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Meander Art Crawl to feature 10 new artists in its 20th year
Upper Minnesota River Art Crawl Silversmith Jean Menden is featured artist Greater Minnesota’s premiere place-based arts event celebrates its 20th year this coming September 29,… Login to continue reading Login…

SMSU to Welcome Visiting Writer and Speaker:Jimmy Santiago Baca, Sept 19-20
Southwest Minnesota State University The SMSU Creative Writing Program and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion will host Jimmy Santiago Baca on Sept. 19-20, 2023.… Login to continue reading Login…

Minnesota DNR shares when to expect fall colors, where to enjoy them
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources To celebrate Minnesota’s most colorful season, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is sharing a fall color forecast, typical timing… Login to continue reading Login…
Upcoming Events
Saturday, September 16th: Belview’s 48th Annual Old SOD Day celebration including craft/vendor fair, softball tournaments, car show, games, the Zoo Man, food stands, beer gardens… Login to continue reading Login…
SMSU enrollment increases in fall 2023
Southwest Minnesota State University Southwest Minnesota State University announced the Day-10 enrollment statistics showing growth in almost all demographics. SMSU welcomed 368 new first-year students… Login to continue reading Login…

Ask a Trooper: Seated on a school bus
Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: I know it’s discouraged but is it actually illegal for students to be standing on a school bus… Login to continue reading Login…
Minnesota DNR to offer free entrance to state parks and recreation areas on Saturday, Sept. 9
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 75 state parks and recreation areas on… Login to continue reading Login…

Ask a Trooper: Ted Foss law
Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: What is the Ted Foss law in Minnesota? Answer: The law got its name from a tragedy. Trooper… Login to continue reading Login…

‘Playing Haydn for the Angel of Death’ Performance, Sept. 8 in Minneota
Southwest Minnesota State University A special performance of “Playing Haydn for the Angel of Death” will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8… Login to continue reading Login…
Corps seeks public comments on Minnesota River bank stabilization
Army Corps of Engineers The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking public comments on the draft Environmental Assessment, or EA, for… Login to continue reading Login…