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.
Quieter weather pattern for the weekend
We’ve had an active weather of late. Over the weekend much of the area saw some freezing rain and snow. The most snow on Saturday fell in Nisswa where 3.3 inches of snow fell. Also, north of Camp Ripley 2.2 inches of snow was reported.
Milan Community News
Uff. That’s all I can say about this up and down weather. Right now it’s sleeting. We’ve had rain and snow is predicted later today. And. We’re not done yet. Tuesday and Wednesday are slated to bring another band of freezing moisture. Enough already, Mother Nature. We’re all sorry we offended you. Calm down. The entire country is facing extremes: floods, fires, blizzards. Late hibernation sounds just wonderful. Wake me when it’s sunny and the grass is green.
Minnesota DNR FalconCam pair preparing for eggs
A pair of peregrine falcons have returned to the nest box featured on the popular Minnesota Department of Natural Resources FalconCam (mndnr.gov/falconcam). The webcam has captured this pair of falcons demonstrating courtship displays and preparing for eggs by creating a nest in the gravel, called a scrape.
National American Legion Commander visits with local Veterans, leaders
Last week, American Legion National Commander James A LaCoursiere Jr, of Connecticut visited Granite Falls, speaking at the Fagen Fighters WWII Museum about issues of importance to Minnesota Veterans to a crowd of local leaders and Veterans.
Chippewa County Courts
Montevideo Police Department
Upcoming Events
Saturday, April 5th: Prom Night through the Decades Montevideo Community Gala 6…
News from Countryside Public Health: Facts about well water, radon and mold…
The Environmental Health Team at Countryside Public Health is at work behind the scenes to help keep our communities safe and healthy! As Environmental Health Specialists, we are tasked with the regular inspections of restaurants, bars, pools, campgrounds, hotel/motels, and other facilities; to ensure the safety of the facility users. Our team also inspects special event food stands to promote food safety during community events. We are also serve as a resource for our communities on a variety of health topics such as; drinking water testing, radon, mold and many other concerns.
A fresh look & even fresher perks: Montevideo American News getting a glow-up
We are excited to announce that the print edition of Montevideo American News is getting a brand-new look and feel this April, thanks to the latest advancements in digital printing. This transformation means sharper images, richer colors, and an even better reading experience – all while maintaining the quality community journalism you rely on every day.
MnDOT conducting aerial photography work in southwest Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will conduct aerial mapping in southwest Minnesota this spring. The mapping will create a record of existing infrastructure and landscape along, and adjacent to, MnDOT right of way for transportation planning and highway design. This work is conducted when there is no snow and before trees leaf out.