Local team works towards solutions for substance use in rural communities
com When 6W Community Corrections Director Midge Christensen approached Montevideo City Manager Robert Wolfington with a proposal to join a committee that would work towards finding solutions geared towards rural communities in dealing with substance use and abuse issues, Wolfington didn’t hesitate to agree. “I’ve had conversations with community members about concerns with drug abuse in our community and programs that are available here now, but I have to admit I don’t have a ton of personal experience with it or even professional experience with it, so I jumped at the opportunity to participate in this as the novice in the group,” says Wolfington.

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David C. Brandon III
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From the Editor’s Desk
Last week, I decided to take on redesigning my bedroom, as it’s the one room in the house I haven’t touched since initially decorating it when we moved in seven years ago. Around that same time, my grandmother had given me a box of keepsakes my grandfather had saved from his youth.

Community members gather for tour of Veterans Home construction process
Last Wednesday, a crowd of interested persons gathered with representatives of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs for a meeting regarding updates on the Montevideo Veterans Home currently under construction.

Thunder Hawks take narrow loss to West Central Area
Last Thursday evening, the Thunder Hawk boys varsity basketball team took on West Central Area in a home game for a 56-57 loss. Leaders in the game included Devin Ashling, scoring 16 points with six rebounds, two steals, while Cooper Dack added another 10 and one block to the team total.

Canadian resident hopes to find people in local area who attended Winter Dance Party to share their memories
Sevan Garabedian, of Canada, is not actually from the generation that had the opportunity to enjoy the music of the likes of Ritchie Valens and Buddy Holly in person. However, Garabedian grew up in Montreal listening to the music of the 1950s, and became very interested in the stories behind the music.
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Assembly of God, Clarkfield SUNDAY: Sunday School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.; Evening 7 p.m. Wednesday: Teens 5 p.m.; Young Explorers 6:30 p.m.