Montevideo transportation services bid awarded to 4.0 School Services
Montevideo Public Schools completed the required transportation bid process on May 15, 2024 and the School Board took action on bids on May 16.
Minnesota West congratulates the class of 2024
Commencement included a procession of graduates along with their friends and families held at 5 different campuses.Canby, Granite Falls, Jackson, Pipestone/Luverne & WorthingtonDressed in their gowns, each graduate had their name read aloud and received their diploma cover.

Area youth complete babysitter training
Eighteen youth in grades 5th - 7th from the Montevideo Middle School have completed the course on “How to be a Super Sitter”.
Chippewa County Courts
Montevideo Police DepartmentHlivala, Cayson Michael, Saint Augusta; Offense date 7/31/23 Theft - Take/Use/Transfer Movable Prop - No Consent (Misdemeanor); Plea 5/21/24 Guilty; Disposition 5/21/24 Convicted; Court Decision 5/21/24 Sentenced Local Confinement (90 Days, Stay 90 Days for 1 Yr); $50 Fine.

MMS students spend day helping out around the community
Montevideo Middle School students and staff were out-and-about in the community last Wednesday morning for their annual Kids in the Community Day.

Milan celebrates Syttende Mai
On Saturday, the City of Milan hosted the annual Syttende Mai event that celebrates the Norwegian Constitution Day.

Annual Fiesta Flora Society Plant Sale held
On Saturday morning, the Fiesta Flora Society hosted their annual Plant Sale at the Montevideo Community Center.
Area Memorial Day Programs
Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 27th.

Guess Who?
Each week, the Montevideo American News will share a photograph from our archives for you to “guess who”.

MHS students raise $1,500 for American Heart Association
Montevideo Middle School hosted the annual Dodgeball for Heart Tournament last week.