Tom Cherveny
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Western Minnesota's Chippewa County weighing benefits of high-volume users against groundwater supply
A Department of Natural Resources hydrologist recently outlined the process for high-volume water appropriation permits, and the rights of domestic well owners in the vicinity of large water users. → Read More
Madison Mercantile was built to provide what rural communities need most
The Madison Mercantile is celebrating its first anniversary as a community gathering place and business incubator. It's a work still in progress, but already proving its worth. → Read More
Western Minnesota farmers engaged in 'regenerative agriculture' say it grows the bottom line
A Renville County farmer who jumped into it headfirst says "there's no turning back" after seeing the benefits regenerative agriculture offers. → Read More
National Weather Service elevates west central Minnesota flood risk to 'well above normal'
The latest snow events have increased the risk of flooding in Minnesota and Mississippi river watersheds, according to the National Weather Service flood forecast issued March 9, 2023. → Read More
Chippewa County chooses private firm to provide medical care for inmates
The decision by Chippewa County to go with a private firm for medical care is likely to have a domino effect, as Chippewa, Lac qui Parle and Swift counties had considered joint a agreement with Countryside Public Health. → Read More
Snafu leads Renville County to table 5 percent increase in pay scale
Renville County may not be able to provide funds to the Voluntary Employee Benefits Association accounts of all employees at the top of wage scale as hoped. → Read More
Xcel Energy presents proposed power line routes from Lyon County to Sherco power plant near Becker, Minnesota
Open house offered residents and landowners an early look at the routes being considered for a high-voltage power line project → Read More
Olivia, Minnesota, council rejects City Hall project that has roughly doubled in cost
By a 4-1 vote, Olivia City Council members rejected the low bid for a City Hall project that has roughly doubled in cost since it was originally proposed. → Read More
Chippewa County jury awards Chad Monson $917,038 in damages in business dispute
A Chippewa County jury returned verdicts in a civil case that require the former directors of Monson's company, 71 Aggregates, and a creditor to pay him compensation and punitive damages. → Read More
Renville County looking to increase wages for retention, recruitment
If a proposal to implement a 5% pay scale progression is approved for Renville County employees, the increase in wages would not apply to elected officials. → Read More
Lac qui Parle County woman never let go of anything, then gave away $2 million to Minnesota organizations
Betty Jane Johnson lived a modest life, much of it in the Montevideo and Dawson areas of western Minnesota, but created a trust that distributed more than $2.2 million to 22 different organizations after her death. None had expected the windfall gifts they received. → Read More
Where the trails lead to lifetime adventure
Winter fun day at Prairie Woods proves to be an opportunity to introduce people of all ages to fun, lifetime activities → Read More
Montevideo, Minnesota, school district voters to decide $54.86M and $11.34M bond issues for new facilities
The Montevideo School Board is asking voters on May 9 to support improved academic facilities with bonding totaling $54,860,000. A separate question before voters seeks to build a new fine arts center with bonding of $11,335,000. → Read More
Chippewa County scrutinizing new flood maps
New maps show floodplains along most drainage systems that were not shown in previous maps, worrying county officials → Read More
Swift County residents looking to grow their communities in western Minnesota
Residents across Swift County joined with Deb Brown of Building Possibility to discuss the futures they want to see for their communities → Read More
What's to be found in the woods on a winter's night
A trail of ice luminaries brought hundreds to the Lac qui Parle State Park, where they hiked to a warming house holding a glowing fireplace and treats of hot chocolate and marshmallows to roast. → Read More
First flood forecast: Near normal risk in Minnesota River basin
Despite an "ample" snowpack, the flood risk is near normal due to dry soil conditions and near normal levels in waterways. → Read More
Chippewa County looking at former Montevideo, Minnesota, bank building for Family Services
The Chippewa County Board will issue requests for proposals asking for construction or engineering firms to analyze how a former bank building in downtown Montevideo could be repurposed for county use. → Read More
Algene Vossen, suspect in 1974 Willmar homicide, committed as mentally ill
A Kandiyohi County District Court ruling finds Algene Leeland Vossen mentally ill and orders him committed for six months, but the ruling does not find him mentally ill and dangerous, which would have resulted in placement in the Minnesota Security Hospital in St. Peter. Vossen was earlier found incompetent to stand trial on a murder charge in the 1974 homicide of Mabel Herman. → Read More
KLQP in far west Minnesota marks 40 years as independent radio station with a local focus
The Madison, Minnesota, station is unabashedly local, featuring high school sports, talk shows with local guests and community news. → Read More