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Filmmaker with local roots to shoot part of new film in Montevideo
A filmmaker from Moorhead with ties to Southwest Minnesota is bringing a passion project to life with the filming of a short-film, part of which will take place in Montevideo. Oscar De Leon, a director and founder of the film production company Chamber Six Media, is currently developing a short film called “Tristessa”. The film, De Leon explains, is about a homeless couple navigating love and hardship, with one of the most pivotal scenes to be filmed in Montevideo.
Southwest Minnesota chevron sign project gets underway April 14
Beginning April 14, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is installing LED chevron signs along curves on highways in in Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, and Yellow Medicine counties. Chevrons are being installed to provide enhanced safety for drivers. The chevrons have simple LEDs powered by a solar panel. They are generally illuminated all day unless it is cloudy for an extended period.
Montevideo Police Chief presents 2024 annual report to council
At last week’s meeting of the Montevideo City Council, Police Chief Ken Schule presented the Montevideo police Department’s 2024 annual report, highlighting the years operational improvements, community engagement, staffing updates and more.
News from WRAP: April is sexual assault awareness month
For the month of April, WRAP would like to discuss sexual assault, awareness, and prevention. Since 2001, the month of April has been coined as the National Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and has helped to make huge strides to bring awareness and a voice to survivors of sexual assault. Statistically, every 68 seconds someone in the United States is sexually assaulted, which is a total number of 531,810 people that were sexually assaulted in the year 2022 alone. The state of Minnesota reported at least 8% of 8th graders experienced sexual assault, and the numbers double to 16% in the 11th grade for experiencing sexual violence. 34% of reported youth survivors stated their abusers were family members and a staggering 93% of youth survivors reported they were violated by someone they knew. Recent statistics show that by adulthood one out of every five females have experienced completed or attempted rape and 1 out of every 4 males have been sexually assaulted during their lifetime. As alarming as these statistics are, it is estimated that only 21.4% of sexual assaults have been reported. Many survivors of sexual assault do not report the crime for multiple reasons which could include fear, embarrassment, shame, cultural barriers, or lack of resources to get help.
Stream trout fishing open statewide
Minnesota’s popular stream trout season opens Saturday, April 12, with quality fishing opportunities in every region of the state. Brook trout and splake fishing also open April 12 on Lake Superior and its tributary streams.
MMS raises $1,369 for American Heart Association
On Friday, Montevideo Middle School held the annual “Dodgeball For Heart” tournament. The students formed teams to raise money for the American Heart Association. Students competed and the winning team, “Team Shiesty” took on local law enforcement & fireman and won. Along with dodgeball the students listened to Mr. Rohloff share his personal story of two heart attacks. He also shared symptoms for all to recognize signs of a heart attack. He thanked the students for helping those people who have suffered with heart issues. MMS raised $1,369.00 for the American Heart Association.
New Montevideo EDA Director presents 2024 annual report
Montevideo’s new Economic Development Authority (EDA) Director Jessica Dahms delivered the 2024 annual report to the City Council at last weeks meeting with a vision for the future of economic development in the community.
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Band students perform in Solo/Ensemble contest
Last Saturday Montevideo Band students traveled to Benson for a Solo/Ensemble Contest. Montevideo had 12 events to perform, with 10 of them bringing home Superior ratings.
Montevideo man arrested in drug trafficking investigation
A 38 year-old Montevideo man is in custody in the Chippewa County Jail on 1st degree controlled substance charges after a CEE-VI Task Force drug trafficking investigation led to the execution of search warrants on 4/1/2025 in the city of Montevideo.