July 2025 marks the 16th annual National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, also known as BIPOC Mental Health Month.

With summer in full swing, we have had a taste of hot days with high humidity. For many who are not water drinkers, ...

The Van Klompenburg family of Montevideo has been named Chippewa County’s “2025 Farm Family of the Year” by the University of Minnesota.

When Tammy Lenarz Carruth takes a plunge into the frigid waters of Lake Superior later this month, she’ll be doing more than just swimming - she’ll be carrying a memory.

The United Way of Southwest Minnesota (UWSWMN) is once again collecting new school supplies to help local children start the school year ready to learn. Our annual Stuff the Bus initiative supports ...

You are now fourteen. Some say that’s old enough to know better. Others say we spend our lives learning and ...

The American Red Cross blood drive was held on June 26 and 27, 2025 at the TACC in Montevideo. The blood drive was sponsored by the VFW Auxiliary of Montevideo. The total collected for both days was ...

Each week, the Montevideo American News will share a photograph from our archives for you to “guess who”. To submit your ...

Oscar De Leon, a Moorhead-based filmmaker with deep roots in Southwest Minnesota, is set to return to Montevideo and Granite Falls this month for the filming of Tristessa, a passion project centered ...

In the last few years, insurance companies have begun adding new extra benefits to their Medicare Advantage plans. While most ...

At last week’s meeting of the Montevideo City Council, Montevideo School Board Chair Andrew Stenson introduced the school district’s new Superintendent Dr. Jamie Skjeveland.

Chad AdamsonFiesta City [email protected] A total of 23 WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds came to Fiesta City Speedway for the 25 lap, $3,058 to win feature.