Newsletter-Late-Week
Southwest Minnesota chevron sign project gets underway April 14
Beginning April 14, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is installing LED chevron signs along curves on highways in in Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, and Yellow Medicine counties. Chevrons are being installed to provide enhanced safety for drivers. The chevrons have simple LEDs powered by a solar panel. They are generally illuminated all day unless it is cloudy for an extended period.
MMS raises $1,369 for American Heart Association
On Friday, Montevideo Middle School held the annual “Dodgeball For Heart” tournament. The students formed teams to raise money for the American Heart Association. Students competed and the winning team, “Team Shiesty” took on local law enforcement & fireman and won. Along with dodgeball the students listened to Mr. Rohloff share his personal story of two heart attacks. He also shared symptoms for all to recognize signs of a heart attack. He thanked the students for helping those people who have suffered with heart issues. MMS raised $1,369.00 for the American Heart Association.
Author Allen Eskens to speak at Montevideo Library
Minnesota-based author Allen Eskens will visit the Montevideo Public Library on April 19th to speak about his latest novel, “The Quiet Librarian”, a blend of historical fiction and mystery that marks a departure from his previous work.
Montevideo Head Librarian highlights library’s role in community
At Monday evening’s meeting of the Montevideo City Council, Montevideo Head Librarian Larissa Schwenk was in attendance to provide the council with an annual update on the Montevideo/Chippewa County Public Library.
Minnesota DNR FalconCam pair preparing for eggs
A pair of peregrine falcons have returned to the nest box featured on the popular Minnesota Department of Natural Resources FalconCam (mndnr.gov/falconcam). The webcam has captured this pair of falcons demonstrating courtship displays and preparing for eggs by creating a nest in the gravel, called a scrape.
Quieter weather pattern for the weekend
We’ve had an active weather of late. Over the weekend much of the area saw some freezing rain and snow. The most snow on Saturday fell in Nisswa where 3.3 inches of snow fell. Also, north of Camp Ripley 2.2 inches of snow was reported.
National American Legion Commander visits with local Veterans, leaders
Last week, American Legion National Commander James A LaCoursiere Jr, of Connecticut visited Granite Falls, speaking at the Fagen Fighters WWII Museum about issues of importance to Minnesota Veterans to a crowd of local leaders and Veterans.
A fresh look & even fresher perks: Montevideo American News getting a glow-up
We are excited to announce that the print edition of Montevideo American News is getting a brand-new look and feel this April, thanks to the latest advancements in digital printing. This transformation means sharper images, richer colors, and an even better reading experience – all while maintaining the quality community journalism you rely on every day.
Local artists exhibit in New York City
Talon Wilson of Granite Falls and Gene & Lucy Tokheim of Dawson will have their work featured in a new exhibition which opens on April 5, 2025 at the Scandinavia House on Park Avenue in Manhattan, NYC.
Land Stewardship Project open house and Montevideo office tour scheduled for April 3
Land Stewardship Project (LSP) members, supporters and the general public are invited to an Open House and Social on Thursday, April 3, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at LSP’s new office space in downtown Montevideo located at 111 North First Street.