Overview

Montevideo, a small town of about 5,300, sits at the confluence of the Minnesota and Chippewa Rivers in Minnesota's southwestern corner. Although named by an early settler for its apparent similarity to Montevideo, Uruguay, the town was initially inhabited by Danish and Norwegian immigrants. Years later, the city still pays homage to its South American sister city with an annual Fiesta Days celebration and with a shaded shopping plaza named for Jose Artigas, the hero of Uruguayan independence. Commemorating the friendship of the two towns is an 11-foot statue of Artigas, presented to the Minnesota community by Uruguay in 1949. Local history is almost palpable at Chippewa City, a replica of a town that actually predated Montevideo but faded away as the newer city thrived. It now includes a 23-building museum complex depicting turn-of-the-century life. In addition to historical offerings, Montevideo takes pride in its beautiful setting. In fact, the community has been named "city of parks" for its 12 prominent parks, which stretch across more than 115 square acres.

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