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Child Care Economic Development Grants Now Open for Applications
Minnesota Department of Economic Development Today, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) launched the latest round of Child Care Economic Development Grants. These grants authorize $4.85 million over two fiscal years for grants to community partners to increase quality child care providers to support economic development across Minnesota.
WoMen’s Rural Advocacy Programs receive large donation
WoMen’s Rural Advocacy Programs last week received a $25,000 gift from First Interstate Bank and the First Interstate BancSystem Foundation as part of their inaugural Believe in Local grant campaign. These funds will be deployed to provide support to any victim of domestic violence.
Annual Wood Lake Fair draws crowd to downtown midway
The Wood Lake Fire Department hosted their annual water fight on Monday evening. The challenge was to move the barrel on the wire high above into the opponents side of the line and keep it there for an extended amount of time, using only water.
Lakeview Students return to school
Photos by Karen Berg .
Staycation Itinerary: Antique finds in the local area
Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Editor js tolen-j acobson@cherryroad.com With fewer and fewer antique stores in the local area, sometimes hunting for vintage and antique items can be a little tricky. There are some opportunities in the local area for finding those goods through stores with regular weekly hours, occasional shops, and some roadside stops.
New online tool shares Minnesota natural heritage data
Minnesota DNR A new online tool created by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources allows users to explore Natural Heritage Information System data for both conservation planning and identifying rare resources. The Natural Heritage Review process consists of identification of rare biological resources to determine and avoid potential impacts to those importance resources.
Above average temperatures forecasted
We had some severe weather move across Minnesota both Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday and Sunday, tornadoes were confirmed in Ramsey County and Dakota County. During the storms, heavy rain fell during the Minnesota State Fair. The concert at the State Fair’s Grand Stand had to be canceled. More severe weather was reported in Minnesota on Sunday where tornado watches and warnings were issued. Large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes were reported across the state. The severe weather during the Minnesota State Fair over the weekend made me wonder how often we get bad weather that impacts the Great Minnesota Get-Together? Well, back in 2007 damaging winds of 67 mph hit the fairgrounds just ahead of the fair. It damaged some of the vendor buildings and some of the exhibition buildings. Also, back in 1989 golf ball sized hail hit during the fair. Finally, in 1940 severe weather “blew down tents” and damaged equipment on Machinery Hill. Also, rain during the Minnesota State Fair, on average, occurs during the threeday fair run. However, for rain to cancel a show at the Grand Stand, isn’t completely unusual, but no doubt a disappointment for those who wanted to see one of their favorite acts.
Neisius awarded
Jack Neisius won the Parker Viaene Memorial 2022 Trap Award at the recent Lakeview Trap Banquet. Photo by Karen Berg .
Now through Oct 1st, apply to Extension Master Gardener program
Submitted The application period to become a University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener volunteer is open through Oct. 1.
Yellow Medicine County Farm Family
The Lecy farm in western Minnesota is a fourth-generation crop and livestock operation located in Sioux Agency Township along the Minnesota River. Todd’s father, Robert, has farmed his entire life except when he served his country in the U.S.