Farmers’ erosion fixes augment Marsh Lake water quality efforts

The Big Stone Soil & Water Conservation District’s Clean Water Fundbacked work with farmers to curb field erosion will save topsoil while it reduces sediment and phosphorus-loading to Five Mile Creek, which feeds Marsh Lake and the Minnesota River.

LINDA C. BLACK HOROSCOPES

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY Profits abound this year. Organize and implement plans with steady routines.

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

Minnesota State Patrol Castro Villanueva, Adan Jossue, Montevideo; Offense date 2/8/23 No Minnesota Driver’s License (Misdemeanor); Plea 2/15/23 Guilty; Disposition 2/15/23 Convicted; Court Decision 2/15/23 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine. Montevideo Police Department Rodriguez, Jackson Kevin, Montevideo; Offense date 10/12/22 Drivers License - No MN DL (Misdemeanor); Plea 2/15/23 Guilty; Disposition 2/15/23 Convicted; Court Decision 2/15/23 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine.

Yellow Medicine County approves hiring of additional staff to assist with medical assistance case closures, renewals

com One of the topics of discussion at last Tuesday morning’s meeting of the Yellow Medicine County Commissioners was the need to hire an additional, but temporary part-time staff member for Family Services. Rae Ann Keeler-Aus, Family Services Director and Robin Schoep, Income Maintenance Supervisor for Family Services were in attendance at the meeting to explain the reason behind the need.

Ask a Trooper

Question: What is the requirement for displaying front and rear license plates in Minnesota? What is the fine for not displaying both? I notice a lot of vehicles without a front plate, especially on Corvettes and Tesla cars. Answer: Corvettes and Tesla’s are required to have a front license plate in Minnesota, this is a common equipment violation.

Wind chills expected to be -30 to -40 late week

This week started off on an active note as a clipper type system brought some snow Sunday night into Monday across parts of Minnesota. Not a lot of snow was associated with it, but it did cause some slick roads at times.

Milan Youth Center provides opportunities for activity and education

In 2017 The Greater Milan Initiative started the Milan Youth Center (MYC as the kids like to call it) located in the old Milan school. Ann Thompson, who runs the center explained more about how the program started, saying, “We got a grant from the Southwest Initiative Foundation as part of their Grow Your Own Summit focusing on youth, and underserved youth, in our area. We got the grant to start the Youth Center and it’s for kids in grades seven through 12.” The youth meet twice a week, normally on Wednesdays and Fridays from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. with time set aside on Wednesdays to focus on homework help for the kids. The center provides a quiet, safe, warm environment with snacks and then the kids also are able to help each other with their homework, although Thompson also helps them. “If they don’t have homework, there are games and puzzles they can work on. On Fridays we try to do something fun, like play in the gym. They love to play in the gym. Or have a game night or watch a movie or do karaoke. We’ve also gone bowling, but usually it’s stuff here [at the Youth Center],” Thompson says.