August 2025

Upcoming Events

Thursday, August 14: Free live music at Java River featuring Saxophonist, singer-songwriter Mike Gill.

Local Hospital Leader Recognized by Minnesota Hospital Association

CCM Health is proud to announce that Board Member David Lieser has been recognized by the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) for successfully completing MHA’s trustee certification program. David was honored during MHA’s 2025 Summer Trustee Conference in late July alongside other hospital and health system leaders from across Minnesota.

Active weather pattern through the weekend

We started off the week with more smoke from Canada. We had yet another period of smoky conditions as we experienced much of the region dealing with an Air Quality Alert. I saw that if the Air Quality index is 150, it is “comparable to smoking up to seven cigarette a day!” No wonder it can have such an impact for those with lung disease and heart issues.

Council approves purchase of Police Department cameras

At last week’s Montevideo City Council meeting, police Chief Ken Schule presented a proposal to purchase two new license plate reader cameras, along with a data subscription, to enhance the department’s ability to track and locate vehicles connected to criminal activity.

EDA gathers ideas for community needs

Montevideo residents had the chance to share their hopes for the city’s future at this years Chippewa County Fair, and a wide range of ideas were put forth. The Montevideo Economic Development Authority (EDA) set up an interactive Vision Board during the fair, inviting attendees to write down their ideas for improving the community. More than 100 suggestions were collected, ranging from everyday needs to imaginative dreams.

Montevideo Police Reports

*Editors note: Due to space issues all traffic stops of a regular nature, medical assists and assists with transporting inmates have been excluded from this report.

Minnesota DNR invites conversation about wildlife

Anyone interested in wildlife is invited to chat with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wildlife managers in local DNR offices across the state from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, or by phone during these same hours.