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Local young fashion designer creates fashion with a focus on formal wear

Sonia Wraase, of Montevideo, is a fashion designer with dresses she creates and drapes until they are perfected. Self-proclaiming that her muse is a little complicated, Wraase has spent years studying closely the female body which she says she finds inspiring. Earth and nature also inspire her curiosities.

Child Care Economic Development Grants Now Open for Applicants

Today, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) launched the latest round of Child Care Economic Development Grants. These grants authorize $4.85 million over two fiscal years for grants to community partners to increase quality child care providers to support economic development across Minnesota. A total of $2.425 million will be available in this second round of funding; $2.425 million was awarded previously to 14 projects.

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.

COURT NEWS

Minnesota State Patrol Kuyper, Marilyn Glen, Holland; Offense date 7/8/22 Trucking Regulation - Seatbelt Violation in a Commercial Vehicle (Misdemeanor); Plea 7/15/22 Guilty; Disposition 7/15/22 Convicted; Court Decision 7/15/22 Payable without Appearance; $25 Fine. Teriuo, Teo, Milan; Offense date 6/20/22 Drivers License - No MN DL (Misdemeanor); Plea 7/15/22 Guilty; Disposition 7/15/22 Convicted; Court Decision 7/15/22 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine.

High speed chase begins in Montevideo, ends in Kandiyohi

On July 16, 2022 at approximately 1227 hours the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office was advised that a Chippewa County deputy and a Montevideo police officer were in pursuit of a vehicle that was involved in a road rage complaint where a handgun was brandished.

GUESS WHO?

This week’s photo hint: This photo appeared in a 2002 edition of the Montevideo-American News. Last Week’s Answer: Mike Jacobs.