February 2025

News from WRAP: Teen dating violence

Teen dating violence has become more recognized and there is a nationwide initiative to increase awareness and education about the dangers of teen dating abuse. In 2006 the first National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Week was held. Since then, the month of February has been recognized nationally for bringing awareness to teen dating violence. The phrase “it takes a village to raise a child” stands true to what we want for our youth and teens in all aspects of life. Teaching youth and teens about healthy boundaries and relationships with themselves and others is one of the most valuable life lessons we can give.

Chippewa County 4-H Horse team awarded

The Chippewa County 4-H Horse Team and coach, recently achieved the award of 2025 Senior Reserve Champion Hippology team and Senior Reserve Champion Horse Quiz Bowl team at the Black Hills Stock Show. Hippology is the study of horses, and the competition included tests and stations related to anatomy, physiology, history and more.

MNPAiR artists present ideas for Memorial Park art at council meeting

At last weeks meeting of the Granite Falls City Council, MNPAiR artists Tamara Isfeld and John Sterner were in attendance to provide the council with an overview of the work they have been doing towards an art installation that will be housed in Memorial Park.

From the Editor’s Desk

I’ve heard a lot about the owl “irruption” in Northern Minnesota and so on my recent trip to “up north”, I was excited at the prospect of seeing the owls that live in the boreal forest in Canada visiting Minnesota.

Memory Care Corner: Fish and Dementia – part 2…

In my last article, I shared about the different varieties of fish - and how each have their own “look.” The same is true about dementia. Dementia can present itself differently depending on the type and what part of the brain is being affected.

Hike by candlelight at Lac qui Parle State Park on February 15th

Minnesota state parks and trails will host candlelight events across the state this winter, including one at Lac qui Parle State Park on Saturday, February 15th, 2025. Drop by any time between 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm for hiking as stars twinkle overhead and candles flicker in the snow.

Montevideo girls take on Sauk Centre

Last week, the Montevideo Girls Varsity Basketball team took on Sauk Centre for a 39-73 loss. Leaders in the game included Teagan Epema who scored 14 points. Complete scoring follows: