Minnesota DNR shares 2022 accomplishments

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released a summary of some of its major accomplishments in 2022. From major milestones in habitat restoration that were decades in the making, to climate adaptation and mitigation efforts, to ensuring Minnesota’s unparalleled outdoor opportunities are accessible to more people, the DNR made significant progress on the goals and priorities in its strategic plan (files.dnr.state.mn.us/ aboutdnr/reports/conservationagenda/ dnr_ strategic_plan.pdf).

DNR warns that slush weighs down ice

Last week’s snowstorm that dropped heavy, wet snow across much of the state has significantly affected ice conditions, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Slush adds weight to the ice and its effects can be unpredictable.

SMSU to host MLK Day program

“The Time is Always Right to Do What is Right” is the theme for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Downtown boutique to close after a decade

After exactly one decade in business in downtown Montevideo, Livintage Boutique announced last week that the store will be closing over the next couple of months. The store, which provides an array of vintage, handmade, and boutique wares, featuring many local artisans and Minnesota- based small businesses.

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

Moreno Zeledon, Jemner Oziel, Montevideo; OFfense date 12/5/22 Traffic - DAR (Misdemeanor); Plea 12/18/22 Guilty; Disposition 12/18/22 Convicted; Court Decision 12/18/22 Payable without appearance; $200 Fine.

Milder temperatures in the incoming new year

Wow, what a week we had last week with some plowable snow, but also bitterly cold temperatures and very dangerously cold wind chills. If you were outside at all on Thursday or Friday, it literally hurt a great deal on exposed skin. The National Weather Service was busy issuing Blizzard Warnings, Winter Storm Warnings, and Wind Chill Warnings as we headed into the Christmas/Holiday Weekend.

Snow and wind lead to highway closures

Snow and wind lead to the Minnesota Department of Transportation to either close or issue a “no travel” advisory throughout most of Southwestern Minnesota on Friday. In Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, LYon, Murray, Kandiyohi, PIpestone, Redwood and most of Yellow Medicine and Renville, all state highways were closed as of 2:15 p.m. on Friday. Blowing snow caused drifting with drifts reaching up to six feet in some areas, and near zero visibility. Throughout the affected area, stalled and stranded vehicles added to the problem, blocking the roadways without the ability to see them in advance. The negative temperatures made the situation more dangerous, as emergency crews worked to rescue stranded motorists. The forecast for this week remains above zero, offering an opportunity for the area to thoroughly clean up the accumulated snow.