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Events held locally in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness month

While the Women’s Rural Advocacy Program (W.R.A.P.) continuously works towards raising awareness about Domestic Violence in the local area, each October in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the organization works to make that effort even more apparent in the local communities they serve.

Chippewa County Courts

MN State Patrol - MarshallLopez-Sanchez, Nelson Josue, Willmar; Offense date 9/22/23 Driving After Suspension (Misdemeanor); Plea 10/7/23 Guilty; Disposition 10/7/23 Convicted; Court Decision 10/7/23 Payable without appearance; $200 Fine.

Area High School band students invited toplay like a Mustang

Southwest Minnesota State University Music Program and Pep Band invite area high school band students to “Play Like a Mustang” on Saturday, October 21, 2023.This annual program allows area high school band students to participate in a collegiate game day experience by rehearsing with the SMSU Pep Band and performing during the football game with the SMSU Mustangs taking on the MSU Moorhead Dragons.Rehearsal begins at 10:00 am in the SMSU Band Room in Fine Arts 135.

Fall Colors update, week five

Fall in Central MinnesotaWhile most of the northern third of the state is past peak for fall colors, central Minnesota offers great places to view fall colors.