News
The season of Advent brings great joy
”And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.’” We recently got the good news of the arrival of our first grandchild, and I can say it certainly caused great joy among those who heard it - what surprised me was how joyful people outside our immediate family felt!
Montevideo approved for Minnesota Main Street Economic Revitalization funds
A state grant program born from the COVID-19 pandemic, and now in its second round, will soon benefit Montevideo’s Main Street businesses. Through a partnership with Southwest Initiative Foundation, the City of Montevideo, was granted $371,417 to be used for improvement projects in the downtown corridor.
CHURCH SCHEDULES
Assembly of God, Clarkfield SUNDAY: Sunday School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.; Evening 7 p.m. Wednesday: Teens 5 p.m.; Young Explorers 6:30 p.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, December 31st: I am, He Said A celebration of Neil Diamond starring Matt Vee and The Killer Vees will be held at Prairie’s Edge Casino Resort. A free New Years Eve shuttle will be provided for the City of Granite Falls. Tickets available on Prairie’s Edge Casino Resorts website.
City moves ahead in process of grant application for pedestrian crossing
The City Council discussed an application to the Minnesota Department of Transportation for a grant with hopes to make the pedestrian crossing on Highway 7, and Country Road 15 safer. The topic has been discussed at length at multiple meetings, including a joint meeting with the County Board, and Mn-DOT that discussed the results of a study the City requested on the intersection.
COURT NEWS
Raphael, Marson Antonino, Milan; Offense date 12/31/19 2nd Degree Driving While Under the Influence (Gross Misdemeanor); Plea 1/15/21 Guilty; Disposition 1/15/21 Convicted; Amended Court Decision 12/12/22 Sentenced Probation - Adult Supervised probation, 4 Yr; $700 Fine.
Wind and cold for the holiday weekend
It sure has been cold the past few days. Despite the cold, parts of the region saw some light snow on Monday.
Southwest Initiative Foundation names Scott Marquardt next president
The Southwest Initiative Foundation Board of Directors unanimously voted Dec. 13 to approve Scott Marquardt as the foundation’s next president, effective Feb. 1, 2023. Marquardt has led SWIF’s economic development work for more than 15 years and currently serves as Senior Vice President.
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.
55+ driver discount class offered
The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will be offering 55+ Driver Discount 4-Hour Refresher Courses on the following days: -January 19th, 2023, Course #52101 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kilowatt Community Center, Granite Falls.