Fragodt earns auction industry’s top designation
Auctioneer Nathan Fragodt, of Fragodt Auction and Real Estate, recently completed his training at the prestigious Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI). Developed by the National Auctioneers Association (NAA), the CAI program is the industry’s premier training program for auction professionals.
Crime Stoppers of Minnesota announces Nationwide tip method
It is now possible to submit tips to Crime Stoppers of Minnesota from anywhere in the USA from a cell phone and for those in Minnesota to submit tips to other parts of the country. This can now be done by calling **TIPS (**8477). Through technology and a partnership with Crime Stoppers USA anyone can anonymously report information about a crime using this new nationwide crime-fighting tool. Prior to this, calling a distant Crime Stoppers Toll-Free number often had geographic boundaries for access determined between the Toll-Free provider and the local Crime Stoppers program. **TIPS now gives tipsters calling from one Toll Free defined area the ability to reach a Crime Stoppers program in a different calling area while remaining anonymous.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College announces local graduates
Minnesota West Community & Technical College Minnesota West Community & Technical College – Minnesota West will host multiple Commencement Ceremonies for students graduating this year. The Commencement Ceremonies are scheduled as below.
THEIR LOVE STORY
A serial is a publishing format that breaks down a larger work of narration into sequential installments for publication in magazines or newspapers. Serials were popular in the late 1800s, early 1900s, and even appeared in the Montevideo American News in the 1920s. This is the first week of a five week series of serials written by author and Montevideo native Arthur Norby.
COURT NEWS
Clara City Police Department Wingard, Richard Elgin, III, Sauk Rapids; Offense date 10/10/21 DWI Penalty - 4th Degree (Misdemeanor); Plea 4/25/22 Guilty; Disposition 4/27/22 Convicted; Court Decision 4/27/22 Sentenced Local Confinement 90 Days, Stay 0 Yr 0 Mo 90 Days for 1 Yr; $400 Fine. Minnesota State Patrol Rodriguez Viera, Gilbert Yadiel, Montevideo; Offense date 4/7/22 No Minnesota Drivers License (Misdemeanor); Plea 4/27/22 Guilty; Disposition 4/27/22 Convicted; Court Decision 4/27/22 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine.
Faith Column: Blessed Mother’s Day
In 1 Peter 2:2-3 we read this: “Like newborn infants, long for the pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow into salvation— if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.” In this Bible passage, God is metaphorically female. In fact, God is portrayed as a nursing mother who gives us pure spiritual milk.
CHURCH SCHEDULES
Assembly of God, Clarkfield SUNDAY: Sunday School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.; Evening 7 p.m. Wednesday: Teens 5 p.m.; Young Explorers 6:30 p.m.
More seasonal weather on the way
It was not one of those weekends to write home about as it was wet and chilly. Some locations picked up nearly 2.00 inches of rain. Rainfall amounts of .50 to 1.25 inches were very common throughout the state.
News from Milan
Another drizzly, dreary Sunday. It would be a great day to stay in bed with a good book and classical music on the radio. Unfortunately I have obligations. Shucks. I’m hoping the sun comes out later.
Cenex C-Store construction moving along
The Construction on the Montevideo Cenex C-Store has been moving along as there is now a full representation on the exterior of what the store’s new look will feature. Work continues on the inside. Manager Robin Enevoldsen says there is no set date at this time for re-open, but that they are hoping to re-open by the end of May. Photo by Jessica Stolen-Jacobson