September 2024
Yellow Medicine County Courts
MN State Patrol - MarshallSchmiesing, Mark Karan, Canby; Offense date 8/20/24 CMV - Breakaway braking requirements for trailers violations - No breakaway brake system (Misdemeanor); Plea 8/30/24 Guilty; Disposition 8/30/24 Convicted; Court Decision 8/30/24 Payable without appearance; $200 Fine.
Guess Who?
Each week, the Advocate Tribune will share a photograph from our archives for you to “guess who”.
YME Football begins season
From Staff ReportsLast week, the Yellow Medicine East Varsity Football team began their season with a 0-28 loss against Sleepy Eye in an away game.
New Athlete of the Week program launch
Starting in September, please support your local student athletes each week by voting for your favorite hometown sports stars.
Minnesota State Band Concert Tour October 4 and 5 to Montevideo and Willmar
The Minnesota State Band will perform a series of three free concerts in early October at:Montevideo Middle School, 2001 William Ave., Montevideo at 1:45 p.m.on Friday, October 4;Minnesota Veterans Home-Montevideo, 2190 William Ave., Montevideo at 3:30 p.m.
News from Countryside Public Health: September is National Preparedness Month
At Countryside Public Health, we are committed to serving our five-county region—Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift, and Yellow Medicine—to help our communities and residents prepare for both minor and major emergencies.
Small Cities Development Program Grant
The City of Granite Falls is a recipient of a Small Cities Development Program Grant.
Southwest Minnesota communities celebrate Welcoming Week in September
Internationally, Welcoming Week takes place September 13-22 this year, an annual celebration that brings together neighbors of all backgrounds to build strong connections and affirm the importance of welcoming and inclusive places in achieving collective prosperity.Communities in southwest Minnesota are hosting activities throughout September and into early October to celebrate welcoming, inclusive communities.