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Chippewa County Fair returns July 30th-August 3rd
The 2025 Chippewa County Fair is coming up on Wednesday, July 30th through Sunday, August 3rd! There will be 4-H animal shows and different 4-H activities happening all week long! We invite you to take part in the Little Farm Hands interactive ag activity, visit the barns, watch a show, have a meal at the 4-H Food Stand, and experience the fair! The 4-H Food Stand will be open Wednesday-Saturday from 11:00-9:00 and Sunday until 4:00.
Ask a Trooper: Kids & Airbags…
Question: Can you write about airbags? I know you just wrote an article about it being best for kids to ride in the back seat. I know airbags are an issue for kids in the front seat so I thought this would be a good topic. Thank you.
MnDOT announces $20 million in Transportation Economic Development funding available statewide
Cities, counties, Tribes and other government entities in Minnesota are encouraged to apply for matching funds for local transportation infrastructure projects that support economic development, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today.
Montevideo Police Reports
*Editors note: Due to space issues all traffic stops of a regular nature, medical assists and assists with transporting inmates have been excluded from this report.
Local students named to honors lists at Drake University
The following local students have been named to the Deans’ and President’s Lists at Drake University.
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Public input sought on reducing statewide walleye limit from six to four
Changes in lake habitat, ecology and conditions coupled with technological advances in fishing gear and methods are prompting the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to seek public input on a possible reduction in the statewide walleye possession limit from six to four fish.
Turquoise Vintage shop moves from Minneapolis to Montevideo
After more than a decade in business in Minneapolis, Toni Johnson, owner of Turquoise Vintage, is preparing for a major change - relocating her beloved vintage shop to her hometown of Montevideo.
Storms add to flooding in local area
Last week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had to make changes to the water level at the Lac qui Parle Lake Dam near Watson because, they said, of ongoing rain. The Army Corps of Engineers released a press release stating, “The additional water releases are needed to minimize the risk of the reservoir from overtopping the emergency spillway, which happens at an elevation of 941.3 feet. The increased outflow of water into the Minnesota River means additional localized flooding is likely.”
Heritage Days held over hot weekend
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