Council hears report from Milwaukee Road Heritage Center
Despite last Tuesday’s snowy weather, the members of the Montevideo City Council that could make it to the meeting held the regular meeting, while having to adjust the agenda to suit not having enough members to vote on resolutions.
Temps should be near average for the weekend
We had another interesting winter storm hit Minnesota late Sunday into Monday. This disturbance brought snow and freezing rain to parts of the state. Once again, it did create some travel difficulties to portions of the region.
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.
Montevideo Veterans Home to host Community Office Open House
Potential residents, future employees and local businesses are invited to learn more about the Montevideo Veterans Home at a Community Office Open House. The event will be held Tuesday, March 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Montevideo Veterans Home Community Office located at 202 North 1st Street, Montevideo.
COURT NEWS
Olive, Arthur Shawn, Montevideo; Offense date 8/30/17 Traffic - DAS (Misdemeanor); Plea 2/17/23 Guilty; Disposition 2/17/23 Convicted; Court Decision 2/17/23 Payable without appearance; $200 Fine. Offense date 2/4/18 Traffic -DAS (Misdemeanor); Plea 2/17/23 Guilty; Disposition 2/17/23 Convicted; Court Decision 2/17/23 Payable without appearance; $200 Fine. Offense date 10/5/16 DL - No MN DL (Misdemeanor); Plea 2/17/23 Guilty; Disposition 2/18/23 Convicted; Court Decision 2/18/23 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine.
Ask a Trooper
Question: Is it illegal for a vehicle pulling a trailer to have a ladder or ramp hanging from the side of the trailer? Answer: You are able to have ladders or ramps secured to the side of an enclosed trailer as long as you do not exceed the width of 8 feet 6 inches. This is the maximum dimension that may be operated on Minnesota roadways without a special permit.
Council members discuss concerns over handling of board resignation
Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com At last Tuesday evening’s meeting of the Montevideo City Council, a couple of council members could not make it to the meeting due to the snowstorm.
Police Department requests BCA review investigation
Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com Recent news reports published in an area daily newspaper have led to some speculation in the community regarding an investigation conducted by the Montevideo Police Department into what was deemed to be a suicide in Chinhinta Park in September 2020.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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 320-2268727 or 320-269-5527.
Thunder Hawk boys take on Sauk Centre
Last week, the Thunder Hawks boys varsity basketball team took on the Mainstreeters in Sauk Centre for a 48-58 loss. Leaders in the game included Gannon Reidinger who scored 18 points, nine rebound, two blocks, while Carson Boike added another 11 points to the team total.