Milan Community News
What a week. We’ve had hot and dry, hot and wet, sunny, rainy, gray and dreary. There’s something in there for everyone, but very little moderation.
Storms add to flooding in local area
Last week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had to make changes to the water level at the Lac qui Parle Lake Dam near Watson because, they said, of ongoing rain. The Army Corps of Engineers released a press release stating, “The additional water releases are needed to minimize the risk of the reservoir from overtopping the emergency spillway, which happens at an elevation of 941.3 feet. The increased outflow of water into the Minnesota River means additional localized flooding is likely.”
Turquoise Vintage shop moves from Minneapolis to Montevideo
After more than a decade in business in Minneapolis, Toni Johnson, owner of Turquoise Vintage, is preparing for a major change - relocating her beloved vintage shop to her hometown of Montevideo.
Heritage Days held over hot weekend
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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.