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Suicide Prevention Coalition plans May walk
The Upper Minnesota River Valley Suicide Prevention Coalition is currently planning a Mental Wellness Walk, to take place on May 21st, 2022 at Smith Park in Montevideo. The Coalition was founded on September 18th, 2020, under a larger project that began in 2018 at the St.
Chippewa County Historical Society Hall of Fame induction, Board and Officer elections held
Chippewa County Historical Society On Tuesday, March 22, 2022, Jim and Sherron Thein were inducted into the Chippewa County Historical Society’s Hall of Fame at the Chippewa County Historical Society Annual Banquet held at the Off Center Tavern in Clara City. Jim is the part owner of Thein Moving.
News from Milan
I’m hoping from seeing the throngs of pheasant roosters that it means we’ll have a good hatch of pheasants. But if they don’t quit their kamikaze flights in front and over me they might have a short life.
Morris poet to hold poetry reading in Montevideo
Athena Kildegaard, of Morris, will be traveling to Montevideo for a special event on Saturday, April 23rd. In honor of National Poetry Month, Kildegaard, along with a former student of hers, Brendan Stermer, will be hosting a poetry reading in the Java River courtyard (or indoors, depending on the weather). Stermer will open the event, reading his most recent original poetry, as well as some favorites of his from poets around the area. Kildegaard will be reading from her new book, Prairie Midden, published at the end of March.
SBA deadline approaching for working capital loans in Minnesota for 2021 drought
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations that April 27 is the filing deadline for federal economic injury disaster loans in Minnesota due to drought that began on July 6, 2021.
Comments sought on proposed transportation projects in area
The Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development Commission will hold a virtual open house public meeting on Wednesday, March 30, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. via Zoom at https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/87324382910. Public comment is requested on the draft Area Transportation Partnership Improvement Program (ATIP) for 2023-2026 regarding projects occurring in Big Stone, Swift, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle and Yellow Medicine Counties. This meeting will include a formal presentation by MnDOT staff on transportation projects at 2 p.m.
55+ Driver Discount Program offered
The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will be offering 55+ Driver Discount Courses on the following days: 4 Hour Refresher Courses: Course # 50134 May 26th, 2022 1 pm to 5 pm Montevideo Community Center 550 S 1st S Montevideo, MN Courses are also available online at www. driverdiscountprogram.com This class will save participants up to 10 percent on their auto insurance.
Senior LinkAge Line virtual presentation
The Senior LinkAge Line is a resource that provides expert advice on Medicare, prescription drug expense assistance, forms assistance, community-based resources, finding resources in the community, caregiver planning and support and more. This presentation will help individuals learn about the Senior LinkAge Line and how it supports older adults and their families with decision making.
Chippewa County Historical Society receives Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage small grant
The Minnesota Historical Society is pleased to announce the newest recipients of 42 Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Small Grants ($10,000 and less), totaling $355,452 in 23 counties. Small grants are awarded quarterly to help nonprofits, educational organizations, government units and federally recognized tribes to preserve and share Minnesota history.
Amy Brustuen joins Southwest Initiative Foundation as new youth and family specialist
Amy Brustuen of Grove City has joined Southwest Initiative Foundation’s (SWIF) staff to fill the new role of youth and family specialist. Brustuen will be a resource to build and strengthen southwest Minnesota’s youth and families by creating community connections and directing resources to opportunities that impact critical needs for the education and well-being of children birth-to-18 and families across the region. She started her role March 9. Brustuen has spent two decades in human services as a social worker and case manager for Meeker County. She holds a master’s degree in human services and forensic behavioral health from Concordia University-St. Paul.