June 2025

Ask a Trooper: E-Z Pass Text Scam…
Question: I have been receiving text messages about an “E-Z Pass Final Reminder.” It’s something about having an outstanding toll and submitting payment. I was told it was a scam. Can you get me more information on this?
Minnesota West hosts “College is for Me” Program for new college students
Minnesota West Community & Technical College announces its “College is for Me” program, designed to empower first-generation students, English language learners and anyone new to college by providing essential tools and resources for success in higher education.

From the Editor’s Desk
Welcome to the first week of the new format for the newspaper. As you have likely noticed by the time you’ve reached this page, the newspapers are now printed on a different paper, in a different way, in a different size.

Milan Community News
Another glorious week in Paradise aka Western Minnesota. My biggest problem this week was not knowing what day of the week it was. With Graduation at LQPV on Sunday and Memorial Day programs on Monday and various other commitments throughout the week, I was checking what day it actually was on my phone several times.

Montevideo tennis has state qualifiers
Last week, Montevideo’s Varsity Tennis team participated in the tennis sections tournament. Gabe Lindeman placed 2nd and will head to the State Tournament. The doubles team, Chris Negen and Brady Backer, placed 4th in Sections.
Minnesota DNR webinar series offers ways to learn about the outdoors this summer
Webinars on walleye genetics, buckthorn management, and fish dubbed “living fossils” like gar and paddlefish will be among the outdoors topics covered in the summer series of the Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, June 5th: Free live music with Nautical Moth at Java River 6 p.m. to 8 p.m Saturday, June 7th: 45th Annual Lac qui Parle… Login to continue reading Login…

Beyond Reason: Serpentine…
Many readers turn to Beyond Reason for helpful, everyday advice. How do I politely decline an invitation to play pickleball? (Move.) How do I get my beach bod ready? (Fast.) What do I wear to a Kentucky Derby party? (Hat.)
Chippewa County Courts
Montevideo Police Department
Area Worship Schedules
Assembly of God, Clarkfield SUNDAY: 10 AM & 7 PM Augustana Lutheran Church, Clarkfield WEDNESDAY: 6:30 PM Bergen Lutheran Church, Granite Falls SUNDAY: 9:00 AM… Login to continue reading Login…