Recipe of the Week
Submitted by Myrna Stolen, MarshallA note from Myrna: A good, moist loaf.
Minnesota DNR releases 2023 Forest Health Annual Report
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released its 2023 Forest Health Annual Report (files.dnr.state.mn.us/assistance/backyard/treecare/forest_health/2023-minnesota-forest-health-highlights.pdf), which summarizes findings about the pests, diseases, and other issues impacting the state’s forests.

From the Editor’s Desk
We’ve maybe all become a little spoiled this winter with the lack of snow.
The Lowe Down: Seeing the big picture…
In any community there are two kinds of people.

Ask a Trooper: Drivers license victim of identity theft
Question: I was recently the victim of identity theft.

Garrison Keillor & Friends: Last Wednesday, stuck in traffic…
Joe Biden came to Manhattan for a couple fundraisers last week, which gave the NYPD a fine excuse to close off as many streets as humanly possible, which is why some people go into lawenforcement — for the chance to make civilians stand behind barriers — and there I stood, looking at York Avenue, abandoned except for a few cop cars, lights flashing.

Montevideo Arts News: Remember to stretch those creative muscles
This past weekend I facilitated a beginning abstract painting workshop at Watermark Art Center in Bemidji.

Gold Dusters dance team headed to state
From Staff Reports This weekend, the Montevideo Gold Dusters dance team competes in the State Dance Competition after taking third place in both Kick and Jazz at the Sections Competition in Montevideo last Saturday.The Minnesota State High School League Dance Team Tournament will take place Friday, February 16th (Jazz) and Saturday, February 17th (High Kick).Those planning to attend the State Tournament will need to purchase online tickets ahead of time.

Garrison Keillor & Friends: Last Wednesday, stuck in traffic…
Joe Biden came to Manhattan for a couple fundraisers last week, which gave the NYPD a fine excuse to close off as many streets as humanly possible, which is why some people go into lawenforcement — for the chance to make civilians stand behind barriers — and there I stood, looking at York Avenue, abandoned except for a few cop cars, lights flashing.