Milan Community News

Well. I haven’t seen a mosquito in several months. There’s that to say about this weather. And that is nearly the only positive thought I can come up with.

Ask a Trooper: Bicycle Stop Sign…

Question: I have seen numerous times where a bicyclist will not stop at a stop sign, if they are sharing the road with automobiles. I have seen a couple of close incidents where the bicyclist is almost hit as well. Are bicyclists under the same rules if they are sharing the road with automobiles?

Beyond Reason: Lipstick on a Pig..

Today we will consider words. Words are the building blocks of language. People use words for all kinds of reasons. People use words to convey ideas and emotions, to connect to other human beings, and to navigate, shape, and understand the world. It’s like I always meant to say: Words is good, man.

Live Well, Age Wisely: Alzheimer’s Association Educational Opportunities for Caregivers and Communities…

In the five counties Prairie Five covers, we are fortunate to have a number of people who are able to present Dementia Friends, the educational session which gives a wonderful overview of memory loss and how each of us can make a difference for those touched by this disease. When I began presenting these sessions in 2019, I realized that there was a desire and need for more information on memory loss. Upon contacting the Alzheimer’s Association to see what sort of educational options they had available, I learned there was no one from our region on their Speakers Team.

Hawk Creek Watershed Project’s 23rd annual meeting set for February 19

The Hawk Creek Watershed Project (HCWP) is holding its 23rd Annual Information and Appreciation Meeting on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at the Renville Community Center, starting with registration at 9 am and ending with lunch at 12:30. Presenters include Dr. Kami D. Anez, President of Anez Consulting, Inc. of Willmar, who will discuss the impacts and interactions of healthy soil on our health. Dr. Matt Simcik with the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, will present on PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals”, and how they affect our health and water quality and what actions are being taken to mitigate them.

Above normal temps through the weekend

It has been a mild start to the week. Temperatures have generally been in the low to mid 30s. For those who have spring fever already, they are loving the warmer weather. For those who want snow, not a lot is in the forecast at this point.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, February 4th: Intro to Knitting Beginner Class at Chippewa County Historical…