Dr. Kathleen Jordan Project committee presents at Historical Society banquet

Last week, the Chippewa County Historical Society’s Annual Banquet included a presentation on the Riverside Sanatorium that housed tuberculosis patients in Granite Falls from around the area. The presentation was given by members of the Dr. Kathleen Jordan Project, including Mary Kelly, Peggy Kvam and Carol Heen, who have been working on the project since January of 2023. The committee has worked to create a public tribute to honor Dr. Kathleen Jordan’s dedication to human rights and humanitarian services including her medical testing of children throughout Minnesota to work towards eradicating Tuberculosis. In 2024, the committee held an event attended by over 930 people to honor Dr. Jordan’s legacy, and worked with area schools to include the work in lesson plans. At the Chippewa County Historical Society banquet, the committee highlighted some events for 2025, including a KFAI Broadcast in April, launch of a YouTube Channel, a display at Chippewa County Heritage Days in May, and Swensson Farm in September.

Montevideo takes on Morris/Chokio-Alberta in double-header

Last Tuesday, the Montevideo Thunder Hawks Varsity Baseball team took on Morris/Chokio-Alberta in a double-header game, taking a loss 1-6 and 4-12. Leaders in the game included Ben Gunlogson who was 2-for-4. Complete scoring follows:

Above normal precipitation in the forecast

The Minnesota DNR fire danger map continues to show that the entire area is in a very high fire danger. Officials are reminding everyone that fires can start easily and spread at a very fast rate if they develop. As a result, no open burning is allowed for much of western into parts of northwest and north central Minnesota.

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.

From the Editor’s Desk

We’ve been teasing, a bit, in the newspaper about some upcoming new things. One of those things is both exciting for local businesses and exciting for subscribers. A new program, coming soon, called “Community Insider” offers our subscribers access to perks and rewards that make your subscription to the newspaper even more valuable.

Montevideo Track & Field hosts invitational

Last Tuesday, the Montevideo Varsity Track & Field teams hosted an invitational. The girls team took fourth place with a score of 84.33. Complete scoring follows:

Faith Column: Have you heard the good news?

Have you heard the good news? Christ is Risen! Jesus died for the sin of humankind. We take one day to gather and hear stories about how Jesus is our resurrected King. We hear about how His death and His coming again. However, does it really mean anything in this lost and broken world, where we can simply have it our way. Let’s bring it closer to home.

Montevideo McDonald’s raised funds for RMCH through fundraiser

In February and March, Montevideo’s McDonald’s restaurant participated in a campaign along with 259 other restaurants in Minnesota, western Wisconsin and in Michigan to raise funds in support of Minnesota’s Ronald McDonald Houses located in Minneapolis, Rochester, and Duluth, as well as the two Ronald McDonald Family Rooms located in St. Paul. The campaign raised nearly $160,000 through the sales of the seasonal Shamrock Shake.

Montevideo softball takes on Paynesville

Last Tuesday, the Montevideo Girls Varsity Softball team took on Paynesville for a 1-18 loss. Leaders in the game included Kyllieann Johnson who was 2-for-2. Complete scoring follows: