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Speech Team competes
The Thunder Hawk Speech Team had a great day competing at the Section 3A Speech Tournament on Saturday.
Furshong appointed to Parks and Trails Commission
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan last week announced appointments to the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission.
Chances for rain over the weekend
It was great to see the sunshine over the weekend.
DNR announces temporary, seasonal fishing closures
To protect spawning fish, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has begun to close certain portions of some Minnesota waters.
National Infant Immunization Week – You have the power to protect!April 22 – 29, 2024
“During National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) we highlight the importance of protecting infants and young children from vaccine-preventable diseases.
Outdoors host shares how to change story of our polluted
“Minnesota Bound” creator Ron Schara had a two-part message for anyone who cherishes the lakes and streams in our part of the state.“Our southern Minnesota story is a sad one for what we’ve done to the water,” he told his audience at a conference on lake health in the region.And yet, that story doesn’t need to end there, with too many lakes no longer fit for fishing or swimming, Schara said.“We don’t have to take that,” he said.
Prairie Winds “A Musical Odyssey” coming to Dawson on April 28
Dawson-Boyd Arts Association is pleased to present a Sunday afternoon performance of “Space – A Musical Odyssey” by Prairie Winds Concert Band.
Feels Like Home – Tina Scariano
Tina Scariano is coming to Montevideo with her show “Feels Like Home” as a part of the Minnesota Valley Community Concert Association’s 2023-24 season.
Free entrance to Minnesota state parks on April 27
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 74 state parks and recreation areas on Saturday, April 27.This “Free Park Day” is one of four days each year on which the DNR waives the requirement for a vehicle permit at state parks and recreation areas.
Peregrine falcon eggs visible on DNR FalconCam
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said a pair of peregrine falcons has an active nest and is tending eggs on the popular DNR FalconCam (mndnr.gov).