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High pressure expected to return
Mark Anthony Chief Meteorologist Kool-TV As of last Thursday, portions of west central and central Minnesota were abnormally dry. Most of northern Minnesota was adequate at that point, according to the U.S.
Montevideo participating in the Rural Child Care Innovation Program
Submitted First Children’s Finance has chosen Montevideo to participate in their Rural Child Care Innovation Program. Child care is an economic driver for rural communities across the United States, but many communities, including Montevideo, are facing shortages of high-quality child care.
COURT NEWS
MN Department of Natural Resources Ostendorf, John Loren, Raymond; Offense date 11/6/21 Hunting - Possession of Firearm while Under the Influence to Possess (Gross Misdemeanor); Plea 8/12/22 Guilty; Disposition 8/1/22 Convicted; Court Decision 8/12/22 Stay of Imposition Local Confinement (365 Days, Stay 0 Yr 0 Mo 365 Days For 1 Yr); $200 Fine. Minnesota State Patrol Deleon Herrarte, Gerson Omar, Willmar; Offense date 7/8/22 No Minnesota Driver’s License (Misdemeanor); Plea 8/12/22 Guilty; Disposition 8/12/22 Convicted; Court Decision 8/12/22 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine.

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.
Deer lottery application deadline is September 8th
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds firearm and muzzleloader hunters who want to harvest antlerless deer in a deer permit area designated as antlerless permit lottery this hunting season to purchase their license by Thursday, Sept. 8. Hunters who purchase their license on or before this date are automatically entered into the lottery for the deer permit area or special hunt area they declare.
Candidate filings for 2022 State General Election close
School Board Montevideo School Board School Board Member (Elect 3): Kelly Snell, Andrew Stenson Chippewa County County Seats County Commissioner District 1: Matt Gilbertson County Commissioner District 5: David Lieser County Sheriff: Derek Olson County Attorney: Matt Haugen Soil & Water Supervisor District 1: Michelle Overholser Soil & Water Supervisor District 2: Calin Eisenlohr Soil & Water Supervisor District 4: Steven Jacobson City Seats - Milan Mayor: Ron Anderson Council member (Elect 2): Pamela J. Ellison, Carol Ford, Jennifer Gomes, Katrina Lund City Seats - Montevideo Mayor: Erich Winter Council Member (Elect 3): Bryce Curtiss, Daniel P.

New Montevideo School District staff look forward to the upcoming school year
With the upcoming start of the Montevideo School year beginning August 29th, the Montevideo-American News recently sent a questionnaire to new staff members at the district. The following are their responses.
Walk-in Access lands open starting September 1st
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Beginning Thursday, Sept. 1, hunters can access nearly 29,000 acres of private land across 39 counties in western and south-central Minnesota through the Walk-In Access program, which pays landowners to allow public hunting on their property.

Paranormal investigator to host book signing at Montevideo business
Cynthia Christians Reporter cchristians@cherryroad. com Author, paranormal investigator, singer.

New store to open in downtown Montevideo
Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com Mary and Rick Sletten are working towards opening a new music store in downtown Montevideo, with a goal for opening day to be September 1st.