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Fragodt earns auction industry’s top designation

Auctioneer Nathan Fragodt, of Fragodt Auction and Real Estate, recently completed his training at the prestigious Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI). Developed by the National Auctioneers Association (NAA), the CAI program is the industry’s premier training program for auction professionals.

Register now for Strategic Farming: Field Notes

Registration is open for the Strategic Farming: Field Notes program. The Field Notes program is designed for farmers and agricultural professionals as a weekly webinar program addressing all your crop-related questions in real-time in an interactive, discussion-based format.

Former Montevideo resident authors historical fiction book based on Ukraine immigrants

Arlene Ebel Eslinger, who was born and raised in Montevideo, graduating from Montevideo High School has published her first book, “They Refused to Fight”. Eslinger, who now lives in Wisconsin, was motivated to write the historical fiction novel after her uncle wrote a short book for their family based on his time as a child in South Dakota.

21st Annual MHS Flood of Jazz held

The 21st Annual Flood of Jazz was held at The Hollywood Theater Friday evening. Photo by Jessica Stolen-Jacobson Thomas Philaya accompanies on guitar.

Motorcycle and classic car roll-ins planned for summer

The Montevideo American Legion is currently planning a series of motorcycle and classic car roll-ins for this summer, with the idea of providing those riders and drivers with an opportunity to partake in a fun event without having to travel far. The group came up with the idea, as there is a similar event held over an hour away in Wabasso regularly. American Legion member Everett Bain and his wife Cheryl have traveled to Wabasso for a similar event, but noted how dangerous the route can be to drive, especially after dark on a motorcycle.

Montevideo council hears report on Public Works building floor issues

At the regular monthly meeting of the Montevideo City Council Monday evening, City Manager Robert Wolfington gave a report on the results of negotiations with the company that installed the flooring finish in the Public Works building. The floor was damaged shortly after moving into the building due to a gasoline leak that essentially melted the finish. For months, the City staff has been working with the company that provided and installed the product on a resolution.

Friends of Upper Sioux State Park annual meeting held

At the annual meeting of the Friends of Upper Sioux State Park, Upper Sioux State Park assistant manager Emily Albin gave a report on the attendance at the State Park last year. “I always when people ask me about visitation and attendance do 2019 because that’s the year the highway failed and we had a couple of closures.

Montevideo author to lead Cozy Mystery writing workshop

Montevideo author and writing coach will lead a writing workshop for all skill levels at the SW MN Arts Council annual artist retreat at the Danebod Folk School in Tyler. The description for the workshop reads, “Open the door to your imagination as we expose hidden secrets of murder, mystery, mayhem, and all manner of suspense in the workshop, How to Write a Cozy Mystery (and anything else)”. All artists are welcome to attend the annual artist retreat and encouraged to network with others while participating in a variety of workshops.

EDA receives study on historic Chippewa Bank building

The Montevideo Economic Development Authority received a report at their meeting last week outlining what the needs and costs are projected to be to repair the historic Chippewa County Bank building. The building condition assessment was completed by the architecture firm Engan Associates after the City solicited the study with funds from a USDA grant.