July 2024

Ask a Trooper: VIN Question…
Question: I’ve been helping my neighbor prep for sale a 1955 Ford pickup that has been in her family since new.
Upcoming Events
July 31st-August 4th: Annual Chippewa County Fair in Montevideo, Minnesota.
Chippewa County Courts
Chippewa County Sheriff’s DepartmentScott, Torane Tyrese, Murdock; Offense date 6/14/22 DAR - Driving After Revocation (Misdemeanor); Plea 7/15/24 Guilty; Disposition 7/15/24 Convicted; Court Decision 7/15/24 Sentenced Probation - Adult (Supervised probation, 1 Yr); $100 Fine.Ross, Duane Lee, Granite Falls; Offense date 6/19/24 Insurance - Driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle (Misdemeanor); Plea 7/16/24 Guilty; Disposition 7/16/24 Convicted; Court Decision 7/16/24 Payable without appearance; $200 Fine.

Milan Community News
Here I am again on an early Sunday morning sharing my thoughts.I’m still really tired.

From the Editor’s Desk
Its been awhile since I’d been fishing.
Brennon Weight wins Midwest Modified Special at Fiesta City Speedway
Thirty-eight WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds came to Fiesta City Speedway for the Timmy Ims race against ALS with $3,058 going to the feature winner.
Minnesota American Legion Riders to stop in Montevideo on fundraising ride
On Thursday, July 25th, the Minnesota American Legion Riders will be passing through Montevideo on their annual trip across the state to raise funds for Minnesota Veterans Assistance Fund 85.

“For he is our peace.” Ephesians 2:14a
When I hear the word “peace” I often think about the song, “Let There Be Peace on Earth.” I remember this song from high-school choir in the late 70’s.

Lac qui Parle Mission Sunday event features history of Hypolite and Angelique Dupuis
This year’s annual Lac qui Parle Mission Sunday event featured speaker Daniel C.

Garrison Keillor & Friends: The week we drifted down the Niagara River…
In church Sunday we sang “All people who on earth do dwell” with the beautiful line about serving God with mirth, the only hymn that calls us to comedy, and it made me feel good after this dreadful past week in which mirth has been hard to find.Suddenly I miss Jonathan Winters, the comic who worked in fragments — I wish he were here, he’d handle today’s news to perfection.