April 2025
Chippewa County Courts
Montevideo Police Department
Ask a Trooper: Load extender…
Question: Are trailer hitch load extenders legal? Occasionally I haul some lumber that sticks out beyond my tailgate and would like to know if I can use this.
Barn filled with guests for annual fundraiser
On Saturday evening, a crowd almost more than the Lee-Mar Ranch Equine Center could hold gathered for the annual Healing Hearts Night at the Barn fundraiser.
Barn filled with guests for annual fundraiser
On Saturday evening, a crowd almost more than the Lee-Mar Ranch Equine Center could hold gathered for the annual Healing Hearts Night at the Barn fundraiser.
Free entrance to Minnesota state parks and recreation areas on Saturday, April 26
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 73 state parks and recreation areas on Saturday, April 26. This “Free Park Day” is one of four days each year on which the DNR waives the requirement for a vehicle permit at state parks and recreation areas. The four fee-free days are spread out over the year, giving people an opportunity to visit a state park for free in each season of the year.
Beyond Reason: Egg of Easter…
Sometimes I contemplate big questions. What is existence really? What does Aristotle mean by a good life? And how can I start my second drink without finishing my first? Other times I contemplate something humbler – and what’s humbler than the humble egg?
Fruit Flies Like a Banana…family friendly variety show coming to Memorial Auditorium on May 4
Dawson-Boyd Arts Association is pleased to present a one-of-a-kind variety show featuring The Fourth Wall at Memorial Auditorium in Dawson on Sunday, May 4 at 7:00pm.
This Happened Here: Breakfast in the snow…
Note from column editor Jessie Hennen: This “here”: Little Falls, MN, where my Creative Nonfiction Workshop student – Rebecca Rae – grew up and now lives. She submitted this piece for workshop; I hopped on it immediately as potential column fodder, and she’s generously agreed to share it with you all. Hope you enjoy! –Jessie
Montevideo baseball defeats YME
From Staff Reports
Knowledge Bowl competes at State competition
Last week, Montevideo’s Knowledge Bowl Team finished strong in 10th place at the State Knowledge Bowl Tournament. The students were also recognized for their efforts, sportsmanship, and attitude with the Heritage/Spirit Award for class AA.