July 2025
DNR has released a new aggregate resource map of Yellow Medicine County
Geologists in the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Aggregate Resource Mapping Program have completed a new map showing the potential for sand, gravel and crushed stone resources in Yellow Medicine County. These natural materials, known as construction aggregates, are crucial to the construction of roads, bridges, trails and buildings.
Ruffed grouse counts lower this year after a strong peak last year
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ latest ruffed grouse counts found Minnesota’s spring 2025 population is lower statewide than last year. Ruffed grouse drums per stop were 1.8 statewide, down from 2.3 drums per stop last year, an expected drop considering spring 2024 was the highest 10-year cycle population peak for ruffed grouse since 1972.
Ask a Trooper: Busses driving on shoulder…
Question: I was driving in the metro area the other day and I witnessed a bus driving on the shoulder. Is this allowed?
Beyond Reason: The Hole Truth…
America believes in second chances. It’s the land of reinvention. The country that invented brunch, rebooted Batman eleven times, and gave Paul Giamatti a leading man phase. And now, it has done the impossible: turned a backyard barbecue game into a professional sport.
Live Well, Age Wisely: Creating Connections…
I understand the pain of social isolation well. On July 2nd, I celebrated completing my ninth year of sobriety. I was addicted to alcohol and the more I drank, the more isolated I became and the more I lied to myself about everything. Since I was still functioning, it couldn’t be that serious. I had an image in my mind of what a problem drinker looked like (someone in ragged clothes passed out in the median of the road in the middle of the day holding an empty bottle in a paper bag) and there was no way that was me. Alcohol is a depressant. Drinking to feel better was the biggest lie of all- the more I drank, the darker life became.
New community theatre company hosts first production
A newly formed Non-Profit Community Theatre in Montevideo, Starlight and Main Theatre Company, housed within the Hollywood on Main LLC is hosting its first production, titled “Route 66”, a 1950s Diner Musical. Wyatt Haugen, and a cast of around 10 community members will host the production July 25th-27th. Tickets are now available online or at the door. Performances are held at 7 p.m. with a matinee performance on the 27th at 2:30 p.m. More information on tickets can be found on the Starlight and Main Theatre Company’s facebook page.
Hairball comes to Montevideo on Silver Anniversary tour
The Chippewa County Fair is officially a stop on the Hairball Silver Anniversary tour on Saturday, August 2nd. The band, known for their over-the-top performances and tributes to rock legends, is celebrating 25 years of bringing classic rock to life on a whirlwind tour.
Pioneer PBS faces large budget shortfall after Federal cuts
Pioneer PBS is facing a million dollar shortfall following the U.S. House of Representatives approval of a measure that rolled back federal funding for public media to the tune of more than a billion dollars.
Plane crashes near Granite Falls airport Monday evening
Jessica Stölen Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad.com At around 5:30 on Monday evening, Yellow Medicine County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to the Granite Falls Airport after receiving a… Login to continue reading Login…
Above normal temps and precipitation in long range outlook
Between all the rain and storms, along with the Canadian wildfire smoke, it has been a challenging summer for many in Minnesota.