July 2025

Discussions on state of Carnegie Library continue

The Montevideo City Council took time during its regular meeting last week to discuss the current state and uncertain future of the city’s historic Carnegie Library building on Third Street, following a recent structural assessment prompted by falling facade bricks.

Chippewa County Fair returns July 30th-August 3rd

The Chippewa County Fair is scheduled this year for Wednesday, July 30th through Sunday, August 3rd. Merriams Midway Show returns to host the carnival each day. The Texas-based company has been in business for two generations. The carnival opens July 30th at 6 p.m., and opens again Thursday and Friday at 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday hours begin early, opening at 1 p.m.

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

Last week, I noticed a person walking into one of our local establishments carrying a sign that I found rather amusing, admitting on cardboard in big black marker letters that they were seeking funds for specific wipes for a specific part of their body. I recalled seeing the same person last summer, because of the amusing sign.The person also carried an instrument.