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UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, January 28th: Montevideo High School Band Carnival. Meal (take-out and in person meal options this year), live cakewalk with music played by the MHS Band Students, and a Take the Cake “Walk”, pay one donation and avoid the cakewalk. Cake donations are needed and can be dropped off at the MHS gym doors from noon to 3 p.m. on January 28th. Events all week include a scavenger hunt and “Name that Tune” contest on KDMA.
Montevideo City Council member charged in court
Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com Montevideo City Council member Steven Sulflow appeared in Chippewa County Court December 28th, and was sentenced to supervised probation, as well as ordered to pay a $500 fine for an incident that was reported to the Montevideo Police Department in September.
COURT NEWS
Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office Lacy, Jacoby Joshaud, Houston, Texas; Offense date 1/3/23 DL - Driving without a Valid License for vehicle class or type (Misdemeanor); Plea 1/13/23 Guilty; Disposition 1/13/23 Convicted; Court Decision 1/13/23 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine. Vasquez Medrana, Ninron Gabriel, Wood Lake; Offense date 12/13/22 DL - Driving Without a Valid License for vehicle class or type (Misdemeanor); Plea 1/18/23 Guilty; Disposition 1/18/23 Convicted; Court Decision 1/18/23 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine.

Community members gather for tour of Veterans Home construction process
Last Wednesday, a crowd of interested persons gathered with representatives of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs for a meeting regarding updates on the Montevideo Veterans Home currently under construction.

Community members gather in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
A group of community members gathered at the Montevideo Community Center in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Sunday, January 15th.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, January 23rd: Relay for Life planning Meeting 6 p.m. Co-op Credit Union. Contact Dustin Citroswke at 320-226-6697 for more info, email chippewaymrelayforlife@ gmail.com. June 9th, 2023 will be the 30th anniversary of Relay for Life in Chippewa County.
COURT NEWS
Granite Falls Police Department West, Benjamin Woodrow, St. Cloud; Offense date 12/14/21 1st Degree Burglary (Felony); Plea 12/21/22 Guilty; Disposition 12/21/22 Convicted; Court Decision 1/9/23 Sentenced Commit to Commissioner of Corrections - Adult (MN Correctional Facility - St.

Chance of snow in the forecast
I hope everyone enjoyed the mild temperatures over the weekend. We had plenty of low to mid 30s across much of the state, while southern Minnesota saw some upper 30s and lower 40s! These temperatures were 15 to 20 degrees warmer than average for this time of the year.

GUESS WHO?
This week’s photo hint: This photo was published in a 2002 edition of the Montevideo-American News. Last Week’s Answer: Carissa Land Guessed by: No correct guesses this week! .