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200 High Schoolers test their knowledge at Ridgewater Skills Fest

Nearly 200 students from 21 regional high schools tested their hands-on skills and knowledge at the 2024 Skills Fest at Ridgewater College, Willmar Campus, on Friday, February 9.Challenges, activities and tests targeted eight primary categories: agriculture, automotives, nursing, photography and social media, veterinary medicine, and welding.“This event truly celebrates student interest in hands-on, technical skills that can eventually be applied to some very rewarding careers in the future,” said Jeff Miller, Ridgewater College dean of technical programs.

Chippewa County Courts

MN State Patrol - MarshallBoggs, Darvin Artis, Clara City; Offense date 10/1/22 Hit & Run Property Damage (Driver Required to Stop) (Misdemeanor); Plea 6/27/23 Guilty; Disposition 6/26/23 Convicted; Amended Court Decision 2/12/24 Sentenced Local Confinement (90 Days, Stay 89 Days For 1 Yr Credit for time served: 1 Days); $100 Fine.Coudron, Kristaffer Donald, Renville; Offense date 4/23/23 3rd Degree DWI (Gross Misdemeanor); Disposition 2/15/24 Convicted; Court Decision 2/15/24 Sentenced Local Confinement (364 Days, Stay 304 Days For 4 Yr Credit for time served: 1 Days); $400 Fine.Tomes, Bobbi Lynn, Montevideo; Offense date 1/20/24 Expired Registration (Misdemeanor); Plea 2/17/24 Guilty; Disposition 2/17/24 Convicted; Court Decision 2/17/24 Payable without appearance; $30 Fine.

Big warm-up for the weekend

Our unusual winter weather conditions have continued this week to close out the month of February and as we head into March.