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.
Workshop addresses changes in farm business structure
A free workshop on issues to be considered when changing a structure of a farm business entity will be offered Mar. 4 in Pipestone.
“Obedience Vision”
As followers of Jesus, I'm afraid, we get caught up in a way of thinking more often than we realize. We get sort of swept up in the notion that there are these plateaus along the journey of discipleship, and once we reach those plateaus, well, we've made it. We can rest, because we've arrived at a place where all we really need to do is put life in cruise control. But then...well, then we hear words from Jesus that call us to a deeper, more mature faith.
New Minnesota license plate benefits FFA and 4-H
A new Minnesota license plate celebrating agriculture will benefit 4-H and the state's FFA members. The plate's design was unveiled last Friday.
Chippewa/Yellow Medicine Counties Relay for Life meeting scheduled
The next Chippewa/Yellow Medicine Counties Relay for Life meeting will be held on Monday, February 28th, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Co-op Credit Union in Montevideo.
Gustavus Adolphus College announces 2021 Fall semester Dean’s List
The Fall Semester Dean's List at Gustavus Adolphus College has been released. The list comprises students who have earned a 3.7 grade point average (based on a scale in which 4.0 = A) or higher for the semester ending in December 2021.

Former NFL player who grew up in local area publishes book
Larry Cole grew up on a farm near Hazel Run, attending church with his family at Yellow Medicine Lutheran in Hanley Falls every Sunday, and attending school in Granite Falls. Cole, who now lives in Texas, published a book in November of 2021 about his life experiences, including playing for the NFL.
CHIPPEWA COUNTY COURT RECORDS
Montevideo Police Department Julson, Kaila Jeanne, Flandreau, South Dakota; Offense date 1/1/21 Check Forgery (Felony); Plea 02/16/2022 Guilty; Disposition 02/16/2022 Convicted; Court Decision 02/16/2022 Stay of Imposition; Local Confinement (2 Days, Stay 0 Yr 0 Mo 0 Days Credit for time served: 2 Days); $250 Fine. Taylor, Jeremiah Nelson, Montevideo; Offense date 09/22/2021 Criminal - OFP Violation (Misdemeanor); Plea 02/14/2022 Guilty; Disposition 02/14/2022 Stay of adjudication; Court Decision 02/15/2022 Continued; Probation - Adult (Unsupervised probation, 1 Yr), $200 Fine.

Ridgewater College announces new dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Ridgewater College is proud to announce the addition of David Gifford to its administrative team. Gifford began his position as the new dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences (transfer programs) in January.
Knights of Columbus to host third annual Fish Fry Friday
The Montevideo Knights of Columbus are preparing to host their third annual Fish Fry Friday. The event takes place on two different dates - Friday, March 4th, and Friday, April 8th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and operates as a drive-through-style event.