
New entertainment at Chippewa County Fair includes “Chopper, World’s Nuttiest DJ”
Greg “Chopper” Lammers, of Waverly, is scheduled to travel to the Chippewa County Fair this year to join the lineup of new entertainment provided throughout the five-day event. Lammers, who goes by the name “Chopper, World’s Nuttiest DJ” began his work in 1979, working alongside other Disc Jockeys at nightclubs. In 1983, he purchased his own equipment and hit the road.

100th Anniversary of Cooperatives project takes local artists on an adventure
Jessica Stolen-Jacobson, a journalist and professional photographer, was invited by Scott Tedrick, Editor of the Renville County newspaper, to collaborate with him on creating a project that celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Volstead-Capper Act. The Act is the driving force behind the project, with both Stolen-Jacobson and Tedrick eager to create the 100th Anniversary Cooperative celebration project; and, it took Tedrick and Stolen-Jacobson on quite the adventure.

Church is more than a building
Church is more than a building and worship is more than what is done in a church. Being a part of a church can be a fascinating struggle between wondering why more people don’t come and resenting those who use the building simply as a pretty backdrop for a wedding. There is also the temptation to treat the church building as a touchstone or museum of a bygone era: When people return for a funeral or to worship on Christmas Eve or Easter, they are comforted by the fact that everything is essentially the same as when they attended as children. For liturgical churches, the services themselves can be the same way. Before I became a pastor, my favorite thing about worship is that, other than sitting and standing at the right times, nothing was expected of me. The liturgy, the hymns, and the sermon served as a comforting background hum as I allowed my mind to roam. While there is great comfort in this familiarity, I sometimes wonder if comfort hasn’t become one of the greatest obstacles to faith.

Piano students of Rhoda Nelson participate in Spring performances
Students of Rhoda Nelson of rural Clarkfield were presented in a Spring recital on June 2, 2022 at New Life Church in Clarkfield. The recital represented a culmination of work done throughout the school year. Awards and certificates were presented for the following events:

Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this week
Mark Anthony Chief Meteorologist Kool-TV The state of Minnesota was hit with more severe weather on Friday night. A tornado was reported in Wadena County southwest of Menahga.

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.

Newly launched business features licensed drone photography
Since 2017, Tyler Knutson and his wife Jenny have been working on a freelance basis since around 2017 to provide help to small businesses with social media marketing. In those years, the couple has tried different branding, but held off on marketing and branding their business to focus on the work itself.
COURT NEWS
Suter, Jacob Brian, Granite Falls; Offense date 5/31/22 Drivers License - No MN DL (Misdemeanor); Plea 6/24/22 Guilty; Disposition 6/24/22 Convicted; Court Decision 6/24/22 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine.

Heritage Hill royalty announced
The Heritage Hill Royalty for 2022 was chosen at the recent Heritage Days celebration. The 2021 and 2022 royalty are pictured here: (Left to right) Lilly Ashling, 2022 Queen; Isabel Norman, 2021 Queen; and 2021 and 2022 Princess Braelynn Timm. Lilly and Braelynn will be on the parade circuit this summer. The girls are pictured standing in front of Chip Grube’s 1964 Allis Chalmer one-ninety which was the feature tractor for 2022. Chip is also Braelynn’s grandfather. Photo Submitted
Vicki’s Camp N Country Jam scheduled for July 7-9
Vicki’s Camp N Country Jam is a new camping and country music festival that will be held July 7th- 9th, 2022 near Redwood Falls, Minnesota. VCC Jam will provide a small camping and country music festival experience featuring national artists Josh Turner, Sara Evans, LOCASH, Morgan Evans and Alexandra Kay along with the regional and local acts of Jake Nelson, Church of Cash, Hicktown Mafia, T&A Show and more.