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Annual Chippewa County Fair draws a crowd despite high temps
With temperatures over the weekend ranging from the high 80s to mid-90s, a crowd of people still gathered for the annual Chippewa County Fair held… Login to continue reading Login…

Annual burnout competition adds lawnmower obstacle races
At this year’s Chippewa County Fair, the annual Burnout Competition featured a new element – a lawn mower obstacle course. Competitors got creative with their… Login to continue reading Login…
YM County Attorney discusses next weeks marijuana legalization
Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad.com At Tuesday mornings meeting of the Yellow Medicine County Board of Commissioners, County Attorney Mark Gruenes gave a report to the… Login to continue reading Login…
Still no definite decision made on possible location for Chippewa County Family Services
Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad.com At last weeks meeting of the Chippewa County Commissioners, Klein McCarthy Architects Erik Daniels was in attendance to give an update… Login to continue reading Login…

Temperatures to heat up late week
Mark Anthony Chief Meteorologist Kool-TV Summer is certainly flying by as August is here as of Tuesday. It seems like we just started spring, but… Login to continue reading Login…

Nelson competes at National Junior Olympic Track Meet
Montevideo High School Senior Braden Nelson recently qualified for the USA Track and Field National Jr Olympic Track meet, traveling to Hayward Field in Eugene,… Login to continue reading Login…

Montevideo American Legion Riders make donation
The Montevideo American Legion Riders caught up with the MN State Legacy ride this past Sunday at the Spicer American Legion. They gave them a… Login to continue reading Login…
New report highlights MnDOT work through most severe winter in more than a decade
Minnesota Department of Transportation The Minnesota Department of Transportation spent nearly $174 million dollars to clear highways during the 2022-23 winter season, the most ever… Login to continue reading Login…

FEMA holds meetings regarding new Flood Insurance Rate Maps
Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad.com Last Thursday, representatives from FEMA were in Chippewa County to hold two separate meetings regarding the new Flood Insurance Rate Maps… Login to continue reading Login…

Local band to be in entertainment line-up at Chippewa County Fair
Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad.com HickTown Mafia has gained a substantial following in the local area, having performed at the Chippewa County Fair more times than… Login to continue reading Login…