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Local Hospital Leader Recognized by Minnesota Hospital Association
CCM Health is proud to announce that Board Member David Lieser has been recognized by the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) for successfully completing MHA’s trustee certification program. David was honored during MHA’s 2025 Summer Trustee Conference in late July alongside other hospital and health system leaders from across Minnesota.
Josh Long Gets First Feature Win At Fiesta City Speedway
A total of eighty-one cars were in the pits at Fiesta City Speedway as the season starts to wind down.
Active weather pattern through the weekend
We started off the week with more smoke from Canada. We had yet another period of smoky conditions as we experienced much of the region dealing with an Air Quality Alert. I saw that if the Air Quality index is 150, it is “comparable to smoking up to seven cigarette a day!” No wonder it can have such an impact for those with lung disease and heart issues.
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.
EDA gathers ideas for community needs
Montevideo residents had the chance to share their hopes for the city’s future at this years Chippewa County Fair, and a wide range of ideas were put forth. The Montevideo Economic Development Authority (EDA) set up an interactive Vision Board during the fair, inviting attendees to write down their ideas for improving the community. More than 100 suggestions were collected, ranging from everyday needs to imaginative dreams.
Council approves purchase of Police Department cameras
At last week’s Montevideo City Council meeting, police Chief Ken Schule presented a proposal to purchase two new license plate reader cameras, along with a data subscription, to enhance the department’s ability to track and locate vehicles connected to criminal activity.
Southeast Technical College Congratulates the Class of 2025
Southeast Technical College congratulates its students completing their AAS, diploma and certificates at the end of the Summer 2025 semester.
Farmers Gather in Madison to Discuss ‘Bringing Small Grains Back to Minnesota’
“Welcome to my midlife crisis,” joked Peter Haugen on a Saturday morning in early August as a couple dozen farmers stood in a semi-circle around him and his wife, Brittany, at the edge of a 12-acre field south of Madison. The “crisis” Peter was referring to was what was growing in that field: emmer wheat, an ancient variety of grain sought after by specialty bakers. Over the hill was a 15-acre stand of einkorn wheat and down the road was a bright yellow stand of oats. Surrounding all these fields were crops more typically found in this part of the Midwest: corn and soybeans.
Fischer Laser Eye Center Welcomes Dr. Carlene Solomon, OD to Montevideo and Willmar Offices
Fischer Laser Eye Center is proud to announce that Carlene Solomon, OD will be joining its team of dedicated eye care professionals. Dr. Solomon will begin seeing patients on August 25, 2025, at both the Montevideo and Willmar locations, bringing her expertise and compassionate care to communities across the region.
Minnesota DNR invites conversation about wildlife
Anyone interested in wildlife is invited to chat with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wildlife managers in local DNR offices across the state from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, or by phone during these same hours.