July 2024
Clean, Drain, Dispose every time to prevent aquatic invasive species spread
The upcoming Independence Day holiday brings busier lake accesses and people hurrying to family gatherings and celebrations.

From the Editor’s Desk
Over the last weekend I managed to make a trek many from the local area have probably made more than once - to the North Shore for a camping experience.
Chippewa County Courts
Chippewa County Sheriff’s DepartmentLarson, Larry Michael, Milan; Offense date 6/10/24 DAC - Driving After Cancellation (Misdemeanor); Plea 6/28/24 Guilty; Disposition 6/28/24 Convicted; Court Decision 6/28/24 Payable without appearance; $200 Fine.

Milan Community News
RAIN!!

A break from the rain
I hope all of you had a great 4th of July weekend.
The Lowe Down: The price of liberty…
To be hopeful in the midst of corrupt times is to be brave.
Minnesota State Mankato announces 2024 Spring SEmester Dean’s List
The Academic High Honor and Honor lists (Dean’s lists) for the past spring semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato have been announced by Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs David Hood.Among 3,679 students, a total of 1,150 students qualified for the High Honor List by achieving a 4.0 straight “A” average, while 2,529 students earned a 3.5 to 3.99 average to qualify for the Honor List.To qualify for academic honors, undergraduate students must be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours for the semester.For additional information, please visit: https://mankato.mnsu.edu/academics/course-planning-and-registration/registration-and-academic-records/current-students-registration-resources/grades/deans-list/Minnesota State Mankato, a comprehensive university with 14,635 students, is part of the Minnesota State system, which includes 26 colleges and seven universities.Local students making the list:Clarkfield: Michael Pitzl, High Honor ListHanley Falls: Alexis Brockmoller, Honor ListMontevideo: Evan Buckingham, Honor List; Joshua Castaneda, Honor List; Justin Collins, Honor ListVesta: Halle Huhnerkoch, High Honor List
SMSU announces Spring 2024 graduates
The Southwest Minnesota State University announced the names of students who have completed respective degree requirements and officially graduated as of Spring Semester 2024.
Lac qui Parle Players announce plans for Christmas Show
The Lac qui Parle Players are pleased to announce that for this year’s Christmas show, they will produce Miracle on 34th Street - the Play, based on the Twentieth Century Fox motion picture.
Local students graduate Alexandria Technical College
More than 600 graduates were honored during the 2023-2024 academic year at Alexandria Technical & Community College.