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Ask a Trooper: Right turn on red
Question: I have had a few conversations with others about turning right on red.
Field Reports: What Minnesota deer hunters can expect this season
More than 400,000 deer hunters are preparing for the firearms deer season that opens Saturday, Nov.
MPCA report: Excessive nutrients impact recreation, fish, and bugs where Redwood, Minnesota rivers meet
A recent study from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) details excessive levels of algae affecting recreation, and fish and aquatic insect communities in a specific portion of the Redwood River in southwestern Minnesota just before the river enters the Minnesota River.
Minnesota DNR publishes 2022 state park visitor study results
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources recently completed a study of state park visitors.

Temperatures near average for much of the week
Following some nice rain Friday and Saturday, we had a beautiful day on Sunday to close out the weekend.
Area High School band students invited toplay like a Mustang
Southwest Minnesota State University Music Program and Pep Band invite area high school band students to “Play Like a Mustang” on Saturday, October 21, 2023.This annual program allows area high school band students to participate in a collegiate game day experience by rehearsing with the SMSU Pep Band and performing during the football game with the SMSU Mustangs taking on the MSU Moorhead Dragons.Rehearsal begins at 10:00 am in the SMSU Band Room in Fine Arts 135.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, October 21st: Gopherfest 2023 at Bluenose Gopher Public House.

Fall Colors update, week five
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Fall in Central Minnesota While most of the northern third of the state is past peak for fall colors, central… Login to continue reading Login…
Yellow Medicine County Veterans Services updates given at Board Meeting
Jessica Stölen-JacobsonEditorjstolen-jacobson@cherryroad.com At Tuesday morning’s regular meeting of the Yellow Medicine County Board of Commissioners, Veterans Services Officer Kris Holien was in attendance to provide… Login to continue reading Login…

Ask a Trooper: Vehicle vs Deer Crash
Sgt. Troy ChristiansonMinnesota State Patrol Question: I noticed several freshly killed deer on the side of the highway yesterday. What are the traffic related requirements… Login to continue reading Login…