Chippewa Valley Youth Club plans to open summer program once again
Chippewa Valley Youth Club has plans in 2023 to open their summer program back up in order to better assist families utilizing the program to have quality child care in the summer. Currently, Chippewa Valley Youth Club has also been working on redecorating their aftercare rooms.
Anderson TeBeest prepares for upcoming pre-planning seminar
Anderson TeBeest Funeral Home is preparing for an upcoming pre-planning seminar to be held sometime in May-June of this year at their Granite Falls location. The seminars happen at least once a year in each of the communities the business has locations in.
SW Minnesota Collaborative joins Philadelphia Fed’s Cohort Program focused on removing barriers to inclusive workforce
The Southwest Minnesota Collaborative is proud to announce its participation in the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s third annual Reinventing Our Communities Cohort Program. The program is focused on strengthening regional economies by addressing race-based economic inequities in rural and small urban regions across the country.
MnDOT announces winners of 2023 “Name a Snowplow” contest
Yer a Blizzard, Harry and Blizzo join the state’s snowplow fleet as winners of the 2023 “Name a Snowplow” contest, along with six other popular names, the Minnesota of Transportation announced today. More than 64,000 voters cast a ballot in the contest. One newly named snowplow will be assigned to each of MnDOT’s eight districts.
Cities and counties united in pressing for more aid
Last Wednesday, HF 1377 – a bill to increase the Local Government Aid (LGA) and County Program Aid (CPA) appropriations by $150 million each – received its first hearing in the House Property Tax Division. The bill, authored by Rep.
Team UNITED wracks up points in Canby Triangular
The multiple school cooperative that makes up team United (Montevideo, Dawson-Boyd, Lac qui Parle Valley) defeated Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City in Canby at last Thursdays triangular. Nine falls were scored by Eli Olson (106), Ben Gunlogson (113), Holland Schaerer (120), Daniel Gunlogson (126), Kameron Sather (132), Zander Clausen (138), Mason Pederson (182), Parker Bothun (195) and Brady Rhode (285).
Montevideo boys team winners of seven of last nine games
Montevideo’s boys basketball team, winners of seven of its last nine games, to improve to 11-9, will visit MelroseArea on Friday and Dawson-Boyd Saturday. “While we don’t want to peak just yet, not before the playoffs, we’re in a good spot heading into March,” said legendary Thunder Hawks coach Derek Webb.
Common tree concerns & suitable tree replacement options for SW Minnesota
Pipestone and Murray County Extension Offices & Pipestone County Master Gardeners invite the public to an informational tree program focused on common tree diseases, pests and suitable tree species replacement options for southwest Minnesota. Homeowners, farmers and industry professionals should make plans to attend this free program presented by Regional Forestry Extension Educator Gary Wyatt. Gary will discuss the most common tree issues affecting southwest Minnesota trees, how to recognize and diagnose common diseases and pests (including Emerald Ash Borer), and learn about how drought is impacting our trees and how homeowners can help mitigate drought stress on trees. Gary will share his recommendations for tree species selection for southwest Minnesota, and which species are best suited as replacement options for yards, landscapes, and windbreaks.
Some warm up by the weekend
We have seen some fog recently once again across Minnesota with the melting of the snow and fairly light winds. This has made for some travel difficulties at times, particularily late at night and early in the morning.