December 2024

Montevideo Community Foundation holds annual grant awards banquet
Jessica StölenEditorjstolen-jacobson@cherryroad.com On Monday evening, the Montevideo Community Foundation hosted the annual grant awards banquet at the American Legion in Montevideo. This year’s grant recipients… Login to continue reading Login…
Minnesota DNR issues ice warning for aerated lakes
Submitted The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has issued its annual ice safety warning for lakes with winter aeration systems. The updated list of aerated… Login to continue reading Login…

Historic log cabin moved to Chippewa Village
Jessica StölenEditorjstolen-jacobson@cherryroad.com After raising nearly $32,000, the Chippewa County Historical Society recently welcomed the move of a historic log cabin onto the society’s property in… Login to continue reading Login…

Former bus driver arrested under allegation of disseminating and possessing child pornography
From Staff Reports On December 12th, parents and guardians of Montevideo Public School students received a letter from Superintendent Wade McKittrick to notify them of… Login to continue reading Login…

Home for the Holidays: Regional Holiday happenings
From Staff Reports Editor’s Note: Each week in November through December, the newspaper will be featuring area businesses and organizations to support shopping and gift… Login to continue reading Login…
Area Church Schedules Assembly of God, Clarkfield SUNDAY: Sunday School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.; Evening 7 p.m. Wednesday: Teens 5 p.m.; Young Explorers 6:30… Login to continue reading Login…

Guess Who?
Each week, the Montevideo American News will share a photograph from our archives for you to “guess who”. To submit your guesses, send us a… Login to continue reading Login…
Women in Ag Conference hosted by U of M Extension and Minnesota Farm Service Agency
Submitted “Farming Your Way, Creating Balance” is the theme for the 2025 Extension Women in Ag Conference, hosted by the U of M Women in… Login to continue reading Login…

Fourteen 5th & 6th grade youth from the Yellow Medicine East school district completed the 4-H Super Sitters course
Submitted This seven-session program was coordinated and led by Alicia Webb, 4-H Local Extension Educator. The babysitting clinic was designed to help youth develop the… Login to continue reading Login…

Current exhibit features work of local abstract artist
Jessica StölenEditorjstolen-jacobson@cherryroad.com Montevideo area artist Zak Jahn is currently displaying his artwork in the Blue Tin Gallery at Bluenose Gopher Public House. Jahn’s work centers on acrylic on canvas, with…

