Stay 87 Days for 1 Yr credit for time served: 3 days).Herrera Davila, Yocksan Rolando, Montevideo; Offense date 1/14/23 Assault - 5th Degree - Inflict or Attempt Bodily Harm (Misdemeanor); Plea 8/25/23 Guilty; Disposition 10/16/23 Convicted; Court Decision 10/16/23 Sentenced; Local Confinement (90 Days Stay 90 Days for 1 Yr); $100 Fine.Martinez Iraheta, Marlene Del Carmen, Montevideo; Offense date 8/4/22 Drivers Licenses - Display/Possess Fictitious or Fraudulently Altered DL or MN ID (Misdemeanor); Plea 10/16/23 Guilty; Disposition 10/16/23 Convicted; Court Decision 10/16/23 Sentenced Local Confinement (90 Days, Stay 90 Days for 1 Yr); $50 Fine.Chippewa County Sheriff’s OfficeSchulz, Derik Austin, Maynard; Offense date 2/11/20 Vehicle Registration - Unlawful Use of Plates (Misdemeanor); Plea 10/13/23 Guilty; Disposition 10/13/23 Convicted; Court Decision 10/13/23 Sentenced; $25 fine.
Area Church Schedules
Assembly of God, ClarkfieldSUNDAY: Sunday School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.; Evening 7 p.m.Wednesday: Teens 5 p.m.; Young Explorers 6:30 p.m.Augustana Lutheran Church, ClarkfieldSunday Worship 9:30, Children’s Worship 3rd SundayBergen Lutheran Church, Granite FallsSunday Worship 8:30 a.m., Sunday School 2nd and last SundaysBig Bend Lutheran, MilanHoly Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays of each monthSUNDAY: Worship services begin at 10:30 am at Big Bend Lutheran Church in Milan.Buffalo Lutheran, Rural DeGraffSUNDAY: Worship at 8:15 a.m., Communion held on first Sunday of the month.Cornerstone Baptist, MontevideoMON-FRI: Gracenotes on KDMA 1460 7:35 a.m.SUNDAY: Morning Worship Service 9:30 AM (Communion the first Sunday each month) (Service broadcast on Facebook & KDMA at 10:00 AM) Sunday School 11:00 AM (Classes for all ages) Wed.: Pacebook 3:15-4:30 PM School Days (For Grades K-6th) Left Right Center 6:00 PM School Days (For 7th -12th Grace)Crossroads Lutheran Church, DawsonSunday Oct 29: 8:30am Adult Bible Study, 9:30am Sunday Worship, 10:30am Coffee Fellowship/Sunday School/Confirmation instructions, 11:30 lunch served Tuesday Oct 31: 6:30am MAC
Recipe of the Week
Submitted by Myrna Stolen, MarshallA note from Myrna: This recipe is simple and good.