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Birch Coulee Ranch Rodeo returns to the Chippewa County Fair
One of the acts returning to the Chippewa County Fair this year is the Birch Coulee Ranch Rodeo, traveling to Montevideo from Morton.Tim Hennen, owner of Birch Coulee Arena, says that the show is a ranch rodeo, with cattle events.
Warm-up expected over the weekend
The region saw some strong thunderstorms that brought severe weather to the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
Community Ed hosts family fun night at Stingers game
The Montevideo Community Education Department came together thanks to donations given to offer free tickets, a meal and a night of fun for families with disabled individuals.
July is Bereaved Parent Awareness month
July is Bereaved Parent Awareness month and it’s meant to be a time to remember and support parents, or families who have lost a child or infant.
Filing for general election begins July 30th
Candidates interested in filing for positions on the Montevideo City Council in this year’s general election can file their affidavits of candidacy beginning July 30th, ending at 5 p.m.
Visitors Day scheduled at University of Minnesota outreach center
New date and time – Tuesday, July 23 from 2-6 p.m.Mark your calendar!
St. Cloud VA Mental Health Summit explores care for Veterans and their families
In August, local Veterans, current and former servicemembers and their families can take part in a summit to discuss mental health issues affecting Veterans.
Ruffed grouse counts remain high in core of ruffed grouse range
Minnesota’s ruffed grouse spring population counts are similar to last year and to other recent peaks in the 10-year population cycle of grouse — a pattern recorded for 73 years, according to a study from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.The Minnesota DNR and its partners use spring drumming counts to help monitor the ruffed grouse breeding population through time.The recent grouse population trend includes a low point in the cycle in 2021 that was not as low as previous lows, followed by the highest peak this year since 1972.Warm temperatures and dry conditions that favor high nest success and chick survival the last few years may partly explain the quicker than expected rise to peak levels in the 10-year cycle.
Minnesota DNR certifies nine new record fish
After making changes to the record fish program, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has seen steady interest by anglers in documenting their largest catches, as evidenced by the nine new state record fish the Minnesota DNR has certified since March.“Seeing all these new records is fantastic and we’re really pleased with how anglers have participated in the program so far,” said Mandy Erickson, fisheries program consultant.
Minnesota DNR webinars focus on southern Minnesota birding
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in wildlife and outdoor skills to check out the summer program schedule for the Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series.In a webinar on Wednesday, July 17, DNR birding expert May Vang will share ways to engage people in bird watching and conservation.