February 2025
Sign up for firearms safety certification
Though most hunting seasons are more than seven months away, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages anyone who plans to take a firearms safety class to sign up now.
Action plans outline strategies to enhance habitats for ducks and pheasants
Area wildlife managers across Minnesota soon will begin planning and implementing updated strategic conservation efforts designed to foster stewardship of ducks, pheasants and their habitats. These efforts follow the state’s recently updated pheasant and duck action plans.
Milan Community News
What a beautiful sunny day. But that wind. I was walking back to my car from lunch and a big gust of wind nearly bowled me over. It is kinda nice to have warmer temperatures, but does it have to come with stronger winds?
Upcoming Events
Saturday, February 22nd: Montevideo Lions Club Purse Bingo 1 p.m. at the American Legion. Doors open at noon, bingo starts at 1 p.m. Pre-sale bundles available.
Farm to School Roadshow workshops connect local vegetable farmers and school buyers to build connections and skills
Interest in serving locally grown foods at schools and early care centers has never been greater, and the University of Minnesota Extension and the Minnesota Department of Education are partnering to offer an exciting statewide series of “Farm to School Roadshow” workshops to help these local connections flourish.
2025 Fridays with a Forester – Zoom series
Join the University of Minnesota Extension foresters to discuss some of the key issues and questions around forest and woodlands facing Minnesota landowners.
Register now for the Winter Crops Day & Small Grains Program in Slayton
Join the University of Minnesota Extension Winter Crops Day and Small Grains Program, Thursday, Feb. 20, at the 4-H Building, 3048 Broadway Ave., in Slayton. Check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m., with the program running from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. Whether you farm or work with farmers, this program is a great opportunity to hear the latest University-based research and information around corn, soybean and small grain production issues and management strategies. The morning session will highlight corn and soybean production systems while the afternoon session will focus on small grains.
From the Editor’s Desk
When one tends to cover a lot of events for their job (me - I’m talking about the newspaper), it also gives one the opportunity to then attend such events.
Voting begins to help MnDOT name eight snowplows statewide
Voting is now open on the list of finalists for the 2024-25 Name a Snowplow contest, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today. The top eight vote-getters will become new MnDOT snowplow names, one new name for each MnDOT district.
Veterans Town Hall meeting scheduled for February 11
A Veterans town hall meeting is scheduled on Feb.11, 2025, at 2 p.m., at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center, located at 4801 Veterans Drive, in St. Cloud.