Stranded kayakers rescued
On October 18th 2023 at 12:09 PM the Lac Parle Sheriffs Office and Chippewa County Sheriffs Office received a phone call of three individuals who were in the water in the middle of Lac qui Parle Lake.
Gunshots reported in weekend incident
On October 20th, the Montevideo Police Department issued a press release about 911 calls received overnight on the 19th.
Lions Club installs Bocce Ball Court
Around one year ago, discussion began with parents of special needs youth in the Montevideo area about the need to promote activities their children would enjoy in the local area.
Montevideo Cross Country team competes in West Central Conference
Last week, the Montevideo Cross Country Team traveled to Benson for the West Central Conference meet.
Major wind development will help Xcel Energy replace coal-fired Sherco plant
Xcel Energy is issuing one of Minnesota’s largest-ever calls for clean energy projects, accelerating the addition of carbon-free energy for the company’s Upper Midwest customers while helping to replace a coal-fired power plant in central Minnesota.The company is asking developers to submit proposals for approximately 1,200 megawatts of new wind projects, enough to power 485,000 homes each year on average.
Dedication plaque to be placed on Hwy 212 bridge in honor of former Granite Falls Mayor
At last week’s regular meeting of the Granite Falls City Council, a discussion was held after Marty Seifert, a former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from District 21A, contacted the City to share some insight into a tradition of honoring a long-serving public official that has passed away.
Friends of Eleanor Roosevelt host Life Story of Dolly Parton
The Montevideo based group, Friends of Eleanor Roosevelt, is holding their annual fall event November 4th.
O’Malley takes first in diving
The Montevideo girls varsity swim and dive team took on Marshall last week for a 69-116 loss.
Lindeman heads to state
Last week in Section 3A tennis at the Huether Family Match Pointe Tennis Club in Sioxu Falls, Montevideo’s Brooke Lindeman took home a win 4-1 in singles earning a spot at State.
Montevideo football falls to Albany in final moments of game
On Wednesday evening, the Montevideo boys varsity football team took on Albany at home for a close loss in the final moments of the game, ending 42-43.