Ridgewater’s Agriculture Equipment Mechanic program achieves AED Foundation accreditation

The Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation (AEDF) has given its stamp of approval to Ridgewater’s Agriculture Equipment Mechanic program by recently granting accreditation for the program.Ridgewater College’s Agriculture Equipment Mechanic program is the first program in the state of Minnesota to be accredited by the AED Foundation.” The term of AEDF accreditation is five years.

Ridgewater adds new programs and accelerated trainings

Ridgewater College is adding two credit-based healthcare programs this summer as well as three accelerated, short-term trainings in welding, carpentry and limited-power systems to meet industry needs.Health Care ProgramsRadiologic technologists use various imaging technologies such as X-ray, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and mammography to help diagnose injury or illness.

Area Church Schedules

Assembly of God, ClarkfieldSUNDAY: Sunday School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.; Evening 7 p.m.Wednesday: Teens 5 p.m.; Young Explorers 6:30 p.m.Augustana Lutheran Church, ClarkfieldSunday Worship 10 a.m.Bergen Lutheran Church, Granite FallsSunday Worship 11 am.

Montevideo boys tennis team is Section 3A Champions

From Staff ReportsThe Montevideo Boys Tennis Team is the Section 3A Champions after last week’s championship in Redwood Falls and are now headed to State for the first time in a number of years.Like all spring sports, fighting spring weather is a challenge.

MHS Class of 2024 graduates

Last week, the Montevideo High School Class of 2024 celebrated their final days of High School with a breakfast gathering.

Epema recognized for 18 years coaching

Photo by Morgan ReidingerAt the Montevideo Invitational Last week, Montevideo Baseball Coach Tim Epema was recognized for his commitment and dedication to the baseball program with a custom baseball and bat flag.

Montevideo Memorial Day Program held

On Monday, the Montevideo Memorial Day Program was held at Sunset Memorial Cemetery featuring the Advancement of Colors, a performance by the Montevideo HS Band of the “Star Spangled Banner”, the Invocation given by Craig Knutson, Chaplain, American Legion Post 59.