News

Permit requesting to re-open Swedes Forest Quarry met with strong opposition
On July 30th, a meeting of the Redwood County Planning Commission was held with one of the topics being a continuation of a public hearing on the Application for Extraction Interim Use Permit by Rodney Paskewitz of Duro Rock Supply Co.
Landowners secure EAW to address quarry concerns raised in petition
Over 30 concerned citizens packed the Redwood County Planning Commission’s July 30th meeting to discuss the Application for an Extraction Interim Use Permit of Duro Rock Supply Co and Artesian Properties LLC.

Cooler temps through the weekend
Severe weather hit Minnesota over the weekend as a line of thunderstorms tracked across parts of west central and central Minnesota on Saturday night.

Local photographer awarded
Local photographer Angela Steinbach was recently awarded the winner of The Flower Letters art contest.
Regulation change will increase walleye limit to two on Mille Lacs Lake
Effective Friday, Aug.
Deer hunting regulations and hunting licenses available
Hunters reviewing the 2024 Minnesota hunting regulations will find season details in most areas of Minnesota similar to what they were last year, including northern areas with lower bag limits intended to increase deer populations.

Ask a Trooper: Route Signs…
Question: Hello, I have a new driver and they are having a difficult time knowing what type of road they are driving on, whether it is an interstate, state highway or county road.
Local students selected to University of Minnesota Twin Cities Dean’s List
The following students have been named to the 2024 spring semester Dean’s List at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the university announced today.
Minnesota Master Naturalist volunteer training to be held at Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center
Do you enjoy learning about the natural world?
DNR schedules two online auctions for confiscated fishing and hunting equipment
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has scheduled two public auctions of confiscated fishing, hunting, and trapping equipment.