A new online tool created by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources allows users to explore Natural Heritage Information System data for both conservation planning and identifying rare resources.

The University of Minnesota Extension Center for Family Development educators and partners are facilitating webinars, providing information and resources for families and those who serve families to make informed decisions leading to greater health, resilience, and well-being.

Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com On Saturday, September 10th, the Kyle Olson Memorial Youth Event returns to the Minnesota Heartland Preserve in rural Granite Falls.

Sunday Worship Church is the 2nd month. Sunday Sunday worship last Sundays.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Spring waterfowl population counts by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources provide data that the DNR uses to produce population estimates.This year, the estimates are average or below- average for several species of waterfowl that nest in Minnesota. The 2022 breeding population estimates are: • Mallards – 231,000, whichis19%belowthe2019 estimateandunchangedfrom the long-term average • Blue-winged teal – 161,000, which is 28% below the 2019 estimate and 24% below the long-term average • Other ducks, excluding scaup, (such as ring-necked ducks, wood ducks, gadwalls, northern shovelers, canvasbacks, redheads and buffleheads), 175,000 which is 6% below the 2019 estimate and 3% below the longterm average • Total breeding duck abundance (excluding scaup) – 567,000, which is 18% below the 2019 estimate and 9% below the long-term average • Canada geese – 115,000, which is similar to the 2019 estimate and 27% below the long-term average.

Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office Villata-Sanchez, Ceasar Geovanny, Montevideo; Offense date 6/14/22 Criminal - False Name and DOB to Police (Misdemeanor); Plea 8/17/22 Guilty; Disposition 8/17/22 Convicted; Court Decision 8/17/22 Sentenced Local Confinement (30 Days, Stay 0 Yr 0 Mo 30 Days for 1 Yr); $25 Fine. Hughes, Albert Vaniler, Montevideo; Offense date 2/21/22 Fleeing a Peace Officer in Motor Vehicle (Felony); Plea 8/9/22 Guilty; Disposition 8/23/22 Convicted; Court Decision 8/23/22 Sentenced Commit to Commissioner of Corrections Adult MN Correctional Facility - St.

Countryside Public Health September is Emergency Preparedness month. While many of the emergencies in our area are likely to be weather related, there are countless possible disasters that could happen at any time.