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CCM Health donates $13,000 to local organizations through its Community Investment Program
In early 2023, CCM Health announced that its Community Investment Program (CIP) was continuing and that it was proud to be a contributing member in the communities it serves. Between January 1- March 1, 2023, CCM Health’s CIP received more than $32,000 in grant and donation requests. After close review and discussion, CCM Health approved more than $13,000 in donations to go to many of the organizations that sent in requests.
Flood waters reach major flooding category in Montevideo
The National Weather Service (NWS) early in the week issued flood warnings for Chippewa County. The Chippewa River near Watson was measured at 44.62 ft as of Monday, while the Minnesota River in Montevideo was rated by NWS as being in the major flooding category, with the flood stage at 14 feet. The NWS prediction service noted the measurement was expected to last until April 18th when it would begin to recede, reaching the moderate flooding stage after April 24th. On Monday afternoon, the City announced a sanitary sewer shut-off in the Smith Addition, as is done when the river level hits 18 feet. Lagoon Park is closed due to the flood waters.
Renew watercraft registration early
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages boat owners to renew expired watercraft registrations before this year’s boating season. Boater owners are encouraged to renew registrations online (mndnr.
COURT NEWS
Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office Atchison, Lindsey Marie, Minneapolis; Offense date 7/31/22 Drugs - Possess Marijuana in MV (Misdemeanor); Plea 4/10/23 Guilty; Disposition 4/10/23 Convicted; Court Decision 4/10/23 Payable without appearance; $150 Fine. Perleberg, Teresa Rae, Montevideo; Offense date 9/28/22 DAR - Driving After Revocation (Misdemeanor); Plea 4/10/23 Guilty; Disposition 4/10/23 Convicted; Court Decision 4/10/23 Payable without appearance; $200 Fine.
Music Department hosts Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
The Montevideo Music Department hosted a musical production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at the Hollywood Theater on Friday, April 14th and Saturday, April 15th at 7 p.m. High school students Elisabeth Philaya and Nikki Salazar played the part of the Narrators with fellow student Thomas Philaya cast as Joseph.
Ask a Trooper
Question: My son recently got his driver’s license. Does his name need to be on the proof of auto insurance card? Answer: Minnesota accepts proof of auto insurance on paper or electronically.
Annual reports given at City Council meeting
At Monday evening’s meeting of the Montevideo City Council, department annual reports were given for the 2022 year. City Liquor Store Manager Jeff Andreas gave a report on the Liquor store noting that total sales over 2022 were just under $2.7 million, up 3.2 percent from 2021.
A.R.O. moves to new location
Last week, Advanced Recovery Opportunities (A.R.O.) moved to a new location. The recovery group was formerly housed in the downtown Montevideo building known as the Old National Bank building. They have now moved to Main Street, and are located at 115 N 1st St.
Board hears report on 2022 EDA activity
At Tuesday morning’s meeting of the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners, Montevideo City Manger Robert Wolfington and Community Development Coordinator Jack Gottfried were in attendance to provide updates to the board. The County has traditionally provided some funds towards Economic Development, and so Gottfried presented an overview of the work the Economic Development Administration has been working on over the last year. The EDA is made up of seven different board members who have been working on a variety of projects, including the Thunder Hawk apartments that were constructed in the early part of 2022. “We heard back from the developers that they are interested in doing another addition to that,” Gottfried said.
Rain and snow possible through Saturday
One week ago, we were enjoying temperatures in the 60s and 70s across much of the state. Parts of Minnesota were even in the 80s and lower 90s across the Twin Cities and southern Minnesota.