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A group of professionals from several different safety-related disciplines meets as the need arises in Yellow Medicine County to review the fatal and serious injury roadway crashes that have occurred in our county. This committee discusses possible contributing factors to crash outcomes in order to make recommendations in each of four areas: roadway engineering, emergency response, enforcement and education. At our recent meeting the committee asked that the people who drive on our area roads be reminded about several safety issues: - Adjust speed according to current road/weather/ traffic. The posted speed limits are maximum speeds at ideal road, weather and traffic conditions. Fog, rain, blowing snow and other weather can affect visibility and roadway surfaces with little to no warning.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding private nonprofit organizations (PNPs) in Minnesota that April 10 is the filing deadline for federal economic injury disaster loans for economic losses caused by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that occurred May 8-13, 2022. PNPs located in the Minnesota counties of Aitkin, Big Stone, Cass, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Douglas, Grant, Kandiyohi, Lac Qui Parle, Lincoln, Morrison, Nobles, Pope, Redwood, Renville, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Wilkin and Yellow Medicine are eligible to apply. Examples of eligible non-critical PNP organizations include, but are not limited to, food kitchens, homeless shelters, museums, libraries, community centers, schools and colleges.

com For years, an informal fund has existed in the Montevideo School District designed to provide kids in the district with needs identified such as eye exams, winter coats, and more. For the last couple of years, it has been more formally named the “Angel Fund”, and the district has worked to make the community more aware of its existence.

Farmers and eaters in the Upper Minnesota River Valley will have an opportunity to come to together and learn about the opportunities involved in growing the local foods economy on Thursday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Table 212 in Montevideo (4490 US-212). Lunch will be served during the Land Stewardship Project’s (LSP) Upper Minnesota River Valley Food Forum, and a social hour will follow the event. The event is free, but RSVPs are required. To reserve a spot or for more information, see bit.ly/LSPFoodForum or contact LSP’s Scott DeMuth at 612-767-9487 or sdemuth@landstewardshipproject. org.

With the snow fall totals inching toward winter season records across Great Plains Natural Gas’ service territories, the company is encouraging customers to inspect their natural gas meter and furnace vent areas to make sure there is not a buildup of snow and ice. Customers are encouraged to clear the snow and ice away from the meter set and the furnace vent area.

HUTCHINSON, Minn. – Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) is offering Grow Our Own grants to support work related to creating prosperity for all southwest Minnesota kids and the communities they call home. Areas of focus for this grant round are early learning and development, strong and heathy families, K-12 engagement in and out of schools, vibrant and welcoming communities and pathways to meaningful work.

Power of the Purse is an event that brings together women from throughout southwest Minnesota with a commitment to our youngest learners. Proceeds from this event support programs such as Imagination Library, Stuff the Bus school supply distribution, Born Learning Trails, and more. All money raised will support local initiatives that help prepare young children in our area for kindergarten.