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.

News from Countryside Public Health: Your breastfeeding journey – we’re here to help…
August is National Breastfeeding Month! At Countryside Public Health, we’re here to support you on your breastfeeding journey. We offer resources like the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) nutrition program and have trained nurses called Designated Breastfeeding Experts who can provide education, guidance, and encouragement.
Two individuals identified in plane crash
The two passengers of a plane that crashed near the Granite Falls Municipal Airport last week have been identified.

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.

Thrivent inducts Robert Schwendemann into hall of fame
Thrivent, a Fortune 500 financial services company has inducted Rob Schendemann into the company’s esteemed Hall of Fame.

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.
Bobie Arnes Wins Hornet Special & Jason Best Wins Pure Stock Special at Fiesta City Speedway
Twenty-six WISSOTA Hornets came to Fiesta City Speedway for the increased purse. Plus the Pure Stocks are raced for an increased purse.

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.
Chippewa County Courts
Montevideo Police Department
Progress made toward water quality goals; public invited to comment on Minnesota Nutrient Reduction Strategy
Progress made toward water quality goals; public invited to comment on Minnesota Nutrient Reduction Strategy