Newsletter-Early-Week

Construction is moving forward on Heritage Haven, a future transitional housing facility located in the former First Congregational Church building in Montevideo. The project, spearheaded by the St. Martin’s Outreach Program, has undergone major renovations over the past year.

On Saturday Sept. 13, the Montevideo American Legion Post 59 played host to over 270 participants in the Derek DuHoux Memorial Ride. Derek was an Army Apache Helicopter pilot that died last year in a tragic spray cropping accident near Clara City.

Some record or near record high temperatures were found on Sunday across Minnesota. Many spots hit the low 90s.

For more than two decades, the Meander Upper Minnesota River Art Crawl has been a fall tradition, drawing locals and visitors to the scenic Upper Minnesota River Valley. This year’s event, taking place October 3–5, invites guests to explore a three-day, self-guided tour through artist studios, farms, and charming main street buildings from Ortonville to Granite Falls. Recognized as a one-of-a-kind “hometown adventure,” the Meander features the work of 42 talented artists, with studios open Friday, October 3 from 12–6 p.m., Saturday, October 4 from 9 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sunday, October 5 from 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Welcoming Week takes place internationally as an annual celebration to bring together neighbors of all backgrounds in rural communities with a goal of building strong connections, and highlight the importance of welcoming and inclusive places.

CCM Health is excited to announce the opening of a new Little Free Library at the main entrance of its Montevideo clinic. Starting Labor Day, community members and patients can enjoy free access to books for all ages, right outside the main clinic entrance.

When Dena and Blake Lymburner decided to purchase an established greenhouse in rural Montevideo this summer, the name for their new venture came easily Hometown Roots Farm & Garden.

Montevideo artist Doug Pederson describes his new book as something that came about “pretty much by accident”. What began as a way to pass the time has grown into a published collection of artwork and reflections that he will share at a launch event and art exhibit at Java River on Saturday, September 6th at 10 a.m.

As summer winds down and the kids return to school, it is a time to look back at this summer. Most of the state saw plenty of rain except the extreme northwest corner of Minnesota. The summer also saw some severe weather along with flooding in parts of the region.