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Spring turkey hunting season continues through May 31
Firearms turkey hunters who have an unused tag from an earlier hunt period can participate in the final hunt period from Wednesday, May 22, through Friday, May 31.
New Minnesota Veterans Homes – Montevideo Celebrates Veterans Homes Week
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is celebrating Minnesota Veterans Homes Week May 12-18.

Mothers Day Tea held
The Chippewa County Historical Society hosted the 2024 Mother’s Day Tea on Saturday afternoon.
Citizens discuss concerns with council
At last week’s regular monthly meeting of the Montevideo City Council, there were two people who requested to discuss concerns with the council.
Minnesota Twins offer special edition hats with DNR ticket package
Anyone with a 2024 Minnesota fishing or hunting license can access a ticket package with the Minnesota Twins this season that includes a special edition blaze orange wool-blend Twins cap with a ticket purchase.The Minnesota DNR Days partnership includes seven games this year, with the next one coming up Friday, May 3 vs.

Ask a Trooper: Grass clippings…
Question: I sent you an email asking about the legality of individuals discharging grass clippings from lawn mowers onto public roads.

MPCA predicts more than seven air quality alerts this year
We had a nice weekend for the start of the fishing opener and for Mother’s Day.
Chippewa County Courts
MN State Patrol - MarshallMartinez Herrera, Moises Isaac, Willmar; Offense date 4/27/24 Driving After Revocation (Misdemeanor); Plea 5/10/24 Guilty; Disposition 5/10/24 Convicted; Court Decision 5/10/24 Payable without appearance; $200 Fine.
Scandinavian Folk Arts grants available in the Upper Midwest
The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF)’s eighth annual competition for Scandinavian Folk Arts & Cultural Traditions in the Upper Midwest (North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan) is now accepting applications!
Local students graduate Augustana University
Augustana University is extremely proud to announce the graduating Class of 2024.