July 2024

Birch Coulee Ranch Rodeo returns to the Chippewa County Fair

One of the acts returning to the Chippewa County Fair this year is the Birch Coulee Ranch Rodeo, traveling to Montevideo from Morton.Tim Hennen, owner of Birch Coulee Arena, says that the show is a ranch rodeo, with cattle events.

Ask a Trooper: Class D License…

Question: I’ve never really paid attention but I know that I have a class D driver’s license, but what is that good for?Answer: Your driver’s license allows you to drive a motor vehicle on public streets and highways.

Filing for general election begins July 30th

Candidates interested in filing for positions on the Montevideo City Council in this year’s general election can file their affidavits of candidacy beginning July 30th, ending at 5 p.m.

July is Bereaved Parent Awareness month

July is Bereaved Parent Awareness month and it’s meant to be a time to remember and support parents, or families who have lost a child or infant.

From the Editor’s Desk

You may have noticed in the newspapers a graphic that accompanies some of the stories that reads “Community Conversations”.

Jonny Carter wins Stock Car Special at Fiesta City Speedway

A total of 22 IMCA Stock Cars came to Fiesta City Speedway Friday night for the first time since 2006.Sophie Anderson led every lap of the Pure Stock feature except the final lap, as Coltyn Schuler passed Anderson on the last lap to win his eighth straight feature of the year.Derek Rieck took the lead to start the WISSOTA Midwest Modified feature.