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Celebrate summer’s end at state parks
Whether people are looking for a day trip or a full weekend, Minnesota state parks and trails have something everyone can enjoy this Labor Day weekend.“For those looking to savor the last bit of Minnesota summer, state parks and trails have so many opportunities to get outside,” said Ann Pierce, director of the Minnesota Department…
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Gods asks us to pay attention
“Teach us to number our days…” – Psalm 90:12a
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FOOTBALL: Montevideo opens at Melrose looking to end two-season slide
BY HOWIE HANSONFor the Montevideo American NewsMontevideo opens its 2026 football season tonight (Sept. 3) at Melrose with an immediate opportunity to show that two difficult seasons have not become the program’s permanent direction.Melrose defeated the Thunder Hawks 42-6 in last year’s opener, beginning Montevideo’s second consecutive 0-9 season. The rematch gives coach Martin Christenson’s…