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Local students graduate Augustana University
Augustana University is extremely proud to announce the graduating Class of 2024.
2024 Andrea Ruesch 4-H Scholarship recipients
University of Minnesota Extension is pleased to announce the 2024 Andrea Ruesch 4-H Scholarship recipients.The Andrea Ruesch 4-H Scholarship was established in 2010 by the family of Andrea Ruesch, in memory of her dedication and contributions to the Minnesota 4-H program.
MHS celebrates Prom 2024
Saturday evening, Montevideo High School Prom 2024 attendees gathered to do the traditional Grand March walk in front of the high school as well as through an area assisted living facility.
First Dollar Award presented to Circle of Life Home Care
The Montevideo Chamber of Commerce Admirals recently handed out the First Dollar award to Chamber Member Circle of Life Home Care in Montevideo.Circle of Life (formerly Avenues for Care) provides personal home care services.
DNR urges people to leave deer fawns alone
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources asks that people avoid disturbing or touching deer fawns, which are born around this time of year.Most fawns are born in mid-May to mid-June, and fawns do not attempt to evade predators during their first few weeks of life.
Plant and care for trees, grow resilient communities this Arbor Month
This May, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites community members to celebrate Arbor Month by embracing the theme, “Plant and Care for Trees, Grow Resilient Communities.” May is the perfect month to focus attention on tree care.“Choosing and planting the right tree for your yard is the first step,” DNR Forestry Outreach Specialist Nikki Henger said.
Minnesota moms: Join the Mother’s Day weekend fishing challenge
Moms who live in Minnesota are invited to join a free virtual fishing challenge Saturday, May 11, through Sunday, May 12, during Take a Mom Fishing Weekend, when all Minnesota moms can fish without purchasing a fishing license.The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is partnering with the Student Angler Organization and Women Anglers of Minnesota to host the challenge.To participate in the Mother’s Day weekend fishing challenge, moms simply need to join the Facebook group called “Minnesota Moms Fishing Challenge 2024” and post one photo of each fish they catch — we want to see how many fish Minnesota moms catch!All participants who submit one or more fish photos will have their name entered in a random drawing for prizes provided by the Student Angler Organization and their partners, including gift cards for SCHEELS and Lund.
Get fishing questions answered on DNR fishing webpage
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has a fishing webpage (mndnr.gov/fishing) to help answer angler questions.
Talking Minnesota’s migratory birds with U of M
World Migratory Bird Day is celebrated annually on the second Saturday in May and October to raise awareness of migratory birds and their habitats.
Ask a Trooper: Trailer brakes…
Question: I purchased an old trailer to haul my riding lawn mower around, are brakes required on it?Answer: Brakes are required on all trailers with a gross weight of 3,000 pounds or more.