November 2023

Bingo event raises funds for Community Center
On October 30th, the Montevideo Community Center hosted its annual Bingo Fundraiser with 50 attendees, 10 volunteers and two staff members.
Caring Rose week returns November 7th-13th
Annually, florists around the country participate in the national Caring Rose Week campaign.
Federal funding cuts to cause strain locally to important services
While the Violence Free Minnesota annual report on relationship homicide shows an increasing number of incidences not only in the state, but an increase of those incidences in greater Minnesota.
Recipe of the Week
Submitted by Myrna Stolen, MarshallA note from Myrna: A really good spicy bar.
Outdoor recreation working session scheduled for Nov. 8 regarding Upper Sioux State Park
The DNR invites the public to attend a working session to continue discussions about outdoor recreation investments in the Upper Minnesota River Valley.
Upcoming Events
Monday, November 6: Paranormal Investigating 101 at the Montevideo Chippewa County Public Library from 6-8 p.m.
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, DawsonFriday, November 3: 7 p.m.
Chippewa County Courts
MN State Patrol - MarshallHarrington, Keith Allen, Spencer Massachusetts; Offense date 9/21/23 No Minnesota Drivers License (Misdemeanor); Plea 10/17/23 Guilty; Disposition 10/17/23 Convicted; Court Decision 10/17/23 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine.Mosley, Lloyd David Jr, Desert Hot Springs, California; Offense date 8/11/23 Expired Proof MV Insurance (Misdemeanor); Plea 10/16/23 Guilty; Disposition 10/16/23 Convicted; Court Decision 10/16/23 Payable without appearance; $200 Fine.Garcia, Ismael, Dallas, Texas; Offense date 9/19/23 No Minnesota Drivers License (Misdemeanor); Plea 10/18/23 Guilty; Disposition 10/18/23 Convicted; Court Decision 10/18/23 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine.

Guess Who?
Each week, the Montevideo American News will share a photograph from our archives for you to “guess who”.
Commission on Judicial Selection opens application process for vacancy in the Eighth Judicial District
Last week, the Commission on Judicial Selection announced a vacancy in Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District.