From the Editor’s Desk
Having attended many sporting events over the last couple of years, I’m continually entertained by the conversations the youngest of sports fans are having during the games. Quite often, the youngest fans are crowded right up front, where the action is, and they have lots to say.
RECIPE
OF THE WEEK Cherry Streusel Bars 2/3 Cup Butter 2 Cups Flour 1/2 Cup Sugar 1 Can Cherry Pie Filling 1/2 Cup Coconut or Chopped Nuts Cut butter into flour and sugar, and mix until particles are fine (low speed on mixer). Set aside one cup.
News W.R.A.P.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs (OJP) distributes approximately $54 million annually in state and federal funds to programs across Minnesota providing services to crime victims. The Minnesota OJP has informed all current grantees, including WRAP (Women’s Rural Advocacy Programs), that all states are receiving VOCA reductions.
United Way of Southwest Minnesota participates in Culturally Relevant Food Drive
United Way of Southwest Minnesota (UWSWMN) invites you to participate in its first-ever culturally relevant food drive during Foodshare month for Staples, Sauces, and Spices to Support Food Shelves Serving a Variety of Cultures.
Live Well, Age Wisely
Director of Aging Well, Prairie 5 Community Action Council Another of the wonderful services that Prairie Five offers is tax assistance. We have tax clinics available in several locations in our five counties (Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift, Yellow Medicine) provided through our partnership with the Internal Revenue Service’s VITA program.
News from Milan
Oh, what a beautiful day Saturday was. So sunny and warmish. The days have been pleasant enough that I have hope that spring is really coming. But then we get to Sunday with mixed precipitation again. And again next weekend. Winter just won’t let go. Piffledust. And that is my final word about this winter. (At least for this week.)
MMS February Students of the Month
Montevideo Middle School Students of the Month for February are: Esten Sonstegard, Nora Mages, Ayden Ohmacht, Reagan Terning Sather, Raegan Glady, Josh Kranz, Emma Johnson, Levi McFadden, Ross Stanley, Britany Mejia Sosa, Alikka Straw.
EagleCam pair lays eggs
The pair of eagles in the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Nongame Wildlife Program EagleCam nest are incubating two eggs. The first egg was laid on Feb. 15 and the second on Feb. 18. No additional eggs are expected. Eggs incubate for 34 to 39 days, with both adult eagles trading food, incubation and nest protection duties. This season is the 10th year of the EagleCam, a popular annual livestream of a bald eagle nest in Minnesota. Fifteen chicks have successfully fledged from the nest in the last decade. The current female in the nest has been there for three years and, with her mates, has produced seven eggs and raised five chicks to fledging. More information about the Nongame Wildlife Program and the livestream can be found on the Eagle-Cam page of the DNR website (mndnr.gov/ EagleCam).
Turkey hunting licenses on sale now
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Turkey hunters can buy their licenses for the spring 2023 season starting Wednesday, March 1. Licenses may be purchased online (mndnr.gov/buyalicense), by telephone 888-665-4236 or in person wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold. Hunters can hunt statewide and buy licenses for any time period (A-F) over the counter.
Yellow Medicine County hires new Social Services Supervisor
com Also at the meeting, Rae Ann Keeler-Aus was in attendance to give the report from Yellow Medicine County Human Services. Of note in the report was a discussion with regards to federal funds received by multiple county agencies to assist with addressing opioid addiction issues.