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Montevideo students to participate in Morris Challenge Rural Youth Institute at UMN Morris

The University of Minnesota Morris is hosting high school students and teachers from throughout west central Minnesota for its annual Morris Challenge Rural Youth Institute on two dates in November.According to Morris Challenge Director Doug Reed, the mission of the Morris Challenge Rural Youth Institute is to encourage current and future generations of rural youth to seize the opportunities of a sustainable future.“Youth voices are essential to creating thriving rural communities.

Chippewa County Courts

Chippewa County Sheriff’s DepartmentCollins, Christopher Michael, Montevideo; Offense date 6/24/22 4th Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (Felony); Plea 6/24/24 Guilty; Disposition 10/29/24 Convicted; Court Decision 10/29/24 Stay of Imposition Probation - Adult Supervised Probation 5 yr, Local Confinement (64 days, credit for time served: 64 days); $500 Fine.

WWII Reenactment Day draws a crowd

Saturday, Fagen Fighters WWII Museum hosted a World War II Reenactment Day allowing visitors to interact with living history.

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.Traffic Accident, PI Reported: 10-27-2024 2207 911 call pinged in area of Canton Ave and Hwy 7.

Chippewa County Courts

Chippewa County Sheriff’s DepartmentPlatow, Koddy Lane, Gonvick; Offense date 8/26/23 Domestic Assault (Gross Misdemeanor); Plea 10/23/24 Guilty; Disposition 10/23/24 Convicted; Court Decision 10/23/24 Sentenced Local Confinement ( 364 Days, Stay 332 Days For 2 Yr Credit for time served: 32 Days); $250 Fine.