July 2024
Guess Who?
Each week, the Montevideo American News will share a photograph from our archives for you to “guess who”.
Area students make the Spring 2024 Dean’s List at St. Olaf College
The following local students made the Spring 2024 Dean’s List at St.
Former Montevideo resident works to promote rural living to urban residents
On July 16th, Upper Minnesota Regional Development Commission is hosting a virtual Teams webinar featuring Josh Hansen Connell, a former Montevideo resident, and owner of Small Town Vibes.
Local occupational therapist works to promote family time in nature
Growing up, Annika Swenson bore witness to her brothers Leukemia treatments, attending his occupational therapy appointments, and finding a desire to be an occupational therapist to help others.
Local student awarded a scholarship from Catholic United Financial
Catholic United Financial is pleased to announce that Taya Weber, a member of Montevideo, has been awarded a 2024-2025 Post-High School Tuition Scholarship.
Montevideo Arts News: Kayla Daniels at Java River…
KAYLA DANIELS TO PERFORM AT JAVA RIVER, JULY 11, 6 TO 8 P.M.I have to applaud Michael Abbas aka Big Pappa Smooth for capturing more exciting talent for the Cowboy Shinto Stage.
New Extension Educator for Youth Development in Chippewa County
On June 17th, Amber Johnson began her new position as the Extension Educator for Youth Development in Chippewa County.
Despite flooding, outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities will abound in Minnesota 4th of July holiday weekend
The Independence Day holiday weekend is just around the corner, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has tips and important information for visitors to make sure everyone can enjoy the best outdoor recreation opportunities our public lands and waters have to offer, while also staying safe and avoiding areas damaged by current flooding.“Even with the recent flooding around the state, there are a lot of great opportunities to enjoy the outdoors this 4th of July,” DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen said.
Midwifery care available at Avera Granite Falls
Certified Nurse Midwife Nikki Jacobson will begin seeing patients at Avera Medical Group in Granite Falls, Minn.
Organization matches Food Shelf donations in July
Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless is a Minnesota organization that provides financial and technical support to homeless shelters, food shelves and domestic violence shelters throughout the state.