
Live Well, Age Wisely: Minnesota Elder Justice Center Resources
The statistics are sobering: at least one in ten adults over the age of 60 is a victim of elder abuse and the majority of the abuse is perpetrated not at the hands of strangers but by family members who are loved and trusted.
Montevideo girls take on Melrose
From Staff ReportsLast week, the Montevideo Girls Varsity Basketball team took on Melrose for a 53-56 loss at Melrose.

Montevideo Arts News: Artist career consultations…
I know I’ve mentioned Springboard for the Arts before but here are a couple of artist opportunities I’d like to highlight.
Chippewa County Courts
MN State Patrol - MarshallPallacios Herrera, Berman Jose, Montevideo; Offense date 2/2/24 Driving after suspension (Misdemeanor); Plea 2/11/24 Guilty; Disposition 2/11/24 Convicted; Court Decision 2/11/24 Payable without appearance; $200 Fine.Emor, Kasmiro, MIlan; Offense date 1/12/24 Driving After Revocation (Misdemeanor); Plea 2/9/24 Guilty; Disposition 2/9/24 Convicted; Court Decision 2/9/24 Payable without appearance; $200 Fine.
Host families needed for Foreign Exchange students
World Heritage International Student Exchange Program (WH), a Non-Profit, Public Benefit Organization, is seeking local families to host foreign exchange students this coming school year.
Local energy grants provided by USDA
In a recent news release, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an investment of $6,539,447 in renewable energy projects across the state through Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grants.
Emerging Leaders education program offered by SWIF
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community, but need the tools and confidence to step into more formal leadership roles?
DNR releases invasive carp action plan
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released the updated Invasive Carp Action Plan for the next 10 years of prevention and management efforts in Minnesota.
Flood risk likely low this year
From Staff ReportsAccording to the National Weather Service’s Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service, the chance for flooding this spring along the Minnesota River is low, with a long-range forecast of above-normal temperatures through the end of April.The report states, “With an atypical winter season, the spring flood potential will also be different compared to other years with a lack of deep cold or snowpack to work with.