October 2024
Active Transportation Planning Assistance grants now available
Approximately $1 million of technical assistance is available through this solicitation.

Snow possible for Halloween
What a week we have had this week, and the week isn’t over!
Chippewa County Courts
Chippewa County Sheriff’s DepartmentPlatow, Koddy Lane, Gonvick; Offense date 8/26/23 Domestic Assault (Gross Misdemeanor); Plea 10/23/24 Guilty; Disposition 10/23/24 Convicted; Court Decision 10/23/24 Sentenced Local Confinement ( 364 Days, Stay 332 Days For 2 Yr Credit for time served: 32 Days); $250 Fine.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, October 31st: Monte Chamber Trick or Treat Main Street and Trunk or Treat at the Community Center from 3 p.m.
Montevideo volleyball takes on Paynesville
From Staff ReportsLast week the Montevideo Girls Varsity Volleyball team took on Paynesville for a 0-3 loss in an away game.
Know before you go for a safe and successful deer hunting season
As 400,000 hunters prepare for firearms deer hunting seasons, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters about some ways to be safe and successful.“Know before you go so you can focus on having a great season,” said Barb Keller, Minnesota DNR big game program leader.
Minnesota DNR urges safety around cold water
As the leaves fall and the nights grow cooler, the water temperature in lakes and rivers across the state has started dropping as well.Whether they’re hunting, fishing, or paddling, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources offers this reminder to anyone still using the water: Your safety is your responsibility.

Garrison Keillor & Friends: My life story (short version)…
I once owned a house on Goodrich Avenue in St.

Memory Care Corner: Happy Halloween!
After submitting articles on various dementia topics for almost 9 years, I have never had my newspaper article fall directly on Halloween!