November 2023
Chippewa County Courts
MN State Patrol - MarshallRufener, Joshua Karl, Hancock; Offense date 10/23/23 Wrong Class/No Endorsement (Misdemeanor); Plea 10/31/23 Guilty; Disposition 10/31/23 Convicted; Court Decision 10/31/23 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine.

Ask a Trooper: Blinding fog lights
Question: I see a lot of people that have their fog lights on and when I am meeting them on the road and some are very bright and make seeing the road very difficult.

Montevideo High School students explore manufacturing and transportation careers
Alexandria Technical & Community College and FAST Global Solutions hosted Montevideo High School students on October 26th.

Local piano students take part in MMTA Ensemble festival
The annual Minnesota Music Teachers Association (MMTA) Ensemble Festival for the Willmar area took place on November 5, 2023 at Bethel Lutheran Church, Willmar.

News from WRAP: Homelessness and Victimization
On a single night in Minnesota, specifically January 25th, 2023, 8,393 people were experiencing homelessness.
Major funding for controlling your tile available
If only we could get the right amount of rain when needed… We can’t make that come true, but technology is offering alternatives to better manage the water that falls on our fields.
State Flag and Seal designs available for public viewing
What do Minnesotans think the next state flag and seal should look like?
Faith Column: In everything give thanks
2 Corinthians 9:6-86 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.

Locals attend paranormal investigation event at library
The Montevideo Public Library held a Paranormal Investigation 101 class on November 6th with 23 people present to learn about the work of Heidi Steffens and her husband Tim Steffens as a part of the Minnesota Paranormal Research Society.

Montevideo Swim team heads to sections
Pictured is the group of girls who will be competing in sections from the Montevideo Girls Varsity Swim and Dive team.