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Lac qui Parle Mission Sunday event features history of Hypolite and Angelique Dupuis
This year’s annual Lac qui Parle Mission Sunday event featured speaker Daniel C.
Minnesota American Legion Riders to stop in Montevideo on fundraising ride
On Thursday, July 25th, the Minnesota American Legion Riders will be passing through Montevideo on their annual trip across the state to raise funds for Minnesota Veterans Assistance Fund 85.
DNR proposes selling 80,000 acres of school trust lands in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to the U.S. Forest Service to benefit Minnesota’s public schools
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the Minnesota Office of School Trust Lands, and the U.S.
South Dakota State announces spring 2024 graduation list
The following students graduated after the spring 2024 semester at South Dakota State University.
PACT Act Claims Clinic scheduled for August 17
Central Minnesota Veterans or their loved ones who served during the Vietnam War, Gulf War era, or Post 9/11 era may have increased health care or compensation benefits due to the PACT Act, a new law that expands VA health care eligibility and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances.
Chippewa County Courts
Chippewa County Sheriff’s DepartmentCordoba Cruz, Darwin Mayel, Montevideo; Offense date 6/4/24 DAS - Driving After Suspension (Misdemeanor); Plea 7/9/24 Guilty; Disposition 7/9/24 Convicted; Court Decision 7/9/24 Payable without appearance; $200 Fine.

Local band returns to the stage at Chippewa County Fair
HickTown Mafia has gained a substantial following in the local area, having performed at the Chippewa County Fair more times than they can count, and this year, they return with a performance scheduled for Wednesday, July 31st at 8:30 p.m.The band started in 2008.
Birch Coulee Ranch Rodeo returns to the Chippewa County Fair
One of the acts returning to the Chippewa County Fair this year is the Birch Coulee Ranch Rodeo, traveling to Montevideo from Morton.Tim Hennen, owner of Birch Coulee Arena, says that the show is a ranch rodeo, with cattle events.

Warm-up expected over the weekend
The region saw some strong thunderstorms that brought severe weather to the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
Minnesota state parks library program
The Department of Natural Resources is collaborating with public libraries across the state to provide free seven-day state park passes for checkout through June 2025.