April 2025
Montevideo Head Librarian highlights library’s role in community
At Monday evening’s meeting of the Montevideo City Council, Montevideo Head Librarian Larissa Schwenk was in attendance to provide the council with an annual update on the Montevideo/Chippewa County Public Library.
Author Allen Eskens to speak at Montevideo Library
Minnesota-based author Allen Eskens will visit the Montevideo Public Library on April 19th to speak about his latest novel, “The Quiet Librarian”, a blend of historical fiction and mystery that marks a departure from his previous work.
MPD closes investigation of 2023 death
On Monday morning, the Montevideo Police Department issued a press release to announce that the Montevideo Police Department along with Minnesota Bureau of Apprehension has closed its investigation into the September 18th, 2023, death of Mitchell Bruce Twite, 69, of Montevideo. The press release said, “The investigation has concluded that death of Twite was self-inflicted stab wounds.”
Montevideo man arrested in drug trafficking investigation
A 38 year-old Montevideo man is in custody in the Chippewa County Jail on 1st degree controlled substance charges after a CEE-VI Task Force drug trafficking investigation led to the execution of search warrants on 4/1/2025 in the city of Montevideo.
Band students perform in Solo/Ensemble contest
Last Saturday Montevideo Band students traveled to Benson for a Solo/Ensemble Contest. Montevideo had 12 events to perform, with 10 of them bringing home Superior ratings.
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
Montevideo varsity boys tennis team starts season with wins
From Staff Reports
MnDOT announces 2025 state construction projects
Travelers should prepare to slow down for construction work zones as road projects begin to ramp up across the state, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today. The agency has nearly 180 road construction projects this season that will help maintain and improve Minnesota’s roads, bridges and transportation infrastructure; improve safety and mobility; and support jobs that will be worked on statewide.
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.