April 2024

From the Editor’s Desk
As a young child, I’d sit under the stone table at the post office and pretend to be Barbara Walters interviewing somebody while my mother conducted her post office business.
MnDOT asks motorists, farm equipment operators to safely share the road during planting season
Motorists traveling on Minnesota roads this spring should watch for large farm equipment moving from farm to farm for planting season, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Chippewa County Courts
MN State Patrol - MarshallMartin, Jeremiah Stephen, Willmar; Offense date 9/14/23 Driving After Cancellation (Misdemeanor); Plea 4/16/24 Guilty; Disposition 4/16/24 Convicted; Court Decision 4/16/24 Payable without appearance; $200 Fine.Pillatzki, Davin Michael, Willmar; Offense date 3/15/24 No Proof MV Insurance (Misdemeanor); Plea 4/15/24 Guilty; Disposition 4/15/24 Convicted; Court Decision 4/15/24 Payable without appearance; $200 Fine.Munoz, Martin Gregorio, Pennock; Offense date 3/21/24 Driving After Revocation (Misdemeanor); Plea 4/18/24 Guilty; Disposition 4/18/24 Convicted; Court Decision 4/18/24 Payable without appearance; $200 Fine.Montevideo Police DepartmentGuzman Moreno, Oscar Josue, Montevideo; Offense date 1/27/23 Traffic - DAR (Misdemeanor); Plea 4/15/24 Guilty; Disposition 4/15/24 Convicted; Court Decision 4/15/24 Sentenced; $200 Fine.Johnson, Hunter Dean, Hutchinson; Offense date 4/12/24 Motor Vehicle Registration - Display Operate Vehicle with Expired Registration (Misdemeanor); Plea 4/17/24 Guilty; Disposition 4/17/24 Convicted; Court Decision 4/17/24 Payable without appearance; $30 Fine.

Live Well, Age Wisely: Introducing the Meals Community Specialist…
Serving her community and providing a vital service to many was what attracted Jessica Carder to Prairie Five Community Action last year.

Talking Waters hosts first Mini Makers Market
On Saturday, Talking Waters Brewing Company hosted a new event titled “Mini Makers Market”.

Minnesota authors to hold event at Library April 22nd
On Monday, April 22nd, the Montevideo Chippewa County Public Library will host an event featuring Minnesota authors Karen and Dennis Vinar, of Northfield.The couple grew up in the small town of Brownton, Minnesota, near Glencoe.

Ask a Trooper: Moving boat dock…
Question: I bought a used boat dock; do I need a permit to get it to my lake house?Answer: You can move a boat dock on Minnesota roads without a permit if the dock is no wider than 8’6”, no higher than 13’6” and no longer than 110’.

Garrison Keillor & Friends: Man walks out on stage as storm rolls in…
I did my solo stand-up act in Ohio last week and in the midst of a story, the auditorium shook with a blast of thunder.
Recipe of the Week
Submitted by Myrna Stolen, MarshallA note from Myrna: Easy with a lemon cake mix.
The Lowe Down: Remembering what we stand for…
Sometimes you don’t know who you are and what you stand for until you are forced to fight for it.