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Renew watercraft registration early, use online renewal

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages boat owners to renew expired watercraft registrations before this year’s boating season.Boater owners are encouraged to renew registrations online (mndnr.gov/licenses/online-sales.html) or at a local deputy registrar’s office rather than by mail.

Chippewa County Courts

MN State Patrol - MarshallMiranda Flores, Gladis Ondina, Montevideo; Offense date 1/16/24 Driving After Cancellation (Misdemeanor); Plea 4/5/24 Guilty; Disposition 4/5/24 Convicted; Court Decision 4/5/24 Payable without appearance; $200 Fine.Ranu, Rexon, Raymond; Offense date 1/12/24 Driving After Cancellation (Misdemeanor); Plea 4/5/24 Guilty; Disposition 4/5/24 Convicted; Court Decision 4/5/24 Payable without appearance; $200 Fine.

WCMHA to air “The 1980 Farm Crisis in West Central Minnesota”

The West Central Minnesota Historical Association (WCMHA) which Lac qui Parle County is a member of, is an organization of 10 west central counties in Minnesota that is currently working on a project to preserve the history of the 1980 farm crisis.

Plum Creek Library system presenting TESTIFY: A Conversation virtual webinar

The Plum Creek Library System is partnering with eight other Minnesota Regional Library Systems to present the program TESTIFY: A Conversation, a virtual webinar featuring retired Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page and his daughter, Georgi Page-Smith.The public is invited to take part in an evening of conversation that centers around the collection of Americana memorabilia acquired by Page and his wife, Diane Sims Page, and curated by Page-Smith.

Four students audition for Minnesota All State Band

Last week, four Montevideo Band students successfully audition for Minnesota All State:Blake Andrews: Concert Band-EuphoniumAnya Olson: Choir-AlternateElisabeth Philaya: Choir-AlternateSemisi Paongo: SATB Choir-TenorThese students competed against other students from high schools across the state and won a place in these highly esteemed ensembles.