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Highs in the mid-low 70s most of the week
Another week and another active weather pattern was with us. We had storms on Sunday evening and again on Monday night.
Be alert for fog seal crews along Highway 212 this week
Crews will be fog sealing paved shoulders along Highway 212 from Granite Falls to Danube this week, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Fog sealing is done to preserve and extend the life of asphalt pavement. A thin layer of oil is sprayed on the roadway, which fills small holes and seals minor cracks.
Thrivent inducts Robert Schwendemann into hall of fame
Thrivent, a Fortune 500 financial services company has inducted Rob Schendemann into the company’s esteemed Hall of Fame.
Chippewa County Fair returns July 30th-August 3rd
The Chippewa County Fair is scheduled this year for Wednesday, July 30th through Sunday, August 3rd. Merriams Midway Show returns to host the carnival each day. The Texas-based company has been in business for two generations. The carnival opens July 30th at 6 p.m., and opens again Thursday and Friday at 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday hours begin early, opening at 1 p.m.
Two individuals identified in plane crash
The two passengers of a plane that crashed near the Granite Falls Municipal Airport last week have been identified.
News from Countryside Public Health: Your breastfeeding journey – we’re here to help…
August is National Breastfeeding Month! At Countryside Public Health, we’re here to support you on your breastfeeding journey. We offer resources like the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) nutrition program and have trained nurses called Designated Breastfeeding Experts who can provide education, guidance, and encouragement.
Discussions on state of Carnegie Library continue
The Montevideo City Council took time during its regular meeting last week to discuss the current state and uncertain future of the city’s historic Carnegie Library building on Third Street, following a recent structural assessment prompted by falling facade bricks.
Bobie Arnes Wins Hornet Special & Jason Best Wins Pure Stock Special at Fiesta City Speedway
Twenty-six WISSOTA Hornets came to Fiesta City Speedway for the increased purse. Plus the Pure Stocks are raced for an increased purse.
DNR has released a new aggregate resource map of Yellow Medicine County
Geologists in the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Aggregate Resource Mapping Program have completed a new map showing the potential for sand, gravel and crushed stone resources in Yellow Medicine County. These natural materials, known as construction aggregates, are crucial to the construction of roads, bridges, trails and buildings.
Progress made toward water quality goals; public invited to comment on Minnesota Nutrient Reduction Strategy
Progress made toward water quality goals; public invited to comment on Minnesota Nutrient Reduction Strategy