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Dryer Doctors LLC to expand new and used equipment lot
Dryer Doctors LLC in Montevideo has been in business for six years, offering grain dryer, and grain handling sales and service. The company found its beginnings in 2017, when Josh Bauman, John Keller, and Leon Fokken, all co-workers at Custom Ag left to work for Northern Grain, and only a year and a half later, Northern Grain closed its doors. “We had calls from farmers saying we don’t care if you’re working at Walmart - you’d better figure this out because this fall when we have harvest, you’re going to be in my yard,” says John Keller. “So out of necessity for the farmers, we just said ok.”
Benson & Helgeson Insurance adds two new employees
Benson & Helgeson Insurance dealt with a number of challenges in 2022 with storms and retirements of long term employees Barb Boike and Steve Helgeson. The agency added two new employees to the team in 2022 - Megg Sachariason and Melissa Erickson. Megg has taken over the agency’s auto, home and commercial policies, and Melissa is the new office manager.
COURT NEWS
Minnesota State Patrol - Marshall Skinner, Ian O’Farrell, Benson; Offense date 9/14/22 DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol (Misdemeanor); Plea 2/7/23 Guilty; Disposition 2/7/23 Convicted; Court Decision 2/7/23 Sentenced Local Confinement (90 Days, Stay 90 Days For 1 Yr); $300 Fine. Peterson, Benjamin Ross, Sacred Heart; Offense date 7/30/21 Criminal Vehicular Operation - Substantial Bodily Harm - Under Influence of Alcohol (Felony); Plea 3/28/22 Guilty; Disposition 3/28/22 Convicted; Amended Court Decision 2/6/23 Stay of Imposition; $1,000 fine.
Citizens Alliance Bank in merger with Granite Mountain Bank
With over 200 employees across multiple locations, Citizens Alliance Bank focuses on small towns, family-owned businesses, and the local communities where their branches are located. Locally, Citizens Alliance Bank has locations in both Montevideo and Granite Falls, where they offer agricultural, commercial, and personal banking done locally.
City adjusts ordinance to be less restrictive for mobile food trucks/vendors
At last week’s regular meeting of the Montevideo City Council, one of the topics of discussion was the introduction of an ordinance to adjust the wording of the City’s mobile food truck ordinance.
The Personal, Joyful, Sure Care of God
Big corporations generally aren’t known for their personalized care of their customers. If you have a problem with Amazon and try to call customer service, even if you get to talk to an actual person, it’s not going to be Jeff Bezos himself or any other executive. The service a major corporation provides its customers doesn’t work that way.
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.
Common tree concerns & suitable tree replacement options for SW Minnesota
Pipestone and Murray County Extension Offices & Pipestone County Master Gardeners invite the public to an informational tree program focused on common tree diseases, pests and suitable tree species replacement options for southwest Minnesota. Homeowners, farmers and industry professionals should make plans to attend this free program presented by Regional Forestry Extension Educator Gary Wyatt. Gary will discuss the most common tree issues affecting southwest Minnesota trees, how to recognize and diagnose common diseases and pests (including Emerald Ash Borer), and learn about how drought is impacting our trees and how homeowners can help mitigate drought stress on trees. Gary will share his recommendations for tree species selection for southwest Minnesota, and which species are best suited as replacement options for yards, landscapes, and windbreaks.
Montevideo boys team winners of seven of last nine games
Montevideo’s boys basketball team, winners of seven of its last nine games, to improve to 11-9, will visit MelroseArea on Friday and Dawson-Boyd Saturday. “While we don’t want to peak just yet, not before the playoffs, we’re in a good spot heading into March,” said legendary Thunder Hawks coach Derek Webb.
Cities and counties united in pressing for more aid
Last Wednesday, HF 1377 – a bill to increase the Local Government Aid (LGA) and County Program Aid (CPA) appropriations by $150 million each – received its first hearing in the House Property Tax Division. The bill, authored by Rep.