News

Before you break out new ground, ensure your farm meets conservation compliance

The term “sodbusting” is used to identify the conversion of land from native vegetation to commodity crop production after December 23, 1985. As part of the conservation provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985, if you’re proposing to produce agricultural commodities (crops that require annual tillage including one pass planting operations and sugar cane) on land that has been determined highly erodible and that has no crop history prior to December 23, 1985, that land must be farmed in accordance with a conservation plan or system that ensures no substantial increase in soil erosion.

Fire causes destruction of Midwest Machinery building in Madison

A large fire broke out at the Midwest Machinery John Deere dealer in Madison on Tuesday, March 21st. Law enforcement, fire and ambulance crews were dispatched to the fire at approximately 7:12 p.m. after reports of smoke came from a local caller. Mutual Aid was called for immediately by Madison Fire, including pumper trucks and firefighting crews from the surrounding municipalities who all helped to control the blaze. A local gas line was also ruptured feeding the flames and making it difficult to fight for a couple of hours.

Meisch featured in U of M newsletter

Brielle Meisch, granddaughter of Marvin and Loretta Garbe of Montevideo, and John and Pat Meisch of Altura, was featured in The University of Minnesota Medical Laboratory Sciences Program Newsletter this month.

Celebration of all things Irish in downtown

Java River held an open mic night on Friday, March 17th on St. Patty’s Day. The event was originally to take place after the Chamber of Commerce’s annual St. Patty’s Day parade downtown, however the parade was canceled due to the weather. Despite the lingering winter causing below zero wind chills, and heavy snow just prior to the day, there was a large turn-out of people that visited the venue to sing and play music to celebrate the event.

Ask a Trooper

Question: Is it legal to wear earplugs or headphones while driving a vehicle in Minnesota? Answer: State statue says that no person, while operating a motor vehicle, shall wear headphones or earphones that are used in both ears simultaneously for purposes of receiving or listening to broadcasts or reproductions from radios or other sound-producing or transmitting devices. A hands free device, like a Bluetooth earpiece, is legal because it is only worn in one ear.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, March 23rd: Land Stewardship Project Presents Local Foods Forum. Join local food producers, advocates, farmers, ranchers and professionals for panels, break-out sessions and activities at Table 212 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. RSVP at bit.ly/LSPFoodForum or call 612-767-9487.

GUESS WHO?

Each week, the Montevideo American News will share a photograph from our archives for you to “guess who”. To submit your guesses, send us a message by email to jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com or message our Facebook page. We will publish the answers the next week.

COURT NEWS

Mejia Zelaya, Kelin Julissa, Marshall; Offense date 3/3/23 DL - Instruction Permit Violation - Adult (Misdemeanor); Plea 3/19/23 Guilty; Disposition 3/19/23 Convicted; Court Decision 3/19/23 Payable without appearance; $50 Fine.

2023 Power of the Purse event to support Early Childhood literacy programs

Power of the Purse is an event that brings together women from throughout southwest Minnesota with a commitment to our youngest learners. Proceeds from this event support programs such as Imagination Library, Stuff the Bus school supply distribution, Born Learning Trails, and more. All money raised will support local initiatives that help prepare young children in our area for kindergarten.