June 2024
MHS Marching Band takes 2nd place
Last week, the Montevideo High School Marching Band battled rain and two performances within nine hours last week to take home the 2nd place spot in the Hutchinson Marching Band competition.
Programs return to Hawks Nest building after water main break
At last weeks meeting of the Montevideo School Board, Community Education Director Kelly Snell gave a report, noting that Little Thunder Hawk Care, Small World Preschool and ECFE have returned to the Hawks Nest building after a water main break in mid-April caused the need for those programs to temporarily relocate.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, June 20th: Meet and read author event at Java River featuring local authors.Saturday, June 22nd: Pioneer PBS will be screening the Postcards feature on Western Fest and the Tanner Aus documentary Luck & Love: A Rodeo Story on Saturday June 22nd at 3, 4 and 5pm at the Pioneer PBS studios.Thursday, June 27th: Free musical performance by Tom Listul at Java River.Friday, June 28th: Free musical performance by Mike Gill at Java River.
Guess Who?
Each week, the Montevideo American News will share a photograph from our archives for you to “guess who”.
Montevideo baseball team competes at state tournament
Last week, the Montevideo Boys Baseball team traveled to the state competition, taking a 3-2 loss in round one to Esko, last year’s State Champions.
Fiesta Days Asado features visitors from Montevideo, Uruguay
One of the traditions of Montevideo’s Fiesta Days Celebration is the annual Asado - a celebration of the community’s Sister City relationship with Montevideo, Uruguay.
Rain doesn’t stop annual Fiesta Days parade
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Minnesota Vikings Youth Football Camp held at Montevideo Schools
On June 17th, Montevideo Community Ed hosted a Minnesota Vikings Youth Football Camp with nearly 300 kids from Montevideo and the surrounding towns registered to attend.
Rain doesn’t stop Montevideo Fiesta Days parade
Photos by Jessica Stolen
Chippewa County Courts
Chippewa County Sheriff’s DepartmentStave, Michael David, Columbia Heights; Offense date 5/4/24 DAS - Driving After Suspension (Misdemeanor); Plea 6/10/24 Guilty; Disposition 6/10/24 Convicted.Rassat, Billie Joe, Clara City; Offense date 2/10/24 4th Degree DWI (Misdemeanor); Plea 6/13/24 Guilty; Disposition 6/13/24 Convicted; Court Decision 6/13/24 Sentenced Local Confinement (90 Days, Stay 90 Days For 1 Yr); $400 Fine.