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Ask a Trooper: Railroad question…
Question: Can you talk about railroad crossing safety and the laws that cover it?
Chippewa County Courts
Montevideo Police Department
Montevideo Police Reports
*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 Reports
*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.
Council tables moving ahead on solar panels grant application
At Monday evening’s meeting of the Montevideo City Council, Marvin Garbe was in attendance to provide the council with an update on the Montevideo Veterans Home. “Seventeen years ago this February 26th was the first time we went down to the capital and testified for the Veterans home,” said Garbe. “There were 17 that went down. Ten have died since then. So it took us twelve years to get state approval, two years to get federal approval and two years to get it constructed.”

Deputy Commissioner visits Montevideo Schools
Last week, Minnesota Department of Education Deputy Commissioner Stephanie Graff visited Montevideo Public Schools to learn about all of the things happening at Montevideo Public Schools. This picture is from a session with students in the Medical Academy. Students were able to share their perspectives on education with the deputy commissioner.

Punxsutawney Phil could be right
If Punxsutawney Phil is right, then it could still be a long winter for much of the U.S. including here in Minnesota!

News from Countryside Public Health: Childhood lead exposure – are your kids at risk?
I am Trudy Olson, a Public Health Nurse for Countryside Public Health. I work primarily in our Big Stone County office and regularly work with our Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, as well as our Lead program and Pre-School Screenings.
Local student on dean’s list
North Dakota State College of Science is proud to announce that 555 students have been named to the Fall 2024 President’s Honor Roll. This recognition is awarded to students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance, achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while completing at least 12 credits with letter grades.

Montevideo Noon Lions Club members awarded at annual banquet
The Montevideo Noon Lions Club hosted its annual banquet and District Governor visit recently. A number of club members were awarded at the banquet. Those awards follow: