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CURE Seeks Reconsideration of CO2 Pipeline Permit in MN
Last week, CURE, a rural advocacy organization based out of Montevideo, filed an appeal to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) arguing that the decision to grant Summit Carbon Solutions, LLC a permit for 28-miles of CO2 pipeline in Otter Tail and Wilkin Counties is “inconsistent with [Minnesota’s] pipeline routing statutes and rules.” CURE’s petition to the PUC highlights that Summit’s project faces major questions about its path forward, and that Minnesotans need answers from regulators before allowing any further approvals in the state.
Medicaid has big impact on southwestern Minnesota
New state data shows the importance of the Medicaid program to southwestern Minnesota’s people and economy.
Dairy producers in Minnesota reminded to obtain 2025 Dairy Margin coverage by March 31
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging dairy producers to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), an important safety net program that helps offset milk and feed price differences. This year’s DMC signup began Jan. 29 and the deadline to enroll is March 31, 2025.
Landowner enrollment begins for Walk-In Access program
Enrollment is open for Minnesota’s 2025 Walk-In Access program, which pays landowners to allow public access on private lands.
Montevideo boys earn trophy at Class AA State Competition
Last week, the Montevideo Boys Varsity Basketball team traveled to the Class AA state competition, leaving town on busses with a crowd of well-wishers holding signs alongside the road on their journey to the Target Center.
CURE brings local residents to Washington DC
Delegates from Minnesota return from Washington, D.C. after a week of Congressional meetings pushing to roll back the 45Q tax credit that subsidizes the development of carbon pipelines. Dan and Jolene Henriksen (Vesta), Pam Jensen (Lamberton), and Peg Furshong (Renville) met with officials from Rep. Finstad, Rep. Fischbach, Sen. Klobuchar, Rep. Omar, and Sen. Smith’s offices. In addition to state meetings, the delegation met with the Senate Committee on Finance, House Committee on Ways and Means as well as with the Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) as a follow-up to a letter sent on February 10th on wasteful and dangerous carbon capture subsidies.
KOLT foundation gala exceeds fundraising goal
On Saturday evening, the first annual KOLT Foundation Gala was held at The Rock: Dining and Events. The evening featured food, auctions, and entertainment with a black and white attire theme.
Band students attend Minnesota Orchestra
last week, Montevideo School’s seventh and eighth grade band students were able to enjoy a trip to the Minnesota Orchestra. The program featured music to represent multiple emotions and also featured another young musician, Jane Story a 17 year old violin concerto competition winner.
Housing study open to collect local data
Over the next few months, the City of Montevideo is working with Chippewa County and Clara City to study the communities’ housing needs and priorities. This study will provide insight into the communities’ current housing stock from both a data analysis and community input perspective. The desired outcome is an easy-to-use plan that identifies and prioritizes housing needs and provides an implementation matrix with action steps, a timeline, a responsible party, and resources.
St. Patrick’s Day celebrated in downtown Montevideo
Photos by ChrisTina EngerContributing Journalist Annual Montevideo Chamber of Commerce parade held Friday Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close