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UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, September 7th: Montevideo Just for Kix Meet and Greet. New to the program? Have questions about dance? Event from 5 to 7 p.m.
Above average temps forecasted
We had some severe weather move across Minnesota both Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday and Sunday, tornadoes were confirmed in Ramsey County and Dakota County. During the storms, heavy rain fell during the Minnesota State Fair. The concert at the State Fair’s Grand Stand had to be canceled. More severe weather was reported in Minnesota on Sunday where tornado watches and warnings were issued. Large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes were reported across the state.
September is Emergency Preparedness Month
Countryside Public Health September is Emergency Preparedness month. While many of the emergencies in our area are likely to be weather related, there are countless possible disasters that could happen at any time.
COURT NEWS
Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office Villata-Sanchez, Ceasar Geovanny, Montevideo; Offense date 6/14/22 Criminal - False Name and DOB to Police (Misdemeanor); Plea 8/17/22 Guilty; Disposition 8/17/22 Convicted; Court Decision 8/17/22 Sentenced Local Confinement (30 Days, Stay 0 Yr 0 Mo 30 Days for 1 Yr); $25 Fine. Hughes, Albert Vaniler, Montevideo; Offense date 2/21/22 Fleeing a Peace Officer in Motor Vehicle (Felony); Plea 8/9/22 Guilty; Disposition 8/23/22 Convicted; Court Decision 8/23/22 Sentenced Commit to Commissioner of Corrections Adult MN Correctional Facility - St.
Breeding waterfowl counts show numbers at or below long-term averages
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Spring waterfowl population counts by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources provide data that the DNR uses to produce population estimates.This year, the estimates are average or below- average for several species of waterfowl that nest in Minnesota. The 2022 breeding population estimates are: • Mallards – 231,000, whichis19%belowthe2019 estimateandunchangedfrom the long-term average • Blue-winged teal – 161,000, which is 28% below the 2019 estimate and 24% below the long-term average • Other ducks, excluding scaup, (such as ring-necked ducks, wood ducks, gadwalls, northern shovelers, canvasbacks, redheads and buffleheads), 175,000 which is 6% below the 2019 estimate and 3% below the longterm average • Total breeding duck abundance (excluding scaup) – 567,000, which is 18% below the 2019 estimate and 9% below the long-term average • Canada geese – 115,000, which is similar to the 2019 estimate and 27% below the long-term average.
Assembly Clarkfield
Sunday Worship Church is the 2nd month. Sunday Sunday worship last Sundays.
Chippewa County Pheasants Forever plans two upcoming hunting events
Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com On Saturday, September 10th, the Kyle Olson Memorial Youth Event returns to the Minnesota Heartland Preserve in rural Granite Falls.
Free family-focused webinars September through December
The University of Minnesota Extension Center for Family Development educators and partners are facilitating webinars, providing information and resources for families and those who serve families to make informed decisions leading to greater health, resilience, and well-being.
New online tool shares Minnesota natural heritage data
A new online tool created by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources allows users to explore Natural Heritage Information System data for both conservation planning and identifying rare resources.
