News
CCM Health partners with Minnesota Milk Bank
CCM Health has announced a new initiative to provide donor breastmilk for temporary supplementation to newborns in the hospital.

Ridgewater expands training range for truck drivers
To better meet the needs of a trucking industry desperate for trained drivers, Ridgewater College is expanding and upgrading its hands-on training range for truck drivers seeking their commercial driver’s license (CDL).Thanks to a $1.5 million Targeted Capital Communities Project grant from the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), Ridgewater is significantly expanding its training range on the southwest side of its Willmar campus.
Chippewa County Courts
Chippewa County Sheriff’s DepartmentPalomo, Johnny Anthony, Montevideo; Offense date 9/6/24 DL - No Minnesota Drivers License (Misdemeanor); Plea 9/21/24 Guilty; Disposition 9/21/24 Convicted; Court Decision 9/21/24 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine.

News from Countryside Public Health: Meet our School Health Prevention team
Countryside Public Health offers primary prevention education to our five-county area school districts throughout the school year.
American Heart Association, Helmsley Charitable Trust announce $4.7 million initiative to expand and enhance rural health and stroke care
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association announced a statewide commitment of $4.7 million to strengthen the full spectrum of stroke care across Minnesota.

Superintendent’s Corner: Community Facility Survey Update
This past summer the Montevideo Public Schools’ School Board and Administration requested the Montevideo Public School community participation in a facilities survey.

MCGA board welcomes Jim Kanten as president
Last week, the Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) Board of Directors welcomes Jim Kanten as its 2024-25 president.
Cold Weather Rule took effect Oct. 1
The Minnesota Cold Weather Rule took effect Tuesday, and Xcel Energy wants to ensure that residential customers who need assistance paying their energy bills this winter can get the help they need.Under the rule, residential customers are protected from service disconnection from Oct.

Dry weather continues, warm-up expected Saturday
We started off this week with warm temperatures and very dry conditions.

Chippewa County Historical Society hosts Welcoming Week event
Last week, National Welcoming Week activities were held throughout the area with the mission to bridge gaps and build a better tomorrow.