Jessica Stolen-Jacobson
Civil War Veterans honored in local ceremonies
A Civil War remembrance project that spans the entire state of Minnesota will make several stops in the local area soon, as the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) prepare to honor the final known Union Veterans buried in Yellow Medicine, Chippewa, Lincoln, and Lyon Counties.
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.
Manufactured Homebuilder Cavco Industries Rebrands Montevideo Location
Friendship Homes, a Cavco Industries company, is now operating as Cavco-Montevideo. Located at 815 Budd Rd. in Montevideo, Cavco-Montevideo is among 31 Cavco-owned manufacturers and builders of high-quality, affordable manufactured homes who have adopted the company’s national brand name.
Chippewa and Yellow Medicine Counties Cancer Connections Walk held
The 2025 Chippewa and Yellow Medicine Counties Honorary Survivors and Caregivers Cancer Connection Walk was held June 4, 2025 in Smith Park in Montevideo. Pictured are: (L to R) Caregiver Bear Rowell, Survivor Michele Rowell, Montevideo; Caregiver June Eisenlohr, Survivor Mary Lou Lanes, Montevideo; Survivors Eileen and Milt Skogund, Clara City, they are each other’s caregiver.
From the Editor’s Desk
Last week, the first edition under the new format arrived on news stands and in mailboxes. As we work through the process of learning the new ropes, there are still a few things that we’re figuring out. So it may be that for one week, something that regularly is a part of our weekly newspaper won’t necessarily be included, as we become more accustomed to the placement and workings of the new design.
Milan Community News
Another beautiful weather week in Wonderful Western Minnesota. A little sun, a little rain, a few clouds and very few bugs. What more could I ask for?
Unseasonably cool on Friday
The smoke from the Canadian wildfires made another appearance around parts of Minnesota on Sunday into Monday. It wasn’t as bad as last Tuesday when some of the worst air quality ever reported was found in Minnesota. At that time, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said that the air quality in portions of the state was in the very unhealthy to dangerous level.
Chippewa County Courts
Montevideo Police Department
Norby awarded
Arthur Norby was presented with the Hometown Heroes Award during an interview with Debra Lee Fader for Queen of Kindness TV Show presented on The Roku Channel- PTWWN- originating from Atlanta Georgia. The interview took place at Hollywood on Main, this past Saturday- Pre- Kickoff to Fiesta Days.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, June 26th & Friday, June 27th: American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Montevideo TACC. To make an appointment call Jane at 320-269-5393 or… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close