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*Editors note: Due to space issues all traffic stops of a regular nature, medical assists and assists with transporting inmates have been excluded from this report.

According to Montevideo Community Center Manager Tracy Wellendorf, who presented the center’s 2024 annual report to the Montevideo City Council last week, it was another busy year for the Community Center. “This year was packed with activity,” Wellendorf told the council. The center hosted 227 rentals throughout the year, and although membership numbers have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels, down from over 250 to 212 members - Wellendorf emphasized that participation and interest in programs remains strong.

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.

On Monday morning, the Montevideo Police Department issued a press release to announce that the Montevideo Police Department along with Minnesota Bureau of Apprehension has closed its investigation into the September 18th, 2023, death of Mitchell Bruce Twite, 69, of Montevideo. The press release said, “The investigation has concluded that death of Twite was self-inflicted stab wounds.”

*Editors note: Due to space issues all traffic stops of a regular nature, medical assists and assists with transporting inmates have been excluded from this report.

Montevideo Police Department

Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2025 crop year have until April 15, 2025, to revise elections and sign contracts. Both safety net programs, delivered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), provide vital income support to eligible farmers who experience substantial declines in crop prices or revenues for the 2025 crop year. In Minnesota, producers have completed 89,471 contracts to date, representing 84% of the more than 106,000 expected contracts. “Agriculture Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage programs provide excellent risk protection, for market declines, at no cost to the producer,” said Daniel Mahoney, Deputy State Executive Director for FSA in Minnesota. “If you haven’t made your program election or signed a contract, please contact your local FSA county office as soon as possible to set an appointment so you don’t miss the April 15 deadline.” 

Several southwest Minnesota economic and workforce development organizations have partnered to host the SW MN Regional Workforce Summit on April 29 at the Heritage Event Center in rural Taunton. This all-day event is targeted at employers, HR staff, schools, community leaders and economic development professionals and features a great lineup of speakers and panelists providing attendees with tools and resources aimed at attracting and retaining employees.

Three Minnesota state parks offer guided tours, giving participants opportunities to learn about fascinating features of the parks and the history behind them.