Chippewa County, MN

Six planes including Cessnas and 150s flew over Montevideo Sunday morning from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. giving rides to those who attended the annual Fly-in Breakfast at the Montevideo-Chippewa County Airport. Those between the ages of eight and seventeen rode free, with some having the opportunity to steer the planes for a short amount of time during the flight. Two local youths, Kaiden and Felix Stewart had their first ride in any kind of airplane at the event. Kaiden said, “I loved it so much!” Felix said, “It was going way fast and I could see the ground!” During the event, a pancake breakfast was also served, and the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit hosted a demonstration of how their K-9 performs searches. Napa, a German Shepherd from Slovakia trained in narcotics tracking showed the crowd how quickly she could sniff out narcotics in a search and then the children present were allowed to greet and pet Nala, as well as asking questions of her partner. The Montevideo Fire Department and Ambulance crews were also in attendance, allowing kids to check out the inside of their emergency services vehicles.

Some 44% of people living in Chippewa County are fully vaccinated as of June 8, according to data from the Minnesota Department of Health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers someone fully vaccinated two weeks after they've been given a single-dose shot (Johnson & Johnson) or a second shot (either Pfizer or Moderna).

..A LINE OF STORMS WILL AFFECT POPE...NORTHERN CHIPPEWA... SOUTHEASTERN STEVENS...SOUTHEASTERN TODD...WESTERN STEARNS...SWIFT... WESTERN MORRISON AND NORTHERN KANDIYOHI COUNTIES... At 104 AM CDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles west of Randall to 11 miles east of Glenwood to 6 miles northwest of Brooten to near Benson to 5 miles.

(St. Paul MN-) The Minnesota Department of Health Friday reported 257 additional cases of COVID-19 and 8 more COVID-related deaths. That brings the state's death toll to 7445, and the case count to more than 602,000. Of that number, more than 592,000 victims have recovered. The figures were based on approximately 22,200 test results.

WILLMAR — The final detour on state Highway 40 west of Willmar will be removed by the end of Friday, June 4, as a project to replace culverts and an old timber bridge in Kandiyohi and Chippewa counties nears completion. New box culverts were installed to replace a culvert west...

Some 43% of people living in Chippewa County are fully vaccinated as of June 1, according to data from the Minnesota Department of Health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers someone fully vaccinated two weeks after they've been given a single-dose shot (Johnson & Johnson) or a second shot (either Pfizer or Moderna).

SEASONAL ASSISTANT – for the Ag & Drainage Department. The applicant must be 18 years of age and have a valid Driver License. Ability to do physical activities and work outdoors is required. Some experience working with tractor operation, sprayers, chainsaw, and other small equipment would be helpful. The position will be 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday with a starting pay of $15 per hour.

CASS LAKE, Minn. — The Chippewa National Forest has rescinded the current forest order in regard to outdoor group occupancy, which limited the allowable outdoor group size permitted in the forest to 50 people or less. The order is being lifted in accordance with the state of Minnesota guidelines that...

Some 39% of people living in Chippewa County are fully vaccinated as of May 25, according to data from the Minnesota Department of Health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers someone fully vaccinated two weeks after they've been given a single-dose shot (Johnson & Johnson) or a second shot (either Pfizer or Moderna).

(Montevideo MN-) After a year of closings and postponements, the Chippewa County Historical Society is pleased to announce that Historic Chippewa City will open for the season on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. and the Swensson Farm Museum will open for the season on Saturday May 29 & 30th, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. The Lac Qui Parle Mission opened April 25th.

Frank Blanchard and his orchestra were a popular local dance band in the 1920s and 1930s. Shown, left to right, are Frank Blanchard, Jack Allen, Ed Le May, Max ‘Webe’ Phillips, Barny Ferg, Neil Knopps and Earl Magnus. Each Saturday, the Chippewa Area History Center showcases a piece of local...

“There’s a tremendous need for day care and everyone understands it,” said Patrick Moore, speaking recently as a member of the board of directors for the Wildwood Montessori School with Child Care in Montevideo. Child care has become an economic development issue in rural Minnesota, he pointed out recently to...

Some 37% of people living in Chippewa County are fully vaccinated as of May 11, according to data from the Minnesota Department of Health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers someone fully vaccinated two weeks after they've been given a single-dose shot (Johnson & Johnson) or a second shot (either Pfizer or Moderna).

The project, which includes replacing two metal culverts and an old timber bridge with concrete box culverts in Kandiyohi and Chippewa counties, is being done to improve drainage and preserve the roadway. During the first stage, a culvert west of Kandiyohi County Road 7 and an old timber bridge west...

(St. Paul MN-) The Minnesota Department of Health Monday reported zero additional deaths from COVID-19. The last zero death day was April 26th. Minnesota's pandemic death toll is now at 7231. There were 1191 additional cases of coronavirus reported, bringing the state's total to nearly 589,000, and of that number, more than 570,000 victims have recovered. The figures were based on approximately 14,000 test results.

Some 36% of people living in Chippewa County are fully vaccinated as of May 3, according to data from the Minnesota Department of Health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers someone fully vaccinated two weeks after they've been given a single-dose shot (Johnson & Johnson) or a second shot (either Pfizer or Moderna).

Computers, screens, keyboards, televisions, appliances and all "white goods" We will not be taking bulbs or tires at this collection. Look for future advertising for those items. Vacuums, dehumidifiers and water softeners do not need to go through this collection and can be recycled or scraped. For more information contact...

First Half Property Taxes are due Monday, May 17, 2021. Options to pay include:. You can find your statements online here. Direct Pay for future payments is available – to sign up click here. If you have questions please call 320-269-7447.

Many area counties saw their 14-day COVID-19 case rate increase in Thursday’s report from the Minnesota Department of Health. Seven of the 11 counties tracked by the West Central Tribune reported higher case rates per 10,000 population than a week ago, and four reported lower rates. The increases ranged from...

Some 34% of people living in Chippewa County are fully vaccinated as of April 27, according to data from the Minnesota Department of Health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers someone fully vaccinated two weeks after they've been given a single-dose shot (Johnson & Johnson) or a second shot (either Pfizer or Moderna).