From the Editor’s Desk

As I write my column this week, I’m surrounded by boxes of graduation decorations, photographs, graduation caps and gowns, and all other kinds of necessary items to host a party for my graduate. We didn’t hold a graduation party for my oldest, as he was off to basic training the summer of his junior year, and off to advanced training directly at the end of senior year.

Track and Field Teams have finals qualifiers

Thursday afternoon, the Montevideo Track and Field teams hosted the Track Subsections. The girls team finished with over 90 team points, and the boys team took second place with 145 team points.

Memorial Day program held despite stormy weather

The American Legion Post 59 Honor Guard. Photos by Jessica Stolen-Jacobson Kevin Lee, Commander of the American Legion Post 59 of Montevideo gives the Opening Comments at the Memorial Day program.

Robert Frederickson

Robert Frederickson died Friday, May 27, 2022 at Rosewood Specialty Care in Montevideo at the age of 79. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 1:30 p.m.

Kodah DuMarce

Kodah DuMarce, 42, of Marshall died on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at the Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center. Memorial Services are 1 p.m.

Letters to the Editor

The recently concluded legislative session left a number of important issues unresolved, many of which are important to cities and our residents here in Southwestern Minnesota. Specifically, the agreed-upon final versions of the Tax bill and the Jobs and Energy bill are much-needed items that will offer opportunities and to our residents and our communities.

Prairie Notebook

Glancing over at my neighbor’s yard I noticed a thick clump of bright yellow dandelion blooms all packed together in a tight mound. Suddenly, as though a burst of wind had thrust them aloft from below, the mass of yellow flitted upward and streaks of yellow arched out in every direction across the yard.

Western Fest returns June 23rd-25th

On Wednesday, June 23rd, the annual Western Fest celebration begins in Granite Falls. All of Wednesday’s events take place in the downtown area, and include the annual Cowboy Crazy Days celebration, as well as Queen Candidates and Royalty appearances. A number of activities are taking place for children including the Kiddie Carnival in Rice Park, Barrel Train Rides by Bisbee Plumbing and Heating, a Pedal Pull, Kiddie Parade, and the Legion is hosting a kid’s night complete with bingo, fish pond and cake walk. There’s also a Hula Hoop Contest by MVTV Wireless planned on Main Street, as well as free Root Beer Floats sponsored by Rock Hav en Church.

Jane Wrede, PhD, APRN, FACNM recognized as Fellow in the American College of Nurse-Midwives Board of Governors 2022

The Fellows of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (FACNM) Board of Governors shared the names of exemplary midwives who have been accepted for Fellowship in 2022. Fellowship in the American College of Nurse-Midwives is an honor bestowed upon midwives who have demonstrated leadership within the ACNM, clinical excellence, outstanding scholarship and professional achievement who have merited special recognition both within and outside of the midwifery profession. CCM Health is delighted to announce that Jane Wrede, PhD, APRN, FACNM has been honored on this year’s list!