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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.
Local cornhole league offers opportunity to play the sport professionally
Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com Darrell Bittner, owner of Fish on Target, LLC, originally opened his business with a different plan in mind for it than what it has evolved to today.
Record number of hikers turn out for Luminary Hike
The Friends for Lac qui Parle State Park group reported that a record number of hikers turned out for last Saturday evening’s Luminary Hike. The annual event featured a one-mile hike lined with luminaries in the dark, with hot chocolate and s’mores being served around a fire at the end of the trail. While they didn’t count the number of attendees, parking was hard to find, and they also reported running out of hot chocolate with the unexpected turnout the warmer weather brought to the State Park.
County commissioners discuss site proposal costs
Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com At Tuesday morning’s meeting of the Chippewa County Commissioners, commissioners gave reports outlining discussions held at the various committee boards they attend.
City Council moves ahead with proposal for new utility fee
Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com At Monday evening’s meeting of the Montevideo City Council, Rebecca Kurtz, a representative from Ehlers & Associates LLC was in attendance to present a study conducted on approaching the introduction of a storm water utility fee.Originally, Ehlers & Associates presented the council with a plan that introduce rates, and the council asked that some adjustments be made.
Colorado transplant offers combination massage/manual therapy in Montevideo
Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com Originally Joshua Cottle planned to be a nurse practitioner, however, being put on a wait list for the advanced nursing program while on his medical training path, Cottle began looking into other options, and found medical massage and manual therapy.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, February 11th: Montevideo Lions Club Purse Bingo at the Montevideo American Legion. Seating is limited, and pre-sale bundles are available at Co-op Credit Union in Montevideo. The event begins at 1 p.m.
COURT NEWS
Euceda Fernandez, Yessica Karina, Marshall; Offense date 1/7/23 No Minnesota Driver’s License (Misdemeanor); Plea 1/30/23 Guilty; Disposition 1/30/23 Convicted; Court Decision 1/30/23 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine.
Efforts to build new playground in small community brings creative ideas
Hazel Run resident Melissa Stevens wanted to see the park in her community improved, and decided to take action on the idea, approaching the Hazel Run City Council last summer to find out what could be done to provide a safer, fun playground for area kids. The council agreed, with the existing park being older, and located in an area where kids would have to cross a busy road, and next to an abandoned elevator. Thus, a decision was made that not only a new location for the park would be sought out, but that new playground equipment would also be found.