Chippewa and Yellow Medicine Counties Cancer Connections Walk held
The 2025 Chippewa and Yellow Medicine Counties Honorary Survivors and Caregivers Cancer Connection Walk was held June 4, 2025 in Smith Park in Montevideo. Pictured are: (L to R) Caregiver Bear Rowell, Survivor Michele Rowell, Montevideo; Caregiver June Eisenlohr, Survivor Mary Lou Lanes, Montevideo; Survivors Eileen and Milt Skogund, Clara City, they are each other’s caregiver.
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Another beautiful weather week in Wonderful Western Minnesota. A little sun, a little rain, a few clouds and very few bugs. What more could I ask for?
Chippewa County Courts
Montevideo Police Department
Unseasonably cool on Friday
The smoke from the Canadian wildfires made another appearance around parts of Minnesota on Sunday into Monday. It wasn’t as bad as last Tuesday when some of the worst air quality ever reported was found in Minnesota. At that time, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said that the air quality in portions of the state was in the very unhealthy to dangerous level.
Norby awarded
Arthur Norby was presented with the Hometown Heroes Award during an interview with Debra Lee Fader for Queen of Kindness TV Show presented on The Roku Channel- PTWWN- originating from Atlanta Georgia. The interview took place at Hollywood on Main, this past Saturday- Pre- Kickoff to Fiesta Days.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, June 26th & Friday, June 27th: American Red Cross Blood Drive…
Council approves moving forward with application to sell low-dose THC beverages
At last weeks regular meeting, the Montevideo City Council discussed a range of matters, including state licensing for low-dose THC beverage sales at the municipal liquor store.
MHS principal reports on end of year activities
At Monday evening’s meeting of the Montevideo School Board, High School Principal Tanya Maethner provided an update on the last month of the school year. Maethner said, “The Class of 2025 enjoyed their Senior Scholarship Awards, Senior Banquet, Baccalaureate, Grad Walks at Ramsey, Sanford, the Middle School, and the High School, Senior Sunset, and Graduation, all of which were memory-making events.” There were $178,175 awarded in scholarships handed out at the end of the year. “Our students are so fortunate to have community support like this, as it is not the experience for most seniors across the state,” she added.
Montevideo Track & Field athletes go to state
Qualifying for state, Elizabeth O’Malley threw in the discus finals this Tuesday, and Adam VanBinsbergen ran the 800m prelims on Tuesday. There were 20 girls in the discus competition, with the top nine who medal being all-state. There were 19 boys competing in the 800, with the top nine making it to finals held on Wednesday. As of print time, scores were not yet available for this edition.
Fiesta Days begins – activities throughout the weekend
Sunday morning, Montevideo Fiesta Days activities began with the Fly-in breakfast at the airport. Fiesta Days royalty greeted guests at the breakfast and took rides in the airplanes. Activities continue throughout the weekend. More information on times and locations can be found on the Montevideo Fiesta Days Facebook page.