March 2024

DNR seeks comments on endangered, threatened and special concern species list

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comments through May 17 on possible changes to Minnesota’s list of endangered, threatened and special concern species.The DNR regularly evaluates the list, which is contained in state rule, to determine the need to conduct rulemaking to add any species, change the protection status of any species, or remove any species based on current status.

Prairie Arts Chorale Spring 2024 season announced

The Prairie Arts Chorale is pleased to announce their Spring 2024 Season “Earth, Wind, and Choir”.Featuring pieces by the Beatles, Carole King, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Harry Belafonte, and other choral and pop classics that celebrate our land, waters, and homes.

From the Editor’s Desk

For most of my middle child’s life, she’s had to endure the apparently pure torture of hearing how much she looks just like me.

Locl government road wetland replacement program

The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) is seeking to restore wetlands and adjacent uplands to develop wetland mitigation credits for the Local Government Road Wetland Replacement Program (LGRWRP).

Faith Column: Dealing with the unexpected…

Two weeks ago, the print version of my article was unexpectedly truncated… the full version did appear online, and was promised to be included in last week’s edition.I was told of a hunger lock-in that occurred here at Our Savior’s some time ago.