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Winter has taken a toll on County Highway equipment

At Tuesday morning’s meeting of the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners, County Highway Department Engineer Jeremy Gilb was in attendance to give a report on recent projects. In his report, Gilb noted that last week’s snow event proved challenging for the highway department’s equipment.

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.

Talking long-term care in rural Minnesota with U of M

Direct care workers are an essential part of supporting an aging population, particularly as more people favor aging in place over nursing homes and require in-home assistance with daily activities. Yet, as Minnesota continues to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns about the state’s direct care workforce remain.

Doug Peterson honored by National Farmers Union

Former Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) President Doug Peterson received a meritorious service award from National Farmers Union (NFU) at its 121st anniversary convention, held March 5-7 in San Francisco.