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Southwest Minnesota communities celebrate Welcoming Week in September
Internationally, Welcoming Week takes place September 13-22 this year, an annual celebration that brings together neighbors of all backgrounds to build strong connections and affirm the importance of welcoming and inclusive places in achieving collective prosperity.Communities in southwest Minnesota are hosting activities throughout September and into early October to celebrate welcoming, inclusive communities.
News from Countryside Public Health: September is National Preparedness Month
At Countryside Public Health, we are committed to serving our five-county region—Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift, and Yellow Medicine—to help our communities and residents prepare for both minor and major emergencies.
Resident makes creative use of empty storefront space
Have you ever looked around your home and thought of all the memories tied to every little thing.
Montevideo Schools welcome new staff for 2024-25 school year
With the new school year comes new staff members at Montevideo Schools.
Waterfowl hunting seasons have begun
Minnesota waterfowl seasons are around the corner and hunters have a wide variety of opportunities to look forward to in 2024, with seasons starting Sunday, Sept.
Walk-In Access lands opened Sept. 1
Walk-In Access areas will be open for public use beginning Friday, Sept.
Ask a Trooper: New design for the State Patrol…
Question: I heard the Minnesota State Patrol got a new design for your patches and squad cars.
Minnesota DNR investing $2.3 million in grants to grow community tree care professionals
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, thanks to funding from U.S.
Minnesota DNR seeks applications for advisory groups
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is recruiting new members to serve on key advisory groups related to fish and wildlife conservation; promoting knowledge and skills in fishing, hunting, trapping and related activities; conservation policy and funding; parks and trails; and aquatic invasive species.
Ridgewater commits to work towards full student voter participation ahead of 2024 elections
Ridgewater College has joined more than 625 college presidents and chancellors across the nation in committing to encourage and support student voter registration and participation in elections at every level through the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN).To support full student voter participation of all eligible students, ALL IN and its Higher Education Presidents’ Council have launched a call to action for higher education presidents and chancellors to fully engage students in electoral participation.