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Preview and update event scheduled for movie filmed locally
Last November, local residents gathered at the Granite Falls American Legion to play extras in a movie scene that was filmed there. Now, an event is planned at the Montevideo Millennium Theater to preview scenes from the movie, watch an exclusive extended trailer and receive updates on the project.
Minnesota DNR expands library pass program to provide more access to state parks and recreation areas
In partnership with over 200 libraries and bookmobiles across the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is expanding the popular library park pass program, which provides access to state parks and recreation areas at no cost to library patrons.
Ask a Trooper: New law for lane splitting and filtering…
Question: I heard some talk about a new law of July 1st that allows motorcycles to drive through traffic. Can you explain this as a lot of my friends are talking but I can’t get the same answer from any of them.
Local students earn degrees
St. Cloud State University graduated more than 850 students during spring semester 2025.
Alexandria Technical & Community College Dean’s List for spring 2025
Sara Fier, Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs at Alexandria Technical & Community College, recognizes individual students for academic excellence. The following students were named to the Dean’s List for achieving a GPA of 3.5 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credits Spring Semester 2025:
Lakeview Summer Theater presents Annie JR
Leaping Lizards! Lakeview School’s Summer Theater will “stick up its chin and grin and sing ‘Tomorrow! Tomorrow!’” when they perform Annie JR, based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning best musical. Annie is a heartwarming show with an important message about the true nature of family. In the show, we see how a plucky little girl transforms her entire life by making the most out of every moment.
MnDOT announces $20 million in Transportation Economic Development funding available statewide
Cities, counties, Tribes and other government entities in Minnesota are encouraged to apply for matching funds for local transportation infrastructure projects that support economic development, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today.
North Star Mutual partners with Federal Home Loan Bank to award $100,000 to the Cottonwood Area Community Foundation
North Star Mutual Insurance Company, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines), is pleased to announce that Cottonwood Area Community Foundation will receive a $75,000 grant from the Member Impact Fund, in addition to a $25,000 pledge from North Star Mutual. This matching grant program will result in a $100,000 donation to the Cottonwood Area Community Foundation. Overall, FHLB Des Moines is awarding $20 million in funding through its Member Impact Fund to support affordable housing and community development in Minnesota.
Public input sought on reducing statewide walleye limit from six to four
Changes in lake habitat, ecology and conditions coupled with technological advances in fishing gear and methods are prompting the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to seek public input on a possible reduction in the statewide walleye possession limit from six to four fish.
More rain late week
For the most part we had a nice Independence Day weekend. We did see some heat and humidity on Friday that sparked some showers and thunderstorms. However, the rest of the long weekend was generally pleasant.