com Countryside Public Health Director Liz Auch was in attendance at Tuesday mornings meeting of the Yellow Medicine County Board of Commissioners to give a year-inreview report for 2022. Auch explained that the mission of Countryside Public Health is facilitating a safe and healthy future for the residents.

Rodriguez, Lamberto, Willmar; Offense date 10/4/22 Disorderly Conduct - Brawling or Fighting (Misdemeanor); Plea 3/7/23 Guilty; Disposition 3/7/23 Convicted; Court Decision 3/7/23 Sentenced Local Confinement (90 Days, Stay 90 Days For 1 Yr); $100 Fine. Nelson, Sebastian Michael, Willmar; Offense date 9/1/20 Arson - 5th Degree-Sets Fire to Real or Personal Property (Misdemeanor); Plea 3/6/23 Guilty; Disposition 3/6/23 Convicted; Court Decision 3/6/23 Sentenced Local Confinement (90 Days Credit for time served: 90 Days).

Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com The local task force of volunteers from organizations such as Prairie Five, the Montevideo Police Department, the City of Montevideo, 6W Community Corrections, and a local judge that was formed in order to access the services of a collaborative effort nationwide to address opioid addictions in rural communities has recently complet- ed the first traveling event of their months-long participation in the program.

Friday, March 17th: St. Patrick’s Day Parade hosted by the Monte Chamber, downtown from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. To sign up a float, walkers, pets, organization or business by calling 320-226-8727 or 320-269-5527.

Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com On March 27th, the Chippewa River Watershed Association is hosting a unique event, titled Pollinators, Pints, & Popcorn at Talking Waters Brewing Co, in downtown Montevideo.