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Minnesota DNR seeks public input on updates to Lake of the Woods Fisheries Management Plan
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in Lake of the Woods fisheries to share their thoughts on a draft update of the fisheries management plan for the lake.
CHILDCARE AWARE PART 1 OF A 3 PART SERIES: New pod model daycare opens locally
The idea of a pod model daycare was a topic of discussion at meetings held in Montevideo in 2023 when the City began working with Rural Childcare Innovation Program to develop a community solution action plan. The idea, a fairly new concept in Minnesota, allows up to four in-home daycare providers to operate out of the same building independently in order to help address the childcare shortage that exists throughout the state, but especially in rural areas.
Sentencing hearing held for 2023 incident
This week, a man involved in an incident that led to an officer shooting in September of 2023 was sentenced in Chippewa County Courts to 84 months in prison, with credit for 423 days already served.
Boys basketball program focuses on development of character on and off the court
Recently, former Montevideo basketball coach Denny Smith returned to the school as a speaker at the Thunder Hawk boys basketball team’s weekly program “We Wednesday”.
Minnesotans fish free statewide with kids Jan. 18-20
Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend is Saturday, Jan. 18, through Monday, Jan. 20.
Farm Transition and Estate Planning Workshop planned
Are you starting to think about planning for a management transition of your farm? Or maybe you are working with a next generation or new operator on farm succession already. Need a path forward to help you think about the options? University of Minnesota Extension will provide full-day workshops and two-day multi-generational retreats across Minnesota on farm transition and estate planning.
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VA’s Veteran Health Administration notifying Veterans whose personal information may have been compromised
The U.S Department of Veterans Affairsâ Veterans Health Administration is sending letters to 1838 Veterans notifying them of the potential disclosure of limited information that may have been sent to another VA patient. No social security numbers or other identifying information other than name were divulged, when Xerox Corp., under contract to VA, experienced a printing error in November.
Jan. 20 is the first 2025 Free Park Day at Minnesota state parks, recreation areas
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 73 state parks and recreation areas on Monday, Jan. 20. 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. There is one fee-free day for each season of the year, giving Minnesotans an opportunity to experience state parks and recreation areas at different times of the year.
Minnesota West Fall 2025 scholarship applications now open
Minnesota West Community & Technical College recently announced that the application period for its Fall 2025 scholarships opened on January 7, 2025. Minnesota West and additional scholarships support students pursuing higher education and workforce training by offering financial assistance to reduce tuition costs and foster academic success. The awards are designed to help students at various stages of their educational and career paths, both new and returning.