August 2024
Minnesota Master Naturalist volunteer training to be held at Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center
Do you enjoy learning about the natural world?
Local students selected to University of Minnesota Twin Cities Dean’s List
The following students have been named to the 2024 spring semester Dean’s List at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the university announced today.

Ask a Trooper: Route Signs…
Question: Hello, I have a new driver and they are having a difficult time knowing what type of road they are driving on, whether it is an interstate, state highway or county road.

Memory Care Corner: What’s the Difference Between Dementia & Alzheimer’s?
When I worked with Gretchen Reeves, Gregg Waylander and Melissa Anderson on the Memory Care Team, Gregg once made the comment, “I feel many people view the word ‘Alzheimer’s’ as a level of severity and we need to educate people that that is not true.”Now, many years later, I cannot begin to tell you how many people are unclear as to the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Garrison Keillor & Friends: Finally, Democrats have a good week…
I’ve been on a solid high ever since July 21 when I was sitting in a café on South Wabash in Chicago, the El rumbling overhead, and the word came that Joe Biden had stepped out of the race and that Democrats now could find a candidate who demonstrates energy and acuity and passion and is not simply trying to pronounce all his words clearly.

Three new faces in victory lane at Fiesta City Speedway for the Chippewa County Fair
A total of seventy-three cars were in the pits at Fiesta City Speedway for the Chippewa County Fair.Justin Erp took the lead to start the Pure Stock feature.
Faith Column: Love Your Neighbor…
Love Your Neighbor; the question has to be, who is my neighbor?
Upcoming Events
Monday - Friday August 5-9 - Montevideo Community Ed Summer Children’s Theater auditions to rehearsals to performances all in one week.
Chippewa County Courts
Chippewa County Sheriff’s DepartmentTeriuo, Timothy, Milan; Offense date 9/3/21 Criminal - Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Obscene (Misdemeanor); Plea 7/31/24 Guilty; Disposition 7/31/24 Convicted; Court Decision 7/31/24 Sentenced Local Confinement (90 Days, Stay 89 Days for 1 yr, credit for time served: 1 days); $100 Fine.