April 2023
Minnesota fishing facts season opener May 13th
• The fishing opener refers to the start of fishing for walleye, northern pike, bass, and trout in lakes on inland waters of Minnesota. Seasons for some other species, including sunfish, crappie and channel catfish, are open all year. Seasons also vary on Minnesota waters that border other states or Canadian provinces. Muskellunge season opens on Saturday, June 3.
YMC Restorative Justice expands staff with hiring of new Transition Circle facilitator
At last Tuesday’s meeting of the Yellow Medicine County Board of Commissioners, Yellow Medicine County Restorative Justice Coordinator Sharon Hendrichs presented a report on the Restorative Justice Department’s previous year.
Horse made popular in children’s book and author to visit Granite Falls
This Saturday, a special guest is coming to Lee-Mar Ranch Equine Center. Tammy Rudningen, of rural Pennock, along with her horse Tic Tac will be bringing registered guests an experience that includes a copy of Rudningen’s book, penned under the name T.R. Star, titled “Tic Tac Takes a Tour”, the chance to meet and take photos with Tic Tac - the star of the book, and a reading of the children’s story.
Beanbag tournament scheduled in honor of former Clarkfield resident
The family of Ariel Sakry is planning a memorial beanbag tournament not only to remember and honor Ariel, but to help raise awareness about domestic violence. Ariel, who grew up in Clarkfield, and attended Yellow Medicine East High School, was just 25 years old when she was shot and killed by her husband Isaac Malone in April, 2022.
Free entrance to Minnesota state parks, recreation areas on Earth Day, April 22
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 75 state parks and recreation areas on Saturday, April 22. This “Free Park Day” is one of four days each year on which the DNR waives the requirement for a vehicle permit at state parks and recreation areas.
Rain and snow possible through Saturday
One week ago, we were enjoying temperatures in the 60s and 70s across much of the state. Parts of Minnesota were even in the 80s and lower 90s across the Twin Cities and southern Minnesota.
A.R.O. moves to new location
Last week, Advanced Recovery Opportunities (A.R.O.) moved to a new location. The recovery group was formerly housed in the downtown Montevideo building known as the Old National Bank building. They have now moved to Main Street, and are located at 115 N 1st St.
Ask a Trooper
Question: My son recently got his driver’s license. Does his name need to be on the proof of auto insurance card? Answer: Minnesota accepts proof of auto insurance on paper or electronically.
COURT NEWS
Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office Atchison, Lindsey Marie, Minneapolis; Offense date 7/31/22 Drugs - Possess Marijuana in MV (Misdemeanor); Plea 4/10/23 Guilty; Disposition 4/10/23 Convicted; Court Decision 4/10/23 Payable without appearance; $150 Fine. Perleberg, Teresa Rae, Montevideo; Offense date 9/28/22 DAR - Driving After Revocation (Misdemeanor); Plea 4/10/23 Guilty; Disposition 4/10/23 Convicted; Court Decision 4/10/23 Payable without appearance; $200 Fine.
Renew watercraft registration early
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages boat owners to renew expired watercraft registrations before this year’s boating season. Boater owners are encouraged to renew registrations online (mndnr.