August 2025
From the Editor’s Desk
Some people spend their day off curled up with a book, maybe catching up on sleep, maybe enjoying brunch with a friend. I, on the other hand, recently decided my one solitary day of freedom would be the time to conquer every project around the house I’ve been ignoring, basically since I moved in a year ago.
Ask a Trooper: Flooded road advice…
Question: It seems like we have been seeing a fair amount of rain along with flash flood warnings. Can you talk about what motorists should do if they encounter such a thing?
Chippewa County Courts
Montevideo Police Department
Montevideo Legion Baseball teams compete at state
Both Montevideo teams Junior and Senior Legion Baseball teams made it to state this year. Senior Legion sponsored by the American Legion of Montevideo, traveled to Ely August 30th- 2nd and took 2nd place. Junior legion is sponsored by the Vfw post 380 Montevideo and traveled to Hayfield August 7th – 10th and also took 2nd place.
Cory Tammen Wins Late Model Feature at Fiesta City Speedway
A total of eighty-three cars were at Fiesta City Speedway on Friday night, which included a visit by the Crown Vic class to the speedway.
University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Programis open to all people in all 87 Minnesota counties
The University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program is accepting applications now through Oct. 1, 2025.
YME Bond referendum passes
Yellow Medicine East Public Schools will see big changes in the coming years, most notably investments in student safety and security, updated facilities, and expanded classroom space, thanks to approval of a bond referendum on August 12, 2025.
Milan Community News
And another county fair is in the books. Swift County Fair was held in Appleton last weekend. Now we go on to the Great Minnesota State Fair, August 21-September 1. And after that, the Little Minnesota Fair, the Lac Qui Parle County Fair in Madison, September 4-7. And after all those corn dogs and cotton candy we will all need to start eating a little healthier. After all, Thanksgiving and Christmas and all that rich food is still on the horizon.
DNR’s Field to Forest Cost-Share Program helps landowners reforest Minnesota
Private landowners with open lands, such as former pastures or crop fields, can apply for financial assistance to plant trees through Minnesota DNR‘s Field to Forest Cost-Share Program.
Community gathers for National Night Out event
The annual Montevideo Police Department hosted National Night Out Event at Smith Park with a good turnout despite the heat last week. All Emergency Response departments in Montevideo, including the Chippewa County Police Department were represented. Families attending the event were able to check out a fire truck, ambulance, and different police vehicles as well as taking turns trying to pick up the armored shield. The event also featured door prizes, bouncy houses, and information booths for services the county provides, and special needs services offered in the area. The Sheriff’s Department also hosted demonstrations with the department’s K9 drug dog.