Department of Public Transformation announces 2023 cohort of the Ignite Rural artist residency
The Department of Public Transformation (DoPT) is pleased to announce the 2023 Cohort of the Ignite Rural Artist Residency. Ignite Rural uplifts rural arts and cultural workers as invaluable contributors to increasing community connection. 8 artists were selected for the 2023 Cohort, which is in its second year of operation, led by the Ignite Rural Program Director Holly Doll, Anpao Win (First Light Woman). Ignite Rural artists will receive a $4,000 creative fund, an additional $6,000 living stipend, and access to an $800 artistic development/ wellness fund, along with six months of cohort model professional and artistic development support through workshops, in-person gatherings, and digital learning exchanges. This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.
LINDA C. BLACK HOROSCOPES
Nancy Black, Tribune Content Agency TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (04/27/23). Follow your intention, intuition and heart this year.
WoMen’s Rural Advocacy Programs, Inc. (WRAP) receives grant from open your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless
At a time when individuals and households throughout Minnesota are experiencing hardships in numbers never seen before, Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless (OYH) Foundation is working hard to ensure their funding reaches those in need in every corner of the state.
DNR reminds public to not prune, cut oaks spring through July
Despite a cool and snowy spring, oak trees will soon be at risk of oak wilt infection. Oak wilt is an invasive fungal disease that kills all of Minnesota’s oak species. Not pruning or cutting oaks from April through July is the easiest way to prevent the spread, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Report fish die-offs to help DNR, others respond as needed
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages Minnesotans to contact the state duty officer if they see evidence of a fish die-off in a lake or stream. Fish die-offs can result from a variety of natural and human causes.
Yellow Medicine County 4-H program enrollment up
com At Tuesday morning’s meeting of the Yellow Medicine County Board of Commissioners, Yellow Medicine County U of M 4-H Extension Educator Alicia Webb was in attendance to provide an update on the programs 2022 activities. In Yellow Medicine County, the 4-H program had 230 youth participating in 2022, along with 47 volunteers who took part in the seven community/project clubs.
Montevideo Middle School
5th Grade: Bahl, Daisie; Blommel, Ranger, Bollman; Thatcher, Bossert; Reagan, Christensen, Asher; Dahl, Sawyer; Delgado Ochoa, Victor; Dirksen, Kayla; Enevoldsen, Levi; Gardner, Lucy; Gilbertson, Greta; Glady, Bentley; Goslee, Drew; Groothuis, Jackson; Guzman Anariba, Tania; Guzman Bueso, Josue; Hanson, Triston; Harrington, MaKena; Herfendal, Ashley; Holien, Lucille; Honzay, Haeden; Jerve, Alaney; Johnson, Madelyn; Johnson, Tori; Jorges, Annika; Koenen, Kolton; Koosmann, Emily; Mages, Nora; Magnuson, Russell; Martinez, Yazmin; Page, Cara; Sonstegard, Esten; Spray, Ava; Stone, Lola; Tazelaar, M’Kayla; Templer, Treyton; Tostenson, Noah; Weiss, Blake 6th Grade: Anderson, Asher; Andrews, Calli; ; Anspach, Joya; Bauler, Ava; Burdorf, Thomas; Danielson, Austin; Dresser, Veralee; Eisenlohr, Hayden; Erickson, Wyatt; Godfrey, Aiden; Golden, Elle; Heidecker, Bailey; Huseby, Nya; Johnson, Joseph; Joyce, Creed; Kistler, Abilene; Koenen, Caleb; Loehr, Jack; Longhenry, Lillianna; Maher, Reese; Martinez, Emmanuel; Meisner, Alex; Mejia Sosa, Josue; Miller, Jonnathan; Ohmacht, Ayden; Olson, Julia; Richardson, Adrian; Ricke, Tate; Roelike, Ashleigh; Sachariason, Daisy; Santjer, Lincoln; Schuler, Landon; Sharp, Magdelyn; Shourds, Brooklyn; Stamps, Svea; Staton, Kason; Terning Sather, Reagan; Wellnitz, Bentley; Williamson, Alexis. 7th Grade: Albrecht, Isaac; Brincefield, Jocelyn; Dahl, Grayson; Fromm, Link; Godfrey, Henry; Haug, Kayla; Huntley, Lucas; Klaassen, Caleb; Koosmann, Megan; Lens, Matisyn; Magnuson, Jillian; Rodeberg, Addison; Sachariason, Chloe; Steinbach, Ellianna; Weckwerth, Olivia.
Life after high school: are you ready to go to college?
If you are the first generation of your family to have the opportunity for college, Minnesota West is offering a “College is for Me” program in June at our Worthington and Granite Falls Campuses. Free of cost to attend and we encourage first-generation students and English language learners of all ages with a High School diploma or GED to sign up.
DNR shares top 10 tips for planning a camping trip in state parks, recreation areas and forest campgrounds
As Minnesotans prepare for the summer camping season, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources shares tips to help in planning an outdoor adventure. “We know Minnesotans love being outdoors, and getting outside after a long winter is exciting,” said Ann Pierce, Parks and Trails Division director.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac
Get your fishing questions answered on DNR fishing webpage The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has a fishing page (mndnr. gov/fishing) to help answer angler questions.