February 2025
American Legion National Commander to speak in Granite Falls on March 28
American Legion National Commander James A. LaCoursiere Jr. of Connecticut is coming to Granite Falls and will speak on issues of importance to Minnesota veterans. LaCoursiere is strongly committed to raising awareness for The American Legion’s “Be the One” efforts to prevent veteran suicide.
Public input needed on fisheries management plans for 151 Minnesota lakes
March is the month to connect with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources fisheries offices across Minnesota about 151 lakes in 40 counties that will have their fisheries lake management plans updated in 2025.
As deadlines approach, Minnesota DNR urges fish house owners to remove shelters from the ice
With warm weather in the forecast for much of Minnesota during the coming week, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anyone who still has a fish house on the ice to start planning for its removal.
Montevideo FFA plans pancake feed
The Montevideo Future Farmers of America (FFA) group has been preparing for National FFA Week, February 15th through the 22nd. The week is celebrated throughout the nation each year with FFA Chapters using the time to share what FFA is and what impact the organization has on its members.
Montevideo choir students attend state choir
Last weekend, the Montevideo Schools Choir Program was well represented at State Honor Choirs. Semisi Paongo, senior, sang into the All-State mixed choir. Brittney Quintanilla and Patrick Baukol, both sophomores, sang in the 9-10th grade ACDA State Honor Choirs.
Gold Dusters compete at state championship
The Montevideo Gold Dusters dance team traveled to the State Class A Jazz and High Kick dance finals at the Target Center over the last weekend.
Strategic Farming: Let’s talk crops! focused on navigating the corn maize
Navigating the corn maize of input costs, marketing plans and resources is challenging. Start with hybrid selection, encourages Dr. Jeff Coulter, University of Minnesota Extension corn agronomist. Find hybrid trial data from many sources that are tested in conditions like yours. Focus on the top 20% of performers. If performance is consistent, it’s likely those hybrids will perform well next year, too.
Live Well, Age Wisely: Discounts and Money Savers with Prairie Five…
Did you know that Prairie Five offers tax preparation services? We have tax clinics available in several locations in the five counties we cover (Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift, Yellow Medicine) provided through our partnership with the Internal Revenue Service’s VITA program. VITA is the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, and the initiative was designed to support free tax preparation services. If your annual income is less than $84,000 (with wages paid by an employer; self-employment of less than $10,000 only), then you qualify for this free service. Tax services are available by appointment only and while there are still spots available, I’d suggest calling the Tax Clinic Line at 320-226-8118 soon to get yours reserved.
Ask a Trooper: Revoked drivers license…
Question: In your last article you wrote about suspended drivers licenses. I know a person who had theirs revoked. Can you explain how this happens?
Beyond Reason: Visual Art…
While it’s very hard to convince the blind of the fact, the importance of visual art in this life cannot be overstated. Visual art is as limitless as the human imagination, seen with the eyes but felt in the bones, speaks to the mind but beats with a heart. Some say the visual art of Mark Rothko were made for the soul.