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Chippewa County Fair opens with annual Horse Show

Eliana Fjerkenstad took home multiple blue ribbons at the 4-H Horse Show Tuesday morning. Photo by Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Caleb Johnson rode in the English shows at the 4-H Horse Show Tuesday morning.

Alexandria Tech. Spring Dean’s list

Scott Berger, Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs at Alexandria Technical & Community College, recognizes individual students for academic excellence. The following students were named to the Dean’s List for achieving a GPA of 3.5 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credits Spring Semester 2022:

Free community training workshop focused on composting, recycling & PFAS

– On August 10, Iowa Waste Reduction Center (IWRC) experts will be in Montevideo, Minnesota to provide training in composting and recycling. They will also provide information on the emerging contaminant PFAS and how it impacts Montevideo. The workshop will take place at J Harley Smith Park from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Clarkfield Area Charter School closes

The Clarkfield Area Charter School board knew that enrollment was going to be a challenge, as the Clarkfield community, as well as the county’s population, has become smaller, and so for a while, talks have been taking place about the possible need to close the school.

Troubles lead to inspiration to motivate others for Montevideo resident

Karl Wernecke, of Montevideo, is about to set off on an adventure, chasing a childhood dream after purchasing a gold claim in Idaho. He leaves on the 30th of this month for his new life panning for gold in the mountains, leaving behind a group of friends interested in hearing about his adventures after having heard his life’s story.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, July 21st - Saturday, July 23rd: The Yellow Medicine County Fair returns for the 132nd year with a variety of activities scheduled throughout the three days. For more information on the activities or the 4-H schedule, check out the website at ymcfair.org.

Local band Drifted Roads to perform July 28th

Montevideo-based band Drifted Road is set to play on the Shinto Cowboy stage at Java River on multiple dates this summer, beginning with a performance on July 28th. The band found its origins nearly seven years ago when guitarists Chad Woltjer and Darren Nelson began playing together at Groat’s Bar on Monday nights.

Council receives presentation on CCM Health 2021 financial statement

At the regular monthly meeting of the Montevideo City Council, the council heard a presentation from CCM Health regarding their 2021 financial statement. Highlights from the report offer that the operating net income for 2021 was $1.33 million with a net operating revenue of $56.1 million.

News from Milan

It’s already the middle of July. Where has all that time gone? It seems to me that I just put away my winter coats yesterday. Or maybe I’m just a procrastinator and actually did that. I guess we really do need to live in the present and enjoy each day as it comes. Too many times we look back with regret that we didn’t take that trip or go visit that precious acquaintance. So. Let’s really work at enjoying every day.