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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.

Uruguayan delegation to visit Montevideo next week

com Next week, the Ambassador of Uruguay to the United States of America, Andrés Augusto Durán Hareau will arrive in Montevideo for a two-day visit. Ambassador Andrés Augusto Durán Harea wanted to visit Minnesota to create some collaborations and exchanges, finding Montevideo, a sister-city to Montevideo, Uruguay would be a good place to start.

Another potential storm on the way

This has been a very active month for snowfall so far in Minnesota. Of course, we told you at the start of the month that the 30 Day Outlook was calling for below normal temperatures but above normal precipitation for the month of March.

Ask a Trooper

Question: Are smoked tail lights illegal in Minnesota? Answer: Minnesota law states that “tail lamps shall be plainly visible from a distance of 100 feet to the rear during normal sunlight and at night.” The same goes for turn signals and headlights. Smoking, tinting, covering or placing any material over tail lights, brake lights, headlights or turn signals would be illegal and unsafe as they would not be plainly visible.

Tips on roadway safety from Countryside Public Health

A group of professionals from several different safety-related disciplines meets as the need arises in Yellow Medicine County to review the fatal and serious injury roadway crashes that have occurred in our county. This committee discusses possible contributing factors to crash outcomes in order to make recommendations in each of four areas: roadway engineering, emergency response, enforcement and education. At our recent meeting the committee asked that the people who drive on our area roads be reminded about several safety issues: - Adjust speed according to current road/weather/ traffic. The posted speed limits are maximum speeds at ideal road, weather and traffic conditions. Fog, rain, blowing snow and other weather can affect visibility and roadway surfaces with little to no warning.

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.

Minnesota Corn announces 2023 scholarship recipients

Today, Minnesota Corn is excited to announce the recipients of its 2023 young adult scholarships. Nicole Koziolek of Northfield, Brynn Lozinski of Clara City, Meredith Taylor of Randolph, and Charles Tesch of Henderson will each receive $5,000 for their college educations.