Montevideo, MN
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Local News — Montevideo
- Steven Sunderland Obituary Oct 26, 2026 — Anderson TeBeest Funeral Home
- Penny Worsech Obituary (1952 - 2026) - Montevideo, MN - Montevideo American News — Legacy | Obituary
- Scott Van Binsbergen wins second term in House District 16A — West Central Tribune
- Show-and-tell: How Montevideo schools convinced voters to increase taxes after failing 3 times — MPR News
- Steven Sunderland Obituary (1952 - 2026) - Clara City, MN - Montevideo American News — Legacy | Obituary
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City of Montevideo · Chippewa County · mn.gov · Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services
Montevideo (/ˌmɒntəˈvɪdioʊ/ MON-tə-VID-ee-oh) is a city in and the county seat of Chippewa County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 5,398 at the 2020 census.
The area around Montevideo was populated by Native Americans and fur traders during the first half of the 19th century. After the Dakota War of 1862, the US government opened the area to homesteaders. Railroads were built, and settlers followed, including Civil War veterans, Norwegians, Germans, Swedes, Dutch, and Irish. Montevideo was incorporated in 1879.