March 2024
Local students selected to University of Minnesota Twin Cities Dean’s List
The following students have been named to the 2023 fall semester Dean’s List at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the university announced today.
From the Editor’s Desk
Over the weekend I was able to take advantage of the nicer weather (and the less muddy ground) to explore outdoors and be introduced to some spaces locally that I haven’t been to.
Red Flag issued for extreme fire risk multiple times over the last week
Nearly every day last week, the National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for several counties in southwest Minnesota due to extreme fire risk conditions.Affected counties include Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, and Rock.A Red Flag Warning means fires can spread quickly and easily progress out of control under the predicted weather conditions, including very dry conditions, low relative humidity, and strong wind.
North Star Promise Scholarship
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Spotty rain and snow possible
It will take a little time getting used to now seeing the sun going down at almost 7:30 p.m., and the sun coming up at around 7:25 a.m.
Memory Care Corner: What did you say?
Have you ever stayed in a hotel and the television is blaring from the room next door?
Landowner enrollment begins for Walk-In Access program
Enrollment is open for Minnesota’s 2024 Walk-In Access program, which pays landowners to allow public hunting on private lands.Since 2011, the Walk-In Access program has enrolled parcels of 40 acres or larger with high-quality natural cover.
Chippewa County Courts
MN State Patrol - MarshallPerez, Miguel Angel, Montevideo; Offense date 3/28/23 5th Degree Controlled Substance Possession (Felony); Plea 3/5/24 Guilty; Disposition 3/5/24 Statutory stay of adjudication; Court Decision 3/5/24 Continued Local Confinement (3 Days Credit for time served: 3 days); $200 Fine.
Council discusses final stage of levee project
At Monday evening’s regular meeting of the Montevideo City Council, a presentation of the annual Building Awards was held.