Live Well, Age Wisely: Creating Connections…
I understand the pain of social isolation well. On July 2nd, I celebrated completing my ninth year of sobriety. I was addicted to alcohol and the more I drank, the more isolated I became and the more I lied to myself about everything. Since I was still functioning, it couldn’t be that serious. I had an image in my mind of what a problem drinker looked like (someone in ragged clothes passed out in the median of the road in the middle of the day holding an empty bottle in a paper bag) and there was no way that was me. Alcohol is a depressant. Drinking to feel better was the biggest lie of all- the more I drank, the darker life became.
New community theatre company hosts first production
A newly formed Non-Profit Community Theatre in Montevideo, Starlight and Main Theatre Company, housed within the Hollywood on Main LLC is hosting its first production, titled “Route 66”, a 1950s Diner Musical. Wyatt Haugen, and a cast of around 10 community members will host the production July 25th-27th. Tickets are now available online or at the door. Performances are held at 7 p.m. with a matinee performance on the 27th at 2:30 p.m. More information on tickets can be found on the Starlight and Main Theatre Company’s facebook page.
Hairball comes to Montevideo on Silver Anniversary tour
The Chippewa County Fair is officially a stop on the Hairball Silver Anniversary tour on Saturday, August 2nd. The band, known for their over-the-top performances and tributes to rock legends, is celebrating 25 years of bringing classic rock to life on a whirlwind tour.
Pioneer PBS faces large budget shortfall after Federal cuts
Pioneer PBS is facing a million dollar shortfall following the U.S. House of Representatives approval of a measure that rolled back federal funding for public media to the tune of more than a billion dollars.
Plane crashes near Granite Falls airport Monday evening
Jessica Stölen Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad.com At around 5:30 on Monday evening, Yellow Medicine…
Above normal temps and precipitation in long range outlook
Between all the rain and storms, along with the Canadian wildfire smoke, it has been a challenging summer for many in Minnesota.
From the Editor’s Desk
It finally happened. Friday morning I woke up, and was enjoying my morning coffee while on the phone with my first born child. As I entered the kitchen to refill my coffee cup, as one does when listening to their reckless first-born child talk about such things as his desire to join the military’s program that trains you to jump out of planes and such, I glanced out of the kitchen window. And I saw it. A bunny - a cute, fluffy little demon had made it’s way into my raised garden bed and was sitting happily amongst the bok choy.
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Upcoming Events
Tuesday, July 29th: The Rough & Tumble with opening act The Honey Badgers at Java River.
Blood drive collects 86 units
The American Red Cross blood drive was held on June 26 and 27, 2025 at the TACC in Montevideo. The blood drive was sponsored by the VFW Auxiliary of Montevideo. The total collected for both days was 86 units so just one short of the goal.