Ostensoe leaves a legacy with recent passing
Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com Well-known local musician and songwriter Jerry Ostensoe passed away on August 29th, at his home near Hawk Creek just outside of Granite Falls.
Students explore sciences at University on the Prairie
On July 27, middle school and high school students from all over Minnesota learned about science through hands-on experiments and projects in ag/environmental science, chemistry, engineering, health science and food science at University on the Prairie. Hosted at the Southwest Research and Outreach Center near Lamberton, the program serves as an avenue to connect personnel from universities and professional industries to rural youth.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide rates in Minnesota declined slightly in 2020, but it’s important to remember there were a record number of suicides in 2019, and this is the sixth year in a row where more than 700 Minnesotans have died by suicide. There are far too many deaths, and many families are devastated by these deaths. Just as many people know first aid, people need to know the warning signs of suicide and what to do. Some of the warning signs include:
Author of “How to Talk Minnesotan” passes
Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com On September 4th, well-known Cottonwood resident Howard Mohr passed away with his family by his side at Prairie Home Fieldcrest Assisted Living in Cottonwood at the age of 83.
September is Emergency Preparedness Month:
September is Emergency Preparedness month. While many of the emergencies in our area are likely to be weather related, there are countless possible disasters that could happen at any time.
Montevideo football team takes on Sauk Centre
The Thunder Hawks traveled to Sauk Centre Friday for their first game of the season, taking a 6-36 loss. Leaders in the game included Francis O’Malley who ran for 100 yards through 18 carries, and Brady Rhode who scored a touchdown.
Thunder Hawks volleyball team falls to Melrose
The Thunder Hawks Volleyball team took on Melrose at home last Tuesday for their first game of the season with a loss 0-3. Leaders in that game included Avery Koenen with 11 kills, Tenley Epema with 14 set assists and five ace blocks.
Thunder Hawks travel to Lac qui Parle Valley/Dawson-Boyd Invitational
The Montevideo boys and girls Cross Country teams traveled to the Lac qui Parle Valley/Dawson- Boyd Invitational last Thursday. The boys team claimed a third place spot with a team score of 100, while the girls team took the fourth place spot with a team score of 102. Individual Scoring follows: Top Five Boys:
Applicants sought for regional board focused on clean energy
University of Minnesota Extension Southwest Regional Sustainable Development Partnership (Southwest RSDP) is seeking applicants for membership on the board of directors and work groups. Southwest RSDP is one of five regional partnerships that connect local communities with University of Minnesota resources to support sustainable development in Greater Minnesota.
COURT NEWS
Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office Emor, Kition, Appleton; Offense date 8/18/20 Criminal - Disorderly Conduct Offensive/Obscene (Misdemeanor); Plea 8/29/22 Guilty; Disposition 8/29/22 Convicted; Court Decision 8/29/22 Sentenced Local Confinement (60 Days, Stay 0 Yr 0 Mo 58 Days For 1 Yr Credit for time served: 2 Days); $100 Fine. Bombeck, Billie Jo, Willmar; Offense date 2/9/22 Violate No Contact Order - Within 10 years of the first two or more convictions (Felony); Plea date 8/28/22 Guilty; Disposition 8/28/22 Convicted; Court Decision 8/29/22 Sentenced Commit to Commissioner of Corrections - Adult (MN Correctional Facility - Shakopee 15 Mo, Stay for 5 Yr), Local Confinement (30 Days, Stay 0 Yr 0 Mo 0 Days Credit for time served: 22 Days); $100 Fine.