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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.
CCM Health Welcomes Eleazar Briones II, MD
CCM Health CCM Health is excited to welcome Eleazar Briones II, MD to their team of physicians. Dr.
DNR to hold two online confiscated equipment auctions
Submitted The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has scheduled two public auctions of confiscated fishing, hunting and trapping equipment, one on Saturday, Aug. 27 and the other on Saturday, Oct.
School Board continues facilities discussions
Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com The Montevideo School District has held a series of community information sessions throughout the summer to present the issues with the current facilities belonging to the district to the community.
Minnesota State Patrol
Leuze, Jon Daniel, Raymond; Offense date 4/11/22 DAC-IPS (Gross Misdemeanor); Plea 8/1/22 Guilty; Disposition 8/1/22 Convicted; 8/1/22 Sentenced Local Confinement (Local Confinement ( 365 Days, Stay 0 Yr 0 Mo 365 Days For 1 Yr); $200 Fine.
Additional allegations added to criminal sexual conduct charges of former Granite Falls physician
Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com On August 2nd, a second Omnibus Hearing was held regarding the seven counts of criminal charges against former Granite Falls physician Mark Eakes.
Montevideo wins first-ever Legion Junior State Championship
VFW Post 380-sponsored Montevideo captured the 2022 American Legion Junior Division II baseball championship last weekend in Ely, defeating Ely 4-3, Dilworth- Glydon-Felton 8-2 and Le Sueur-Henderson 2-1 in the final.
Annual Pezihutazizi Oyate Traditional Wacipi held
The annual Pezihutazizi Oyate Traditional Wacipi was held August 5th through 7th at the Upper Sioux community. The event began on Friday, with registration opening at 2 p.m. The Grand Entry was held Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m., and additionally Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. Special events this year include the Men’s Traditional Special honoring Tim Blue on Friday, sponsored by Joe and Kate Bendickson, and on Saturday, the Women’s Traditional Special in remembrance of Rhonda Hoeper, sponsored by Timothy Wells, Jr.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, August 13th: 5th Annual Ride 2 Remember in Granite Falls. The event begins in the morning with registration at the American Legion at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. opening ceremonies, and 11 a.m. takeoff. Dinner is served at the Legion followed by a concert.