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Newly remodeled Cenex opens
On Thursday, June 9th, 2022 the Cenex on Hwy 7 in Montevideo officially opened back up for business after completing renovations that started on December 23rd, 2021. Manager Robin Enevoldsen said, “[We are] so thrilled to be back on the east side of town; ready and able to serve our customers.” She also said that they were able to retain all of their employees during the renovations by keeping them actively employed at their other location on the west side of town at the Travel Plaza. Enevoldsen raved about all of the employees noting that it was important to retain them because of how good they all are.
Yellow Medicine County Museum hosts 150th anniversary exhibit
In celebration of Yellow Medicine County’s 150th anniversary, the Yellow Medicine County Museum in Granite Falls is featuring a special exhibit with a focus on the townships. Yellow Medicine County was established in 1852, when the United States Government established the Yellow Medicine Agency for the Upper Sioux.
Montevideo American Legion hosts first of summer roll-ins
The Montevideo American Legion hosted the first of their summer series of motorcycle and classic car roll-ins last Wednesday evening, offering a build-your-own burger bar, and drink specials. The event is scheduled to be held the second Wednesday of the month in June and July as well. There will be different specials and additions to each event that will be posted on the Montevideo American Legion’s Facebook page. Photos by Jessica Stolen-Jacobson
THANK YOU
The family of Lois Phillips would like to express a heartfelt THANK YOU to all who took time to express their sympathy at her death. Whether it was a message, text, card or gift; it was deeply appreciated. Lois lived a big life, and that was evident at the stories we heard and shared. She certainly left a mark in this world, and we’ll try not to screw it up.
Granite Falls man injured in plane crash
On 6/10/22 at about 7:03 am the Yellow Medicine County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting an airplane crash east of the Granite Falls Airport in a field. The reporter said that there was a male party walking by the plane with cuts on his head. The Granite Falls Ambulance and Granite Falls Fire Department were paged to the scene along with area law enforcement. The pilot was treated at the scene and was airlifted by North Memorial Air Care to North Memorial in Robbinsdale. His medical status is unknown at this time.
Heritage Days is June 17th-18th
Heritage Hill, near Montevideo, is preparing for its annual Heritage Days event to be held June 17th through the 18th. The weekend-long celebration is a hands-on exhibit of how life was lived 100 years ago.
Warm stretch coming our way this weekend
It has been great to get a break from the storms since Memorial Day. However, some showers and thunderstorms did move in late Sunday night into Monday morning across parts of the state.
Strategic Farming: Field notes addressed late planting concerns
The cool, wet spring has led to significant planting delays in parts of the state. Others are dealing with flooding after planting.
Montevideo High School 2022 Commencement held
The graduates throw their caps at the end of commencement. Photos by Jessica Stolen-Jacobson The Montevideo High School band performs at the Commencement ceremony held Sunday afternoon.
Former Montevideo resident campaigns to bring life-size sculpture of Chief Red Iron to Montevideo
Matt Lanz grew up in Montevideo, and now lives in South Dakota, where he works as a full-time artist, creating sculptures in bronze, cotton throws painted to reflect the original hide paintings he has created over the years, and more - as a homage to traditional Indigenous culture and arts.