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.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, August 14: Free live music at Java River featuring Saxophonist, singer-songwriter Mike Gill.
Josh Long Gets First Feature Win At Fiesta City Speedway
A total of eighty-one cars were in the pits at Fiesta City Speedway as the season starts to wind down.
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.