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A snowy Valentine: A powerful system draped Montrose in white Sunday, when between 6 and 10 inches of snow fell at various spots within Montrose city limits. A light snow fell in parts of town Tuesday morning. The white stuff came courtesy of a strong cold front that moved through the state, dropping temperatures to well below freezing and, in some parts of Colorado, well below zero. Here's how the cold front is impacting Americans: "Millions in Texas without power:" Snow and freezing temperatures hit state. "UCHealth sees record numbers:" Frostbite makes an impact in Colorado. Finding a passion after a check up: Laura Padgett found her life's calling almost by accident. It all started from a standard doctor's checkup when her doctor advised her to exercise more, a piece of advice most people can relate to, but somedays it's harder than others to get in a workout. Padgett found she was often tired, and couldn't find any type of exercise that fit her lifestyle, until one day she saw a river dance, a type of Irish dancing. "That's when I realized I wanted to try it," Padgett said. Love is for the birds: Lynn Pritchard caught this bird stopping by to meet his new soulmate on Valentine's Day. This photo was submitted to the Green Valley News, our sister paper in Arizona. Share your photos with us at editor@montrosepress.com. QUICK LINKS Listen to our podcast Montrose Fresh, it's available everywhere podcasts are found including Apple, Pandora, Spotify and Amazon Music Remember those we've lost in our obituaries section View the letter to the editor. If you would like to submit a letter please email: editor@montrosepress.com Get today's weather forecast Check out our classifieds and explore the MDP e-editions Already a subscriber, but need to activate your digital account? Click here to create an account or call our office at 970-249-3444 and we'll get you all set up! Hit the slopes: If you're like us, it can be hard to find a sense of normalcy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thankfully, Colorado offers various outdoor recreational activities year-round, including hitting the slopes. Whether you enjoy skiing or snowboarding, the Montrose Daily Press is offering a set of two lift tickets to Powderhorn Mountain Resort and a $100 Visa gift card to one lucky new subscriber.

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FOOD: Pan-fried veggie burger bursts with flavor After a lovely Valentine's weekend — wine, chocolate, delicious meals loaded with rich sauces — perhaps we could learn a healthier dish today! One of my family's favorites is a pan-fried veggie burger, loaded with flavor. Read More Police search for missing teen The Montrose Police Department is seeking a young teenager last seen Feb. 9. Read More Indians hold Central to six points in first half, cruise to seventh win Known for their offensive prowess through the first six games, the Indians' defense potential was on display during their 50-23 win over Grand Junction Central on Saturday. Read More FOCUS: From the stands: a fan perspective Lloyd McMillan Gym during the winter sports season in 2021 isn't like years past. Gone are the dozens of community supporters from the stands, the rowdy student section, opposing fans, and the cheer, dance and band teams. Read More Shepherd's Hand establishing community-oriented center as City of Montrose plans to reconvene homelessness task force As a local charity takes steps to locate near downtown, the City of Montrose is looking to resume a homelessness task force from 2017. Read More Montrose Memorial Hospital is finding new ways to take care of your heart In February, we celebrate love with hearts and flowers for our loved ones. Read More

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