News
New event at the fair garners much attention on social media
Recently, the Chippewa County Fair board posted a new event for the fair on their social media page, and were surprised at the number of views, shares, and responses the event received. What originally began as an idea brought up in a board meeting has now grown to a full-fledged competition for locals to vie for the title of best mullet.
Apply through Aug. 19 for special youth deer hunts
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Hunters can apply for special youth deer hunt permits through Friday, Aug. 19.
Mission Sunday speaker shares story behind historic fiction novel inspired by local history
On Sunday afternoon, the 64th annual Mission Sunday event was held at the historic Lac qui Parle Mission site, with over 50 attendees at the church service held as a part of the day’s events. The event is hosted annually by the Chippewa County Historical Society.
Status, trends report released on Upper Mississippi River System
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Geological Survey, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and natural resources agencies in four other states, have released a report on the ecological status of the Upper Mississippi River.
Council designates Hearing Officer role for remainer of 2022
At the regular monthly meeting of the Montevideo City Council held last Tuesday evening, one of the topics of discussion was the need to appoint a Hearing Officer for the Adminis-trative Citation Appeal Process.
South Dakota musician makes stop in Montevideo on Minnesota tour
Brady Wrede made a stop at Talking Waters Brewing Co in Montevideo on his current Wander North Summer Tour last Saturday. Wrede, who got his start in music playing at a small church in Dell Rapids, South Dakota at 14 years old, says he never really imagined that music would be his career.
News from Milan
And it’s another beautiful summer day. The breeze makes it comfortable to be outside.
Fiesta Days Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show held
The Montevideo Fiesta Days Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show was held on Sunday, June 19th on Main Street Montevideo. The annual event featured a free hog roast and ice cream.
COURT NEWS
Montevideo Police Department Intlekofer, David Thomas, Watson; Offense date 4/13/18 DL - No MN DL (Misdemeanor); Plea 7/7/22 Guilty; Disposition 7/7/22 Convicted; Court Decision 7/7/22 Payable without Appearance; $100 Fine. Villeda, Roel Adonay, Montevideo; Offense date 6/11/22 Drivers License - No MN DL (Misdemeanor); Plea 7/1/22 Guilty; Disposition 7/1/22 Convicted; Court Decision 7/1/22 Payable without Appearance; $100 Fine.
Artists reception held for Burnhart art opening
An artists’ reception was held on Thursday, July 7th for artists Ellis Burnhart and Malena Handeen at Java River where their work is currently on display. Perched in three tiny dioramas along the wall in Java River hang artist Ellis Burnhart’s needle felting sculptures. One of the dioramas features an albino deer with red eyes that are a touch menacing. All along the opposite wall in Java River hang a collection of artist Malena Handeen’s paintings of cats and frogs. Towards the end of the artists’ reception Burnhart and Handeen talked a bit about their work and answered questions from people. The exhibit will be on display through the end of July. Photos by Cynthia Christians