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Montevideo Schools host staff recognition banquet
Retiree Beth Slater with Montevideo Middle School Principal Shawn Huntley. Photo Submitted Retirees - Charlann Anspach, Renee Balken, Rhonda Brandt, Mike Connelly, Dan Douglas, Jon Dreyer, Dan Hampton, Allison Hutchens, Kathy Kinsley, Beth Slater, Scott Wendt, Debbie Wendt.
School Board hears report on New Life Space Crisis Intervention program
At the regular monthly meeting of the Montevideo School Board Monday evening, a presentation was given about a new initiative titled New Life Space Crisis Intervention. Superintendent Wade McKittrick say that the school district’s elementary staff has recently been exploring the intervention program that focuses on trauma as it relates to student performance.
Nemitz hired as new Chippewa County 4-H Extension Educator
Gabby Nemitz was hired as the new Chippewa County 4-H Extension Educator, and begins her work officially on May 16th. Nemitz has been acting as the Interim educator since mid-February.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Now: MVTV Wireless Internet office is open to the public again. The office is located at 1790 Highway 212 W, Granite Falls, MN 56241.
From the Editor’s Desk
We’re well into the spring sports season, and still dealing with cancellations, reschedules, and shortened games because of all the cold, rainy, windy weather. I don’t recall a spring sports season that’s been quite so interrupted in many years.
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.
Thunderhawks Baseball loses to Morris in double header
The Thunder Hawks baseball team traveled to Morris last Tuesday for a double-header game, taking a loss in both. The first game ended with a score of 2-4.
Montevideo Women of Today celebrate organization’s 60th year
Amanda Baumann with Sugarland Sweets hosted a booth at Saturday’s Women of Today annual Craft and Vendor Show. Photos by Jessica Stolen-Jacobson Members of Montevideo’s Chapter of Women of Today hosted their annual craft show at the Community Center on Saturday.
Robert Lye
Robert Lye, 97, of Benson passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Luther Haven Nursing Home in Montevideo. Visitation was 10-11 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m., Monday, May 2, 2022, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Pastor Zane Anderson officiated. Burial was in West Bank Cemetery.