Newsletter-Late-Week
Local grants now available through opioid settlement funds
The Communities Response to Opioid Program (CROP) is excited to announce the availability of local grant funding to support efforts addressing opioid use and its impacts in Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift, and Yellow Medicine counties. The first round of funding is now open, with a grant application deadline of February 28, 2025.

Temperature fluctuations on the way
Of course, it was very bare when it came to snow across much of Minnesota for the first week of 2025. All that changed, however, late last week when some snow finally fell.

Live Well, Age Wisely: A Second Open Enrollment Period?
Laura ThomasDirector of Aging Well, Prairie 5 Community Action Council Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment Period, which runs from October 15th to December 7th each year,… Login to continue reading Login…

Ask a Trooper: Headlight failure…
Sgt. Troy ChristiansonMinnesota State Patrol SOUTH Question: Do you have any advice on what a person should do if they are driving along in the… Login to continue reading Login…

Support Minnesota’s forests by collecting black spruce and jack pine cones this winter
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources State Forest Nursery is seeking individuals to collect black spruce and jack pine cones… Login to continue reading Login…
Upcoming Events
Saturday, January 11th: Live music with Charlie Roth at Talking Waters Brewing Company 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, January 11th: Live music with IV… Login to continue reading Login…

Boyd Meets Girl coming to Montevideo
Submitted The upcoming concert for Minnesota Valley Community Concert Association’s 2024-25 series features the musical stylings of classical guitar and cello. Boyd Meets Girl pairs… Login to continue reading Login…
Montevideo School Board holds first meeting of 2025
Jessica StölenEditorjstolen-jacobson@cherryroad.com At Monday evening’s meeting of the Montevideo Schools Board of Education, newly elected board members took the oath of office. Newly elected board… Login to continue reading Login…
Registration for 2024-2025 SowBridge Program is now open
Submitted SowBridge, the webinar series for those who work with sows, boars, and piglets, begins its next program year in early February 2025. Registration is… Login to continue reading Login…

News from Countryside Public Health: Opioid settlement grant opportunity – A chance to invest in prevention, education, and recovery
Liz Auch, Countryside Public Health AdministratorCountryside Public Health As we step into 2025, take a moment to reflect on the blessings that shaped the past… Login to continue reading Login…

