June 2025
From the Editor’s Desk
On Saturday evening, I was finally able to enjoy a night off from all various jobs duties and so we decided that it would be lovely to go for a dip in the cold spring, enjoy a dinner out of town, and take in a movie. The heat and humidity made the dip in the cold spring lovely, and having the chance to dine out somewhere we don’t get to very often was also lovely.
News from Countryside Public Health: Get ahead of the game – schedule wellness exams and sports physicals now…
Summer is a time for rest, fun, and family, but it’s also the perfect time to schedule your child’s annual wellness exam! At Countryside Public Health, we want to remind parents and caregivers how important these checkups are to keep kids healthy, active, and ready for school and extracurriculars.
Thunderstorm chance for Saturday
We closed out the month of June with more storms and more heavy rainfall. I am hearing from people who say that they have seen their lake levels at the highest they have been in many years and for some, the highest they have seen in more than a quarter of a century!
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Nominations Now Open for Farmers and Ranchers to Serve on USDA Farm Service Agency County Committees
Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. These committees make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. All nomination forms for the 2025 election must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by Aug. 1, 2025. “Serving on an FSA county committee provides producers with a unique opportunity to have a say in local farm program decisions, ensuring FSA policies work, as intended, for producers at the county level.” said FSA Administrator Bill Beam. “Nominations are now open; here’s your chance to support USDA’s commitment to putting Farmers First by amplifying the voices of farmers and ranchers within your community and effectively delivering the economic support they deserve.”
Corps of Engineers makes additional changes at Lac qui Parle Dam
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is making additional water level changes at its Lac qui Parle Lake Dam, near Watson, Minnesota, due to ongoing rain within the basin.
Minnesota West appoints Dr. Craig R. Leager as Provost
Minnesota West Community & Technical College is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Craig R. Leager as Provost, effective June 24. Dr. Leager brings over two decades of leadership across higher education, K-12 schools, corporate and nonprofit sectors, offering a blend of strategic vision, academic innovation, and a deep commitment to student success.
Minnesota state parks, recreation areas and trails offer Fourth of July fun; camping reservations still available
Minnesota state parks, recreation areas and trails are great places to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. There is an abundance of recreational opportunities for individuals, friends and families to enjoy for an hour, a day, or a full weekend.
Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer Training to be held at Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center
Do you enjoy learning about the natural world? If so, consider becoming a Minnesota Master Naturalist volunteer!
MnDOT seeks applicants for Minnesota Highway Freight Program funding
Applications are now open for a new round of funding for freight mobility, safety, access and intermodal projects through the Minnesota Highway Freight Program, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today.