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Velde appointed to Center for Rural Policy and Development
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education, Board of Water and Soil Resources, Center for Rural Policy and Development, Home Care Orientation Trust, and the State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense.
Poetry Bus to roll into Granite Falls for a day of pop-up poems and community connection
Granite Falls has been chosen as the first stop on a week-long poetic journey through the southwestern Minnesota region by the Poetry Bus. However, don’t expect to see an actual bus pulling into town, as the “Poetry Bus” is a metaphor - a name adopted by a group of four Minnesota based poets who are hitting the road with the mission of bringing poetry to everyday spaces.
Dawson-Boyd Arts Association Hosting Three Riverfest Events
Dawson-Boyd Arts Association is thrilled to host three arts related events on Saturday, June 28 as part of Dawson’s annual Riverfest Weekend celebration. Activities planned are suitable for all ages so bring the family and enjoy the following events.
Yellow Medicine County Recycling & Disposal Corner: Metal recycling
Picture this: You buy something shiny and new that is recyclable, and then bring it home. After serving its purpose, you hope to give it a second life through recycling or some other special disposal program. Your trusty item leaves your house, gets a sorting makeover at the materials recovery facility, transforms into something fabulous (sometimes it even becomes what it was before, like aluminum cans), and then heads off to be reborn in the manufacturing world. And voilà, you’re back at square one, buying it all over again!
Ride Across Minnesota returns July 21-25
The largest charity cycling series in the world is once again rolling through Minnesota this summer. BIKE MS: RIDE ACROSS MINNESOTA returns July 21–25, 2025, bringing together more than 300 cyclists and volunteers in a powerful show of support for those affected by multiple sclerosis (MS).
DNR adds eight counties to deer feeding and attractant ban
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has added eight counties to a deer feeding and attractant ban to reduce the risk of chronic wasting disease spread, after CWD was detected in wild deer in new areas of the state last year.
Ridgewater College announces spring semester 2025 Dean’s List
Ridgewater College would like to acknowledge those students earning recognition on the Dean’s lists for Spring semester 2025. To be included on the Dean’s list, a student must maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and be enrolled in at least nine credits and meet certain other criteria.
Ask a Trooper: Caretaker information on DVS record…
Question: I thought I heard something about a new law in regards to caretaker information included on driver’s license or identification card record. Do you have any information on this?
News from WRAP: PTSD and domestic violence – understanding the lasting impact
June is recognized as PTSD awareness month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding and support for those affected by Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, impacting individuals’ thoughts, emotions, and daily lives. This month serves as a vital reminder to break the silence and stigma surrounding trauma and mental health, promote early intervention, and encourage conversations. By raising awareness, we can foster empathy, improve access to care, and support healing and resilience in our communities.
Muggy weekend on the way
Most of central and west central Minnesota had cloud over and rain on Saturday. However, I was in the Crosslake area on Saturday for a family reunion, and we enjoyed picture perfect weather in northern Minnesota!