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Local student graduates Augustana University

Augustana University is extremely proud to announce the graduating Class of 2023. Of the 391 students who earned baccalaureate degrees, nearly half will graduate with honors. Another 178 students earned a master’s degree from the university. Five students earned Augie Access Program certificates. These graduates hail from 15 countries, 34 states and 43 communities in South Dakota.

Campfire Conversations

We are entering, again, into a time of enjoyment of the outdoors. One thing that Jesus chose was to spend a lot of time outside. His life did not include miraculous transporting from one place to another. He chose to walk with his band-of-disciples. The three years we know he was on mission he walked a lot, getting to the next place of ministry and care.

COURT NEWS

Montevideo Police Department Conrado, Christopher Enrique, Montevideo; Offense date 7/22/21 Traffic - DAR (Misdemeanor); Plea 5/8/23 Guilty; Disposition 5/8/23 Convicted; Court Decision 5/8/23 Sentenced; $100 Fine. Hoehne, Austin Kurt, Montevideo; Offense date 3/17/21 4th Degree DWI - Alcohol 169A.20.1(1) (Misdemeanor); Plea 5/8/23 Guilty; Disposition 5/8/23 Convicted; Court Decision 5/8/23 Sentenced Local Confinement (90 Days, Stay 89 Days For 1 Yr Credit for time served: 1 Days); $400 Fine.

Ask a Trooper

Question: Now that spring if finally here I am seeing a lot of tractors, sprayers and other large equipment on the highways. A number of them didn’t appear to be using their flashing lights, slow moving signs and escort when required.

CCM Health recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare in 2023

CCM Health has been selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the top 75 Best Places to Work in Healthcare in the United States for 2023. The complete list of this year’s winners, in alphabetical order, is available at Mode rnHealthcare.com/ bestplaceslist. Modern Healthcare will publish a special supplement featuring a ranked list of all the winners along with the October 2, 2023, issue of MH magazine.

GUESS WHO?

This week’s photo hint: This photo was published in a 2001 edition of the Montevideo-American News. Last Week’s Answer: Dawn Stary.

Pleasant weather for the weekend

Last Thursday was the anniversary of the tornado outbreak that hit parts of west central and central Minnesota. One area that was hit hard back on May 12, 2022 was the City of Alexandria.

Free family-focused webinars May through August 2023

University of Minnesota Extension University of Minnesota Extension will present a series of webinars from May through August 2023 to support families and those who serve families in making informed decisions that lead to greater health, resilience and well-being.