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Thunderstorms possible over the weekend
Overall temperatures have been averaging 3.1 degrees above normal so far this month.
Chippewa County Courts
Chippewa County Sheriff’s DepartmentFeigum, Derick James, Montevideo; Offense date 7/23/24 Order for Protection Violation (Felony); Plea 9/9/24 Guilty; Disposition 9/9/24 Convicted; Court Decision 9/9/24 Sentenced Commit to Commissioner of Corrections - Adult (MN Correctional Facility - St.
Youth have many special ways to go hunting this fall
Youth who want to hunt in Minnesota have several opportunities to go hunting in the fall in addition to regular hunting seasons.
Meander Art Crawl offers hometown travel adventure
For the past 21 years, tourists and locals have been flocking to the Upper Minnesota River Valley for the first weekend in October to visit artist studios, farms and main street buildings from Ortonville to Granite Falls for a celebration known as the Meander Upper Minnesota River Art Crawl.
Dawson-Boyd Arts Association launches 24th seasonwith JoJo Green “Pop-Fusion” Concert
Dawson-Boyd Arts Association announces the opening concert of its 24th performing arts season with a concert by JoJo Green during Meander Weekend on Saturday, October 5 at 7:00pm at Memorial Auditorium in Dawson.
Ask a Trooper: School Patrol Safety…
Question: With back to school starting, can you talk about school patrol safety?Answer: When you see a student safety patrol helping children cross a street or highway, you must come to a complete stop.
Minnesota DNR has tools for archery deer hunters as season opens
Minnesota’s archery deer season opens Saturday, Sept.
Minnesota DNR shares what to expect for the 2024 fall colors season, provides tips to enjoy autumn on state lands
To celebrate Minnesota’s most colorful season, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources shares a fall color forecast, typical timing of peak colors, ways for Minnesotans to find where colors are at their peak each week, and autumn trip-planning tips.The 2024 fall colors forecastFall colors in Minnesota typically peak in mid-to-late-September through mid-October, starting in the northwest and working toward the southeast corner of Minnesota.
2023 small game survey results available from Minnesota DNR
The number of small game hunters in Minnesota in 2023 increased slightly from 2022 and was 5% below the 10-year average.
Statewide pheasant numbers similar to 2023
Pheasant numbers in the 2024 Minnesota August Roadside Survey were similar to 2023 and 19% above the 10-year average, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.“The stability in pheasant numbers across the state and most regions is welcome news after the wet spring and summer we had,” said Steven Woodley, DNR senior wildlife research biologist.