News
Local business owner creates scavenger hunt for community over Fiesta week
Last week, the Montevideo community was given the opportunity to participate in a scavenger hunt in search of gift cards to Toppers Bar and Grill, all due to the efforts of Joe Rongstad of All-Time Curbing and Landscape.
New Fiesta Royalty crowned
Junior Royalty princess Addelynne Godfrey is crowned. Junior Royal prince is Bentley Debraske.
Two local Lions Club members earn the Melvin Jones Award
Dr. Jeffrey Anderson and Lee Sorenson were recently awarded the Melvin Jones Award. The award, presented through Lions Club International, is provided annually to recognize outstanding individuals involved in the Lions Club worldwide. The Melvin Jones Award is named for the founder of the club, and is the highest form of recognition, embodying humanitarian ideas consistent with the nature and purpose of the club. It is awarded to those who have gone above and beyond to serve the club and their communities.
Four more charges filed against former local physician after additional allegations are made
In March, a hearing was held in Yellow Medicine County District Court as a first appearance hearing by former Granite Falls physician Mark Eakes, who at the time was facing three charges of third-degree criminal sexual conduct by falsely representing a medical purpose.
Iowa State University spring grads list announced
Iowa State University honored more than 4,700 students who received degrees during spring commencement ceremonies May 12-14. Alumna Beth Ford, president and chief executive officer of Land O’Lakes, received a Doctor of Humane Letters honorary degree for her contributions as a leader in business and agriculture and advocate for farmers and rural communities.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, June 17th & Saturday, June 18th: Heritage Hill, near Montevideo annual Heritage Days event. More information on the weekend-long festival inside this week’s edition.
Local students named to MSU Moorhead Dean’s list
The following students have been named to the Minnesota State University Moorhead dean’s list in recognition of academic achievement spring semester 2022. Students must maintain a 3.25 or higher grade point average and carry 12 graded credits to qualify for the honor.
Local students graduate from Augustana University
Augustana University is extremely proud to announce the graduating Class of 2022. Of the 416 students who earned baccalaureate degrees in Academic Year 2021-22, nearly half will graduate with honors. Another 219 students earned a master’s degree from the university. The 2022 graduates hail from 10 countries, 31 states and 43 communities in South Dakota.
Fiesta Days Fly-in Breakfast held
The EAA Chapter 688 held their annual Fiesta Days kick-off event, the Fly-in Breakfast on Sunday morning at the Montevideo-Chippewa County Airport. The event featured a breakfast, the ability to tour local emergency services vehicles, a Sheriff’s Department K-9 demonstration and more. Young Eagles flights were done at the event as well. The Young Eagles flights provide a free flight to kids ages eight to seventeen. Funds raised at the fly-in breakfast were utilized in part to provide scholarships for local students to attend aviation camps and post secondary scholarships for students pursuing an aviation career. Photos by Jessica Stolen-Jacobson
2022 Fiesta Royalty candidates announced
Kadence Stenson, sponsored by MinnWest Bank. Photo Submitted Kassey Pauling, sponsored by Clean Site, LLC.