May 2024

Home based baking business offers sourdough creations and more
Late last year, Taylor Donahue-Erickson of Montevideo received a jar of sourdough starter from one of her coworkers and decided to try her hand at baking with it.
Montevideo golf team competes in West Central Conference meet
From Staff ReportsLast week, the Montevideo Varsity golf teams took part in the West Central Conference meet at the Olivia Golf Club.

Montevideo baseball takes on Benson in double-header
From Staff ReportsLast week the Montevideo Boys Varsity Baseball team took on Benson in a double header at home.

Duo set on breaking speed record for river travel makes way through local area
Early last Friday morning, two canoers, Scott Duffus and Scott Miller, traveled through the local area in their attempt to set a fastest known paddle time on the Minnesota River - a journey of 317 miles.The journey began at the Minnesota River Headwaters in Ortonville and concluded at the boat ramp at Fort Snelling State Park on Sunday with a time of 63 hours and five minutes.
Montevideo softball takes on Redwood Valley
From Staff ReportsLast week the Montevideo Girls Varsity Softball team took on Redwood Valley in Redwood Falls for a 3-13 loss.
Montevideo track team participates in Section 5A True Team championship
From Staff ReportsThe Montevideo Varsity boys track and field team won the Section 5A team championships at home last week with a final score of 549 and will now move on to the Class A State True Team Meet.

MMS students have Track & Field Day
SubmittedMontevideo Middle School’s 5th grade class had a Track & Field day last week.
Clean, drain, dispose to help protect Minnesota waters
The approaching walleye fishing season comes with a reminder from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to always follow state laws to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.It’s important for anglers to take a few minutes for invasive species prevention every time a boat comes out of the water.DNR Invasive Species Program Supervisor Kelly Pennington said that’s true whether an enforcement officer or watercraft inspector is present or not.“All anglers and boaters in Minnesota are required to take three simple steps: clean, drain, dispose,” Pennington said.

Ask a Trooper: Equipment failure…
Question: We have a new driver in the house.

Mothers Day Tea held
The Chippewa County Historical Society hosted the 2024 Mother’s Day Tea on Saturday afternoon.

