News

Grey inducted into MnIAAA Hall of Fame
Former Montevideo Public Schools Activity Director Bob Grey was inducted into the Minnesota Interscholastic Activities Administrator Association’s (MnIAAA) Hall of Fame last week.

Fundraiser established for local community leader’s family
Andrew Coulter, former General Manager of KDMA Radio in Montevideo passed away March 28th at age 43.
SMACs annual artist retreat scheduled May 3rd-4th
On Friday, May 3rd and Saturday, May 4th, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council hosts their annual Artist Retreat at the Danebod Folk School in Tyler.

UMVRDC works in push for more local foods access
Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development Commission’s Community Development Senior Planner Kristi Fernholz recently spoke at the Land Stewardship Project’s Regional Foods Forum held in Montevideo.
Grammond to speak at Chippewa County Historical Society event
The Chippewa County Historical Society is holding their Annual Meeting on April 16, 2024, at 6pm.
City applies for grant for housing rehabilitation
At Monday evening’s regular meeting of the Montevideo City Council, one of the topics of discussion was the Small Cities Grant application for the rehabilitation program.Denise Robertson of the RDC in Appleton was in attendance to answer questions, as there was some discrepancy with the resolution passing guidelines discussed at the last City Council’s meeting.
Bear hunt lottery applications available
Prospective bear hunters have until Friday, May 3 to apply for a bear hunting license from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Warm-up for the weekend
We had nice weather for Easter Sunday for everyone traveling home from either seeing family or from Spring Break.

Ask a Trooper: Buying a vehicle…
Question: I am looking at purchasing my first vehicle but I am worried about scams.
Chippewa County Courts
MN State Patrol - MarshallKirsch, Amy Marie, Fergus Falls; Offense date 1/28/24 Driving After Cancellation (Misdemeanor); Plea 3/30/24 Guilty; Disposition 3/30/24 Convicted; Court Decision 3/30/24 Payable without appearance; $200 Fine.