March 2025
First Bockfest to happen in Montevideo scheduled for this weekend
Talking Waters Brewing Company recently announced plans to host its first ever Bockfest on Saturday, March 15th. The event came about after the brewery successfully brewed its first ever Bock, named Deep Water. “We thought it would be a good excuse to celebrate the beer and the coming of spring to get people out and about,” they say.
Landscape paintings featured in current exhibit
The current featured artist exhibiting on the walls inside Java River Coffee House is Patrick Spence, of Montevideo, featuring landscape paintings.
Montevideo swimmers compete at state
Last week, Thunder Hawk Varsity Boys Swim and Dive team competitors traveled to the state championship.
Montevideo Police Reports
*Editors note: Due to space issues all traffic stops of a regular nature, medical assists and assists with transporting inmates have been excluded from this report.
Chippewa County Courts
Montevideo Police Department
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 message by email to jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad.com or message our Facebook page. We will publish the answers the next week.
From the Editor’s Desk
With the warmer weather, the opportunity to get outdoors more often, and enjoy the spaces that surround us has been more frequent. Likewise, the melting of the snow (what little we did have), has also revealed what we haven’t seen in awhile.
Milan Community News
So. Did you remember to set your alarm clocks ahead one hour before you went to sleep Saturday night? Or do you have smart clocks that do it for you? I didn’t reset any of my clocks hoping that some of them would reset automatically. I use my phone as my alarm clock and I knew that would change by itself. I am writing this early Sunday morning, so time will tell when some of our congregation comes to church an hour late.
Big fluctuations in temperatures
It was a great weekend and early start to this week! We had record and near record high temperatures on Monday as temps climbed into the 60s and 70s!
Admiral Radio show coming to local area
The Minnesota Valley Community Concert Association is excited to present the folk stylings of Admiral Radio. South Carolina-based duo Coty Hoover and Becca Smith create a unique Americana blend rooted in traditional styles that also touches the heartstrings of the modern-day listener.