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New organization in Montevideo looks to provide access to essentials
Two community members with a shared vision recently opened a new opportunity for those in need to have access to essential hygiene and cleaning products. The idea began in October when Angie Kveene asked a question on social media about whether there was any kind of organization that offered this specific access in Montevideo. “The food shelf has food and some other things but there’s not really a place you can go to just get hygiene and cleaning essentials,” says Kveene.
Current exhibit features work of local abstract artist
Jessica StölenEditorjstolen-jacobson@cherryroad.com Montevideo area artist Zak Jahn is currently displaying his artwork in the Blue Tin Gallery at Bluenose Gopher Public House. Jahn’s work centers on acrylic on canvas, with…
Kidney donation demonstrates the power of human compassion
Kris GorackePope County Tribune, Glenwood In a remarkable tale of compassion, sacrifice, and interconnectedness, three strangers intertwine their lives through the common thread of kidney transplants. This story unfolds like…
Former Clarkfield State Bank building turned into multi-purpose space
In 2017, Clarkfield resident Betsy Pardick purchased her home, and while riding bicycle around town with her son, first noticed the old Clarkfield State Bank building (also known locally as the Miller building).
Sebesta authors new book on living life undeferred
Jerrid Sebesta, a face many locally may recognize from his years as a TV meteorologist on a Minnesota News Station, grew up in Montevideo under tough circumstances.
Community members express concerns at City Council meeting
A crowd gathered at last Tuesday evening’s meeting of the Montevideo City Council to express their concern over the handling of an incident that occurred on the morning of Sunday, September 1st.
Local municipal and school district filings deadline has been passed
This year’s State General Election will be held November 5th.
Permit requesting to re-open Swedes Forest Quarry met with strong opposition
On July 30th, a meeting of the Redwood County Planning Commission was held with one of the topics being a continuation of a public hearing on the Application for Extraction Interim Use Permit by Rodney Paskewitz of Duro Rock Supply Co.
Committee forming to work on revitalizing Montevideo through arts and culture
On Monday evening, a group of Montevideo area artists, authors, musicians and those with an interest in the arts gathered in the Montevideo Public Library to hold a discussion on an idea to form a committee that will work to bring a more organized network for the arts and culture to Montevideo.The group organized through local artists Margaret Fuller and Audrey Arner who arranged the meeting and invited those who may be interested in such a venture.
Whitesidewalls to bring legendary performance to the fair
Crowd-pleasing 1950s and 1960s doo-wop and rock ‘n’ roll show group, the Whitesidewalls are coming to the Chippewa County Fair this August.