March 2024
St. Cloud VA to host Clothesline Project
As part of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month in April, the St.
Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council awarded$600,000 grant
Governor Tim Walz last week announced the recipients of nearly $20 million in grants to grow Minnesota’s workforce through the Drive for 5 Workforce initiative, a new effort to prepare more Minnesotans for high-demand jobs in five occupational categories: technology, the trades, caring professions, manufacturing and education.“We’re partnering with organizations across the state to expand job training programs and grow the workforce for the future,” said Governor Walz.
Faith Column: Dealing with the unexpected…
Two weeks ago, the print version of my article was unexpectedly truncated… the full version did appear online, and was promised to be included in last week’s edition.I was told of a hunger lock-in that occurred here at Our Savior’s some time ago.

Ask a Trooper: Summer-like driving behavior behind spike in traffic fatalities…
With highs near 50 and the sun in the sky, it can be hard to believe it is March in Minnesota.
Solar Eclipse viewing event at Lac qui Parle State Park
Don’t miss one of best celestial events of the year at Lac qui Parle State Park.

Montevideo Arts News: Patricia Lubeck is new to Montevideo…
PATRICIA LUBEK IS NEW TO MONTEVIDEO, AND YOU CAN’T WAIT TO READ HER!Patricia Lubek relocated to Montevideo in February and spends most of her time researching and writing true crime stories from Minnesota’s early history.

DNR announces plans for the $35 million Get Out MORE investments to modernize boat access across the state
Minnesota Department of Natural ResourcesThe Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has identified more than 40 public water access sites throughout the state for extensive upgrades; smaller-scale improvements to more than 75 additional accesses are also anticipated.
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 - MarshallGonzalez, Fenix Edwardo, Milan; Offense date 1/12/24 Diving After Revocation (Misdemeanor); Plea 3/23/24 Guilty; Disposition 3/23/24 Convicted; Court Decision 3/23/24 Payable without appearance; $200 Fine.

Rain/snow mix possible on the weekend
Many locations picked up more snow last Thursday evening into early Friday, and again over the weekend into Monday than they had received all year long.