Local student on dean’s list
North Dakota State College of Science is proud to announce that 555 students have been named to the Fall 2024 President’s Honor Roll. This recognition is awarded to students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance, achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while completing at least 12 credits with letter grades.
Montevideo Noon Lions Club members awarded at annual banquet
The Montevideo Noon Lions Club hosted its annual banquet and District Governor visit recently. A number of club members were awarded at the banquet. Those awards follow:
Vehicle Breaks Through Ice on Del Clark Lake near Canby, Minnesota
On February 2, 2025, at approximately 8:50 AM, a vehicle broke through the ice on Del Clark Lake near Canby, Minnesota. Fortunately, the driver was able to exit the truck safely and return to his group without sustaining any injuries.
Garrison Keillor & Friends: Living in the present, a day at a time…
Most aphorisms are self-evident, such as “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush” and the one about glass houses and throwing stones and the mice playing when the cat is away and “As you sow, so shall you harvest” and as I get older, the ones about living in the moment and seizing the day and not crying over spilt milk feel very profound.
Sign up for firearms safety certification
Though most hunting seasons are more than seven months away, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages anyone who plans to take a firearms safety class to sign up now.
Action plans outline strategies to enhance habitats for ducks and pheasants
Area wildlife managers across Minnesota soon will begin planning and implementing updated strategic conservation efforts designed to foster stewardship of ducks, pheasants and their habitats. These efforts follow the state’s recently updated pheasant and duck action plans.
Milan Community News
What a beautiful sunny day. But that wind. I was walking back to my car from lunch and a big gust of wind nearly bowled me over. It is kinda nice to have warmer temperatures, but does it have to come with stronger winds?
Upcoming Events
Saturday, February 22nd: Montevideo Lions Club Purse Bingo 1 p.m. at the American Legion. Doors open at noon, bingo starts at 1 p.m. Pre-sale bundles available.
Farm to School Roadshow workshops connect local vegetable farmers and school buyers to build connections and skills
Interest in serving locally grown foods at schools and early care centers has never been greater, and the University of Minnesota Extension and the Minnesota Department of Education are partnering to offer an exciting statewide series of “Farm to School Roadshow” workshops to help these local connections flourish.
2025 Fridays with a Forester – Zoom series
Join the University of Minnesota Extension foresters to discuss some of the key issues and questions around forest and woodlands facing Minnesota landowners.