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Ask a Trooper: Ambulance exempt question…
Question: What allows private for-profit ambulance companies to run tax-exempt license plates on their vehicles?
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.
CHILDCARE AWARE PART 3 OF A 3 PART SERIES: How Prairie Five can help with challenges in childcare in the local area
Collene Jacobson is the Child Care Startup and Retention Specialist for Prairie Five’s Child Care Aware Program. Her job is part of a statewide program that provides a position in each of the regions as a Way Finder/Navigator. “Anybody that’s interested in opening a childcare program I act as a liaison between licensers and other entities that help them through the licensing process,” Jacobson explains. “It’s like when you apply to college and you get an admissions advisor that helps you through every aspect of applying. I’m like that, but for licensing.”
Derek Golberg promoted to partner at Westberg Eischens
Effective January 1, 2025, Derek Golberg has been promoted to Partner at Westberg Eischens public accounting firm.
Preliminary 2024 season report shows higher deer harvest
Hunters harvested more than 170,000 deer during the 2024 hunting season, up 7% statewide from the 2023 hunting season. The statewide harvest was 3% lower than the five-year average.
Montevideo School Board selects Superintendent
At a special board meeting on January 23, 2025, the Montevideo School Board unanimously voted to select Dr. Jamie Skjeveland as the district’s next superintendent.
Hawk Creek Watershed Project’s 23rd annual meeting set for February 19
The Hawk Creek Watershed Project (HCWP) is holding its 23rd Annual Information and Appreciation Meeting on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at the Renville Community Center, starting with registration at 9 am and ending with lunch at 12:30. Presenters include Dr. Kami D. Anez, President of Anez Consulting, Inc. of Willmar, who will discuss the impacts and interactions of healthy soil on our health. Dr. Matt Simcik with the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, will present on PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals”, and how they affect our health and water quality and what actions are being taken to mitigate them.
Ask a Trooper: Bicycle Stop Sign…
Question: I have seen numerous times where a bicyclist will not stop at a stop sign, if they are sharing the road with automobiles. I have seen a couple of close incidents where the bicyclist is almost hit as well. Are bicyclists under the same rules if they are sharing the road with automobiles?
Help save Minnesota waters, your pets and your wallet from too much salt this winter
As winter arrives in Minnesota, so does the chore of clearing pavement – sometimes with salt. But before you reach for that bag and begin to scatter, consider using other tools to the get the job done that are less toxic to our waterways and our beloved pets, and will save you money.
Top tips for fun winter outings to state parks and trails
Many Minnesotans visit state parks and hit the trails in summer, but winter outdoor activities are just as fun. To help people plan winter visits to state parks, recreation areas and trails, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources shares top ways to have fun this winter, with or without snow.