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2024 Chippewa County Fair 4-H Results announced
Congratulations to all 4-H members that participated in the Chippewa County Fair to make it a successful event.
DNR celebrates building’s 90th anniversary and Smokey’s 80th birthday at State Fair exhibit
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ building and surrounding grounds at the Minnesota State Fair (which runs from Aug.
18 new DNR conservation officers graduate from Academy, begin field training
Eighteen people who’ve trained since late April to become Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officers took a step closer to achieving their goal earlier this week when they graduated from the 23rd CO Academy.
Prairie Five Meals takes part in new pilot program
Prairie Five Meals Program recently announced that it will be taking part in a pilot program introduced by the State of Minnesota through the Office of Economic Opportunity that will be providing three meals per person per family twice a month.

Warm-up for the weekend
Canadian wildfire smoke has been spilling into Minnesota recently.

Brunkhorst selected as district engineer for MnDOT District 8
The Minnesota Department of Transportation selected Kelly Brunkhorst for the position of district engineer in MnDOT District 8.
Chippewa County Courts
Chippewa County Sheriff’s DepartmentRehbein, Alexis Ann Marie, Granite Falls; Offense date 5/31/24 DAR - Driving After Revocation (Misdemeanor); Plea 8/13/24 Guilty; Disposition 8/13/24 Convicted; Court Decision 8/31/24 Payable without appearance; $200 Fine.
Free youth hunt planned at Minnesota Heartland Preserve
On Saturday, September 14th, the East Medicine Pheasants Forever Chapter will be hosting a free youth hunt at Minnesota Heartland Preserve for kids ages 12-17 who have their Firearms Safety Certification.

Fundraising event held at Melody Lanes
The K.O.L.T.

Annual National Night Out event held
The annual Montevideo Police Department hosted National Night Out Event saw a good turnout despite the heat.