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MnDOT invites Minnesotans to share perspectives on bicycling, e-bikes and electric scooters
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is seeking feedback about statewide bicycle infrastructure to help update the agency’s Statewide Bicycle+ System Plan.
June is Great Outdoors Month in Minnesota
During June, the DNR is offering special programs and incentives to encourage Minnesotans to get outdoors. For example, the DNR will host a Free Park Day on Saturday, June 14, which allows free entrance to all state parks and recreation areas in Minnesota. There’s a state park or recreation area within 30 miles of most Minnesotans. The entrance fee waiver for Free Park Day does not cover amenity or user fees for activities like camping or watercraft rentals. Details are on the Free Park Day webpage (mndnr.gov/freeparkdays).
Unseasonably cool on Friday
The smoke from the Canadian wildfires made another appearance around parts of Minnesota on Sunday into Monday. It wasn’t as bad as last Tuesday when some of the worst air quality ever reported was found in Minnesota. At that time, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said that the air quality in portions of the state was in the very unhealthy to dangerous level.
Chippewa and Yellow Medicine Counties Cancer Connections Walk held
The 2025 Chippewa and Yellow Medicine Counties Honorary Survivors and Caregivers Cancer Connection Walk was held June 4, 2025 in Smith Park in Montevideo. Pictured are: (L to R) Caregiver Bear Rowell, Survivor Michele Rowell, Montevideo; Caregiver June Eisenlohr, Survivor Mary Lou Lanes, Montevideo; Survivors Eileen and Milt Skogund, Clara City, they are each other’s caregiver.
County questions inclusion on DHS list of sanctuary counties
The Lyon County Board on June 3 directed County Attorney Abby Wikelius to begin drafting a letter asking for an explanation as to why the County last week was listed as one of 20 in Minnesota as a sanctuary county on the Department of Homeland Security’s website.
Lyon County Board discusses benefits
Looking to get, and stay, ahead of the Garvin substation game, Lyon County Planning & Zoning Administrator John Biren recently requested the Lyon County Ditch Authority to authorize document preparation for a Redetermination of Benefits (ROB) for County Ditches 24 and 29 in Garvin.
Ask a Trooper: 100 deadliest days…
Question: I caught part of the news the other night and heard something about the 100 deadliest days. Can you get me more information on that?
News from Countryside Public Health: Cannabis Use and Safety – What You Need to Know…
With Minnesota legalizing adult-use cannabis, many people in our communities have questions about how to use cannabis products safely, or whether to use them at all. At Countryside Public Health, our goal is not to tell people what to do, but to provide accurate information so you can make informed decisions for yourself and your family.
Ask a Trooper: Zipper Merge…
Question: I read your last article about road construction and work zones. Can you talk about the zipper merge? It seems like a lot of people don’t know what it is or can’t figure it out. Thank you.
Minnesota Twins offer special edition hats with DNR ticket package
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Minnesota Twins are once partnering to offer Minnesota DNR Days at select games in 2025. Anyone with a 2025 Minnesota fishing or hunting license can access a ticket package that includes a special edition Twins fishing cap with a ticket purchase.