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MnDOT announces 2024 state construction projects
Travelers should prepare to slow down for construction work zones as road projects begin to ramp up across the state, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today.

25 foot permanent cross raised at Vestre Sogn chapel
Last week, efforts to improve the grounds at Vestre Sogn Chapel and Cemetery in Wang Township continued with the raising of a 25 foot permanent cross.

Monte Chamber hosts annual Easter Eggcitement event
On Saturday morning, the Montevideo Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Easter Eggcitement event, this year at the newly-opened Montevideo Veterans Home.

Montevideo elementary students celebrate long anticipated snow
Montevideo Middle School 5th Graders enjoyed the sunshine and snow at recess last week.

Montevideo elementary students complete “Life Lessons”
Montevideo Middle School 5th graders had a celebration for completing “Life Lessons” with Montevideo Police Department’s Officer Milo last week.
Non-Profit organization is seeking local host families for High School exchange students
ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE), in cooperation with your community high school, is looking for local families to host high school exchange students aged 15 to 18 from diverse countries such as Australia, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Japan, and more.ASSE Exchange Students, are carefully selected based on their academic achievements and personalities.
Volunteer water monitors needed in Granite Falls, Montevideo area
As spring arrives in Minnesota, it’s time for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to kick off its popular program that relies on Minnesotans to monitor our 12,000+ lakes and 92,000+ miles of streams: the Volunteer Water Monitoring Program.
Minnesota Forest Industries announces Minnesota ForestryWorks® program
A coalition of forestry partners is proud to announce the official launch of the Minnesota ForestryWorks® program.
ACEN Accreditation Team recommends continued accreditation for Minnesota West
The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) has recommended the continuation of accreditation for the Practical Nursing (LPN) Program at Minnesota West following a routine visit this week.

News from Countryside Public Health: April is Severe Weather Awareness Month
Hi, my name is Dawn Bjorgan and I am the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for Countryside Public Health.