November 2022
Memory Care Corner:
At our last event, we received questions about sundowning. As promised, I will utilize today’s column to shed some light on this subject.
Annual Soil Health field day discusses regenerative agriculture
“Can farmers be happier and more profitable working with, instead of against, Mother Nature, or as I prefer to call it: God’s creation?” This was the question asked by rural Sacred Heart farmer Phil Smith, who’s family farm served as the host site for last month’s annual Soil Health Field Day organized by the Renville County Soil and Water Conservation District’s (SWCD) . Some 120 area individuals attended the Saturday, Sept.
Community Members invited to attend Yellowstone Trail Master Plan presentation Thursday
Community leaders, tourism advocates and cultural-heritage enthusiasts are invited to attend a public presentation unveiling the Yellowstone Trail Cultural Heritage Tourism Master Plan on Thursday, Nov. 17 at the Montevideo Public Library at 2 p.m..
DNR notes regarding deer hunting season
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Hunters are required to register every deer they harvest before processing, before antlers are removed and within 48 hours after taking the animal. Hunters can register deer online, via phone or in person.
USDA designates nine counties as Natural Disaster Areas, including Yellow Medicine
This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation or the refinance of certain debts. FSA will review the loans based on the extent of losses, security available and repayment ability.
DNR proposes classifying 13 invasive plants, animals are prohibited to protect Minnesota’s resources and economy
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comment through Dec. 9 on its proposal to classify 13 high-risk invasive aquatic plants, fish and invertebrates as prohibited. The DNR classifies invasive species as prohibited to prevent their introduction and spread in Minnesota, and to protect the state’s environment, economy, natural resources and outdoor recreation.
Building Bridges Choir to host patriotic performance this weekend
This Sunday at 2 pm, the Building Bridges Choir will be hosting a performance of patriotic and Americana songs at the St. Paul Lutheran Church sanctuary. The concert is free and open to the public, and there will be snacks served afterward.
GUESS WHO?
Each week, the Montevideo American News will share a photograph from our archives for you to “guess who”. To submit your guesses, send us a message by email to jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com or message our Facebook page. We will publish the answers the next week.
Woodland Centers honored with Provider of the Year award
NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) presented Woodland Centers with the Provider of the Year Award at its annual conference on November 5 at Saint Paul RiverCentre. Provider of the Year recognizes an organization that provides mental health services that demonstrate excellence, respect, and best practices.