August 2024
Free youth hunt planned at Minnesota Heartland Preserve
On Saturday, September 14th, the East Medicine Pheasants Forever Chapter will be hosting a free youth hunt at Minnesota Heartland Preserve for kids ages 12-17 who have their Firearms Safety Certification.

Beyond Reason: Back to School. . .
The phrase “back to school” means different things to different people.
Chippewa County Courts
Chippewa County Sheriff’s DepartmentRehbein, Alexis Ann Marie, Granite Falls; Offense date 5/31/24 DAR - Driving After Revocation (Misdemeanor); Plea 8/13/24 Guilty; Disposition 8/13/24 Convicted; Court Decision 8/31/24 Payable without appearance; $200 Fine.

Brunkhorst selected as district engineer for MnDOT District 8
The Minnesota Department of Transportation selected Kelly Brunkhorst for the position of district engineer in MnDOT District 8.

Montevideo Arts News: Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Competition…
MINNESOTA STATE FAIR FINE ARTS COMPETITION – DID YOU KNOW ABOUT THIS?I didn’t know until a friend suggested that I submit a painting.

Warm-up for the weekend
Canadian wildfire smoke has been spilling into Minnesota recently.

From the Editor’s Desk
Last weekend, I was able to make a rare escape out of town for a couple of days, visiting a a rural retreat transformed from a 1920s school for the blind into a hotel/convention center/and so much more.The weekend happened to be a slow one for Buffalo Ridge Resort and Spa, and so much of the staff had time for conversation as we were on the first night at least, the only two guests.

Fundraising event held at Melody Lanes
The K.O.L.T.

Annual National Night Out event held
The annual Montevideo Police Department hosted National Night Out Event saw a good turnout despite the heat.
Work begins on new Highway 67/old County Road 2
Work to install guardrail, rumble strips and ground-in wet reflective striping on new Highway 67 / old County Road 2 began Monday, Aug.