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SMAC seeks nominations for Prairie Star & Prairie Disciple awards

Southwest Minnesota Arts Council is currently seeking nominations for both the Prairie Star and the Prairie Disciple Awrads. The Deadline for both nominations is April 15, 2026 by 4 pm. Nominations forms are short, but Southwest Minnesota Arts Council (SMAC) does recommend letters of support from multiple community members, so the sooner you can start…

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Live Well, Age Wisely: Freezing your Credit…

In my last column, I wrote about Connections Scams. That evening, when I returned home and checked my mailbox, I found a securely sealed envelope from Capital One. Inside was the PIN for my new credit card. Except I don’t have a credit card or any other products from Capital One! When I called the…

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Letter to the Editor

On March 18, 2026, I attending a hearing before the Health Finance and Policy committee of the Minnesota House of Representatives on HF3476, a bill for a “Patient-Centered Care” program for the parts of health…

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Program held in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

A gathering was held to honor the work of Martin Luther King Jr at the Montevideo Community Center on Sunday, January 15th. Guest speakers included Jammie Niemeyer and Rose Meyerhoff. https://youtu.be/I-vSGYI9cn4