February 2024
Montevideo swim team sends swimmer to state
From Staff ReportsLast Thursday the preliminary swim competition for the Section 3A finals was held in Hutchinson, with Montevideo’s boys swim and dive team taking placements in the Sections.
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.
United wrestling sends six to state
From Staff ReportsTeam UNITED wrestling (Dawson-Boyd/Lac qui Parle Valley/Montevideo) took part in the Section 3AA Championships in Windom last week, resulting in six of the teams wrestlers earning a spot in the state tournament.
Watson’s Wedding Event Center planning 3rd annual expo
On Saturday April 13, 2024, from 10 am – 2pm Watson’s Wedding Event Center/Watson Hunting Camp is holding their 3rd, Wedding Expo.
VanBinsbergen announces candidacy for State Representative
Lifelong resident, husband, father of three, active community volunteer and conservative Republican businessman Scott Van Binsbergen today announced his candidacy for State Representative.
Montevideo English students learn about Shakespeare
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Chippewa County Courts
MN State Patrol - MarshallBoggs, Darvin Artis, Clara City; Offense date 10/1/22 Hit & Run Property Damage (Driver Required to Stop) (Misdemeanor); Plea 6/27/23 Guilty; Disposition 6/26/23 Convicted; Amended Court Decision 2/12/24 Sentenced Local Confinement (90 Days, Stay 89 Days For 1 Yr Credit for time served: 1 Days); $100 Fine.Coudron, Kristaffer Donald, Renville; Offense date 4/23/23 3rd Degree DWI (Gross Misdemeanor); Disposition 2/15/24 Convicted; Court Decision 2/15/24 Sentenced Local Confinement (364 Days, Stay 304 Days For 4 Yr Credit for time served: 1 Days); $400 Fine.Tomes, Bobbi Lynn, Montevideo; Offense date 1/20/24 Expired Registration (Misdemeanor); Plea 2/17/24 Guilty; Disposition 2/17/24 Convicted; Court Decision 2/17/24 Payable without appearance; $30 Fine.
200 High Schoolers test their knowledge at Ridgewater Skills Fest
Nearly 200 students from 21 regional high schools tested their hands-on skills and knowledge at the 2024 Skills Fest at Ridgewater College, Willmar Campus, on Friday, February 9.Challenges, activities and tests targeted eight primary categories: agriculture, automotives, nursing, photography and social media, veterinary medicine, and welding.“This event truly celebrates student interest in hands-on, technical skills that can eventually be applied to some very rewarding careers in the future,” said Jeff Miller, Ridgewater College dean of technical programs.