January 2024

Jordan Smith promoted to partner at Westberg Eischens
Effective January 1, 2024, Jordan Smith has been promoted to Partner at Westberg Eischens public accounting firm.

Prairie Five Meals receives Community Impact Grant
Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.’s Prairie Five Meals program has received a Community Impact Grant of $8,000 from the United Way of Southwest Minnesota (UWSWMN).
Faith Column: The Healing Ministry
Jesus spent most of his ministry in the rural areas of northern Israel, not in cities like Jerusalem.

Montevideo Arts News: Spring is in the air!
I know, it’s only the end of January and the start of February.
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 10 a.m.Bergen Lutheran Church, Granite FallsSunday Worship 11 am.
Chippewa County Courts
MN State Patrol - MarshallElias, Rashel, Montevideo; Offense date 12/15/23 No Minnesota Drivers License (Misdemeanor); Plea 1/20/24 Guilty; Disposition 1/20/24 Convicted; Court Decision 1/20/24 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine.

News from Countryside Public Health: Happy Heart Health Month from Countryside Public Health
My name is Laura Larson.

From the Editor’s Desk
It never fails to amuse me when dogs act somewhat human.

First resident moves in to newly completed Veterans Home
On Monday morning, a group gathered at the newly completed Montevideo Veterans Home to welcome the very first resident to move into the facility.

Community rallies after family loses home in fire Sunday morning
In the early hours of Sunday morning, fire fighters were called to a house fire on Hwy.