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Korthuis Jewelry announces closure of Montevideo store
Korthuis Jewelry recently announced in a Facebook post that the Montevideo location will be closing in mid-March with the retirement of John Korthuis from the familyowned and operated business. John will be retiring, however, he will still be working a couple of days a week in the business's Granite Falls location. The announcement came along with another announcement of a store closing sale that began on Tuesday and will go through Mid-March in the Montevideo store, featuring up to 70% off markdowns store-wide.
White named to Dean’s list at Saint Mary’s University
Olivia White of Montevideo was named to the first semester 2021 Dean’s List at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. The list includes 417 undergraduate students who earned a grade point average of 3.6 or better on a 4.0 scale. She is the daughter of Eric and Jennifer White.
Iowa State University announces Dean’s list
More than 9,700 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the fall semester 2021 Dean's List. Students named to the Dean's List must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work. Local students making the list are: Allyssa Jade Parker, Veterinary Medicine.
Local student makes Dean’s list at SMSU
Southwest Minnesota State University students have been honored for academic achievement during the fall semester 2021. Local students making the list are: Paige Smit of Montevideo.
Montevideo American Legion to host night of live music in March
On March 18th, the Montevideo-American Legion is hosting a night of live music with the band IV Play. The Mankato-area band is not new to playing in Montevideo, as they have previously performed at the Chippewa County Fair on a couple of occasions and have performed at the Legion last Fall. The band started 24 years ago, with Tyler Dylla being the only remaining original member of the band. Originally, they played around the Southern Minnesota area, but now travel nine states in the Upper Midwest. “We went from playing a very small area to a large area over the last 24 years,” says Dylla. “The market has changed a lot in the last ten years for the band.”
Area employers attend local Job Fair in hopes to attract more workforce
Last Wednesday, the Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Southwest Minnesota Careers and Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans joined forces to host a Jobs and Resource Fair at the Montevideo Community Center. The goal was to draw those seeking employment from throughout the area to meet with potential employers to learn more about what their companies offer.
WCCO’s John Lauritsen shares memories of growing up in the local area
WCCO’s John Lauritsen was the guest speaker at the Granite Falls Area Community Foundation Awards Banquet last Wednesday evening. Having grown up on a farm in the Milan Area, Lauritsen shared ruminations of his experiences growing up in the local area and how that has shaped his perspective today.
City council further discusses sidewalk, street improvements
Public hearing time was set aside at the last meeting of the Montevideo City Council in order for guests to discuss the proposed 2022 Improvement Project. The City Engineer recently prepared a report on Proposed 2022 Construction projects in the city, including work on Ashmore Avenue from 17th Street to 24th Street, 24th Street from Ashmore Avenue to Washington Avenue, Eichelberger Avenue 4th Street to Sixth Street, and Sixth Street Ost Avenue to Wolfe Avenue. No citizens were in attendance at the meeting, however, it was noted by City Engineer Mike Amborn, that a few conversations had been had with citizens in those neighborhoods who were described as having questions, rather than concerns about the project. The resolution Resolution ordering final plans and specifications and solicit solicitation of bids passed.
Breakaway roping clinics at Lee-Mar offer opportunity to learn skills in popular sport
MRA Breakaway roping champion Katie Bell returned to Lee-Mar Ranch to offer a roping clinic over the weekend. Bell hosted clinics last year at the Ranch and assisted Tony Gable with roping clinics the year prior. Bell has two more clinics scheduled at Lee-Mar in the coming weeks. “We’ll have one on the 26th and another on the 27th and then after that, she’ll be on the rodeo trail so we get to follow her and see what she’s doing,” says Lee-Mar Ranch Manager Vicki Patterson.
Why less is usually more
I have a math question for everyone. When is one or two bigger than twenty-five? Let me tell you a story and see if you can figure out the answer.