January 2024
Hawk Creek Watershed Project’s 22nd Annual Meeting Set for February 15
The Hawk Creek Watershed Project (HCWP) is holding its 22nd Annual Information and Appreciation Meeting on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at the Renville Community Center, starting with registration at 9 am and ending with lunch at noon.
Chippewa County Courts
MN State Patrol - MarshallTerning-Baldwin, Bonita Marie, Maynard; Offense date 12/29/23 Open Bottle in MV (Misdmeanor); Plea 1/9/24 Guilty; Disposition 1/9/24 Convicted; Court Decision 1/9/24 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine.Chippewa County Sheriff’s OfficeRuschen, Dustin Alan, Raymond; Offense date 5/29/23 DNR - Failure to Report a Fire (Misdemeanor); Plea 1/10/24 Guilty; Disposition 1/10/24 Convicted; Court Decision 1/10/24 Payable without appearance; $50 Fine.Ninnemann, Ruth Ann, Clarkfield; Offense date 11/19/21 3rd Degree DWI (Gross Misdemeanor); plea 3/8/23 Guilty; Disposition 3/8/23 Convicted; Amended Court Decision 1/8/24 Sentenced Local Confinement (270 Days, Stay 0 Yr 0 Mo 240 Days For 2 Yr Credit for time served: 2 Days); $300 Fine.Ousley, Annie Elizabeth, Montevideo; Offense date 12/29/23 Insurance - Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance When Operating Vehicle (Misdemeanor); Plea 1/6/24 Guilty; Disposition 1/6/24 Convicted; Court Decision 1/6/24 Payable without appearance $200 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 10 a.m.Bergen Lutheran Church, Granite FallsSunday Worship 11 am.

Milan Community News
There’s cold and then there’s COLD.

Warm-up by the weekend
Most of us have noticed how weird this winter has been.

Scholarships available at Ridgewater for life-saving paramedic training
Ridgewater College is one of several colleges offering Minnesota residents scholarships up to $5,000 per individual to become licensed paramedics, thanks to a $3 million commitment from the 2023 Minnesota Legislature.Paramedics begin as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and then advance their skills to become paramedics.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, January 20th: Tony Moger performs a free concert at Java River 6-8 p.m.Saturday, January 27th: Nautical Moth performs a free concert at Java River 6-8 p.m.

Guess Who?
Each week, the Montevideo American News will share a photograph from our archives for you to “guess who”.
Recipe of the Week
Submitted by Myrna Stolen, MarshallA note from Myrna: Good served with shredded cheese, salsa and sour cream for added taste.
Minnesota State Community College Fall Dean’s List
Minnesota State Community and Technical College has named 516 students to its President’s List and 540 students to its Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester.