Thunder Hawk girls take on NLS
On Friday, the Thunder Hawk girls varsity basketball team took on New London Spicer in the Section 3AA-North playoffs at Southwest Minnesota State University for a 37-43 loss. Leaders in the game included Avery Koenen who scored 24 points, while Tenley Epema added another six points to the team total.
Thunder Hawk boys defeat Windom
Montevideo boys basketball coach Derek Webb says he was pleased but not surprised by his team’s 83-73 upset victory over third-seeded Windom in a Section 3A first-round game Saturday on the opponent’s home court.
District Eight receives $4.4 million dollar federal award to improve safety
The Minnesota Department of Transportation - District 8 is receiving a $2.5 million dollar federal award to improve safety at the intersection of Highway 23 and Highway 9 in New London and a $1.9 million dollar award to install rumble strips on state highways throughout District 8. The funding is made possible through the Highway Safety Improvement Program, also known as HSIP.
MSU student seeking local stories about 9/11 impact
Jack Baumbach, a Minnesota State University student, and Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum Intern has been working on research for a book project the museum is planning to publish this summer/ fall that will be a retrospective book on Minnesota’s involvement in 9/11 and the War on Terror.
GUESS WHO?
Each week, the Montevideo American News will share a photograph from our archives for you to “guess who”. To submit your guesses, send us a message by email to jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com or message our Facebook page. We will publish the answers the next week.
COURT NEWS
Granite Falls Police Department Mendoza, Ciera Nicole, Willmar; Offense date 11/18/21 5th Degree Drug Possession (Gross Misdemeanor); Plea 2/27/23 Guilty; Disposition 2/27/23 Convicted; Court Decision 2/27/23 Sentenced Local Confinement (365 Days, Stay 241 Days for 2 Yr Credit for time served: 124 days); $200 Fine. Lopez, Juan Ramon, Willmar; Offense date 11/3/19 Drugs - 5th Degree - Possess Schedule 1,2,3,4 - Not Small Amount Marijuana (Felony); Plea 7/27/20 Guilty; Disposition 3/1/23 Convicted; Court Decision 3/1/23 Sentenced Commit to Commissioner of Corrections - Adult (MN Correctional Facility - St.
Snow expected late week
We are well into March and it looks like this month is going to be one that is characterized as being an active month. We started off the month snowy and that trend continued Sunday night into Monday.
Ask a Trooper
Question: I read your article last week about trailer safety. I would like more information on trailer hitch ball sizes and why they have different sizes? Answer: There are four different trailer hitch ball sizes.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, March 10th: Free Class at the Montevideo Library - Make your own dish towels and apron. Enjoy time with your friends and make some funny or serious dish towels and aprons free. Make sure to RSVP. Class begins at 5:30. RSVP to 320-269-6501.