News
Gunshots reported in weekend incident
On October 20th, the Montevideo Police Department issued a press release about 911 calls received overnight on the 19th.

Lions Club installs Bocce Ball Court
Around one year ago, discussion began with parents of special needs youth in the Montevideo area about the need to promote activities their children would enjoy in the local area.
Major wind development will help Xcel Energy replace coal-fired Sherco plant
Xcel Energy is issuing one of Minnesota’s largest-ever calls for clean energy projects, accelerating the addition of carbon-free energy for the company’s Upper Midwest customers while helping to replace a coal-fired power plant in central Minnesota.The company is asking developers to submit proposals for approximately 1,200 megawatts of new wind projects, enough to power 485,000 homes each year on average.

Dedication plaque to be placed on Hwy 212 bridge in honor of former Granite Falls Mayor
At last week’s regular meeting of the Granite Falls City Council, a discussion was held after Marty Seifert, a former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from District 21A, contacted the City to share some insight into a tradition of honoring a long-serving public official that has passed away.
Friends of Eleanor Roosevelt host Life Story of Dolly Parton
The Montevideo based group, Friends of Eleanor Roosevelt, is holding their annual fall event November 4th.
Thunder Hawks volleyball takes on West Central
Last Tuesday evening, the Montevideo Girls Varsity Volleyball team took on West Central at home for a 0-3 loss.

Spooktacular Course for your Horse event held
Mari Wilson hosted an event Saturday at Le-Mar Equine Center called Spooktacular Obstacle Course for Your Horse.
New study released shows affect of hearing aids on cognitive decline in older adults
In July, the Alzheimer’s Association released a study on the affects that hearing aids can have on slowing cognitive decline in older adults with hearing loss who are at risk for cognitive decline.

Child Care appreciation event held
On Monday October 23, a Child Care Provider Appreciation Event was held at the Montevideo VFW with 30 people in attendance.

CCM Health receives Advanced Water Birth Pool
CCM Health is pleased to announce the arrival of its state-of-the-art Active II Water Birth Pool at its hospital.