January 2025
Montevideo girls defeat MACCRAY
From Staff Reports/Photos by Samantha Godfrey
Montevideo Swim and Dive team celebrates wins
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From the Editor’s Desk
This week my great aunt stopped by for a visit as she does, and of course, had to share some of her wisdom. She did scold me gently for not yet having a passport with my eldest child nearing departure for a new duty station in Germany, but also because she just couldn’t wrap her head around that I didn’t just already have one. The other bit of wisdom was a new saying that she offered that is maybe both a little comical and a little depressing.
County Board makes progress on eventual move of Family Services office
In 2018, a study done on the building, formerly known as the old hospital, that houses the Chippewa County Family Services office, recommended that the building be either torn down or completely renovated.
LSP’s 5 year plan focuses on new farmers, racial & economic justice,ag consolidation, rural economies, soil health, climate resilience
The Land Stewardship Project (LSP) today released a strategic plan that describes how, during the next five years, the Minnesota-based organization will work with its members and allies to support the next generation of farmers and drive rural economic revitalization via community-based food systems, as well as help farmers adopt soil health practices that are profitable and that bolster climate resilience. The plan also lays out how LSP will work with groups led by people of color to organize around racial justice issues while pushing for fair market access for small and medium-sized farmers and fighting consolidation and the corporate-controlled industrialization of agriculture.
Local student named to Fall 2024 honor roll
Valley City State University has released it’s President’s Honor Roll, Dean’s Honor Roll and Honor Roll for the fall 2024 semester.
USDA announces 2025 enrollment periods for Crop and Dairy Safety-Net Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the 2025 enrollment periods for key safety-net programs – Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) as well as Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC). Agricultural producers can submit applications to USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) for ARC and PLC for the 2025 crop year from Jan. 21 to April 15 and for DMC for the 2025 coverage year from Jan. 29 to March 31.
Minnesota state parks and recreation areas offer winter camping and lodging
Minnesota state parks and recreation areas have a variety of camping and lodging options for an unforgettable overnight stay this winter. Whether people are looking to ski in and out of a cabin, wake up to frost-covered forests, or simply enjoy the peace of a crackling fire, Minnesota state parks offer the ultimate winter escape.
Chippewa County Courts
Chippewa County Sheriff’s Department
Upcoming Events
Saturday, January 25th: 68th annual Band Carnival at the Montevideo High School Gym from 3PM - 7PM. Fun for all ages and all proceeds go towards supporting the Montevideo Band programs. Games, food, and prizes await.