Light rain, snow possible
I know many of you loved the weather over the weekend and earlier this week! The conservation at church on Sunday certainly was the weather and the beautiful conditions that we are experiencing after the brutally cold spell.
University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) announces Dean’s List
The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) has announced its Dean’s List for Fall Semester 2024. Students on the Dean’s List have achieved a grade point average of 3.50 or higher while earning a minimum of 12 letter-graded credits.
Minnesota DNR proposes bear permit area boundary revisions
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is recommending changes to several bear permit area boundaries based on input from wildlife managers and Tribal requests, as well as an effort to align boundaries with consistent landscapes such as the edges between forested and agricultural lands, and reduce agricultural conflicts.
Minnesota DNR to begin capturing and collaring elk for research project in northwest Minnesota
Research biologists from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and University of Minnesota-Twin Cities will begin capturing and collaring elk for an in-depth elk research project in northwest Minnesota beginning early March 2025.
American Legion National Commander to speak in Granite Falls on March 28
American Legion National Commander James A. LaCoursiere Jr. of Connecticut is coming to Granite Falls and will speak on issues of importance to Minnesota veterans. LaCoursiere is strongly committed to raising awareness for The American Legion’s “Be the One” efforts to prevent veteran suicide.
Public input needed on fisheries management plans for 151 Minnesota lakes
March is the month to connect with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources fisheries offices across Minnesota about 151 lakes in 40 counties that will have their fisheries lake management plans updated in 2025.
As deadlines approach, Minnesota DNR urges fish house owners to remove shelters from the ice
With warm weather in the forecast for much of Minnesota during the coming week, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anyone who still has a fish house on the ice to start planning for its removal.
Montevideo FFA plans pancake feed
The Montevideo Future Farmers of America (FFA) group has been preparing for National FFA Week, February 15th through the 22nd. The week is celebrated throughout the nation each year with FFA Chapters using the time to share what FFA is and what impact the organization has on its members.
Montevideo choir students attend state choir
Last weekend, the Montevideo Schools Choir Program was well represented at State Honor Choirs. Semisi Paongo, senior, sang into the All-State mixed choir. Brittney Quintanilla and Patrick Baukol, both sophomores, sang in the 9-10th grade ACDA State Honor Choirs.
Gold Dusters compete at state championship
The Montevideo Gold Dusters dance team traveled to the State Class A Jazz and High Kick dance finals at the Target Center over the last weekend.